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For me our clearest achilles heel is the fullback position. Wilkes to me looks like he needs more work and ATM isn't up to it. This is where we will lose games unless we find something soon. Thought/ideas/suggestions?
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Re: Fullback
Might have to be Blake or Gilbert until we develop someone else who is good enough.
But, I agree. It's a problem. We're going to miss that traitor Zac unfortunately.
But, I agree. It's a problem. We're going to miss that traitor Zac unfortunately.
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Re: Fullback
I think we are in a bit of s*** here especially playing a more attacking game. Whoever is fullback is going to be exposed a bit more frequently without the chopout.
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Very concerning how easy it seemed to be to get the ball at the top of the goal square. They scored with an ease I haven't seen against the saints for some time.
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Re: Fullback
Defenders look very silly when made to play 1 on 1 especially when they're inexperienced
We either need a better Fullback, or a system that doesn't allow 1 on 1's
We either need a better Fullback, or a system that doesn't allow 1 on 1's
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Re: Fullback
Some of our positional deficiencies may force a rethink re recruiting strategy at seasons end..
We have some gaping holes....
We have some gaping holes....
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Re: Fullback
Hope there's no photosbobmurray wrote:Some of our positional deficiencies may force a rethink re recruiting strategy at seasons end..
We have some gaping holes....
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You're the Doctor...cure themDr Spaceman wrote:Hope there's no photosbobmurray wrote:Some of our positional deficiencies may force a rethink re recruiting strategy at seasons end..
We have some gaping holes....
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Re: Fullback
Yeah letting Dawson go doesn't look such a smart move now. I wasn't a fan but you have to say his height and speed was an asset after seeing us struggle against the taller forwards. Gees when you look at WCE they have at least 5 top quality key defenders who could play fullback - we gave none! What happened to Johnson we drafted him as a key back, then don't play him there and the delist him. There is/was something seriously wrong with player development down there...
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Re: Fullback
You want to develop a full back you need to play someone in the and actually develop him.
Give it to Simpkin, continue playing a team defence and let him grow
Give it to Simpkin, continue playing a team defence and let him grow
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Re: Fullback
If we put him on the rack do you think we might be able to squeeze a couple more cm out of him?
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Re: Fullback
Simpkin is a good replacement for Blake but I don't think he will be big enough to hold down FB... I think unless they start using Kosi or even Roo more in defence we are going to be in a world of hurt against taller forwards.
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i knew losing dawson would bite us. I just thought people would start this conversation around round 4 - not pre season. the main issue is most teams are now putting a lot of tall timber in their fwd lines. why? becauseif u want to win finals you need to take contested marks in the fwd 50. u can win some games without it but u cant win finals. so we need to persist with gilbo/wilkes/simpkin and hope like hell ferguson comes good.
just think playing the blake is a complete waste of time. if it is choice between losing by 4 goals with the blake and losing by 6 goals with a younger player id rather take the younger player. at least he might get better.
just think playing the blake is a complete waste of time. if it is choice between losing by 4 goals with the blake and losing by 6 goals with a younger player id rather take the younger player. at least he might get better.
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Re: Fullback
While I share the concerns of others I'm mindful of the fact we haven't had a real test as yet.
What I mean by that is that we are looking at Simpkin and Wilkes in the traditional role of Full Back. But so far we've had two short novelty games, a washout and a game against the Eagles where a lot of the damage was done by the resting rucks. And I reckon Cox and Nic Nat would've caused a lot of problems for anyone, including Zac and Max.
We need to see who will be best suited to the likes of Riewoldt, Hawkins, Dawes etc.
So far Simpkin would be ahead, simply because he's shown a bit and Wilkes has shown very little.
What I mean by that is that we are looking at Simpkin and Wilkes in the traditional role of Full Back. But so far we've had two short novelty games, a washout and a game against the Eagles where a lot of the damage was done by the resting rucks. And I reckon Cox and Nic Nat would've caused a lot of problems for anyone, including Zac and Max.
We need to see who will be best suited to the likes of Riewoldt, Hawkins, Dawes etc.
So far Simpkin would be ahead, simply because he's shown a bit and Wilkes has shown very little.
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Re: Fullback
Simpkin at 191cm is the same height as Max. I think he is the best shot at fullback at the moment. He looked more suited than Wilkes.
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Re: Fullback
Perhaps Dempster could be another option if Wilkes, Simpkin or Blake don't cut the mustard?
His ability to spoil opponents and intensity at playing one on one is second to none.
His ability to spoil opponents and intensity at playing one on one is second to none.
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Re: Fullback
There is another solution.
Our forward line and rucks can work so hard and be so incredibly dangerous....
That other teams suppporter forums are wondering who on earth is going to play on them?
Our forward line and rucks can work so hard and be so incredibly dangerous....
That other teams suppporter forums are wondering who on earth is going to play on them?
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Re: Fullback
Max wasnt asked to play of ruckman size players - he played on the more traditional forwards eg Tarrant, Lloyd.. Agreed Simpkin is suited to that sort of player we just need another tall 195-200 cm player down back.borderbarry wrote:Simpkin at 191cm is the same height as Max. I think he is the best shot at fullback at the moment. He looked more suited than Wilkes.
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Thats half the problem our fwds can't do what the other teams fwds do, take a hard contested mark and make the most of the delivery inside fwd. were always looking for the easy leading mark.SainterK wrote:There is another solution.
Our forward line and rucks can work so hard and be so incredibly dangerous....
That other teams suppporter forums are wondering who on earth is going to play on them?
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Re: Fullback
Yep, and only 1cm shorter than arguably the best full back ever, M. Scarlett.borderbarry wrote:Simpkin at 191cm is the same height as Max. I think he is the best shot at fullback at the moment. He looked more suited than Wilkes.
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Re: Fullback
Friday night against the Pies will give us an idea of who the selectors are thinking of. Wilkes was the chosen by Watters as the replacement for Zac, but he doesn't seem up to AFL level so far. On Friday night, I would run with Wilkes first up (it's a practice match) for the 1st half to give him another opportunity, then Blake as a an experienced "stopper." Simkin has a lot to learn and fullback is not a "learner's" spot. He seems like an attacking guy, so may take a half-back spot.
Let's not rob Peter to pay Paul, by putting Fisher at fullback. We need his attacking run further up the field.
Fullback was always going to be difficult to fill and it's not a good position to be in, right at the start of the season.
Let's not rob Peter to pay Paul, by putting Fisher at fullback. We need his attacking run further up the field.
Fullback was always going to be difficult to fill and it's not a good position to be in, right at the start of the season.
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Re: Fullback
everyone assumes wilkes was chosen as a replacement for zac. noone has ever said this. wilkes was chosen as a tall utility back-up and got drafted because of his good form up fwd (40 goals in 10 games ) in the 2nd half of the 2011 WAFL season.Junction Oval wrote:Friday night against the Pies will give us an idea of who the selectors are thinking of. Wilkes was the chosen by Watters as the replacement for Zac, but he doesn't seem up to AFL level so far. On Friday night, I would run with Wilkes first up (it's a practice match) for the 1st half to give him another opportunity, then Blake as a an experienced "stopper." Simkin has a lot to learn and fullback is not a "learner's" spot. He seems like an attacking guy, so may take a half-back spot.
Let's not rob Peter to pay Paul, by putting Fisher at fullback. We need his attacking run further up the field.
Fullback was always going to be difficult to fill and it's not a good position to be in, right at the start of the season.
we have no replacement for zac - but simpkin is the teams fullback. we need to start looking for another tall defender (gilbo or feruson) to help out when teams play tall fwd lines.