Will Dodd get much game time.

[U2 Tigers]

In 2006 will dodd get much game time.

Is he in the best 6 in Freos defence.

I rate him, and just interested.

 

[dugrene]

You have probably identified a dilema that Fremantle has. We are full of HBacks and defensive wingmen. Trying to pick the one(s) who will be consistent winners is a problem most clubs would like to have.

I rate Dodd as well. From his first game (cats 2004) he looked like he has the desire and abilty to become an auotomatic selection, which he was at the end of '05.


Cant wait to see the weight/height stats for '06. If he is bigger he will be a real tough nut and will become a household name..

 

[U2 Tigers]

You have probably identified a dilema that Fremantle has. We are full of HBacks and defensive wingmen. Trying to pick the one(s) who will be consistent winners is a problem most clubs would like to have.

I rate Dodd as well. From his first game (cats 2004) he looked like he has the desire and abilty to become an auotomatic selection, which he was at the end of '05.


Cant wait to see the weight/height stats for '06. If he is bigger he will be a real tough nut and will become a household name..

Thanks.

But in your opinion will he play reguarly.

 

[inferno66]

In 2006 will dodd get much game time.

Is he in the best 6 in Freos defence.

I rate him, and just interested.

I reckon he will get good game time and will be swiched between being a tagger in the midfield and and defence

 

[newlander77]

He's really taken over the roll from Matty Carr. Which really leaves a huge question mark over where Matty Carr will line up next year, I'd love to see him across half forward.

 

[dominguez]

I'd expect Dodd to play most games and get a reasonable amount of game time in 2006. His best role is as an accountable midfielder on the oppositions taller midfielders (ie Embley, Buckley, DalSanto).

 

[Undertaker]

Should play most games but will be under pressure to hold his place, his role is as a tall defensive tagger and will be vying for a spot with Matty Carr, Crowley, Webster and possibly Cook . Will need to improve his skills, be a bit more disciplined and not give away silly free kicks.

 

[mathew20]

In 2006 will dodd get much game time.

Is he in the best 6 in Freos defence.

I rate him, and just interested.

I have a very strong feeling that dodd will be one of the first picked come mid season.He has that hardness about him that makes good football players great. I expect him to step up big time in 2006

 

[Scham]

Should play most games but will be under pressure to hold his place, his role is as a tall defensive tagger and will be vying for a spot with Matty Carr, Crowley, Webster and possibly Cook . Will need to improve his skills, be a bit more disciplined and not give away silly free kicks.

Webster and Cook won't trouble him for a spot in that position. Carr will play more attacking and Crowley and Dodd can both fit in our best 22 IMO.

Barring injury/suspension, Dodd will play most, if not every game in 06 - no question!

 

[Redgum]

I think Dodd will more than hold his place.As far as webster is concerned,I'm afraid I don't seem to see much quality in this guy as others do. Personally I think all the knee problems his had has curtailed any improvement that was going to happen because this guy looked like he could have been special. The games I have seen him play ,he seems a liability,has the turning circle of the Queen Mary and is not up to the pace of the game. I would leave him in the wafl for quite a while where he may be able to find his feet and confidence. Also ,I will probably be shot down in flames,but I think Cook's AFL days are limited,we now have other hard nosed players in the team and Cook's disposal skills would have to be the worst in the competition.He gets his hands on the ball alot but then just coffs it up,I can't remember the last time he actually scored a goal,is very good at kicking points,not good enough for a midfielder. If you recall when he was with Sydney,the latter part of his time there was not in the senior team. It was his disposal skills there that let him down and all these years later ,he has not improved. He is very good with his hand balls,a solid mark and excellent at tackling and getting the hard ball, but his kicking is not long enough,kicks too high and misses targets.

