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FWIW, I thought Gwilt was recruited in the 2004 draft (with McQualter) and is therefore only going into his 6th year. And he missed most of 2006 through injury. So he isn't that experienced.
I think he's struggled to learn how to play for Lyon. I reckon last night was the first time I've seen him truly shine playing the Lyon style of game. It could be a turning point. Here's hoping.
I think he's struggled to learn how to play for Lyon. I reckon last night was the first time I've seen him truly shine playing the Lyon style of game. It could be a turning point. Here's hoping.
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You are correct not all improve late.plugger66 wrote:
Gwilt is in his 7th year and not many players all of a sudden improve that late into their career. He will continue to play ok games and the disappointing games. That is why he isnt a regular. Hope I am wrong but just cant think of guys improving that late into their careers. Also it is only a practice match and some form can go up and down in these games especially fringe types.
But some do...ie Jason Blake.
Goodes is a big scalp. Maybe it was a one off. Maybe not.
If he can however settle into HB it may free up BJ for elsewhere.
Could well be worth trying him there as HFF does not look his go.
This could be Gwilt's last chance though....
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Gwilt has certainly been given many opportunities, and Saturday night was the first time he has really really impressed me (not counting his second ever game).
He was a pretty late starter to professional footy, and Jason Blake has shown that you can improve enormously after age 25. I never saw it in Blake and yet he has become one of the best backmen in the best defence in the league.
Good luck to Gwilt, he has plenty of competition ...
He was a pretty late starter to professional footy, and Jason Blake has shown that you can improve enormously after age 25. I never saw it in Blake and yet he has become one of the best backmen in the best defence in the league.
Good luck to Gwilt, he has plenty of competition ...
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plugger66 wrote:
Gwilt is in his 7th year and not many players all of a sudden improve that late into their career.
not too good with the old 'rithmetic hey plugga.???....played 5 years...sixth coming up......still only 23 years of age ffs....andrew thompson hadn't played a game until he was 24........mb is spot on...as usual...you as usual are wrong.....
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I've always thought he was one of our most over-rated players .. and I never would have him in our best 18.
However, Sat nites game against the Swans - he was good, I liked his decision making, and I liked his disposal. Perhaps this is his breakout year. Improvement from players outside our top 18 can only improve our premeirship chances.
However, Sat nites game against the Swans - he was good, I liked his decision making, and I liked his disposal. Perhaps this is his breakout year. Improvement from players outside our top 18 can only improve our premeirship chances.
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One year out. My point remains. As you said AT was really in the system till then. Completely different to someone in their 6th year. I surprised that you still have the ability to add up. By the way you never told me when AL court case must be hel under law. Is it because you havent got a clue?stinger wrote:plugger66 wrote:
Gwilt is in his 7th year and not many players all of a sudden improve that late into their career.
not too good with the old 'rithmetic hey plugga.???....played 5 years...sixth coming up......still only 23 years of age ffs....andrew thompson hadn't played a game until he was 24........mb is spot on...as usual...you as usual are wrong.....
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Thought Gwilt went well. Played the sort of game we want to see from him week in week out.Milan Faletic wrote:Gwilt was great and Peake looks the goods. Farren Ray needs to perform mainly because the second year is always the test.
Peake was good? I was surprised to learn he'd actually played. Did he touch it? Maybe his lack of familiarity to me in Saints colours means he doesn't stand out yet.
Ray was serviceable enough and did a couple of EXTREMELY courageous things which I really admired. Schneider too for that matter.
Milney was red hot.
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intensity, needs to work harder in defence but the best game for the club since he played on hall a few years ago.
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plugger66 wrote:. By the way you never told me when AL court case must be hel under law. Is it because you havent got a clue?
yeah i know...used to be part of the system that lobbied for that sort of accountability on the part of our courts....keep trying though...
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Duggie wrote:Why is Jimmy G subject to this sort of cross examination every year--by some ? There is great potential in him and he is showing us more of it every game.
i agree....he appears to be our new kicking boy.....i couldn't see why pple were specifying him to be dropped for the second nab game...and said so...raph's not playing and we need a fall guy.....only problem ...he played well....
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I personally think Gwilt has a lot to offer as a HFF but is let down by his personality. If he was a vain, cocky tossbag like, say, Dermott Brereton he could really be anything up there. However he seems like a fairly quiet, modest chap and it just seems he doesn't want to get in the way of Roo & Kosi, or at least doesn’t demand the ball because of those guys. Of course that’s not helped by team mates seeking out Roo & Kosi as they bring the ball in.
In the backline he doesn't have to worry about that, only minding his opponent. So short of getting him to to a hypnotherapist, I think that's where he's destined to play his best footy.
In the backline he doesn't have to worry about that, only minding his opponent. So short of getting him to to a hypnotherapist, I think that's where he's destined to play his best footy.
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mm... perhaps your right...and his penetrating disposal at speed from HB is a plus as well .... good call!!Dr Spaceman wrote:I personally think Gwilt has a lot to offer as a HFF but is let down by his personality. If he was a vain, cocky tossbag like, say, Dermott Brereton he could really be anything up there. However he seems like a fairly quiet, modest chap and it just seems he doesn't want to get in the way of Roo & Kosi, or at least doesn’t demand the ball because of those guys. Of course that’s not helped by team mates seeking out Roo & Kosi as they bring the ball in.
In the backline he doesn't have to worry about that, only minding his opponent. So short of getting him to to a hypnotherapist, I think that's where he's destined to play his best footy.
Just needs some consistancy.
Played one great game in the Adelaide final in 2005..strung a couple together when asked to pinch-hit at FB in 2008...and now has played a very good NAB game in 2010. In this respect he's similar to Raph ( thats not a criticism, Raph has had injury worries also pretty mugh right through his careeer) and looks like being slotted into a similar role.
My only slight concern is that he's yet another left-footer coming out of defence. Great if he's balanced and on the preferred, but like Gilbo seems hesitant to try the right foot, preferrig to take that lil bet extra time to get onto his left....which can be fatal defending 50m from goal
Played one great game in the Adelaide final in 2005..strung a couple together when asked to pinch-hit at FB in 2008...and now has played a very good NAB game in 2010. In this respect he's similar to Raph ( thats not a criticism, Raph has had injury worries also pretty mugh right through his careeer) and looks like being slotted into a similar role.
My only slight concern is that he's yet another left-footer coming out of defence. Great if he's balanced and on the preferred, but like Gilbo seems hesitant to try the right foot, preferrig to take that lil bet extra time to get onto his left....which can be fatal defending 50m from goal
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All I have to say to RL is -let Gwilt settle in one bloody position (not the backline) and stop trying to use him as a stop-gap all over the ground. Park him on a HFF or in the middle where his disposal, especially by foot will be invaluable, and he will be a good contributor for us..no star, but effective.
You are joking about the middle arent you?spert wrote:All I have to say to RL is -let Gwilt settle in one bloody position (not the backline) and stop trying to use him as a stop-gap all over the ground. Park him on a HFF or in the middle where his disposal, especially by foot will be invaluable, and he will be a good contributor for us..no star, but effective.