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How's Burton going? He's probably the guy I'm most interested in at the moment. I really think he'll be a gun
 

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Gee, the Hawks have shed a fair amount of weight this summer! Clarko is getting everyone to cover more ground and be endurance beasts by the looks of things. If roughy loses anymore weight, he will be the same size as X. Ellis!
 
Main Man said:
I could be wrong but pretty sure I have heard Clarkson say in the past that Hodge makes his job a lot easier given Hodges ability to coach and take control of the team on field.

I know the coaching staff feel the team is 2-3 goals better off just by having Hodge out there whether he plays well or not.
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Yup it's incredible the difference it makes having somebody ensuring every player is set up exactly where they need to be.

I think hodge is great tactically but maybe not so great at strategy. So he knows how to setup at a stoppage, or kick-in and he always knows when to kick or handball, tackle or corral, go left or right, leave his man or stay with him. He can see plays unfolding quicker than others that allows him to despite being the slower than other players to time his run perfectly and intercept a kick.

But in terms of coming up with a whole ground game plan and innovating the way the game is played, that abillity is yet to be tested. Mitchell has shown more evidence of an understanding of strategic plans like who to tag, using positional changes and exploiting teams weakness and utilizing our strength.

They are two vastly different skills, one is chess the other is boxing. Putting together a plan 3-4 moves ahead vs taking the open punches, watching the shoulder drop and knowing to duck and counter punch.
 
Thanks Popin, greatly appreciated.
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The Monkey is like a ballerina - so graceful.
 
kazzooka said:
Yup it's incredible the difference it makes having somebody ensuring every player is set up exactly where they need to be.

I think hodge is great tactically but maybe not so great at strategy. So he knows how to setup at a stoppage, or kick-in and he always knows when to kick or handball, tackle or corral, go left or right, leave his man or stay with him. He can see plays unfolding quicker than others that allows him to despite being the slower than other players to time his run perfectly and intercept a kick.

But in terms of coming up with a whole ground game plan and innovating the way the game is played, that abillity is yet to be tested. Mitchell has shown more evidence of an understanding of strategic plans like who to tag, using positional changes and exploiting teams weakness and utilizing our strength.

They are two vastly different skills, one is chess the other is boxing. Putting together a plan 3-4 moves ahead vs taking the open punches, watching the shoulder drop and knowing to duck and counter punch.
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or lift a knee...:D
 
Argy said:
As opposed to * a few years ago!

That's the other irony I love about the * saga. EFC were bulking up their players just as the league leaders like Hawthorn were trimming them down to become better running machines!
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EFC were just following in the footsteps of what Geelong were doing under Thompson, anyone remember the mass that a lot of their players put on in a short period? Who was doing what behind the scenes? Ah sorry, let not go there. Just feel that a very large broom and rug have been brought into play by the AFL on this that one.
 
Bumps"N"Grins said:
EFC were just following in the footsteps of what Geelong were doing under Thompson, anyone remember the mass that a lot of their players put on in a short period? Who was doing what behind the scenes? Ah sorry, let not go there. Just feel that a very large broom and rug have been brought into play by the AFL on this that one.
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Thompson was one that questioned what was going on wasnt he? Hence why he was outcasted
 
Balony_pony16 said:
Thompson was one that questioned what was going on wasnt he? Hence why he was outcasted
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He also introduced Essendon to some of the major players in this scandal, including Dean 'The Weapon' Robinson, who in turn brought his 'trusted friend' Dank to the party. There was also the fella who imported various substances and had been close to people involved in the Geelong footy club. Coincidence? Who knows?
 

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Balony_pony16 said:
Thompson was one that questioned what was going on wasnt he? Hence why he was outcasted
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Yea I get the feeling he frowned on a lot of practices that happened. If people remember Geelong became good almost overnight. One weekend fans called for the coaches blood. The next they started winning and never stopped. Don't think it had a lot to do with injections. More so dumb luck on FS's
 
jiphoc said:
Yea I get the feeling he frowned on a lot of practices that happened. If people remember Geelong became good almost overnight. One weekend fans called for the coaches blood. The next they started winning and never stopped. Don't think it had a lot to do with injections. More so dumb luck on FS's
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they had a bad year and landed Selwood with pick 7...then he played like a 100 game straight up. Just one of the factors. The main one was that they went full offensive game plan while everyone else was trying to flood still. A lot of things went right... they were great for how many years? No suspicions from me. Unlike the Bombers that exploded in 2012 before hammys started twanging by midseason haha
 
Boot Studder said:
He also introduced Essendon to some of the major players in this scandal, including Dean 'The Weapon' Robinson, who in turn brought his 'trusted friend' Dank to the party. There was also the fella who imported various substances and had been close to people involved in the Geelong footy club. Coincidence? Who knows?
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true. But I think most the dirt has come out with the off site injection rooms run by Hird, Dank & "the Weapon". There isn't even any smoke implicating Thompson

If the Cats were dirty what a stain that would be on the past decade. At least the bombers have been crap throughout that whole period other then their 6mth peptide performance spike
 
Keystone agony said:
Do you guys run a BEST 22 THREAD? cant find it

Hows Taylor Duryea tracking this preseason any injury hiccups?
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Should remain best 22. Has a great, long, accurate kick which will be important in defense now that Suckling is gone.
 

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Keystone agony said:
You reckon it doesnt matter? All about the process and system aye
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I think squads win cups, you need 25-28 capable players
You want best 22 to be your 22 in form players with a few others breathing down their necks and ready to step in
 
Gralin said:
I think squads win cups, you need 25-28 capable players
You want best 22 to be your 22 in form players with a few others breathing down their necks and ready to step in
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I dont think any footy astute wouldnt agree with that sentiment and logic.

However whats your best 22? The players available for round 1 which 22 do you pick based on what you know now? No doubt that changes after/during Nab cup
 
There's probably only a couple players in our 22 who would potentially lose their spot simply due to match ups. Duryea is not one of those now imo.
 
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