Agreed good post. It all starts from the HBF's and the guts of the midfield these days. That is modern footy. Your HB line is probably the most important aspect of a side to get right.lewdogs wrote: ↑Sat 19 Jan 2019 12:28pmLook at the importance of players such as McGovern and Sicily. A good defender that can intercept mark and kicks well is absolutely vital. Also, Battle looks a decent enough forward but he hasn't been kicking bags in the VFL or anything.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Thu 17 Jan 2019 10:46am So take a player renowned for his goal kicking accuracy and play them in defence? That is one of the dumbest things I have heard for a while. Anyone remember our shots at goal last year.
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Agree lewdogs, just don’t think Battle is a similar player to McGovern or Sicily.lewdogs wrote: ↑Sat 19 Jan 2019 12:28pmLook at the importance of players such as McGovern and Sicily. A good defender that can intercept mark and kicks well is absolutely vital. Also, Battle looks a decent enough forward but he hasn't been kicking bags in the VFL or anything.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Thu 17 Jan 2019 10:46am So take a player renowned for his goal kicking accuracy and play them in defence? That is one of the dumbest things I have heard for a while. Anyone remember our shots at goal last year.
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The comparisons to James Sicily, Jack Darling and Jeremy McGovern is interesting, because physically Battle at 193 cm is taller than Sicily (186) and closer to Darling (191) and McGovern (195).
It is immaterial where the club plays him in 2019 because even Darling spends time in defence and even McGovern swings forward when required. In essence Josh Battle has the potential to become a gun like the aforementioned 3 stars, a utility big man that can break open a game once he has fine tuned his physical fitness and footy skills.
At age 20 it will still take him some time to get to those levels, so we shouldn't get too carried away just yet, but hey, it will be great to see him develop!
It is immaterial where the club plays him in 2019 because even Darling spends time in defence and even McGovern swings forward when required. In essence Josh Battle has the potential to become a gun like the aforementioned 3 stars, a utility big man that can break open a game once he has fine tuned his physical fitness and footy skills.
At age 20 it will still take him some time to get to those levels, so we shouldn't get too carried away just yet, but hey, it will be great to see him develop!
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He's an exciting prospect and I love his combative attitude but we haven't really seen enough yet to be comparable Ng him to stars of the comp... he could just as easily be a bust like spencer white.
I hope we see him in the seniors this year though.
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not disputing the importance of a good defender but that isn't battle. HE is still developing as a forward so I think its wrong to now play him backlewdogs wrote: ↑Sat 19 Jan 2019 12:28pmLook at the importance of players such as McGovern and Sicily. A good defender that can intercept mark and kicks well is absolutely vital. Also, Battle looks a decent enough forward but he hasn't been kicking bags in the VFL or anything.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Thu 17 Jan 2019 10:46am So take a player renowned for his goal kicking accuracy and play them in defence? That is one of the dumbest things I have heard for a while. Anyone remember our shots at goal last year.
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Fortunately, you don't call the shots.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Thu 17 Jan 2019 10:46am So take a player renowned for his goal kicking accuracy and play them in defence? That is one of the dumbest things I have heard for a while. Anyone remember our shots at goal last year.
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I think you will find that mBattles physical dimensions are about the same as Tomlinson from GWS who we have reportedly chased a couple of times over the last few years - no surprise the saints have thought maybe Battle can play a similar role to him - definitely as there is no argument thatSanctorum wrote: ↑Sat 19 Jan 2019 4:05pm The comparisons to James Sicily, Jack Darling and Jeremy McGovern is interesting, because physically Battle at 193 cm is taller than Sicily (186) and closer to Darling (191) and McGovern (195).
It is immaterial where the club plays him in 2019 because even Darling spends time in defence and even McGovern swings forward when required. In essence Josh Battle has the potential to become a gun like the aforementioned 3 stars, a utility big man that can break open a game once he has fine tuned his physical fitness and footy skills.
At age 20 it will still take him some time to get to those levels, so we shouldn't get too carried away just yet, but hey, it will be great to see him develop!
we are currently overstocked with tall forwards.
