2006 Structure

[penga]

Originally posted by hammo
As for Crouchie, I would like to see him freed up a bit to play a more attacking role. In most of our finals it was evident how dangerous he was with his pace running through the middle late in games. His effectiveness as a tagger has pigeon-holed him somewhat.

This would support the Schneider to back pocket argument.

[penga]

Re: 2006 Structure

Originally posted by singaporeswan
With Crouch and Matthews (sic) getting on - who gets groomed as the competitions Nbr 1 tagger? I thought this would be Ablett and don't want to judge his form on the job he has done on Judd but thought he looked a little slow?

Ablett's leg speed should not be an issue as far as tagging is concerned. If you compare Ablett's leg speed to that of Kirk you would find that Ablett is much faster. To be an effective tagger you have to be able to read the play and block rather than run your opponent down once he has the ball.

To write off Ablett on how he did on Judd on Grand Final day is a bit stiff, Judd was absolutely burning around the packs that day and while Crouch was able to curtail his effectiveness in the second half it could easily be said that Judd is the exception. Ablett has always seemed to play better when he has to follow someone, he gets a bit lost without a direct shut-down role, whether that be across half-back or through the middle, IMO his best position is tagger. An interesting stat from Ablett's season is that he didn't bounce the ball once through his 25 games, suggesting that he gets rid of the ball very quickly. If he holds on to the ball a bit more, his effectiveness will increase.

Malceski simply HAS to play through the middle next season, we may have to introduce him in as a run-with player, moving dempster back, so that he gets near the ball. As when he gets it, look out.

[Lucky Knickers]

Re: Re: 2006 Structure

Originally posted by penga
Malceski simply HAS to play through the middle next season, we may have to introduce him in as a run-with player, moving dempster back, so that he gets near the ball. As when he gets it, look out. [/B]

I haven't seen much of him at all....what's special?

[Magic Man]

Re: Re: Re: 2006 Structure

Originally posted by singaporeswan
I haven't seen much of him at all....what's special?

Has one of the flatest left foots I have ever seen - disposal by foot is excellent for a young guy......is similar in build to Fossie and Macca in my opinion - hopefully could develop a big tank and run all day..............IMHO looks the best of the young kids coming through

[Lucky Knickers]

Re: Re: Re: Re: 2006 Structure

Originally posted by Magic Man
Has one of the flatest left foots I have ever seen - disposal by foot is excellent for a young guy......is similar in build to Fossie and Macca in my opinion - hopefully could develop a big tank and run all day..............IMHO looks the best of the young kids coming through

What does a flat left foot mean? I haven't heard that before.

[Magic Man]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 2006 Structure

Originally posted by singaporeswan
What does a flat left foot mean? I haven't heard that before.

Quick and flat through the air (the ball travels that is)
Worm Burner - is another good description - would be lucky to get 2-3 meters off the ground - just beautiful to watch

Forwards would just love to receive this kind of delivery

[Lucky Knickers]

Thanks Miyagi-san....

[penga]

In the third quarter of the Collingwood game mid-season, he gathers the ball on the left-wing, looks up for about 0.5 second, spots O'Keefe running from right half-forward flank to left and absolutely drills a flat, perfect drop punt over 50m that doesn't go above 3m off the ground and hits O'Keefe's hands in front of his face. A look of shock comes over O'Keefe's face as the ball hits him that hard. That is his disposal in a nut shell. Not a fluke kick.

[Thunder Shaker]

I expect Malceski will play at least 12 games next year. I hope he plays more than that. If he puts in the effort and stays injury free, he could even be as good as Willo senior.

I made sure to get to the Carlton game because he was playing his first game. In that game he did some nice things. He started on the ground, and with his first kick in the AFL he kicked a goal. He played in the middle at the centre bouince in the last quarter and played an important role in a couple of goals when the game was in the balance.

[punter257]

Originally posted by penga
In the third quarter of the Collingwood game mid-season, he gathers the ball on the left-wing, looks up for about 0.5 second, spots O'Keefe running from right half-forward flank to left and absolutely drills a flat, perfect drop punt over 50m that doesn't go above 3m off the ground and hits O'Keefe's hands in front of his face. A look of shock comes over O'Keefe's face as the ball hits him that hard. That is his disposal in a nut shell. Not a fluke kick.

that was the definition of disposal to a leading forward

i remember thinking to myself "@@@@ that was handy"

[Lucky Knickers]

I went back and watched the game. What a kick and that look on ROKs face, I rewound and watched it several times. So thank you for pointing that out. I will watch him with interest next year. Hope he gets more time in the seniors.

Reminded me a little of Maxfield and how quickly he got the ball through the air.

I also hope very much that Doyle comes good. Wow - watching FFC you can see why the club continue to go with him.

Watching the Bris game (with the crappy logo) and seeing Beau McDonald - looked like Doyle beat him 8/10 times.....hope he's improved.

I also think McVeigh needs to seriously bulk up. I know it's been said before and he does some good things but appears to very easily get bumped off his line.

[penga]

Originally posted by singaporeswan
I also hope very much that Doyle comes good. Wow - watching FFC you can see why the club continue to go with him.

Round 7, 2003?

[Lucky Knickers]

Originally posted by penga
Round 7, 2003?

Can't remember what games...There was one game in particular where he seemed to be bobbing up all over the place and a passage of play where he scooped the ball up on the run down the wing - a tall playing small (for a change).