Thoughts on Addam Maric?

[davey_magik]

I don't understand why he cops so much hate from supporters/selectors.

Consistently kicks goals when he is in the side (Well he's actually only 12 from 18 but that isn't that bad).

He's a great kick for goal (He's definitely our best small forward option) and as long as he puts pressure on inside 50 he should be an automatic selection.

 

[Darksidepoints]

To be fair, the kid hasn't been given a long stretch to show what he has. Looks better each time I see him.

If complete peanuts like Morton can get a gig, Maric is more than worthy of a spot in the 22.

 

[CaptainDavey]

It's a good problem to have when you've got a big selection of players to pick from. I think he's talented enough but needs to show a greater desire, which goes hand in hand with being given an opportunity by the club.

It's going to be interesting to see how we fit the likes of Davey, Evans, Bartram, Bennell, Dunn, Bail, Blease, Jetta, Wonna, MacDonald (not to mention others) if all were healthy and available. Picking a best 22 for us is quite a headache, all things considered*

*Bate and Newton purposely neglected from selection

 

[saj_21]

We are lacking a small forward, Wona i doubt will play for Melbourne again, Jetta is more suited to the midfield. Bennell is far to inconsistent he can go for long peroids of the game without having any impact. Whilst Maric hasn't been much better i see him as a better option than Bennell. Its good to see he plays well when he goes back to Casey, i just hope he is given a extended like others have been given over the last couple of years.

 

[00Stinger]

He looks lively up forward as a small forward. Prefer him over Wona

 

[stickman11]

To be fair, the kid hasn't been given a long stretch to show what he has. Looks better each time I see him.

If complete peanuts like Morton can get a gig, Maric is more than worthy of a spot in the 22.

i rate this kid as one of more important pieces in the puzzle of the team. I'd play him every game and if he can kick 2-3 goals a game and a couple of big bags, we will have a good small forward option.

 

[Resurgance]

Definitely rate him, just think he's being mis-managed. It's no surprise when he gets dropped back to Casey he starts playing good footy.

I reckon it's a fitness thing, when he goes to Casey he gets a run in the midfield and gets that higher level of fitness. He's playing well enough for Melbourne now, give him a run in the mid-field more often, keep him ticking over.

 

[AFL is Number One]

I would put him in our best 22 for sure.

A real goal sneak. Should be a regular in our side for years to come in my book.