Lions gameday thread

[Triple B]

Just on Kennedy, over the years players of his body type have always got better as the year progresses. A lot of it had to do with the fact that the grounds got heavier as winter set in which of course is not the case as much anymore with clearly superior grounds. There heavier stronger bodies just powered their way thru as the season grew longer and particularly the younger guys started to drop off.

Certainly last year Kennedy was far superior later in the year than he was earlier on and if those stats could be trimmed to the first 10 rounds last year, I'd suggest he would be ahead in 2011 at the same time of the year.

[Nico]

Just on Kennedy, over the years players of his body type have always got better as the year progresses. A lot of it had to do with the fact that the grounds got heavier as winter set in which of course is not the case as much anymore with clearly superior grounds. There heavier stronger bodies just powered their way thru as the season grew longer and particularly the younger guys started to drop off.

Certainly last year Kennedy was far superior later in the year than he was earlier on and if those stats could be trimmed to the first 10 rounds last year, I'd suggest he would be ahead in 2011 at the same time of the year.

I based my thoughts around the fact the he hasn't seemed to have had a great influence on games like he did in the second half of 2010, with his better efforts being against the lesser sides. When I saw Stellation's stats I thought exactly as you have. He seemed to build up as the season went on in 2010, and one of the criticisms people had of him in early 2010 was inefficiency by foot, in the that he seemed to just kick without looking for an option and often turn it over.

If his effort on Saturday is an indication that he is moving into a similar phase as 2010, then we have a bonus for the rest of the season.

[Primmy]

3B, its nice to know I am not the only one aware of body types..

PS: having difficulty putting in my 3 2 1 this round.

[Untamed Snark]

3B, its nice to know I am not the only one aware of body types..:

You're not alone

[Bas]

Just on Kennedy, over the years players of his body type have always got better as the year progresses

3B, its nice to know I am not the only one aware of body types..

So that explains why the both of you are first in the ground and in a major hurry to get to your seats.

[Xie Shan]

You'll find the whole team has increased its contested possession rate (as has the rest of the AFL in general). It's all covered in the excellent afl.com.au article linked below, although I believe we were more 'uncontested' than usual against Brisbane.


Stats Master - AFL.com.au

Very interesting article! It would be fascinating if we were to meet Hawthorn in a final. Unfortunately because we played so poorly in Round 9 we didn't really get an opportunity to compare the two game plans side by side.

[giant]

Who would have thought we'd be in the position of wondering how we can fit Jack into the team?
I think we will need Jetta's speed this week, maybe drop Everitt but who heads to the goal square instead?
I'm not in favour if dropping either AJ or Sammy (unless they need to be rested), could keep going on but I'll just frustrate myself, just glad the decision (and accompanying headache) is not mine to make

I can see Reid having a break at some point - not taking the marks he was earlier, just looks like a young fella who needs a rest at some point. Opportunity to bring LJ back in reasonably quickly too.

[stellation]

3B, its nice to know I am not the only one aware of body types..

PS: having difficulty putting in my 3 2 1 this round.

Not being aware of Joey's torso is as hard as... well... Joey's torso!

[goswannie14]

I get it. I like it. Everyone should see that movie at least once.

First movie soundtrack I ever bought.

[AnnieH]

Joey = playing like a frikken champion!!

[ugg]

Coaches' votes

Brisbane vs Sydney
9 J Bolton (Syd)
9 O'Keefe (Syd)
5 Bird (Syd)
3 Mattner (Syd)
3 Richards (Syd)
1 Goodes (Syd)

[ScottH]

Coaches' votes

Brisbane vs Sydney
9 J Bolton (Syd)
9 O'Keefe (Syd)
5 Bird (Syd)
3 Mattner (Syd)
3 Richards (Syd)
1 Goodes (Syd)

Pretty much right there.
Although I thought hanners was alright too.

[giant]

Coaches' votes

Brisbane vs Sydney
9 J Bolton (Syd)
9 O'Keefe (Syd)
5 Bird (Syd)
3 Mattner (Syd)
3 Richards (Syd)
1 Goodes (Syd)

Goodesy a bit unlucky surely? He was electric to start the game, a brilliant response to a couple of poor weeks. And how about Ted - you'd reckon normally towelling Jonathan Brown would earn you more than 3 points!