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Clever, I like it.
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I prefer Rhino... not a fan of Spider.
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Collective noun for Rhinos is "a crash" of Rhinos
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Thoughts on his game today?We'll see what happens, I hope he plays to his potential. Like I said, I am likely jaded as a result of watching guys like Hartung, O'Brien and others plod along. You guys who can attend training also have way more insight. I just take your word for it... mostly
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It started at 04:45 my time, I didn't wake up for it. I have seen the stats, and have been reading autopsy.
By the way, i didn't say he'll be a rubbish player, I just questioned why everyone assumes he'll be a superstar of the competition. If he did something's that I should be aware of, I'm all ears
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Contested well today on Tex and seemed very composed.
Must stay in the team.
Must stay in the team.
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his best game.
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Five games in. Imagine the kid when he gets some continuity.
Was abit worried after seeing him put a poor effort in early in the 1st qtr, but after that was easily our best backmen. Looked safe in the air, was the only one either halving or winning aerial contests, provided run and carry. Was a little shaky with one or two disposals but generally pretty good (to be expected by a 5 gamer). Really enjoy watching him play.
"Doesnt play tall enough" they said
In our backline he plays giant haha
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I prefer him as a mid/foward but we need a Burgoyne replacement...
Gun.
Gun.
Wish he was taller if we are going to play him back, we are still missing a really big defender with real skill, he looked great though.
I am pretty sure I read somewhere in the past that he hoped to play as a midfielder and was modelling his game on Fyfe?
It will be interesting to see where he ends up playing long term.
I am pretty sure I read somewhere in the past that he hoped to play as a midfielder and was modelling his game on Fyfe?
It will be interesting to see where he ends up playing long term.
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If he cna build a tank to play midfield he will monster pretty much all mids in the air, very much like Ffye in that regard.
Best place to play if we want him to be a mid is the hbf. Modern mids spend a lot of time charging out of defence. Has the athleticism to play anywhere.
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Best on ground IMHO.
At half time had 72 DT points and at one point was heading for Dunstall's record.
At half time had 72 DT points and at one point was heading for Dunstall's record.
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Really impressed with his game, today. Great composure and disposal for such a kid who is new to the top level. Clone him now!
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I do too.
But the way he was playing yesterday was more of a shut down defender as opposed to a Burgoyne rebounding-half back-midfielder. Which is a complete waste of his talent IMO.
Whether or not that's because Brand is still injured and not in the team we won't know. But I feel like his best footy is played in the forward line and midfield.
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