We need Baker in the team
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We need Baker in the team
when the tough gets going Baker is in the side When we play Geelong in a few weeks time they are going to come out and try to smash us early like last year finals we missed him last year where it matted most the finals
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I love bakes and the way he goes about his footy, but recently ive had the impression as though he doesnt really have a place in the team. He's no longer our no.1 tagger, he's 29 and as some posted earlier does seem a bit panicky everytime he gets the ball.
I do notice his 1%'s each week, dont get me wrong on that; but maybe his time is running up?
I love seeing him run out on the pitch, but unless his form picks up i think a straight swap for dempster (when he's fit) would be for the benefit of our team and our defensive structure.
I do notice his 1%'s each week, dont get me wrong on that; but maybe his time is running up?
I love seeing him run out on the pitch, but unless his form picks up i think a straight swap for dempster (when he's fit) would be for the benefit of our team and our defensive structure.
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Apart from his love for a contest, the stand out feature about Bakes (prior to his injury last year) was his clean hands and ability to grab a ball in a contest and get it off quickly. That appears to have deserted him at the moment, which could point to a fitness issue or lack of confidence. It is easy to forget how skilled he was in a contested situation, maybe his extended break from the game has affected his confidence levels. Or as you say BBMD the pace of the game has found him wanting.BringBackMadDog wrote:Normally I would agree, but the he looks like he is in panic mode everytime he goes for the ball atm, fumbles and rushes his kicks a lot. Has the pace of the game caught up with him?
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Just a theory but....
The reason why CJ has had 10 scalps so far is that each has known if they start firing they will get Bakes moved on to them!!
He's CJ 's secret weapon , and reminds his opponent each week at the first bounce that Bakes is just itching to have a crack at them!
He's OK in there for mine, and i would have him one of the 1st picked regardless!!
The reason why CJ has had 10 scalps so far is that each has known if they start firing they will get Bakes moved on to them!!
He's CJ 's secret weapon , and reminds his opponent each week at the first bounce that Bakes is just itching to have a crack at them!
He's OK in there for mine, and i would have him one of the 1st picked regardless!!
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I love the way Bakes goes about it but I wonder if he's suited to HBF.
CJ has certainly taken his previous gig and I agree with some of the posters who say he looks less sharp than formerly.
I don't believe he is the spiritual leader of the team, I think that's #7, but he's the sort of player you'd love to be in the trenches with.
CJ has certainly taken his previous gig and I agree with some of the posters who say he looks less sharp than formerly.
I don't believe he is the spiritual leader of the team, I think that's #7, but he's the sort of player you'd love to be in the trenches with.
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