Player Watch Wayne Milera

[1970crow]

The fact they are finally going to trial Hinge in the midfield indicates to me the club has realised how dire our midfield problem is.

Part of their planning for this year would have been that Rankine and Rachele would have had a big impact in the midfield which both were unable to do. Time for Plan C.

Rankine did but they had half a year to give Rachelle meaningful minutes and didn’t. I’m not sure he is in the midfield plans, probably still on midfield suspension for publicly questioning the coaches.

 

[1970crow]

Who says we are trialling Hinge in the midfield?

Someone posted it in here.

 

[dogs105]

Who says we are trialling Hinge in the midfield?

One of our more reliable sources...

I've heard 2nd hand that Hinge will work in the off-season with the midfield group...

Not a ground breaking rumour if true, but it might articulate that we will back organic growth and flexibility.

The only trade rumour I've heard is J.Steele and I said this a few weeks ago but have not heard jack since.

 

[Coopers]

Bigfooty.com

Never heard of them

 

[SellarStardom]

I still feel both Hinge and Milera could be worked through the midfield as they have the attributes, whether they can put it together is another matter. Both strong over the ball and can defend as well as attack

 

[1970crow]

I still feel both Hinge and Milera could be worked through the midfield as they have the attributes, whether they can put it together is another matter. Both strong over the ball and can defend as well as attack

We’ve got untried kids that were drafted as midfielders, but instead we are more likely to retread a mediocre half back. Reading Bigman describing Hinge training with the mids will be about the most unsurprising thing throughout the offseason. We just found out how overrated he is as a half back, of course he’ll be a difference maker in the midfield. Wouldn’t get a game at any other top 6 club. Of course he’s that critical that we’ll try him everywhere that’s not the 2s.

 

[jackster83]

I still feel both Hinge and Milera could be worked through the midfield as they have the attributes, whether they can put it together is another matter. Both strong over the ball and can defend as well as attack

Hinge with his poor decision making shouldn't be anywhere near the midfield.

Should be in the SANFL and made to win his spot back.

 

[Jcpdragonx]

Milera will only ever play half back, he has stated he doesn't want to play elsewhere many times in the past. When they asked Nicks where do you think Milera should play year ago, he said well if you ask Wayne its half back.

 

[FR0GGY]

Milera will only ever play half back, he has stated he doesn't want to play elsewhere many times in the past. When they asked Nicks where do you think Milera should play year ago, he said well if you ask Wayne its half back.

You try telling Wayne he’s playing elsewhere.

 

[GreyCrow]

You try telling Matthew Nicks

Matthew Nicks

Age

50

Ht

187cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

9.4

4star

HB

4.2

3star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

2.2

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.4

3star

he is the coach

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Hinge midfield might mean wing more so than stoppage mid, which would make sense. Especially if Curtin becomes more an inside midfielder with stints forward

Milera stays where he is

 

[PeterSalt]

Hinge midfield might mean wing more so than stoppage mid, which would make sense. Especially if Curtin becomes more an inside midfielder with stints forward

Milera stays where he is

That does makes more sense

 

[1990crow]

Happy for Wayne to stay at half back but we need him to be more aggressive with the ball.

 

[Cromulant]

Happy for Wayne to stay at half back but we need him to be more aggressive with the ball.

He was getting there late in the year, but a Hinge shift to a wing and moving Cumming to the other flank (or Edwards), would help him out IMO

 

[Gtowncrow]

Happy for Wayne to stay at half back but we need him to be more aggressive with the ball.

I'd like to challenge Milera to increase his number of sprint and bounce statistics next year. It's the same as you said but with a tangible and measurable kpi.

Additionally, with a narrow objective, he can train all summer to build his weapons.

 

[CrouchPowa]

I would be happy to trial Hinge on the wing if it means we push Cumming to HB. Would love to see Cumming play his natural role.

 

[steve9798]

Milera had a really good year. He’s the least of our problems.

 

[George CantStandYa]

Milera had a really good year. He’s the least of our problems.

And yet didn’t make the top 10 of our B&F

 

[steve9798]

And yet didn’t make the top 10 of our B&F

You’re not a fan? I thought he started the year slowly but his 2nd half was great.

He gets a high pass from me. If I were to be critical of any defender who I thought had an uncharacteristically poor year I thought Hinge had an average year.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I still feel both Hinge and Milera could be worked through the midfield as they have the attributes, whether they can put it together is another matter. Both strong over the ball and can defend as well as attack

Next season with a 5th interchange player, we need players who can play through different zones.

 

[George CantStandYa]

You’re not a fan? I thought he started the year slowly but his 2nd half was great.

He gets a high pass from me. If I were to be critical of any defender who I thought had an uncharacteristically poor year I thought Hinge had an average year.

I like Milera, always have, I didn’t think he should be rushed back in this year though but he did well.

However in comparison to other half back flanks in the comp he doesn’t provide enough run and dash, but that could be how Nicks wants him to play which wouldn’t surprise me.

 

[Syd Crow]

I like Milera, always have, I didn’t think he should be rushed back in this year though but he did well.

However in comparison to other half back flanks in the comp he doesn’t provide enough run and dash, but that could be how Nicks wants him to play which wouldn’t surprise me.

roles and structures.....

 

[AFC979810]

And yet didn’t make the top 10 of our B&F

So ROB had a really good year?

 

[FR0GGY]

So ROB had a really good year?

Coaching staff clearly love an u10s skilled giraffe.

 

[George CantStandYa]

So ROB had a really good year?

Right up until it counted and then his votes went through the toilet, right about the time you said he was doing fine