I posted a couple of years back that given his attributes Battle could play a similar wing role that Reiwoldt has played toward the end with the ability to drift forward - some poster shot me down unceremoniously and explained that Battle was a forward END OF STORY - I still think he could play wing and drifts forward
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Good post.saint6709 wrote: ↑Sun 20 Jan 2019 9:27amI think you will find that mBattles physical dimensions are about the same as Tomlinson from GWS who we have reportedly chased a couple of times over the last few years - no surprise the saints have thought maybe Battle can play a similar role to him - definitely as there is no argument thatSanctorum wrote: ↑Sat 19 Jan 2019 4:05pm The comparisons to James Sicily, Jack Darling and Jeremy McGovern is interesting, because physically Battle at 193 cm is taller than Sicily (186) and closer to Darling (191) and McGovern (195).
It is immaterial where the club plays him in 2019 because even Darling spends time in defence and even McGovern swings forward when required. In essence Josh Battle has the potential to become a gun like the aforementioned 3 stars, a utility big man that can break open a game once he has fine tuned his physical fitness and footy skills.
At age 20 it will still take him some time to get to those levels, so we shouldn't get too carried away just yet, but hey, it will be great to see him develop!
we are currently overstocked with tall forwards.
I posted a couple of years back that given his attributes Battle could play a similar wing role that Reiwoldt has played toward the end with the ability to drift forward - some poster shot me down unceremoniously and explained that Battle was a forward END OF STORY - I still think he could play wing and drifts forward
Just to clarify I am a fan and like him for next years rising star
Personally, I would be happy if he turns out like Jack Darling or Jeremy McGovern. Forward or back.
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good point, silly to play a forward up forward, lets put him on the half back line where we already have an abundance of HBF. Sure he had played virtually all his junior footy up forward and was picked as a forward and has a huge tank so he will out run defenders. Makes perfect sense to play him out of position.Wayne42 wrote: ↑Sat 19 Jan 2019 11:08pmFortunately, you don't call the shots.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Thu 17 Jan 2019 10:46am So take a player renowned for his goal kicking accuracy and play them in defence? That is one of the dumbest things I have heard for a while. Anyone remember our shots at goal last year.
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Wondering how many here have seen much of Battle live.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
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Great post Joffa,Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Sun 20 Jan 2019 2:00pm Wondering how many here have seen much of Battle live.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
nice to see someone else who actually remembers how players play and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Battle is unlikely to be a power forward as he isn't big enough but he will run defenders into the ground and will take a lot of marks due to his speed off the mark. The delivery into the 50 from our mids last season was pretty poor and one note. Long bombs anyone. This is not how to get the ball to players like Battle as he doesn't have the size/ height to take pack marks regularly and will get knocked out of marking contest a lot, but kick it short and sharp so he can run onto it and watch his numbers improve.
I have no idea what people have seen that would suggest playing him in any other position. He is meant to have great accuracy in front of goals so play him where he can kick goals. You hit the nail on the head regarding his agility and lateral movement. He would be targeted due to this and would be caught often holding the ball if he played down back or on the wings full time. No doubt he will drift there at times but not full time.
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Josh Battle 193cm.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 12:52pmGreat post Joffa,Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Sun 20 Jan 2019 2:00pm Wondering how many here have seen much of Battle live.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
nice to see someone else who actually remembers how players play and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Battle is unlikely to be a power forward as he isn't big enough but he will run defenders into the ground and will take a lot of marks due to his speed off the mark. The delivery into the 50 from our mids last season was pretty poor and one note. Long bombs anyone. This is not how to get the ball to players like Battle as he doesn't have the size/ height to take pack marks regularly and will get knocked out of marking contest a lot, but kick it short and sharp so he can run onto it and watch his numbers improve.
I have no idea what people have seen that would suggest playing him in any other position. He is meant to have great accuracy in front of goals so play him where he can kick goals. You hit the nail on the head regarding his agility and lateral movement. He would be targeted due to this and would be caught often holding the ball if he played down back or on the wings full time. No doubt he will drift there at times but not full time.
