Doyle owes us.

[rook]

Barney...I think you do owe Doyle an apology, he is dominating with 6 possies a game....thats 2 more than i thought he was getting.....

It would be a good excercise to compare the other ruckmans stats for the games he played...

rook

[Dave]

Originally posted by goswannie14
Why do his team mates call him fuse? Is it because he is tall (long)?

Are you serious?

Maybe cause he keeps breaking down, ie blowing a fuse.

[prenda]

what about lee walker for collingwood he played
i think from memory 20 afl/vfl games
collingwood kept him on there list for ten years

he had both knees reconstructed twice
he was a tough footballer he threw himself at every thing

said he could have been anything if it wasnt due to injury.

i think he is now the team runner for freo

[ScottH]

Originally posted by rook
Barney...I think you do owe Doyle an apology, he is dominating with 6 possies a game....thats 2 more than i thought he was getting.....

It would be a good excercise to compare the other ruckmans stats for the games he played...

rook

Does it state the time on Ground?

For The games he has played this year he has barely done 50 % of the TOG. So of course his Average possessions will be down compared to other ruckmen. Same as Spida this year less TOG, means less possessions.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Dave
Are you serious?

Maybe cause he keeps breaking down, ie blowing a fuse.

That's the first post on this thread that has made any sense! Thanks Dave.

[Dave]

Originally posted by prenda
what about lee walker for collingwood he played
i think from memory 20 afl/vfl games
collingwood kept him on there list for ten years

he had both knees reconstructed twice
he was a tough footballer he threw himself at every thing

said he could have been anything if it wasnt due to injury.

i think he is now the team runner for freo

Lee Walker!

Poor sod!

Dont worry Prenda, I'll back you up son. Barneyg has a little learning to do.

[Schneiderman]

In all fairness Jolly and Doyle make a pretty good ruck combo:

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_compare?tid1=17&pid1=409&tid2=17&pid2=284

Since he is not our number one ruckman at this stage, I would think the coaching staff would be quite happy with his progress to date. If he can stay on the park for a whole year, especially if its after a full pre-season, I think he will start to demonstrate just how valuable he can be.

[BarneyG]

Originally posted by Dave
Lee Walker!

Poor sod!

Dont worry Prenda, I'll back you up son. Barneyg has a little learning to do.

Please Dave, teach me!

[rook]

Hey Scott....is that short for Scott no mates....lol.....nah seriously lets say he has only spent 50% on the ground that still only gives him 12 possies a game if he were on for 100%, still very low compared to the other good ruckmen.

Love ya work, keep it up

rook

[Dave]

Originally posted by BarneyG
Please Dave, teach me!

I can't spare that much time, sonny!

[BarneyG]

Originally posted by Dave
I can't spare that much time, sonny!

All bark, no bite.....

[Schneiderman]

Originally posted by rook
Hey Scott....is that short for Scott no mates....lol.....nah seriously lets say he has only spent 50% on the ground that still only gives him 12 possies a game if he were on for 100%, still very low compared to the other good ruckmen.

Love ya work, keep it up

rook

Lets say he has spent 30% of his time on the ground (which is far more accurate). Then he ends up with 18 possies which is excellent compared to other ruckmen.

[rook]

you have me there schniderman......but does that take into account the warm up?

rook

[Schneiderman]

Originally posted by rook
you have me there schniderman......but does that take into account the warm up?

rook

Not sure what you are getting at really.

Anyone who has watched Doyley play will know he has the *ability* to get the ball regularly. His disposal is ok, his marking is very good, and he is an accurate kick for goal.

Still could be used as a surprise option in the goal square.

[Plugger46]

Originally posted by Schneiderman
Lets say he has spent 30% of his time on the ground (which is far more accurate). Then he ends up with 18 possies which is excellent compared to other ruckmen.

Spot on. Make no mistake, the big fella is going alright.