2019 NEAFL discussion thread
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There’s only one camera at the NEAFL game. I’ve seen it! And while I understand the complaint about the wide shots, keep in mind this game would probably have gone untelevised last yearComment
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Knoll certainly lifted in Cameron's absence....
Fellow Swans recruit Michael Knoll, one of the club’s two selections at the Mid-Season Rookie Draft, was also strong in ruckman Darcy Cameron’s absence.
The 205-centimetre, 103-kilogram giant posted a match-high 39 hit-outs, and Laidler is thrilled with the progress he’s shown.
“He competed hard all day,” Laidler said.
“He gave us a contest and there were stages where he showed some of his best footy. It’s very tricky to fit into a new club and a new game plan, but he’s adapted really well."
NEAFL: Rowbottom, Jack star in win - sydneyswans.com.auComment
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Knoll certainly lifted in Cameron's absence....
Fellow Swans recruit Michael Knoll, one of the club’s two selections at the Mid-Season Rookie Draft, was also strong in ruckman Darcy Cameron’s absence.
The 205-centimetre, 103-kilogram giant posted a match-high 39 hit-outs, and Laidler is thrilled with the progress he’s shown.
“He competed hard all day,” Laidler said.
“He gave us a contest and there were stages where he showed some of his best footy. It’s very tricky to fit into a new club and a new game plan, but he’s adapted really well."
NEAFL: Rowbottom, Jack star in win - sydneyswans.com.auComment
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The main Canberra ruckman Maynard wasn’t playing. I thought it was even between the two rucks at quarter time but it was Knoll who was the slightly better as the game went on.Comment
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Rowbottom in pole position as NEAFL MVP voting becomes withheld | NEWS | NEAFL
Canberra v Sydney
10: James Rowbottom (Sydney)
7: Angus Baker (Canberra)
7: Robbie Fox (Sydney)
4: Tom Highmore (Canberra)
1: Tom Faul (Canberra)
1: Joel Amartey (Sydney)
NEAFL MVP LEADERBOARD – Round 12
52: James Rowbottom (Sydney)
41: Matthew Payne (Aspley)
40: Tyler Roos (Southport)
37: Angus Baker (Canberra)
36: Matt Shaw (Southport)
34: Craig Malone (Redland)
33: Ryan Bastinac (Brisbane)
32: Abraham Ankers (NT Thunder)
31: Alex Smout (Canberra)
31: Adam Gulden (Sydney Uni)
Rowbottom has polled in 6 of his 8 NEAFL games this year.Comment
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What do people think: will Amartey play AFL? Seems wholehearted and skilled, but too small for ruck, too poor at set shots to play forward. They seem to be giving him a run as key defender. I hope he gets a go, but if I had to guess either way I reckon he won't play AFL. Has he been an emergency yet?Comment
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Agree 100% with you. Key defender will be his best bet but clearly has the L plates on. He is incredibly athletic and is a wholehearted performer. Just seems to lack a bit of skill and overall polish (hasn't stopped Clarke from notching up 50 odd games though!).Comment
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I feel very positive about Amartey. He's been put in defence to increase his versatility and still has some adjusting to do back there. He's a similar size to Paddy Ryder with similar attributes, and is best suited to play a similar role, i.e. rotating between forward and ruck as the situation dictates. Amartey is a bit wayward with his kicking, but he can clear the goal posts from a long way out. There is still a lot of development left in him. Maybe he doesn't play senior footy until 2021, but I think his time will come and he'll be a pretty handy player.Comment
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To me, Amartey looks as clearly a natural forward as Pink always seemed a natural defender. I don't know if he's being played in defence as part of his education or because we've had a dearth of tall defenders in recent weeks, with Pink injured for a while and then suspended for a week. Either way, he can't hurt his development but I hope we see him back in the forward line for the second half of the season.Comment
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