 

[newlander77]

I think Dodd will more than hold his place.As far as webster is concerned,I'm afraid I don't seem to see much quality in this guy as others do. Personally I think all the knee problems his had has curtailed any improvement that was going to happen because this guy looked like he could have been special. The games I have seen him play ,he seems a liability,has the turning circle of the Queen Mary and is not up to the pace of the game. I would leave him in the wafl for quite a while where he may be able to find his feet and confidence. Also ,I will probably be shot down in flames,but I think Cook's AFL days are limited,we now have other hard nosed players in the team and Cook's disposal skills would have to be the worst in the competition.He gets his hands on the ball alot but then just coffs it up,I can't remember the last time he actually scored a goal,is very good at kicking points,not good enough for a midfielder. If you recall when he was with Sydney,the latter part of his time there was not in the senior team. It was his disposal skills there that let him down and all these years later ,he has not improved. He is very good with his hand balls,a solid mark and excellent at tackling and getting the hard ball, but his kicking is not long enough,kicks too high and misses targets.

Webster is not a good contested mark, and shakey at kicking for goal. He is suited to half back flank and played a blinder against the bombers in the preliminary final in 2003. He then missed the following year with a knee reconstruction and was then played as a decoy big man at HF. This wont go unnoticed by the new defensive coach, what's his name again? Expect a lot of game time in the pre-season for Webster where they will experiment with him.

Cook is obviously on notice and likely to follow in the footsteps of McMadness. In some ways it's sad to see the team outgrow these people, and he was a best and fairest winner at the club. But the times they are a changing!

It is the time for changing of the guard. Too much young talent exists for these guys (cook, mcmadness, schofield etc) to get a game consistently.

Dodd is one among many who will shape the direction of Freo moving forward. I just hope he doesn't get a suspension this year.

 

[Moo]

I reckon he will get good game time and will be swiched between being a tagger in the midfield and and defence

I agree.

 

[Lach72]

No-one had posted since yesterday, so I thought I would!
I like him, good run with and adds grunt

 

[pinkus maximus]

I went to high school with him. I beat him in an arm wrestle Absolutley pwn3d everyone in long distance events at inter school comps

Hes not in my best 22 but that might be becuase i dont really like him

 

[wehavethepassion]

I think Dodd will more than hold his place.As far as webster is concerned,I'm afraid I don't seem to see much quality in this guy as others do. Personally I think all the knee problems his had has curtailed any improvement that was going to happen because this guy looked like he could have been special. The games I have seen him play ,he seems a liability,has the turning circle of the Queen Mary and is not up to the pace of the game. I would leave him in the wafl for quite a while where he may be able to find his feet and confidence. Also ,I will probably be shot down in flames,but I think Cook's AFL days are limited,we now have other hard nosed players in the team and Cook's disposal skills would have to be the worst in the competition.He gets his hands on the ball alot but then just coffs it up,I can't remember the last time he actually scored a goal,is very good at kicking points,not good enough for a midfielder. If you recall when he was with Sydney,the latter part of his time there was not in the senior team. It was his disposal skills there that let him down and all these years later ,he has not improved. He is very good with his hand balls,a solid mark and excellent at tackling and getting the hard ball, but his kicking is not long enough,kicks too high and misses targets.

Agree with your assessment of cookie. he needs to have 4 times as many handballs as kicks. he needs the just get in there get the ball moving with a quick handball to the receivers ie DJ, bell, Haze etc.

Dodd adds a hardness to the midfield he doesn't take backwards steps similarly crowley. Schammer needs to show that his body can stand up

 

[anchor man]

Yes Dodd will be in the first six picked in our first game,without doubt.He has that bit of mongrel that is needed and does not take a backward step when it comes to the tough stuff.
Redgum are you serious?Cook under the pump come on he is the ONLY repeat Only tough nut we have.Who are the other hard nosed players you talk about pray tell.Give me one Troy Cook to two Des Headlands,at least Cook wins the ball.Headland goes missing far too often to be a good player.For all Headlands skill it is of no use if he doesn't get the ball.As I say at least Cook can win the ball all on his own.And besides Cook plays most of his football in the midfield so why compare him to Dodd?The comparison should be the one I have just given(Cook V Headland)

 

[theorangeapple]

He's really taken over the roll from Matty Carr. Which really leaves a huge question mark over where Matty Carr will line up next year, I'd love to see him across half forward.

