Hunter Clark
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Re: Hunter Clark
I observed after round 1 that he doesn’t run straight at the ball. He runs a little arc, hoping that someone else grabs the ball and takes the hit. He isn’t alone and too many are soft and scared. We lose the free count because we are second to the ball.
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Re: Hunter Clark
I observed after round 1 that he doesn’t run straight at the ball. He runs a little arc, hoping that someone else grabs the ball and takes the hit. He isn’t alone and too many are soft and scared. We lose the free count because we are second to the ball.
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Re: Hunter Clark
He’s not fit - you can tell that by looking at him.
Good player, but not a hard runner and was shown up today.
He needs to be 30% fitter
Good player, but not a hard runner and was shown up today.
He needs to be 30% fitter
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Re: Hunter Clark
I didn't really notice that TBH,Sombersainter wrote: ↑Sat 03 Apr 2021 9:52pm I observed after round 1 that he doesn’t run straight at the ball. He runs a little arc, hoping that someone else grabs the ball and takes the hit. He isn’t alone and too many are soft and scared. We lose the free count because we are second to the ball.
but if you're right, then maybe most of the team want to play bruise-free footy and get cheap easy possessions.
By golly if you're right, Ratts better be onto it in post-match review and rip em all a new one, teach em a lesson and reinforce it as a non-negotiable
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Re: Hunter Clark
It is common to do that by the looks, to arc. More balance, momentum, and if someone is charging you present sloping and slippery armour instead of a broadside. Spinning and curling, whipping the ball up in high arms and pivoting and spinning away seems to be one of the escape techniques too.WellardSaint wrote: ↑Sun 04 Apr 2021 12:21amI didn't really notice that TBH,Sombersainter wrote: ↑Sat 03 Apr 2021 9:52pm I observed after round 1 that he doesn’t run straight at the ball. He runs a little arc, hoping that someone else grabs the ball and takes the hit. He isn’t alone and too many are soft and scared. We lose the free count because we are second to the ball.
but if you're right, then maybe most of the team want to play bruise-free footy and get cheap easy possessions.
By golly if you're right, Ratts better be onto it in post-match review and rip em all a new one, teach em a lesson and reinforce it as a non-negotiable
that said, him and Coffield ...both stars last year, are barely there at the moment. Sinclair too., although he wasn't a star. They all have class, but they are way below their best.
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Re: Hunter Clark
My biggest concern is the amount of times he falls over on the ground, a real bad case of Autumn leaves. He probably draws and wears more tackles than anyone. This is a good thing because he does draw two or three.
I agree with B.M. in that he could be a lot fitter which may naturally stop him falling to the ground.
I agree with B.M. in that he could be a lot fitter which may naturally stop him falling to the ground.
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Re: Hunter Clark
He’s a better HBF at the moment then a mid
And the defence looks better with him there
And the defence looks better with him there
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Re: Hunter Clark
On the fitness angle, Clark did look like he lacked his normal zip but so did about 18 other team mates. Did we just finish a loading knowing WCE, Tigs and Port are coming up? Got ahead of ourselves and penned in R1/2/3?
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Re: Hunter Clark
I highly doubt that. If we did we'd be the most arrogant, dumbest team ever. Who can bank wins in this comp? Unless you're playing Nth Melb no game is a gimmee.SaintDippa wrote: ↑Mon 05 Apr 2021 1:23pm On the fitness angle, Clark did look like he lacked his normal zip but so did about 18 other team mates. Did we just finish a loading knowing WCE, Tigs and Port are coming up? Got ahead of ourselves and penned in R1/2/3?
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Re: Hunter Clark
I wrote somewhere else that they reminded me of swimmers and athletes who are often asked to compete in the middle of a heavy loading training phase fir various reasons.SaintDippa wrote: ↑Mon 05 Apr 2021 1:23pm On the fitness angle, Clark did look like he lacked his normal zip but so did about 18 other team mates. Did we just finish a loading knowing WCE, Tigs and Port are coming up? Got ahead of ourselves and penned in R1/2/3?
Just flat and can’t raise any intensity or speed.
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Re: Hunter Clark
It’s a big mistake if you are right. Good footy seasons are about confidence and momentum.SaintDippa wrote: ↑Mon 05 Apr 2021 1:23pm On the fitness angle, Clark did look like he lacked his normal zip but so did about 18 other team mates. Did we just finish a loading knowing WCE, Tigs and Port are coming up? Got ahead of ourselves and penned in R1/2/3?
A good start is vital and we have missed the jump.
Trends become obvious pretty early as a rule. Percentage is a good indicator of where your club is at. Ours is awful.