Hack of the week

[Xie Shan]

Originally posted by Ruckman
That's a very high hitout rate for a relatively short and inexperienced ruckman. I'm intrigued

Rick Barham must have been intrigued by that too I knew RWOers were just as smart as the coaching/recruiting staff!

[Sanecow]

Originally posted by Ruckman
Can we assume that these statistics are reliable 'Cow?

I believe so. Confirmed by:

http://stats.rleague.com/afl/stats/players/P/Paul_Chambers.html

12.5 hitouts a game in 2005.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Sanecow
I believe so. Confirmed by:

http://stats.rleague.com/afl/stats/players/P/Paul_Chambers.html

12.5 hitouts a game in 2005.

These stats also show that in 3 games against the Swans he had 55 hit outs...sounds good to me

[ScottH]

Originally posted by goswannie14
These stats also show that in 3 games against the Swans he had 55 hit outs...sounds good to me

I hope that trend doesn't continue.

[Xie Shan]

Originally posted by ScottH
I hope that trend doesn't continue.

It won't - he won't be playing against the Swans any time soon

[ScottH]

Originally posted by sydfan83
It won't - he won't be playing against the Swans any time soon

I t could be a ploy by the AFL, for us not to win another Cup. He taps to the opposition.

[sharp9]

The REAL question is

Paul Chambers = Pick 35
Jason Saddington = Pick 55

WHAT THE..........???????

Something is really wrong there, I'm afraid.

It is incomprehensible that Carlton would not have parted with a pick in the 30s for Saddo at the very least. Do we have absolutely no ability to twist any arms whatsoever?

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by goswannie14
These stats also show that in 3 games against the Swans he had 55 hit outs...sounds good to me

I did mean if he can average that amount of taps when he is playing for us!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bleed Red Blood]

Re: Re: Re: Hack of the week

Originally posted by Legs Akimbo
Yeah except that LRT outpoints him in most areas

I don't think LRT getting more Possesions than Chamber is really concerning.

LRT plays all day on the ground pretty much - Chambers would probably average Jollys stats from last year.

The real concern is our trading - We've usually won out of it, but what we got for Saddington...

I hope Barham has thought this through - Don't want to lose our future.

[ugg]

Woohoo, one whipping boy gone (Saddo) and another comes in to take his place.

[Lucky Knickers]

I'm sure he'll enjoy a fresh start and chance at the swans. Not least as our fans give everyone a chance.

Sharp9 - gorgeous baby!

[giant]

Personally I could've waited to November before the crucifixions began but philosophically I'm not opposed to the general tenor of LA's thread.

Are you really planning to have a different hack each week or does it work on a carry over basis until a better hack comes along?

[big bear]

He is a ruckman not a key midfielder. Main job to win the ball in the middle and around the ground. Lets give him a go before putting the slipper in. He didn't have a lot of game time to get possesssions in. so the figures may be distorted.

[chammond]

Hmmmm!

Semi-final

Sydney defeats Geelong by 3 points.

The stats show that Geelong had more possessions, more marks, more tackles, better conversion . . . in fact they outplayed Sydney in every respect except points scored and . . . . hitouts!

Sydney 66 hitouts . . . Geelong 22 hitouts!

Geelong went into the game with an injured first ruck (8 hitouts) and an undersized back-up (8 hitouts), and it cost them the game. When the game got desperate in the last quarter, Ball and Jolly dominated.

But who was at home watching on TV? Who averaged 13 hitouts a game in 2005?
Who had 14 hitouts against the Swans in the round 15 encounter?
Who had a career best 32 hitouts against Sydney 2 seasons back?

It's no wonder that Thompson wanted to get rid of Chambers. Every time he sees him he'll be reminded of what a stupid mistake he made in leaving Chambers out of the semi-final line-up.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by chammond
Hmmmm!

Semi-final

Sydney defeats Geelong by 3 points.

The stats show that Geelong had more possessions, more marks, more tackles, better conversion . . . in fact they outplayed Sydney in every respect except points scored and . . . . hitouts!

Sydney 66 hitouts . . . Geelong 22 hitouts!

Geelong went into the game with an injured first ruck (8 hitouts) and an undersized back-up (8 hitouts), and it cost them the game. When the game got desperate in the last quarter, Ball and Jolly dominated.

But who was at home watching on TV? Who averaged 13 hitouts a game in 2005?
Who had 14 hitouts against the Swans in the round 15 encounter?
Who had a career best 32 hitouts against Sydney 2 seasons back?

It's no wonder that Thompson wanted to get rid of Chambers. Every time he sees him he'll be reminded of what a stupid mistake he made in leaving Chambers out of the semi-final line-up.

LOL I love it