Cooper Sharman

[ace]

So ballsy too considering we must win to convince outsiders we are a finals side and Freo beating the Cats on their patch just turns up the pressure another notch.

That's not a patch, it is a disposed of sardine can that floated down the bay and got washed ashore.

[Scollop]

He looked like a natural in front of goal in the handful of games he played last year.

How’s the kid been travelling for Sandy?

Would the forward line be too tall if we had him alongside King and Membrey?

The real question is would the forward line be too tall if they had him alongside KIng, Membrey, and MARSHALL.
It means that Gresham or Billings will have to stay in the forward line to ensure at least 2 smalls.
It also means that there are 4 marking options.

If they can be persuaded to separate it will make life difficult for Geelong defenders to zone off.
But if they all want to be "the man" and cluster in the goal square it will be a disaster.
There can only be one KIng.
Tell them all the other 3 have got covid.
The others must draw their opponent away.

You’re forgetting the shy little butterfly who goes by the name ‘Snags’

Hopefully he doesn't try and upstage Cooper and the taller options and hopefully he stays out of those marking contests

[DJ Higgins]

I understand his selection but thought others like Byrnes would have been picked ahead of him. At sandy he has been average/ then again he may be a player who plays better as the quality around him increases. Either way good luck to him

[saynta]

Am I correct in saying Sharman was the Medical Emergency in Round 1?

So he was obviously in contention

NO, Round 2.

From saints.com.au

"Meanwhile, Sharman has earned selection after putting together a series of strong performances for the Zebras, booting five goals in his last two games. The versatile forward was previously named on the team sheet for Round 2 as the medical sub, but was unused in the eventual win over Fremantle."

[Zed]

It’s a big game for Sharman
Kicks 3 or more and probably cements a spot for the foreseeable future.
Kicks 0 and is likely out of the side next week.
Kicks 1 or 2 and is a week to week proposition
Hope they play him close to goal.

[Banger9798]

I hope they let him use his instincts of where to lead and when to fly

[Vortex]

I hope they let him use his instincts of where to lead and when to fly

I have heard this claim about Sharman’s ability consistently from SS posters who have insisted he was in our best 22 all through the pre season and up until now.

I'm really hoping he gets off the chain as predicted, we depeeratatly need a hero in the forward line right now, especially an extra tall marking option who can convert his opportunities.

[Rubyjo]

Cool headed and a great kick for goal just what we need .

[meher baba]

"The versatile forward was previously named on the team sheet for Round 2 as the medical sub, but was unused in the eventual win over Fremantle.""

How is Sharman "versatile"?

[CQ SAINT]

"The versatile forward was previously named on the team sheet for Round 2 as the medical sub, but was unused in the eventual win over Fremantle.""

How is Sharman "versatile"?

He is 193cm, good at ground level and can take a mark. He can lead up, take a pack mark and has trialled in the ruck.

I guess compared to King, he isn't 202cm but he is versatile.