I'm starting my own "I love Gamble thread".
Moderators: Saintsational Administrators, Saintsational Moderators
- skeptic
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 16875
- Joined: Wed 10 Mar 2004 7:10pm
- Has thanked: 3576 times
- Been thanked: 2841 times
-
- Club Player
- Posts: 300
- Joined: Tue 05 Jul 2011 11:56pm
- White Winmar
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 5014
- Joined: Tue 02 Jun 2009 10:02pm
We still need that extra tall/power forward. Gamble's been good in a few games this year, but he is definitely not a key forward. Good skills, knows where the goals are. Opportunist. Now if he could just have the game he had today against a quality opponent..........
I started with nothing and I've got most of it left!
-
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 4304
- Joined: Fri 17 Nov 2006 1:05am
- Has thanked: 46 times
- Been thanked: 240 times
-
- Club Player
- Posts: 1717
- Joined: Thu 24 Sep 2009 2:18am
- Location: Noble Park
Re: I'm starting my own "I love Gamble thread".
Gamble responsibly!saint tash wrote:Why no love????
17 possies and 4 sausage rolls.
Over to the audience.
In honour of those who went before, in the dark and desperate years.
Good game today. And I hope that this means he has turned a corner.
But I doubt it. I don't see him being in our first choice forward line this time next year.
Question for next week is - does Kosi come back in and if so, does he replace Lynch or Gamble?
But I doubt it. I don't see him being in our first choice forward line this time next year.
Question for next week is - does Kosi come back in and if so, does he replace Lynch or Gamble?
Hird... The unflushable one is now... just a turd...
- Bernard Shakey
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 11235
- Joined: Sun 18 Mar 2007 11:22pm
- Location: Down By The River 1989, 2003, 2009 & 2013
- Has thanked: 119 times
- Been thanked: 137 times
Can't believe he's only 23, he looks like a young 30 year old and moves like a crab. Will never be a mid, will be lucky to stay on the list and doesn't look after his bootlaces.SainterK wrote:Gamble was played today as a third forward, what the club actually got him for, and he looked fine.
I would persist, and hope he continues to improve, because at 23 he can.
He mentioned somewhere in an article recently, that Ross wants him to work on his fitness to go into the midfield.
I'd be surprised on what he has shown, if he was delisted at years end.
He's an opportunist and took his opportunities today, will be lucky to get a kick against West Coast.
Old enough to repaint, but young enough to sell
Didn't you notice I'd already mentioned the boots?Bernard Shakey wrote:Can't believe he's only 23, he looks like a young 30 year old and moves like a crab. Will never be a mid, will be lucky to stay on the list and doesn't look after his bootlaces.SainterK wrote:Gamble was played today as a third forward, what the club actually got him for, and he looked fine.
I would persist, and hope he continues to improve, because at 23 he can.
He mentioned somewhere in an article recently, that Ross wants him to work on his fitness to go into the midfield.
I'd be surprised on what he has shown, if he was delisted at years end.
He's an opportunist and took his opportunities today, will be lucky to get a kick against West Coast.
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
- Bernard Shakey
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 11235
- Joined: Sun 18 Mar 2007 11:22pm
- Location: Down By The River 1989, 2003, 2009 & 2013
- Has thanked: 119 times
- Been thanked: 137 times
Yes!SainterK wrote:Didn't you notice I'd already mentioned the boots? :lol:Bernard Shakey wrote:Can't believe he's only 23, he looks like a young 30 year old and moves like a crab. Will never be a mid, will be lucky to stay on the list and doesn't look after his bootlaces.SainterK wrote:Gamble was played today as a third forward, what the club actually got him for, and he looked fine.
I would persist, and hope he continues to improve, because at 23 he can.
He mentioned somewhere in an article recently, that Ross wants him to work on his fitness to go into the midfield.
I'd be surprised on what he has shown, if he was delisted at years end.
He's an opportunist and took his opportunities today, will be lucky to get a kick against West Coast.
Old enough to repaint, but young enough to sell
Post-Geelong Gamble has shown tat he is much better suited to not having to be a main target. Third banana is his niche.
Now he just has to do it against a good team. WCE are arguably rolling out the forward press better than anyone this year....so that will be a good test of his new found form playing the third banana role.
_________________
He was never a main target with jpod,Johnson,mooney etc. They got rid of him because he could not cut it. Nothing has changed.
Now he just has to do it against a good team. WCE are arguably rolling out the forward press better than anyone this year....so that will be a good test of his new found form playing the third banana role.
_________________
He was never a main target with jpod,Johnson,mooney etc. They got rid of him because he could not cut it. Nothing has changed.
- prwilkinson
- SS Hall of Fame
- Posts: 1999
- Joined: Tue 21 Sep 2010 12:17pm
- Has thanked: 66 times
- Been thanked: 132 times
Jury is still out on Gamble but he earnt himself another game this week so we'll see... would love to see him do well.
