Linton Lodger wrote: βMon 23 Jul 2018 5:16pm
stonecold wrote: βMon 23 Jul 2018 2:51pm
Scollop wrote: βMon 23 Jul 2018 2:19pm
Here's the thing. Dipper was so dumb that any footy credibility and knowledge the guy had was thrown out the window because he was so shythouse at commentating. Same but slightly different for you stoney
Any credibility you had was thrown out the door when you showed time after time that you were biased when it came to the Hickey vs Longer debate. You are clearly compromised. You are better off staying neutral or not commenting. At least then, your point of view might have some credibility on other topics
Whatever, Hickey is rubbish, end of story!!!!!
Funny how other clubs interested in Billy, but NOT Tom, they must lack 'creditability' as well, haha!!!!!
Keep dreaming sunshine!!!!!
Stoney, do you think Billy can overcome his shortcomings? Can he play the traditional Ruck role, playing a kick behind play, getting to marking contests and been a good option for the down the line kick? Is it his tank?
Also, what do you think Marshall needs to do to be a No.1? I doubt that he's a key forward, big turning circle and blokes that big usually don't get more nimble with age. Obviously he needs to build his tank and strength. Do you think its in him and if so, how long should it take for him to get theropporsition
Billy is being played as a 'defensive ruckman',- crash and bash style, stopper style ruck!!!!! That's how they want to use him!!!!!
As a youngster, Billy was more attacking, however those at St.Kilda see his role as more a defending type!!!!! Can he change, the short answer is 'yes', if he goes to say Geelong, he would be allowed to play a more attacking type game, he would be very successful at a Geelong or GWS!!!!!
Tom in the other hand plays a more 'attacking' type role, but way too offensive and all jokes aside 'too soft' at the contest and forgets to defend often!!!!!
Marshall has the potential to play the role perfectly, however is still too young and lightly framed at this point!!!!!
You are correct, he will be a better ruck than forward, as you stated, turning circle is too big, opponents easily run off him!!!!!
It will be 3-4 more years before we see Marshall playing he's best footy in the Ruck!!!!!
As I have stated many times before, Hickey is horrendous at the contest, probably the worst seen at St.Kilda!!!!!
Your average Joe ( many posters on here), that really know little about Ruckmen and their true roles will not even notice Hickey's weaknesses!!!!!
How many times did Nank get separation on him on Friday night?????
I know the answer, not many others on here would, they just sucked in by Tom's cheap possies around the ground!!!!!
Many of the opposition rucks enjoy playing against Tom!!!!!