Or sometimes called Genius
A forward that would start across HB and ‘spit’ forward to lose an opponent in the process. In that situation the Ruckman always tapped toward where running (left or right and backwards)
6-6-6 meant that that became obsolete after 2019
But Richmond came up with a variation.
Dustin Martin
A player who can start in the centre square, and regardless of what happens after the bounce, he pushed hard forward, while his opponent followed the ball. This is coupled with a HF, who regardless of what happens at Centre bounce pushes straight into the midfield (Kane Lambert). The old switcheroo. Dusty, who is a mid who doesn’t defend would then become an offensive weapon. Utilising his clearance strength and forward ability.
Now Essendon are doing exactly the same with
Jake Stringer
At times Petracca does it at Melbourne too, but he is generally more traditional
This is different to being a mid, and resting forward and lining up i50
I believe we have a player capable of playing this role!!!!
Starting centre bounce, and pushing forward from the clearance and being dangerous i50
The spitter
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Re: The spitter
Gresham?
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Re: The spitter
'Come' on, that's absurd
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Re: The spitter
Sam Alabakis ?
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Re: The spitter
I can spit further than all the players.
It is all in understanding the science of spitting.
It is all in understanding the science of spitting.
The more you know, the more you know you don't know.
When I was a young child, I knew that I knew so much about so much.
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Re: The spitter
I thought this was going to be a thread about Mark Murphy.
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Re: The spitter
Correct BUSA
Gresham is two things
An elite clearance player
A dangerous forward
Gresham lacks
Engine, defensive game
This role is perfect for him.
Gresham is two things
An elite clearance player
A dangerous forward
Gresham lacks
Engine, defensive game
This role is perfect for him.
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Re: The spitter
I’m surprised someone didn’t say Ray Shaw!
Rugby League would have to be the stupidest, most moronic and over rated game of all time.
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Re: The spitter
Didn’t they just call this “cheating” back in the day. Try get the easy one over the top?
Looks good when you win the clearance, not so good if you lose it…
Looks good when you win the clearance, not so good if you lose it…
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Re: The spitter
That’s the point
It’s a designated cheat!
Running forward from clearance before it is won by your team.
It’s a designated cheat!
Running forward from clearance before it is won by your team.
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Re: The spitter
Yep works well if you’ve got faith in your gun midfield.
Stevie J and Dusty won a few Norm Smiths using this method.
Stevie J and Dusty won a few Norm Smiths using this method.
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Re: The spitter
No he's a midfielder who pushes hard backward to use his elite second-to-the-ball defending and ball-losing ability, while a half back pushes up hard into the midfield.
Our best potential swallower is probably Ross, with Clark pushing through the midfield to cover for him.
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Re: The spitter
Jack Steele could be ours, be we are too reliant having him in the midfield. A super fit Gresham or even Hannebrey.
Or Judson Clarke when we draft him this year....?
The other would be Tim Taranto when we get him to the club ( dream).
Or Judson Clarke when we draft him this year....?
The other would be Tim Taranto when we get him to the club ( dream).
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Re: The spitter
Jack S wins the footy at the coalface - prefer him not to spit forward.
It could be rotated, I think Gresh is a good option
I think the set play should be considered
It could be rotated, I think Gresh is a good option
I think the set play should be considered
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