I hope Lynch plays as well this week because I just think the forward line looks a lot better with these two in the team... They add some variety and both seem to play big and small. Lynch is just busting his guts to impress... I love that... plus he grew up supporting the Saints and you can just see the love of the jumper beaming out of him.
And Tommy Walsh is waiting in the wings.... already got a nickname for him.... Lionheart.
I hope Lynch plays as well this week because I just think the forward line looks a lot better with these two in the team... They add some variety and both seem to play big and small. Lynch is just busting his guts to impress... I love that... plus he grew up supporting the Saints and you can just see the love of the jumper beaming out of him.
And Tommy Walsh is waiting in the wings.... already got a nickname for him.... Lionheart.
-
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 12421
- Joined: Tue 24 Mar 2009 11:05pm
- Location: St Kilda
- Has thanked: 296 times
- Been thanked: 55 times
I think if he had been a Will Johnson, Siposs or Archer and had come out and had those stats we would be hailing the new messiah, but as a recycled player Saints fans want to know the catch, you are looking to see why they dumped him. he has a calm presence and neat hair that even in the adelaide drizzle looked like he had the blow wave treatment they add to the air of a less than urgent appearance. The guy is a bit like Jack Steven who looks like a slow runner but burns off anyone that chases him. He hasn't played many games and is still in the age group that should show improvement.
- dragit
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 13047
- Joined: Tue 29 Jun 2010 11:56am
- Has thanked: 605 times
- Been thanked: 315 times
You're right about the Johnson, Siposs thing, we would be going bananas if they had kicked 4, we are blinded by the youth aspect.gringo wrote:I think if he had been a Will Johnson, Siposs or Archer and had come out and had those stats we would be hailing the new messiah, but as a recycled player Saints fans want to know the catch, you are looking to see why they dumped him. he has a calm presence and neat hair that even in the adelaide drizzle looked like he had the blow wave treatment they add to the air of a less than urgent appearance. The guy is a bit like Jack Steven who looks like a slow runner but burns off anyone that chases him. He hasn't played many games and is still in the age group that should show improvement.
But there is a catch to Gamble, and it happens to be that he hasn't strung 2 good games together yet. He kicked 4 without being outstanding and lets be honest, Port are worse than Brisbane and were beaten by the Gold Coast - at home.
There's no gain kicking 4 when we are flying only to do nothing against the top 5-6 sides.
I'd be pretty reluctant to compare him to Steven in any way, they are just leagues apart.
- saintbrat
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 44575
- Joined: Tue 09 Mar 2004 4:11pm
- Location: saints zone
- Has thanked: 6 times
- Been thanked: 188 times
StReNgTh ThRoUgH LoYaLtY
Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly..!!
![Image](http://www.saintsmembership.com.au/theme/afl-stkilda/img/how-i-want-to-be.png)
MEMBERSHIP 2014 31,134 Membership 2015 32,746 MEMBERSHIP 2016 - 38,101
MEMBERSHIP 2017 42,095 , Membership 2018 46,998
MEMBERSHIP 2019 43,106 http://saintsational.net/viewtopic.php? ... 9#p1816890
MEMBERSHIP 2020 48,588 http://saintsational.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=100107
Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly..!!
![Image](http://www.saintsmembership.com.au/theme/afl-stkilda/img/how-i-want-to-be.png)
MEMBERSHIP 2014 31,134 Membership 2015 32,746 MEMBERSHIP 2016 - 38,101
MEMBERSHIP 2017 42,095 , Membership 2018 46,998
MEMBERSHIP 2019 43,106 http://saintsational.net/viewtopic.php? ... 9#p1816890
MEMBERSHIP 2020 48,588 http://saintsational.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=100107
- Junction Oval
- SS Life Member
- Posts: 2867
- Joined: Tue 30 Nov 2010 11:16am
- Been thanked: 19 times
-
- Club Player
- Posts: 640
- Joined: Fri 19 Sep 2008 2:19pm
- Been thanked: 8 times
What... like all those goals Johnson kicked agains Carlton's seconds on Saturday?BigMart wrote:He is s***......well maybe not s***, but only just a player....will get founder out by bigger defenders
Arryn or johnson would have kicked 4 against that rabble...
Nick running around unfit and at 70% kicked 4....
I'd say get a grip if you didnt already have your doodle firmly in your grasp!!
![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
- Johnny Member
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 4157
- Joined: Thu 05 Oct 2006 12:27pm
- Been thanked: 1 time
Gamble played a very important role on Sunday, and he did it well. I'd argue that he may have been the most important player on the ground.
Not the best on the ground, but the most important.
But, although that role is crucial against good teams, Gamble isn't good enough to play it against good opponents.
I think he has the smarts and the skills, but physically he'll get outdone. He'll get outdone in speed and he'll get pushed around.
Not the best on the ground, but the most important.
But, although that role is crucial against good teams, Gamble isn't good enough to play it against good opponents.
I think he has the smarts and the skills, but physically he'll get outdone. He'll get outdone in speed and he'll get pushed around.
