Our Forward structure

[longmile]

I had Spangher written off half way through the season. He was recruited as a back-up defender, couldn't get his body right, and then young Johnson lept out of the blocks much quicker than anyone could have anticipated. But ever since being moved to the forward line for the reserves, he seems to be really relishing his second chance at AFL footy. He possibly won't ever be more than just handy, but he certainly competed well today, especially in the second half.

He gets my thumbs up. His goal-assist kick to Hanneberry was nothing short of superb off a single step.

[ernie koala]

None of the three had huge games but they all presented well.

Jesse's first half, in particular, was very promising even though he didn't comvert (which generally hasn't been his problem). I also liked Jesse's efforts in the ruck. He looked like he was doing more than just putting his body in the contest. He was actually trying to direct the taps to his midfielders.

I had Spangher written off half way through the season. He was recruited as a back-up defender, couldn't get his body right, and then young Johnson lept out of the blocks much quicker than anyone could have anticipated. But ever since being moved to the forward line for the reserves, he seems to be really relishing his second chance at AFL footy. He possibly won't ever be more than just handy, but he certainly competed well today, especially in the second half.

I agree on both counts, White had a really good all round game, except converting, but as you say that's not normally a weakness for him.
I didn't think Spangher was a good selection but his second half was more than serviceable, particually after he hurt his shoulder, it was a gutsy effort.
I also thought Jetta had his best game for the year, he chased and tackled well, and got some good touches in the second half.
That's 2 to the selectors...... 0 to me.

[BSA5]

None of the three had huge games but they all presented well.

Jesse's first half, in particular, was very promising even though he didn't comvert (which generally hasn't been his problem). I also liked Jesse's efforts in the ruck. He looked like he was doing more than just putting his body in the contest. He was actually trying to direct the taps to his midfielders.

I had Spangher written off half way through the season. He was recruited as a back-up defender, couldn't get his body right, and then young Johnson lept out of the blocks much quicker than anyone could have anticipated. But ever since being moved to the forward line for the reserves, he seems to be really relishing his second chance at AFL footy. He possibly won't ever be more than just handy, but he certainly competed well today, especially in the second half.

Absolutely. White was really impressive, and I think we can all forgive him his misses since he's usually a pretty straight kick. Showed a lot though. I still think that right now, Pyke is probably a better option is a ruckman and second forward, so long as he can get fit, but Jesse showed a bit.

As for Spang, not a huge game, and you're right, he probably won't be anything more than handy, but god he has a dip. He reminds me of a Roman Centurion with that hooked nose and strut. I think I may be developing a bit of a man-crush.

[Bloody Hell]

BUMP

Rather than write a rant on the value of having LRT in the forward line I figured it was easier to bump this thread.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I used to want Rohan in the midfield, but now I see we need him up forward.

Rohan Reid Goodes

McGlynn Spangher TDL

Something like that would be worth trying.

[Bloody Hell]

I used to want Rohan in the midfield, but now I see we need him up forward.

Rohan Reid Goodes

McGlynn Spangher TDL

Something like that would be worth trying.

I agree with Rohan and think he3 has the capability to be an awesome FF once he bulks up.

He's the only one whose goal kicking routine looks like a forwards.

[Hartijon]

Given the success of Kennedy ,I would like Goodes to play 1/2 forward the way ROK used to roaming far and wide but basically a forward.TDL /Gordon or Lamb into the side and kept for at least 5 games to kick a few.

[Auntie.Gerald]

forward structure:

I watched our forward structure like a hawk tonight.........

I realise that some supporters will be frustrated with our kick it long approach, but this is only half of the mins of the game.......the rest of the game we have a tremendous amount of different leads and I am liking our switches to fast small forwards leading into the space as a small FF with a foot race one vs one to goal.............ala Jetts

Reality is that kick it long approach allows us to move upfield and then forward press the other team ie control the field position which in turn helps our backline.

We still do not have a top 4 nor top6 counter attack backline that will dominate movements from the backs to the forwards via hand and or short sharp passing

For now I feel happy with our faster players like Rohan, Goodes, Jetts etc being loose one on one in the forward line and for us to play 50% of the game bombing it long for field position and then the other 50% of the game building our advantage of smalls leading and Reid dummy leads etc to open up one on one space for the smalls

This brand of footy is appropriate for a team that is nipping at top6 to top4...............i believe that is still where we are at right now.........but mid season onwards lets reassess

Parks and Rohan getting knocked out cold definitely had an effect on timing and positioning last night.........they will be better next week

Rohan appeared to also do his ankle and wasnt running freely from the get go last night

[ScottH]

I think the trouble with our forward structure is the delivery (as always).
Jetta to LRT was about the only one that was put out in front of the leading forward.
Reid, had his hands been a bit sticky, would have taken many marks, but most of them were under pressure as teh ball was not out in front of him.

We still seem to kick to the player, than to the space in front of the player.