Stanley

[bigcarl]

Clueless on the last line of defence. Simpkin should have played

[gringo]

He looks under pressure and low on confidence. He really needs to just stop stressing and play assertive footy.

[noob]

Maybe he just can't defend like most ruckman

[bigcarl]

Why doesn't Scotty move him FFS. He'll cost us the game for sure

[skeptic]

i don't think Stanley was ever a add water = defence ruckman

he also doesn't have the convenience of learning his craft as a string defender learning of a Hudghton, Dawson etc

[gringo]

Maybe he just can't defend like most ruckman

Yep need a FB right now.

[Munga]

There's another Staneley thread.

[cannavaro17]

IMHO it's just a confidence thing

[Jacks Back]

The experiment has cost us 4 goals tonight (SO FAR).

Unfortunately I don't think he's up to it on any line on the ground.

[jonesy]

History suggest players still struggeling in there 5th year who were hyped in there first never/rarely come on,even though people still live on hope off that hype.

Sipposs is currently in danger of slipping into that category also

[8856brother]

His body language would give his team mates no confidence at all. It's terrible. He's so frustrating.

[saintsRrising]

History suggest players still struggeling in there 5th year who were hyped in there first never/rarely come on,even though people still live on hope off that hype.

Sipposs is currently in danger of slipping into that category also

Though to be fair to Stanley this year they ave mainly played him as a key defender when he looks better at the other end of the ground, or second ruck.

I think we have all seen enough now this year to know that being a defender is not is gig.

Play Roo close to goals..and let Stanley do the high running.

[Jacks Back]

When he has played in the forward line he hasn't touched it either. He is s***.

[Jacks Back]

He has cost us 5 goals now. f*** him offfff FFS

[bigcarl]

He's had a hand in most of their goals. Why SImpkin didn't play is a real puzzle

[patto]

Feel sorry for stanley. Getting played out of position and its probably starting to destroy and confidence he has. Seems a forward/ruck or nothing and needs to have a chance to settle in that role. Agree Simpkin should be playing.

[saintsRrising]

Goal to Stanley....

[gringo]

Give him a break he's struggling but it's just bad luck on top off a few bad plays.

[Bowey Boy]

I'm starting to think he may be a forward.

[bigred]

I reckon he is cooked between the ears.

[Spud]

The experiment has cost us 4 goals tonight (SO FAR).

Unfortunately I don't think he's up to it on any line on the ground.

He was very frustrating in defence, however I think he looks much more comfortable up forward.

[perfectionist]

He is a forward/on baller, not a defender. Hopefully, the whole experiment has been to give him a taste of the defensive role.

[ShanghaiSaint]

could be great at running drinks out??? once we land a monster KB he can play the floating defender.. he'll be right

[gringo]

He is good as a ruck- probably our best tap ruck. He has pace and height. He can't play FB yet but remember Lauchie Hansen used to get towelled by us every game now he's coming good finally. It's a hard role and doesn't suit his strengths. We need to give him a giant wing man role with ruck work around the ground and a chop our for Hickey or Mac. he keeps giving some nice teasers still.

[StNoodles]

I reckon he is cooked between the ears.

Hope not cooked, but seems very fragile It's a shame.

Is a ruck/fwd if anything I think.