Vote #1 - Paul Chambers

[wheels27]

Originally posted by SwanSong
He has abot 10% of the talent Benny Mathews has...
And you guys want to sack benny!!!!

Give Chambers the ass...

What's 10% of FA??

Rather 10% of 5'10" when you're actually 6'8" (??), didn't see mathews giving the ruckmen much of a contest for hitouts, I am by no means convinced that Chambers is going to be a good ruckman, but the ruck isn't just about stats, now, is it.

The only thing guaranteed when Benny gets the ball, is an unspectacular result, probably not the worst player in the league but maybe least interesting to watch play footy.

[Agent 86]

Originally posted by Ruckman
Without getting a kick?

Which might not be such a bad thing after seeing his kicks against Melbourne.

I reckon give him some time. Rucking is a skill that can take a while to develop and he's certainly improving on his earlier efforts (still a way to go, tho').

With game time & confidence he might become useful.

[Jeffers1984]

Just saw the replay of the game and it is amazing how much this guy chases hard for the ball or man when the ball is in dispute.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Originally posted by Jeffers1984
Just saw the replay of the game and it is amazing how much this guy chases hard for the ball or man when the ball is in dispute.

. . . . . unfortunately on those few occasions that he catches someone it tends to result in a free against.
I'm still a definite "No Sale" on Paul but I do acknowledge this aspect of his play. Although I'm more pleased to see the improvement in his ruckwork (I hope it wasn't just because it was against the Cats), this week against the Lions will be a BIG test.

[Ryan Bomford]

Well I've never heard of a run-with ruckman but maybe that's exactly the role that Roos has asked him to play.

[S.U.D]

Bump.....

As requested, the correct Paul Chambers thread for the front page

[Thunder Shaker]

Paul Chambers. 72 hit outs. Ranked #18 in the AFL. 18th is not bad for a #2 ruckman.

Jolly is #6 with 123.

http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=stats&spg=display&records=100&statisticType=HITOUTS

[midaro]

We won by 118 points.
Chambers had 12 HO, 0 kicks, 0 HB, 3 tackles.
I choose the carbon rod

...providing we can find one 6'8" or longer.
Then again, I'm sure I said the same thing about LRT. What do I know?

[dendol]

Originally posted by midaro
We won by 118 points.
Chambers had 12 HO, 0 kicks, 0 HB, 3 tackles.
I choose the carbon rod

...providing we can find one 6'8" or longer.
Then again, I'm sure I said the same thing about LRT. What do I know?

A ruckman like Cox/Fraser in the Subiaco game would have had an absolute field day against Richmond today. Would have been another option up forward to further stretch the terrible defence.

[liz]

Originally posted by dendol
A ruckman like Cox/Fraser in the Subiaco game would have had an absolute field day against Richmond today. Would have been another option up forward to further stretch the terrible defence.

But we don't have a Cox or Fraser. We just have a Chambers and he's at least performing some kind of role that is adding some value to the team. Until Shaw develops or Doyle's body regenerates itself, we have to make do with what we have, and look to others to be the matchwinners.

We do have a Goodes who provides the mobile tall option that Cox and Fraser do in their respective teams.

[dendol]

Originally posted by liz
But we don't have a Cox or Fraser. We just have a Chambers and he's at least performing some kind of role that is adding some value to the team. Until Shaw develops or Doyle's body regenerates itself, we have to make do with what we have, and look to others to be the matchwinners.

We do have a Goodes who provides the mobile tall option that Cox and Fraser do in their respective teams.

Fair enough, he provides a decent contest in the ruck, which is all Roos asks of him at this stage. Just picking on him again as I find it quite amusing that a team can win by 118 points, yet still have a player to have not possess the ball even once.

And whilst Im musing, Judd would have picked up 55 touches, 16 clearances and kicked 8 goals against the tigers today.

[Q...]

Judd = Over rated posession accumulation machine

[dread and might]

Originally posted by Q...
Judd = Over rated posession accumulation machine

Wish we had an overrated machine like that.

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by dread and might
Wish we had an overrated machine like that.

I'd infinitely prefer to support the Swans than a team like the Eagles. Off field their players are a disgrace and I think that, collectively, our midfield is a match for theirs. So personally, I think Chambers + Jolly et all is greater than Judd et al. Judd is a great player (and could be one of the all time best as he matures) and Kerr and Cousins are really talented and hard working. But as the silverware shows - the Swans are a better team as the sum of its parts. And, by and large, nicer people.

[NMWBloods]

If the Eagles had one decent forward, they may be saying they have the silverware!

And what team wouldn't benefit from Judd in their side!