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Don't have this guy pegged for a position yet - seems he could almost go anywhere on the field ATM.
Could he add to the midfield or is he more a forward?
Could he add to the midfield or is he more a forward?
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Agree with the above - it would be nice for a change to have half back flankers that can not only run, but bring good kicking and decision-making to the role.
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Could be a bun fight between the young players for a spot next year (and the old too I guess) and versatility could get you a shot. He does seem to have a pretty good idea where the goals are but I'd love to see him get that shot in the middle on occasions.
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I'm hopeful he can play like steele sidebottom.PJ wrote:Could be a bun fight between the young players for a spot next year (and the old too I guess) and versatility could get you a shot. He does seem to have a pretty good idea where the goals are but I'd love to see him get that shot in the middle on occasions.
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He has a bit to go I think....beside the odd 'joe the goose' and 'right place at the right' time goals....he did not win much footy (ones and twos) and definitely did not win his own ball...
He is a supposedly a good runner and a good kick....not convinced about the latter....
I think Siposs and Ledger really impressed....especially Ledger...finds the footy naturally..
He is a supposedly a good runner and a good kick....not convinced about the latter....
I think Siposs and Ledger really impressed....especially Ledger...finds the footy naturally..
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I've yet to see this 'good kicking' in the AFL or VFL. He shanks it a lot. I know when he was drafted, the reports said he was a good kick, but he hasn't shown it yet.InkerSaint wrote:Agree with the above - it would be nice for a change to have half back flankers that can not only run, but bring good kicking and decision-making to the role.
Hope he can improve in this aspect.
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Bit early to call.BigMart wrote:His durability is also a concern....I watched him a couple of times in the VFL and after every contest he got injured and needed treatment and never completed any game I saw
Was diagnosed with diabetes just after being drafted and then suffered the leg injury and associated compartment syndrome issues.
Let's see how he goes if we can get him right.
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I don't know. How many? If you recruit 1 you will have 1 If you recruit 12 you will have 12Con Gorozidis wrote:How many bank flankers can one team have on its list?8856brother wrote:I thought he played of a back flank in WA.
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There isDr Spaceman wrote:There's quite a few "half back flankers" on this forum8856brother wrote:I don't know. How many? If you recruit 1 you will have 1 If you recruit 12 you will have 12Con Gorozidis wrote:How many bank flankers can one team have on its list?8856brother wrote:I thought he played of a back flank in WA.
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Teflon - i agree.
Currently I rak the young guns:
1) Ledger (by a mile)
2) Siposs (his ball use was spectacular)
3) Cripps (right place / right time - lucky?)
I also really rate Tom Simpkin.
Currently I rak the young guns:
1) Ledger (by a mile)
2) Siposs (his ball use was spectacular)
3) Cripps (right place / right time - lucky?)
I also really rate Tom Simpkin.
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yep agree.BackFromUSA wrote:Teflon - i agree.
Currently I rak the young guns:
1) Ledger (by a mile)
2) Siposs (his ball use was spectacular)
3) Cripps (right place / right time - lucky?)
I also really rate Tom Simpkin.
wouldlove to see Sippos up the ante this year and really get into more contests - I mean, his kicking is that deadly that 3or 4 marks from this guy inside/around fwd 50 = goals. Thats why hes so potent. He's done some smart things Ive noticed in play also.....skill is there.....just need to uo the effort/consistency.
Cripps has been lucky re some goals BUT hes taken the chances and thats all you can ask.
Simpkin I honestly dont know at this stage.
Must say Im looking fwd to seeing Crocker......one day.....a deadly left footer in the side is always welcome......pray that Stanley steps it up this season...
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