Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
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Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
He's been a protected species on this forum since 2010.
Like many, I was rapt with his 2010 form... was a star.
In 2011, contrary to many I thought he was vastly overrated pre injury. The opposition figured out to go through his man as he is not a good defender but a good play maker. Ppl say he was excellent but IMO what we saw was Gwilt set up a lot of play and his opponent regularly carve us up. The game V Essendon in that season the real low point. Every opponent Gwilt was moved to kicked goals in that period.
In 2012 we were told he's working his form/fitness etc up be easy on him... fairly average year.
2013
I u/s we're short of KPP especially in the backline but seriously... Gwilt is horrendous. Watching him on tv tonight, it's a though he was advised to start 5m behind his opponent... frequently led to the ball.
His disposal is way down
DOesn't get as much ball
ODesn't run as much
Doesn't have physical presence
Can't play tall
No way should he be playing ahead of Simpkin... quite frankly I think Raph Clarke did better... he at least got to contests.
I just don't get him.
What is it ppl are seeing that they like?
Like many, I was rapt with his 2010 form... was a star.
In 2011, contrary to many I thought he was vastly overrated pre injury. The opposition figured out to go through his man as he is not a good defender but a good play maker. Ppl say he was excellent but IMO what we saw was Gwilt set up a lot of play and his opponent regularly carve us up. The game V Essendon in that season the real low point. Every opponent Gwilt was moved to kicked goals in that period.
In 2012 we were told he's working his form/fitness etc up be easy on him... fairly average year.
2013
I u/s we're short of KPP especially in the backline but seriously... Gwilt is horrendous. Watching him on tv tonight, it's a though he was advised to start 5m behind his opponent... frequently led to the ball.
His disposal is way down
DOesn't get as much ball
ODesn't run as much
Doesn't have physical presence
Can't play tall
No way should he be playing ahead of Simpkin... quite frankly I think Raph Clarke did better... he at least got to contests.
I just don't get him.
What is it ppl are seeing that they like?
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Simpkin is out for the year injured.skeptic wrote:
No way should he be playing ahead of Simpkin...
Gwilt has not been good. However he is often having to play as a key defender which he is not.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
I'll take that pointsaintsRrising wrote:Simpkin is out for the year injured.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Guy was subbed out injured. Yer let's stick the boots in
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Shouldn't of played.
Get these guys right for next year...
Get these guys right for next year...
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Im sure hes wrapt to be playing key back at his height. Ideal as the third tall.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Has bone bruising. Had to play. Shouldn't have, but had to.
Can't bag him.
Can't bag him.
Gehrig emerged from scans yesterday saying he was "as sweet as a bun"
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Not that this matters to the hard to please gang on ssMunga wrote:Has bone bruising. Had to play. Shouldn't have, but had to.
Can't bag him.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Positive frame of mind:
Smooth, classy, cool under pressure, penetrating kick, awesome fro
Negative frame of mind:
Laconic, lazy, doesn't give a damn, get some no-frizz shampoo man!
Smooth, classy, cool under pressure, penetrating kick, awesome fro
Negative frame of mind:
Laconic, lazy, doesn't give a damn, get some no-frizz shampoo man!
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Bluthy wrote:Positive frame of mind:
Smooth, classy, cool under pressure, penetrating kick, awesome fro
Negative frame of mind:
Laconic, lazy, doesn't give a damn, get some no-frizz shampoo man!
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But seriously it must be time to give Shenton a go if he can be upgraded.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
I think my post was pretty clear in that it referred to beyond this match...
If some of u guys have issues about negative threads thats fine but keep them to yourself and contribute to the topics
If some of u guys have issues about negative threads thats fine but keep them to yourself and contribute to the topics
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
I reckon he's going to go better next year. He's had the year you would expect from someone that has come back from a knee reco. Not everyone comes back from a serious knee injury like Lenny. If he had a replacement they'd probably park him up for the year and get him right for next year.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
There's the problem.CURLY wrote:Im sure hes wrapt to be playing key back at his height. Ideal as the third tall.
Like many at the moment, particularly in defence, they're forced to play roles that don't suit and/or they're not up to.
Guilt made his name as a '3rd defender' and a running playmaker. Now, he's forced to be the no. 1 defender and be a stopper. It's not his go. But sadly, we have no choice.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Cairnsman wrote:I reckon he's going to go better next year. He's had the year you would expect from someone that has come back from a knee reco. Not everyone comes back from a serious knee injury like Lenny. If he had a replacement they'd probably park him up for the year and get him right for next year.
Didnt he come back last year?
Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Really? Has the coach mentioned that? I haven't seen anything about it.Munga wrote:Has bone bruising. Had to play. Shouldn't have, but had to.
Can't bag him.
Look, he ran out on the field with all the other players so as far as I'm concerned he's fit. If he's not fit then don't pick him. May as well give Jay Lever a game since we're presumably going to dump him at the end of the year anyway, and at least he's 200cm tall.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
+ 1CURLY wrote:Im sure hes wrapt to be playing key back at his height. Ideal as the third tall.
Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Runs like a slow dinosaur is the truth. All forwards have to do is run on a lead.
Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
It has to be the Fro - can be the only explanation why our coaches would put him in.
I've never seen a bad St.Kilda player - that's just how they are.
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Ordinary footballer
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
His best attributes used to be his ability to read the play, his composure, ability to spot an option and ability to accurately deliver.
But his delivery is now letting him down.
But his delivery is now letting him down.
The rest of Australia can wander mask-free, socialise, eat out, no curfews, no zoning, no police rings of steel, no illogical inconsistent rules.
They can even WATCH LIVE FOOTY!
They can even WATCH LIVE FOOTY!
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
Gwilty has certainly gone backwards this year, but in his instance, it is very fair to say that it has not been all of his fault. As others have said, he has been played out of position on much bigger bodies, has clearly played injured, has unfortunately had to play with an under-sized, inexperienced back line.
A good rest and a good pre-season should help him - let's hope so for next year !
A good rest and a good pre-season should help him - let's hope so for next year !
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Re: Can some please explain to me what Gwilt's appeal is?
I reckon all the backline should get special treatment over summer..they have been hammered this seasonJunction Oval wrote:Gwilty has certainly gone backwards this year, but in his instance, it is very fair to say that it has not been all of his fault. As others have said, he has been played out of position on much bigger bodies, has clearly played injured, has unfortunately had to play with an under-sized, inexperienced back line.
A good rest and a good pre-season should help him - let's hope so for next year !