Analysis The Brown Shoots Thread

[1981]

So what are the genuine sprouts? I think it needs to be restricted to having played seniors this year. For me it would be :

Byrne
Weitering
Sumner
Plowman

+ older types Casboult and Wright.
Sorry I'm not sold on Kerridge's ball use.

 

[Navara79]

Hate them

 

[Styxx]

Needs more Russell.

Weitering, Byrne, Charlie before the fever, plowman, lamb, phillips, sumnut are immediately coming to mind

 

[SBYM]

Hate them

Love 'em. Done properly...yummy.

 

[T2B_]

Seems weird to say, but at his age and games played, you'd think Crippa would feature in these same discussions, but being the young freak he is he's already so "established". And on one leg he's still dominating clearance and contested possession numbers. I mention it for no other reason other than it shows how high he's set his bar already.

Byrne is a big one. Has an absolutely fantastic combination of traits that holds him in very good stead for the future and with less than 10 AFL games, he already looks like he belongs.

Sumner might have a couple areas to polish up on, but considering his time out of the game, damn he's showing a lot already.

 

[Styxx]

Kinda hope Sheehan can get back in the mix as well.

 

[P_Crippy]

Back in 2005 (Clarkson's first year at Hawthorn) they won 5 games for the season with an arguably more talented listed than our current one.
One more win this season and we're on par, but of course it's all about gradual improvement after this year. This year is certainly a great launch pad and we have already built what looks like a very good defensive system. The excitement will really start once Curnow, McKay and Silvagni join Weitering entrenched in the first 22.

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

The Department of Sustainability and Environment is going to have to start back burning!!!!

 

[T2B_]

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

Simon White....green shoot!!

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

Simon White....green shoot!!

I reckon he possibly played his best game for us. Was so composed and backed himself in every time, even when taking on a few players with ball in hand.

 

[Navy Blue Blood]

Too many more green shoots and VicPol are going to start taking an interest....

 

[Blue__Balls]

I reckon he possibly played his best game for us. Was so composed and backed himself in every time, even when taking on a few players with ball in hand.

Reckon he's been watching some Dustin Martin footage - don't think Geelong stuck a tackle on him all day, he just tucked the ball in, gave 'em the stiff arm, and went on his merry way.

Bloke's copped some criticism over the years, but he does just about any job asked of him - forward, back, midfield, tagging - not our most talented, but probably one of our most versatile players.

 

[P_Crippy]

Of the 31 players used so far this year, there are 23 separate goal kickers.

 

[P_Crippy]

This guy needs to be given some kudos:
Physical Preparation Manager
Joel Hocking.

Who needs to go to Arizona?

 

[HBF]

Where do we start after yesterday. So many good signs with Doc and Plowman leading the charge.

 

[Gambelic]

Don't know if it's been mentioned before, but the biggest green shoots for me is that we don't have to apply for a priority pick.

 

[Navy Blue Blood]

Don't know if it's been mentioned before, but the biggest green shoots for me is that we don't have to apply for a priority pick.

We don't have to.... but wouldn't it be an awesome way to troll the football world if we did

 

[HBF]

Plowman keeps getting better every match that he plays.

 

[BlueJet]

Don't know if it's been mentioned before, but the biggest green shoots for me is that we don't have to apply for a priority pick.

Never had to, we've moved on from needing handouts to try and balance out our lack of recruiting and developmental prowess.. and s**t it feels good.

 

[BIGGUS 64]

Not so much a green shoot as a germinating seed, but check out Jack Silvagni's three goals in the VFL - if you haven't already.

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2016-05-24/silvagnis-hattrick-vfl-round-7

He moves with the Silvagni poise and can sure kick a goal! A 60 metre kick from inside the square, snaps truly from 40 out and bends one in from the boundary. He can do it all!
Another feel-good story in a feel-good week.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

The Department of Sustainability and Environment is going to have to start back burning!!!!

Or we might have to rookie list mature ages like Lawrence Angwin & Karl Norman.....

 

[Blues_fest]

Not sure where to post this, but gee it feels good to collect an easy 380 backing your team when the world said the sky was falling. (i def love Boltons new saying "don't get too high after a win, don't get too low after a loss")

Go Bluebaggers, or should i say thank you bluebaggers

Definite 'green shoot' for me

( https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...es-podcasts-etc.918525/page-464#post-42462126 )

 

[Tony Lynn 15]

6 wins and 5 losses at the halfway mark of the season....now that is a green ******* shoot!!!

 

[Jabba73]

Halfway through the season and we have 6 wins more than last seasons minor premiers. Very green shoots.