- samoht
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 5817
- Joined: Sun 14 Mar 2004 10:45am
- Location: https://www.amazon.com.au/Fugitive-Sold ... B00EO1GCNK
- Has thanked: 598 times
- Been thanked: 447 times
- Contact:
You don't think with some hard work, he can improve on some of those things?Johnny Member wrote:Gamble played a very important role on Sunday, and he did it well. I'd argue that he may have been the most important player on the ground.
Not the best on the ground, but the most important.
But, although that role is crucial against good teams, Gamble isn't good enough to play it against good opponents.
I think he has the smarts and the skills, but physically he'll get outdone. He'll get outdone in speed and he'll get pushed around.
He has been languishing in the VFL for a few years, so maybe he isn't conditioned quite like he needs to be? At his age, he could still modify his frame and fitness base?
- Johnny Member
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 4157
- Joined: Thu 05 Oct 2006 12:27pm
- Been thanked: 1 time
He can improve, but it's not the type of stuff that improves overnight.SainterK wrote:You don't think with some hard work, he can improve on some of those things?Johnny Member wrote:Gamble played a very important role on Sunday, and he did it well. I'd argue that he may have been the most important player on the ground.
Not the best on the ground, but the most important.
But, although that role is crucial against good teams, Gamble isn't good enough to play it against good opponents.
I think he has the smarts and the skills, but physically he'll get outdone. He'll get outdone in speed and he'll get pushed around.
He has been languishing in the VFL for a few years, so maybe he isn't conditioned quite like he needs to be? At his age, he could still modify his frame and fitness base?
For mine, he needs to add about 5 kilos of muscle to his frame, and improve his speed.
That would take him 2 pre-seasons to do.
The question also has to be asked, as to why he hasn't already?
- dragit
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 13047
- Joined: Tue 29 Jun 2010 11:56am
- Has thanked: 605 times
- Been thanked: 315 times
Some guys just don't (matty lappin) and I doubt he will, he's been in the system over 5 years now…Johnny Member wrote:He can improve, but it's not the type of stuff that improves overnight.SainterK wrote:You don't think with some hard work, he can improve on some of those things?Johnny Member wrote:Gamble played a very important role on Sunday, and he did it well. I'd argue that he may have been the most important player on the ground.
Not the best on the ground, but the most important.
But, although that role is crucial against good teams, Gamble isn't good enough to play it against good opponents.
I think he has the smarts and the skills, but physically he'll get outdone. He'll get outdone in speed and he'll get pushed around.
He has been languishing in the VFL for a few years, so maybe he isn't conditioned quite like he needs to be? At his age, he could still modify his frame and fitness base?
For mine, he needs to add about 5 kilos of muscle to his frame, and improve his speed.
That would take him 2 pre-seasons to do.
The question also has to be asked, as to why he hasn't already?
Have a look at the Geelong players, probably the chunkiest list in the comp so they obviously have a pretty serious weights program.
If you're that skinny you have to be super quick or super skilled.
I think he will fill a gap until Siposs, Lynch or Johnson come on enough to replace him… Hope he proves me wrong.
- samoht
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 5817
- Joined: Sun 14 Mar 2004 10:45am
- Location: https://www.amazon.com.au/Fugitive-Sold ... B00EO1GCNK
- Has thanked: 598 times
- Been thanked: 447 times
- Contact:
The answer to your question is Walsh ..Johnny Member wrote: For mine, he needs to add about 5 kilos of muscle to his frame, and improve his speed.
That would take him 2 pre-seasons to do.
The question also has to be asked, as to why he hasn't already?
he has the speed and the frame that Gamble lacks - and is totally being wasted (and isn't learning anything good) playing for a poor VFL side in Sandy.
- Johnny Member
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 4157
- Joined: Thu 05 Oct 2006 12:27pm
- Been thanked: 1 time
To play the role he's playing (and I'd image he was recruited for) he needs the physical attributes.dragit wrote:Some guys just don't (matty lappin) and I doubt he will, he's been in the system over 5 years now…
Have a look at the Geelong players, probably the chunkiest list in the comp so they obviously have a pretty serious weights program.
If you're that skinny you have to be super quick or super skilled.
I think he will fill a gap until Siposs, Lynch or Johnson come on enough to replace him… Hope he proves me wrong.
If he can't beef up and be very strong through his core, then he's going to need to plenty of speed and endurance.
Ha Ha so true , don't ya just love the first name basis with Arryn... Go Coach !!!FortiusQuoFidelius wrote:What... like all those goals Johnson kicked agains Carlton's seconds on Saturday?BigMart wrote:He is s***......well maybe not s***, but only just a player....will get founder out by bigger defenders
Arryn or johnson would have kicked 4 against that rabble...
Nick running around unfit and at 70% kicked 4....
I'd say get a grip if you didnt already have your doodle firmly in your grasp!!
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Jack Newnes happy to be a Saint !!!! PS and to hit a target !!!