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Yep and… Jimmy Webster and… Nick Coffield and… Logan Austin and… Brandon White and… Callum Wilkie…
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It sounds great but… we only managed 4 wins with only one of those missing last year, so maybe they're not actually that good in the scheme of things.
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Re: Josh Battle
Well the one missing was the best of them (IMHO) by a long way.
I'm not sure I'm ready to start comparing Roberton with Coffield, and White jut yet.
Webster I think is playing a different role to what is being discussed here.
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Nick Riewoldt 193saynta wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 1:46pmJosh Battle 193cm.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 12:52pmGreat post Joffa,Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Sun 20 Jan 2019 2:00pm Wondering how many here have seen much of Battle live.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
nice to see someone else who actually remembers how players play and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Battle is unlikely to be a power forward as he isn't big enough but he will run defenders into the ground and will take a lot of marks due to his speed off the mark. The delivery into the 50 from our mids last season was pretty poor and one note. Long bombs anyone. This is not how to get the ball to players like Battle as he doesn't have the size/ height to take pack marks regularly and will get knocked out of marking contest a lot, but kick it short and sharp so he can run onto it and watch his numbers improve.
I have no idea what people have seen that would suggest playing him in any other position. He is meant to have great accuracy in front of goals so play him where he can kick goals. You hit the nail on the head regarding his agility and lateral movement. He would be targeted due to this and would be caught often holding the ball if he played down back or on the wings full time. No doubt he will drift there at times but not full time.
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Paddy McCartin 194
Josh Battle 193
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Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 4:05pmNick Riewoldt 193saynta wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 1:46pmJosh Battle 193cm.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 12:52pmGreat post Joffa,Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Sun 20 Jan 2019 2:00pm Wondering how many here have seen much of Battle live.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
nice to see someone else who actually remembers how players play and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Battle is unlikely to be a power forward as he isn't big enough but he will run defenders into the ground and will take a lot of marks due to his speed off the mark. The delivery into the 50 from our mids last season was pretty poor and one note. Long bombs anyone. This is not how to get the ball to players like Battle as he doesn't have the size/ height to take pack marks regularly and will get knocked out of marking contest a lot, but kick it short and sharp so he can run onto it and watch his numbers improve.
I have no idea what people have seen that would suggest playing him in any other position. He is meant to have great accuracy in front of goals so play him where he can kick goals. You hit the nail on the head regarding his agility and lateral movement. He would be targeted due to this and would be caught often holding the ball if he played down back or on the wings full time. No doubt he will drift there at times but not full time.
Nick Riewolt 193 cm.
Max King 2004
Paddy McCartin 194
Josh Battle 193
Patrick Cripps 195
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Yuck, the old pervert is rolling his eyes at me.saynta wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 4:09pmJoffa Burns wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 4:05pmNick Riewoldt 193saynta wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 1:46pmJosh Battle 193cm.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 12:52pmGreat post Joffa,Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Sun 20 Jan 2019 2:00pm Wondering how many here have seen much of Battle live.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
nice to see someone else who actually remembers how players play and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Battle is unlikely to be a power forward as he isn't big enough but he will run defenders into the ground and will take a lot of marks due to his speed off the mark. The delivery into the 50 from our mids last season was pretty poor and one note. Long bombs anyone. This is not how to get the ball to players like Battle as he doesn't have the size/ height to take pack marks regularly and will get knocked out of marking contest a lot, but kick it short and sharp so he can run onto it and watch his numbers improve.
I have no idea what people have seen that would suggest playing him in any other position. He is meant to have great accuracy in front of goals so play him where he can kick goals. You hit the nail on the head regarding his agility and lateral movement. He would be targeted due to this and would be caught often holding the ball if he played down back or on the wings full time. No doubt he will drift there at times but not full time.
Nick Riewolt 193 cm.
