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Sic is pretty much one of our best players basically isn’t he? And this has a lot to do with him breaking lines with stupidly good kicks from HBWell I did address his efforts as a forward as well. He was a full time forward without reaching anywhere near the same success he has had since moving back. Yea he was younger but he was swung back half way through 2017 and instantly looked a much better player.
Yes he has not had a large string of games forward since but every time he has gone forward it hasn’t worked overly well. He has started a couple games forward as well when we were desperate for a target before (I assume) Clarko decided to move him back.
I just strongly disagree with the logic. We have some decent defenders that can play a similar role but none even close to the level he plays at. He can play forward a bit but not even close to the level he is at when playing as a defender. Yet a fairly large group of people seem convinced he should move forward long term.
I have been in the Sicily to chb since the year before we tried him back so you won’t find any bigger advocate than me for him playing defence. While it is undoubtably his best position, I can see our forward line crying out for his class. It will be interesting to see where he lines up once fit.Sic is pretty much one of our best players basically isn’t he? And this has a lot to do with him breaking lines with stupidly good kicks from HB
I thought the same. I though he was no chance to get to our pick. A quality KP player fell in our lap. I doubt anyone will be disappointed with this pick moving forward. I pray for good health and longevity in the game for DGB.DGB also likely to move forward at times. Athletically he’s a weapon given those mitts.
So pumped we got him, was a standout pickup for mine given the onballers coming through the draft next year.
Didn’t think we had a chance to call his name, man I hope he develops to the fullest of his potential. He’ll be scary good if he does.
Can I start a thread “DGB to FF” now?
I have been in the Sicily to chb since the year before we tried him back so you won’t find any bigger advocate than me for him playing defence. While it is undoubtably his best position, I can see our forward line crying out for his class. It will be interesting to see where he lines up once fit.
Sicily is one of the elite backmen in the game. His marking and kicking is second to none. We've got an elite player there, so why move him to a spot where he is likely only going to be "good" at best.
The move of Kosi forward this pre season tells me that Sicily isn't going anywhere but chb. Hartigan is a stop gap for the moment to give DGB time to develop his strength but ultimately I think the backine looks like
Greaves DGB Harwick
Scrimshaw Sic Day
It remains to see how long it takes DGB to develop body wise but playing SANFL seniors hopefully put him in good stead.
In any event we aren't challenging this year or next so no harm letting him develop even if he is a little undersized to begin with so long as we manage his confidence and don't put him on Hawkins types (I.e. dawson) but rather the Daniher, Cameron style forwards.
The move of Kosi forward this pre season tells me that Sicily isn't going anywhere but chb. Hartigan is a stop gap for the moment to give DGB time to develop his strength but ultimately I think the backine looks like
Greaves DGB Harwick
Scrimshaw Sic Day
It remains to see how long it takes DGB to develop body wise but playing SANFL seniors hopefully put him in good stead.
In any event we aren't challenging this year or next so no harm letting him develop even if he is a little undersized to begin with so long as we manage his confidence and don't put him on Hawkins types (I.e. dawson) but rather the Daniher, Cameron style forwards.
Need a line-breaking runner in that defence & there's no chance we don't play Frost & Hartigan.The move of Kosi forward this pre season tells me that Sicily isn't going anywhere but chb. Hartigan is a stop gap for the moment to give DGB time to develop his strength but ultimately I think the backine looks like
Greaves DGB Harwick
Scrimshaw Sic Day
It remains to see how long it takes DGB to develop body wise but playing SANFL seniors hopefully put him in good stead.
In any event we aren't challenging this year or next so no harm letting him develop even if he is a little undersized to begin with so long as we manage his confidence and don't put him on Hawkins types (I.e. dawson) but rather the Daniher, Cameron style forwards.
Need a line-breaking runner in that defence & there's no chance we don't play Frost & Hartigan.
Impey has to play HBF.
I don't discount his ability, but I see Day as Gunston-type versatile, different to Burgoyne-type versatile.Yeah it's fair enough, especially if Brockman can come in and play that forward pocket with pace kind of role. I'd have liked to have seen Impey used up forward but he does seem to be a better player when playing in the backline.
We have some very good kicks now coming through the backline, and they have decent pace - Greaves, Scrimshaw, Sicily, with DGB and Downie hopefully playing too. Whilst they are all fairly quick none of them have that real line-breaking pace bar Frost, and he's not the guy that should be delivering it to the forwards.
IMO Impey could replace Burgoyne's role in the side in terms of his versatility. Or maybe that will end up being Day in the long-run?
It remains to see how long it takes DGB to develop body wise but playing SANFL seniors hopefully put him in good stead.
Oi that's WAFL mate, regards WA Gang
This Sam Mitchell was pretty clear in his comments a few weeks ago that Impey was going to play defenceNeed a line-breaking runner in that defence & there's no chance we don't play Frost & Hartigan.
Impey has to play HBF.
It would take 2020-level stupidity to continue with a bunch of Stoppers in defence & a diminished capability for rebound.This Sam Mitchell was pretty clear in his comments a few weeks ago that Impey was going to play defence
I was really frustrated when we lined up with Stratton, Frawley, McEvoy and frost in the back six. Was never going to generate attack from defence with those four given only frost is likely to run and he isn’t a great kick.It would take 2020-level stupidity to continue with a bunch of Stoppers in defence & a diminished capability for rebound.
You had me at McEvoy.I was really frustrated when we lined up with Stratton, Frawley, McEvoy and frost in the back six. Was never going to generate attack from defence with those four given only frost is likely to run and he isn’t a great kick.
I'd like to see JOM play Silk's role(s) when he retires. We just need to find a couple of midfield gems to allow that to happen.IMO Impey could replace Burgoyne's role in the side in terms of his versatility. Or maybe that will end up being Day in the long-run?
Sicily is one of the elite backmen in the game. His marking and kicking is second to none. We've got an elite player there, so why move him to a spot where he is likely only going to be "good" at best.
2 quarters in both gamesAm I correct in saying that Shaggy played in the twos yesterday?