The positives thread

[Tom14]

Logan Morris looks very solid

Going to be a low possession player for a while with his lack of pre-seasons but just gets to the right spot consistently. Will be better for the experience next year.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Kai's set shot kicking has improved out of sight.

 

[Nunez]

Kai's set shot kicking has improved out of sight.

Can see he loves the moment. Lives for it.

 

[Tom14]

I know this is the positives thread but kinda sad that our most reliable forwards are 19 and 21.

 

[Nunez]

I know this is the positives thread but kinda sad that our most reliable forwards are 19 and 21.

We got a #1 mid in Will Ashcroft last year and will get another #1 mid in Levi this year - that injection of talent just never happens with a team that is contending. The age demo of the list is healthy and guys like Marshall, Gallop and maybe Gilder will add further young talent to develop.

This year stinks, but long term the list is extremely healthy and set up for success.

 

[BuntonRules]

I know this is the positives thread but kinda sad that our most reliable forwards are 19 and 21.

Much rather that than 32 & 34.

 

[braddsey]

We have the bye this week, so I'm not going to drop a game in round-12 tipping through the obligation to pick the Lions.
(acknowledging this is a backhander of a positive...)

 

[CarterS]

Won't be in the top third category for when the 2025 draw is made

 

[briztoon]

Bit of luck Gold Coast will occupy the top bracket to

Struggle to see GC finishing top 6.

 

[M Malice]

Really good discussion with Will, says back in 1 month among other things.

 

[Dalions]

Quite incredibly, we have the third best percentage in the league despite sitting in twelfth.

Shows how close the season is, when a percentage of 115 is third in the league (very nearly second) after 12 rounds.

 

[MSB ROYS]

One less thing to talk about on the Roar Deal...

 

[Grasshopper17]

Eric Hipwood

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Eric Hipwood

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28

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204cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

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10.0

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

2.6

2star

M

3.9

4star

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1.3

3star

G

1.5

5star

D

11.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

4.1

4star

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1.1

2star

G

1.1

5star

D

10.6

3star

K

8.4

4star

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2.2

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

2.4

5star

 

[M Malice]

Jono Brown pointed out on On the Couch last night that the Lions are the number 1 team in the AFL over the last 6 weeks in 3 key areas >

#1 in Points from turnover differential, ball movement and contested possessions.

 

[Dalions]

Jono Brown pointed out on On the Couch last night that the Lions are the number 1 team in the AFL over the last 6 weeks in 3 key areas >

#1 in Points from turnover differential, ball movement and contested possessions.

3 wins, a loss, a draw and a bye over that 6 week period.

 

[Nunez]

Jono Brown pointed out on On the Couch last night that the Lions are the number 1 team in the AFL over the last 6 weeks in 3 key areas >

#1 in Points from turnover differential, ball movement and contested possessions.

The rise begins!

 

[M Malice]

The rise begins!

Yes, we just have to be able to get to the finals somehow... if we can do that without any further significant injury setbacks I think we are right in the flag hunt considering there is a pre finals bye for a rest and reset.

FWIW IMO the teams to beat for the flag are the Swans obviously and still the Magpies who have very good players to come back into the side, besides them it is a very even competition, at our best we can beat anyone.

 

[buttermuffs]

The one above was from before the Dogs game.

This is from this morning from Wheelo on Twitter who is respectable in the stats part of AFL Twitter.

While its great to talk about what could have been, I think these definitely show that we are still in a good position to be able to have a genuine crack next year no matter how this year goes.

We are still playing at a good level in a lot of areas and have had shit luck, but it doesn’t mean the window has been slammed shut at all.

 

[DreadBat5701894]

The one above was from before the Dogs game.

This is from this morning from Wheelo on Twitter who is respectable in the stats part of AFL Twitter.

While its great to talk about what could have been, I think these definitely show that we are still in a good position to be able to have a genuine crack next year no matter how this year goes.

We are still playing at a good level in a lot of areas and have had shit luck, but it doesn’t mean the window has been slammed shut at all.

 

[Nunez]

Small sample size, but Logan Morris is currently averaging very similar numbers to Jeremy Cameron

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Jeremy Cameron

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32

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196cm

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94kg

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Fwd

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12.5

3star

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9.0

3star

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3.4

3star

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5.4

5star

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1.6

4star

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2.6

5star

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10.0

3star

K

7.1

3star

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2.9

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

G

2.0

5star

did in his first year.

While Cameron averaged more touches per game, Morris is still averaging the same amount of shots per game (and would have likely had more goals per game if it weren't for wearing Wills shoes and playing a game earlier the same day of his debut!).

The figure I am most impressed with is his marks per inside 50. Given he is a third tall and often not used, he is still averaging 1.8 marks inside 50 a game.

In comparison, our leading key forward Joe Daniher averages 2.5 a game.

A very exciting future ahead for Morris if he can continue to develop.

 

[Mr Ripper]

The rise begins!

TMI

 

[lionsrules]

 

[Lace Out]

Small sample size, but Logan Morris is currently averaging very similar numbers to Jeremy Cameron did in his first year.

While Cameron averaged more touches per game, Morris is still averaging the same amount of shots per game (and would have likely had more goals per game if it weren't for wearing Wills shoes and playing a game earlier the same day of his debut!).

The figure I am most impressed with is his marks per inside 50. Given he is a third tall and often not used, he is still averaging 1.8 marks inside 50 a game.

In comparison, our leading key forward Joe Daniher averages 2.5 a game.

A very exciting future ahead for Morris if he can continue to develop.

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Even has the Cameron celebration down pat

 

[Lace Out]

For the draft watchers,how many tall forward prospects were taken before him ?

He looks like a certain non-bust,just how good to be revealed.

 

[Lace Out]

Hoyney from CD was talking up Wilmot today,is around 50 for top ranked players.Was his opinion he could move into the middle 12-18 months.Could make sense with Kiddy back and possibly an ever improving Brain or Beecken to come in