Max King 2004
Paddy McCartin 194
Josh Battle 193
Patrick Cripps 195
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His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
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I am in the camp that would like to see him as our lead up, marking forward, one of our key targets coming out of defence. Having said that, our list management decrees 2019 as a further development year as others appear favoured for the two, three or four bigger forward positions, if all fit. It seems the coaches have identified him to learn aspects of defence. Ratten is more than likely that instigator. I only say that because I watched a bit of Sicily at the Box Hill Hawks, very similar in presence and movement. Sicily then tried in the seniors and whilst serviceable, didn't quite nail it. They then chose a different tack with him and voila, Sicily, the 2018 attacking defender.
Not saying it will work but I do see the similarities at the respective stages of their careers.
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Re: Josh Battle
Not picking a fight here but which part of this highlights package makes you think that he should play any other position than a leading forward? He was regularly kicking multiple goals from all angles, barely touched most the time.
But did he run thru traffic, did he dodge anyone, did he take mark when it wasn't one on one, did he tackle a lot
Sure he can learn what backs do to get better at playing them but to play him in defence seems like a waste
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Re: Josh Battle
Paul Callery 165cmJoffa Burns wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 4:05pmNick Riewoldt 193saynta wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 1:46pmJosh Battle 193cm.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 12:52pmGreat post Joffa,Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Sun 20 Jan 2019 2:00pm Wondering how many here have seen much of Battle live.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
nice to see someone else who actually remembers how players play and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Battle is unlikely to be a power forward as he isn't big enough but he will run defenders into the ground and will take a lot of marks due to his speed off the mark. The delivery into the 50 from our mids last season was pretty poor and one note. Long bombs anyone. This is not how to get the ball to players like Battle as he doesn't have the size/ height to take pack marks regularly and will get knocked out of marking contest a lot, but kick it short and sharp so he can run onto it and watch his numbers improve.
I have no idea what people have seen that would suggest playing him in any other position. He is meant to have great accuracy in front of goals so play him where he can kick goals. You hit the nail on the head regarding his agility and lateral movement. He would be targeted due to this and would be caught often holding the ball if he played down back or on the wings full time. No doubt he will drift there at times but not full time.
Nick Riewolt 193 cm.
Max King 204
Paddy McCartin 194
Josh Battle 193
Patrick Cripps 195
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I just checked Urban Dictionary and '193cm' doesn't seem to mean anything! How can I tell what you're really saying???saynta wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 1:46pmJosh Battle 193cm.DJ Higgins wrote: ↑Tue 22 Jan 2019 12:52pmGreat post Joffa,Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Sun 20 Jan 2019 2:00pm Wondering how many here have seen much of Battle live.
If they had they would not be suggesting he could play a wing or transition role.
His strengths are endurance, good straight line speed, good hands, good kick for goal & hard at the contest.
His weaknesses are agility and lateral movement.
He plays nothing like Tomlinson or Sicily or McGovern.
He is more a Jack Darling style lead up forward.
If he had the skills to play a wing etc he’d have gone top 10 in the draft as his strengths are very, very good and in demand by clubs.
Interesting on here how we pump up a kid and jump off board just as quickly. A couple of years ago Bailey Rice was the backline panacea, now poor old concussion Bailey rarely gets a mention.
Battle can be a very good AFL player but it’s not going to be on a wing or as an intercept defender IMO, I believe it will be a lead up forward.
nice to see someone else who actually remembers how players play and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Battle is unlikely to be a power forward as he isn't big enough but he will run defenders into the ground and will take a lot of marks due to his speed off the mark. The delivery into the 50 from our mids last season was pretty poor and one note. Long bombs anyone. This is not how to get the ball to players like Battle as he doesn't have the size/ height to take pack marks regularly and will get knocked out of marking contest a lot, but kick it short and sharp so he can run onto it and watch his numbers improve.
I have no idea what people have seen that would suggest playing him in any other position. He is meant to have great accuracy in front of goals so play him where he can kick goals. You hit the nail on the head regarding his agility and lateral movement. He would be targeted due to this and would be caught often holding the ball if he played down back or on the wings full time. No doubt he will drift there at times but not full time.
Nick Riewolt 193 cm.