Raph Clarke ... turned his career around completely
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Raph Clarke ... turned his career around completely
8 weeks ago Raph was probably close to being delisted at season's end, even considering his personal situation.
He's copped a very ill father, a diagnosis of epilepsy and a huge wave of criticism and responded in a way he should be proud of.
Was in our best players both last week and this week in high pressure finals games.
Has become comfortable and confident at AFL level. Uses the ball well and attacks the game.
Congratulations to Raph on tonight's performance and the way he has turned everything around.
Credit to his character.
He's copped a very ill father, a diagnosis of epilepsy and a huge wave of criticism and responded in a way he should be proud of.
Was in our best players both last week and this week in high pressure finals games.
Has become comfortable and confident at AFL level. Uses the ball well and attacks the game.
Congratulations to Raph on tonight's performance and the way he has turned everything around.
Credit to his character.
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He was great tonight.The_Dud wrote:i thought he struggled under the pressure tonight, especially early on
and what the hell was with the right foot banana as he was running the ball out of defense in the first quarter? horrible turn over
Poor comment dud....Especially because your one of his haters.
The bloke played well, and is looking to finally find his feet at AFL.
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did i say he wasn't?Teflon wrote:Your name does your posts justice.The_Dud wrote:i thought he struggled under the pressure tonight, especially early on
and what the hell was with the right foot banana as he was running the ball out of defense in the first quarter? horrible turn over
Raph was good tonight.
all i said was he struggled under the pressure at times
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As you are nowThe_Dud wrote:did i say he wasn't?Teflon wrote:Your name does your posts justice.The_Dud wrote:i thought he struggled under the pressure tonight, especially early on
and what the hell was with the right foot banana as he was running the ball out of defense in the first quarter? horrible turn over
Raph was good tonight.
all i said was he struggled under the pressure at times
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Totally agree, he only plays well, againts lesser sides. Time to take the blinkers off.The_Dud wrote:did i say he wasn't?Teflon wrote:Your name does your posts justice.The_Dud wrote:i thought he struggled under the pressure tonight, especially early on
and what the hell was with the right foot banana as he was running the ball out of defense in the first quarter? horrible turn over
Raph was good tonight.
all i said was he struggled under the pressure at times
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A few months ago all my confidence had gone regarding Raph.
Now, it's flooding back, and I'm starting to feel safer when the ball is in his hands. If he can get a good preseason under his belt, it'll be a good thing.
I'm glad to have been proven wrong.
Now, it's flooding back, and I'm starting to feel safer when the ball is in his hands. If he can get a good preseason under his belt, it'll be a good thing.
I'm glad to have been proven wrong.
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Re: Raph Clarke ... turned his career around completely
agree. he shows a bit of daring and is prepared to back himself.Legendary wrote:Was in our best players both last week and this week in high pressure finals games.
i can think of a few other timid souls who never make mistakes because they rarely venture anything.
After watching him mid-year against the bendigo bombers when he was WOG I felt his footy days were over.....did not want to be there, similar to Barry Brooks body language a few years ago...I thought it was a pity, because he has ability...the following week he had a terrible first half against Tassie.....and the scorps were behind, Raph was moved to the wing and had a great third quarter.....set up 4 goals and turned the game...
Since getting back into the seniors he has hardly put a foot wrong and has earned his spot (or better) next season he will blossom IMO...
Along with a few others...
Since getting back into the seniors he has hardly put a foot wrong and has earned his spot (or better) next season he will blossom IMO...
Along with a few others...
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Really
Yep played 2 average games in 7 years
Just another below average player that will probly stay on our list for 5 more years for 2 more average games
Please trade for a real player
Just another below average player that will probly stay on our list for 5 more years for 2 more average games
Please trade for a real player
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Are you out of your mind? That's the biggest joke I've read on here not to mention Insult to Cuz. There's only one thing they have in common.linz wrote:Just wondering whether "The Dud" has changed his avatar as I haven't been following the sight for a while now.
He has a long way to go but he is looking more & more Winmarish as his game develops.
He is getting better but how can you compare his slow unco loping run and decision making to the pacey but silky, graceful moving Winmar with pinpoint accuracy off both feet? Not to mention about an extra 15 touches a game average as well.
Next you'll be saying Jason Blakes looking more like Dean Cox
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Your name says it all - On this basis I expect to see 19 critical posts on the other saints players. Were you watching the game through the bottom of a glass ?The_Dud wrote:i thought he struggled under the pressure tonight, especially early on
and what the hell was with the right foot banana as he was running the ball out of defense in the first quarter? horrible turn over
Raph tried hard all night in a badly beaten team. Was indecisive at time however that was more due to the Saints lack of options upfield.
Put his body on the line and ran straight at the ball.
Not his best game but cant be faulted on endeavour and that is all you can ask of anyone.
Taling to some people last night, they seemed to think it may have been the medication he was on early this year for epilisy. Apparently the dose is large to get the condition under control and then is lessened to the individuals correct level.
Also apparently the medication can interfer with concentration and reactions. This certainly seemed the case with Raph. Early this year he looked slow, indecisive, and unable to make decisions. When he came back against Freo he looke decisive, sharp, and clear thinking. I had not seen a bigger transition in a player.
Anyway Raph should feel happy he has worked through his adversities and can only improve.
Now for X.
Put his body on the line and ran straight at the ball.
Not his best game but cant be faulted on endeavour and that is all you can ask of anyone.
Taling to some people last night, they seemed to think it may have been the medication he was on early this year for epilisy. Apparently the dose is large to get the condition under control and then is lessened to the individuals correct level.
Also apparently the medication can interfer with concentration and reactions. This certainly seemed the case with Raph. Early this year he looked slow, indecisive, and unable to make decisions. When he came back against Freo he looke decisive, sharp, and clear thinking. I had not seen a bigger transition in a player.
Anyway Raph should feel happy he has worked through his adversities and can only improve.
Now for X.
Lance or James??
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
I don't think it was just earlier this year JB that he showed those flaws. However there's no doubt the diagnosis and learning to deal with the medication would have had a huge effect. I'm sure he's still learning to deal with it in all aspects of his life (hope he keeps those Mad Monday celebrations in check)
Confidence is the difference and knowing your coach and club and will stick by you.
I've never doubted his ability but I had serious doubts about his self-belief.
One of the real positives this season and I couldn't be happier for him.
Confidence is the difference and knowing your coach and club and will stick by you.
I've never doubted his ability but I had serious doubts about his self-belief.
One of the real positives this season and I couldn't be happier for him.
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Totally agree, he only plays well, againts lesser sides. Time to take the blinkers off.[/quote]
when i left the ground ast night Hawks weren't a lesser side and Raph was one of our best, just like he's been for a while now.
If we had a few more players that could get the ball and try and be creative and run like he has lately we wouldn't have been so bad last night.
Things are definatly looking up for him.
C'mon folks give credit where credit is due
Totally agree, he only plays well, againts lesser sides. Time to take the blinkers off.[/quote]
when i left the ground ast night Hawks weren't a lesser side and Raph was one of our best, just like he's been for a while now.
If we had a few more players that could get the ball and try and be creative and run like he has lately we wouldn't have been so bad last night.
Things are definatly looking up for him.
C'mon folks give credit where credit is due