Matt Carr is one of the best players on your list.

 

[ImperialPurple]

Matt Carr is one of the best players on your list.

I don't think anyone is disputing that. I think he's just suggesting that Dodd can now play the role Carr used to - that of "attacking" tagger... freeing Carr up to take on another, more creative, role... perhaps across half forward.

 

[theorangeapple]

I don't think anyone is disputing that. I think he's just suggesting that Dodd can now play the role Carr used to - that of "attacking" tagger... freeing Carr up to take on another, more creative, role... perhaps across half forward.

I dont think you guys were forced to play Carr in that role. I think he was given that role because it suits him well. He can push forward and use his height. I dont know if he would work up forward. I think he is better running in a straightline and carrying the ball. The agility needed in turning around to goal and also marking on a lead doesnt play to his strengths. I'd play him on a wing or possibly attacking off halfback (however you guys have enough for that role).

 

[newlander77]

I dont think you guys were forced to play Carr in that role. I think he was given that role because it suits him well. He can push forward and use his height. I dont know if he would work up forward. I think he is better running in a straightline and carrying the ball. The agility needed in turning around to goal and also marking on a lead doesnt play to his strengths. I'd play him on a wing or possibly attacking off halfback (however you guys have enough for that role).

He's done well in that role when floating down to half forward for periods of time, it's whether he can do it on a full time basis that's the issue. He's a better mark than Webster and tougher! Webster was used as a decoy HF in the early stages of 2005, the difference is I expect Carr will take a few grabs where as Webster would have spilled the ball. He'd also suck in a stronger defender making life easier for Pavlich and co. When your decoy can be as dangerous as he can opposition have got to be on the defensive. He has also had terrible luck with injury and I think the coaching staff may have had a rethink on how they might manage him. HF seems like an ideal place to play him, he's exciting when he's not playing a defensive role.

 

[Ripper]

One Melee would be one of the first picked. He is one of the new generation of our players that actually grew up barracking for Freo and it shows in the way he plays.

He reminds me of the black Knight in "Monty Pyton and the search for the holy grail".

He would be still hard at it with no arms and no legs.

 

[synista]

One Melee would be one of the first picked. He is one of the new generation of our players that actually grew up barracking for Freo and it shows in the way he plays.

He reminds me of the black Knight in "Monty Pyton and the search for the holy grail".

He would be still hard at it with no arms and no legs.

lol.

"alright, we'll call it a draw"

 

[masai]

Dodd can be used in various roles, he is a valuable piece of our 22 man team.

Cook keeps amazing people, he is written off yearly but keeps on ticking. If the "pipsqueaks" want his position, they will have to get off their backsides and out muscle Cookie, they will not get it on a silver platter. I was talking to a fitness expert from the defence forces (a Roos supporter) who had done some group fitness / mental drills with the Freo group, Cookie was the player who blew him away. Don't write Cookie off.

Matt Carr has one major problem in his makeup, he is lazy. Yes we all know he can play, but geez if only he gave his training and game 100% ....... , he needs a wakeup call.

 

[macca69]

What do you guys expect of Crowley and Peake in 2006? I rate them both and were wondering how their pre-season has been thus far, cheers.

 

[rgauci]

What do you guys expect of Crowley and Peake in 2006? I rate them both and were wondering how their pre-season has been thus far, cheers.

Peake has been amazing. Apparently he and Schofield hit the gym early with the intent of consolidating a spot in the 22 for this year.

Peake has put on muscle and improved his skills immensely from all reports. He also hasn't lost any pace in doing so. Is touted to be our 'surprise' improver from last year.

I haven't heard much about Crowley, so i can't tell you.