LRT - Why has he improved?

[Legs Akimbo]

He's improved so much because there was a lot of room to improve to begin with. In other words, he's coming off a low base.

I loved the stat they showed on the telecast

"Lewis-Roberts-Thompson - never had more than 14 possessions in his 40 games of football."

Actaully, this is not such a bad thing, would like to see the stats on his opponent. He's turning into a pretty handy negator.

Something has to be done about that haircut though. Looks like a friggin village idiot.

[ScottH]

I think it comes down to him seeing my previous avatar!! It really peed him off and wants to prove me wrong!!


PS: Don't roll your eyes, when you are worng, barry. Admit your mistakes. It leads to a healthier and happier life.

[barry]

Originally posted by Legs Akimbo
He's improved so much because there was a lot of room to improve to begin with. In other words, he's coming off a low base.

I loved the stat they showed on the telecast

"Lewis-Roberts-Thompson - never had more than 14 possessions in his 40 games of football."

Actaully, this is not such a bad thing, would like to see the stats on his opponent. He's turning into a pretty handy negator.

Something has to be done about that haircut though. Looks like a friggin village idiot.

Ahhh, a cunning tactic to get free kicks. Even the slightest touch to the head causes his hair to shake violently. Smart man. LRT takes the mental side of the game to a new level.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by barry
Thanks for that

Don't like being corrected when you're wrong...?

[Sanecow]

Since Liz had already posted the correct origin, perhaps your repost was a touch OTT?

ScottH is a dunderhead

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Sanecow
Since Liz had already posted the correct origin, perhaps your repost was a touch OTT?

Not really - Liz posted 'Son of Serge' and barry posted 'Son of Silvagni' at the same time, so anyone who didn't know originally may still have been unsure which it was, so I thought I'd clarify. Didn't realise people were so sensitive as to read anything more into it.


Mod Edit:Okay, thats enough by all concerned regarding the origins of SOS

[DST]

Having watched LRT closely here a couple of areas he has improved:

1) He is keeping his feet more often , and thus remains in the contest longer or is the only person standing

2) Has been using his body much better when positioning and thus is getting his hand to the ball alot more in one on one contests

3) He has started to use his size and bulk to block opponents or create paths for our players when the ball is on the deck. He is a big stong lad and now seems more comfortable to use that bulk

4) His decision making has improved once he gets the ball. This is probably due to the above, he now feels more confident in trusting his instincts and taking the first option

Another 5 to 8kg's in the gym over the summer and more time on good opponents and I can see him only getting better.

DST

[cruiser]

Originally posted by barry
Steve Slivangi. Channel 10 commentator and one time Carlton fullback. Also moonlights as full-back-of-the-century.
Called SOS because his father also played for Carlton, so was called "Son of Silvangi" from early on.

Thank you - just the 2nd sentence was all I needed to know. I know who Stephen (spelt with a ph) Silvagni (note correct spelling of surname) is.

[cruiser]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Not really - Liz posted 'Son of Serge' and barry posted 'Son of Silvagni' at the same time, so anyone who didn't know originally may still have been unsure which it was, so I thought I'd clarify. Didn't realise people were so sensitive as to read anything more into it.


Mod Edit:Okay, thats enough by all concerned regarding the origins of SOS

I almost wish I hadnt asked.

[ROK Lobster]

Originally posted by cruiser
I almost wish I hadnt asked.

You should see the threads it spawned (now in the sandpit)

[Chubby Muffler]

I believe LRT has improved by 100% this year and I am a much bigger fan of his now than I thought I would be 3 months ago. I just want to see him kick his first goal live, by what I saw on the weekend it won't be for a while but when it happens, I will go ballistic.

You are getting closer to rocking with every game LRT. Keep it up!

[Jeffers1984]

SOS has certainly helped LRT but LRT has executed brilliantly on what he has been taught. So full credit for LRT.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Re: Re: LRT - Why has he improved?

Originally posted by Sanecow
improved?

That's the thing though isn't it, SOS's recent efforts have accelerated an improvement that's been there since the start of the season.
From the Nth Sydney game you could see that he'd been busy in the gynm and more significantly that he must have done an enormous amount of work on his handball. His one handed pickup and dish off on the weekend however was an absolute eye opener for me.

And to think I was getting worried about him after the Geelong game . . . er does anyone know when SOS started working with him?

[giant]

Re: Re: Re: LRT - Why has he improved?

Originally posted by Ruckman


And to think I was getting worried about him after the Geelong game . . . er does anyone know when SOS started working with him?

SOS?

[ScottH]

Re: Re: Re: Re: LRT - Why has he improved?

Originally posted by giant
SOS?

Stephen Silvagni