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You just know Eagles is going to kick 3.Matt Eagles Versus Ryan Gardner is simply must watch television a bit of a throw back to ancient Rome and the gladiators.
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You just know Eagles is going to kick 3.Matt Eagles Versus Ryan Gardner is simply must watch television a bit of a throw back to ancient Rome and the gladiators.
I watched him in the NEAFL Grand Final a few years ago he starred at Full Back, he might be in the team to free up Harris AndrewsYou just know Eagles is going to kick 3.
I thought JJ might get the job. Can follow him up to wing and has the pace to match him.Odds that Cordy will be given the job on Cameron? Likely imo. Believe he did it last time at least for portions of the game.
Gardywatch
After the last scratch match:
Daniel Giansiracusa on Ryan Gardner…
“I thought Gardy was really solid. He’s got the ability to read the ball coming in and usually in these games it’s in a bit more space. He was really assertive with his mindset and was willing to come off his opponent and support for his teammates. That’s his second game back now from a minor calf injury.”
He's 197cm and 93kg, only recently turned 23 meaning he's about the same ages as English and Schache (and more than year older than Young). So does that mean there is still some improvement there? I'd hope that's the case.
Another thing that gives me some faint hope is that we actually have a spine (of sorts) even without him - Keath-Cordy-Macrae-Naughton-Bruce. So unlike the St Kilda game, he's not one of the indispensable tall players in the structure. Also, his best game (statistically at least) was against Collingwood in Rd 1 when we had Cordy, Keath, Naughton, Bruce, Gardner AND Young.
Here are his career stats (from AFL Tables). We can talk about limited disposals and clangers but there are plenty of other culprits in those category. For me, as a key defender (or forward) the low number of tackles and the zero CMs are a concern (but 1%ers are good!):
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Holding my breath and hoping he can surprise us. Our expectations couldn't be much lower, so perhaps he will!
I was thinking more along the lines of strawclutch ...I think after your appraisal of Gardner you need another username maybe optimistic dog2.
Technically his G and IF should both be 0.5 not 1 , but i know it is a small technicality.Gardywatch
After the last scratch match:
Daniel Giansiracusa on Ryan Gardner…
“I thought Gardy was really solid. He’s got the ability to read the ball coming in and usually in these games it’s in a bit more space. He was really assertive with his mindset and was willing to come off his opponent and support for his teammates. That’s his second game back now from a minor calf injury.”
He's 197cm and 93kg, only recently turned 23 meaning he's about the same ages as English and Schache (and more than year older than Young). So does that mean there is still some improvement there? I'd hope that's the case.
Another thing that gives me some faint hope is that we actually have a spine (of sorts) even without him - Keath-Cordy-Macrae-Naughton-Bruce. So unlike the St Kilda game, he's not one of the indispensable tall players in the structure. Also, his best game (statistically at least) was against Collingwood in Rd 1 when we had Cordy, Keath, Naughton, Bruce, Gardner AND Young.
Here are his career stats (from AFL Tables). We can talk about limited disposals and clangers but there are plenty of other culprits in those category. For me, as a key defender (or forward) the low number of tackles and the zero CMs are a concern (but 1%ers are good!):
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Holding my breath and hoping he can surprise us. Our expectations couldn't be much lower, so perhaps he will!
Well spotted!Technically his G and IF should both be 0.5 not 1 , but i know it is a small technicality.
JJ, Wood, Williams could all be possibilitiesI thought JJ might get the job. Can follow him up to wing and has the pace to match him.
Not Bailey Smithereens pleeeeeease!What I really want to see tonight is Bruce accidentally falling on top of a player and squashing him to smithereens. However, with our luck, it will probably be a Bulldog.
If we don't tag neale he will have a field day. Hopefully play McLean or libba on himBruce and Naughton could run apart or block for each other
Tag on Lachie Neale, Richards may-be
Looking forward to see if our over marking improves
Go Dogs
23 should be the age you give up if they aren't showing anything, not the age you persist.Gardywatch
After the last scratch match:
Daniel Giansiracusa on Ryan Gardner…
“I thought Gardy was really solid. He’s got the ability to read the ball coming in and usually in these games it’s in a bit more space. He was really assertive with his mindset and was willing to come off his opponent and support for his teammates. That’s his second game back now from a minor calf injury.”
He's 197cm and 93kg, only recently turned 23 meaning he's about the same ages as English and Schache (and more than year older than Young). So does that mean there is still some improvement there? I'd hope that's the case.
Another thing that gives me some faint hope is that we actually have a spine (of sorts) even without him - Keath-Cordy-Macrae-Naughton-Bruce. So unlike the St Kilda game, he's not one of the indispensable tall players in the structure. Also, his best game (statistically at least) was against Collingwood in Rd 1 when we had Cordy, Keath, Naughton, Bruce, Gardner AND Young.
Here are his career stats (from AFL Tables). We can talk about limited disposals and clangers but there are plenty of other culprits in those category. For me, as a key defender (or forward) the low number of tackles and the zero CMs are a concern (but 1%ers are good!):
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Holding my breath and hoping he can surprise us. Our expectations couldn't be much lower, so perhaps he will!
Holding my breath and hoping he can surprise us. Our expectations couldn't be much lower, so perhaps he will!
I need to broaden my reading. From some other thread (insert link thingy here)Gardywatch
After the last scratch match:
Daniel Giansiracusa on Ryan Gardner…
“I thought Gardy was really solid. He’s got the ability to read the ball coming in and usually in these games it’s in a bit more space. He was really assertive with his mindset and was willing to come off his opponent and support for his teammates. That’s his second game back now from a minor calf injury.”
He's 197cm and 93kg, only recently turned 23 meaning he's about the same ages as English and Schache (and more than year older than Young). So does that mean there is still some improvement there? I'd hope that's the case.
Another thing that gives me some faint hope is that we actually have a spine (of sorts) even without him - Keath-Cordy-Macrae-Naughton-Bruce. So unlike the St Kilda game, he's not one of the indispensable tall players in the structure. Also, his best game (statistically at least) was against Collingwood in Rd 1 when we had Cordy, Keath, Naughton, Bruce, Gardner AND Young.
Here are his career stats (from AFL Tables). We can talk about limited disposals and clangers but there are plenty of other culprits in those category. For me, as a key defender (or forward) the low number of tackles and the zero CMs are a concern (but 1%ers are good!):
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Holding my breath and hoping he can surprise us. Our expectations couldn't be much lower, so perhaps he will!
Magic McLeanTrent Bartlett, Rod MacPherson and Michael Martin object to the name of this thread.
And Shannon Corcoran!
Magic McLean
All very good questions.I need to broaden my reading. From some other thread (insert link thingy here)
What if right...what if Gardner played a blinder today. Could it happen? Is there anything in his make up to suggest that it's in him? And what's a pass mark for Gardner? How would we/ could we define a pass mark for Gardner? Could it/should it be allowing say naughts and English enuff rest time to win us the game.
What's the turn over to goal ratio limit. Would we be Ok with 2 turnovers that lead to goals for Brissy if we get up by a point and naughts and timmeh kick a goal coz Gardner chopped them out. So many questions, so many variables, so little time and nearly out of beer...
Why yes, yes I do. There is an abundance in the urinary tracts of Mustela nivalis everywhereAll very good questions.
But you're asking too much of us to set the benchmark before the game. We do hindsight a whole lot better. Ask me at 11pm.
Meanwhile your immediate plight reminds me of something else...
This has got to be the lucky beer of the week. Any idea where I can get some?
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