Armo...

Thinline · Post: # 888731Post **Thinline** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 10:50pm

It has to be said - Armo is a currently a considerably better player than Ball.

Does the same grunt work BUT ALSO runs his guts out and presents as a genuine forward marking target.

Stay fit, and he will be a star this year.

Dr Spaceman · Sat 06 Mar 2010 10:56pm

Thinline wrote:It has to be said - Armo is a currently a considerably better player than Ball.

Does the same grunt work BUT ALSO runs his guts out and presents as a genuine forward marking target.

Stay fit, and he will be a star this year.

Totally agree.

Lukey obviously has some very loyal supporters on this site so no doubt you'll cop a bit of flak.

However I have no doubt that the 2010 David Armitage is a better player than the 2010 (and 2009) Luke Ball

doggerel · Post: # 888746Post **doggerel** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:10pm

Pretty solid for a while, and an absolutely fantastic game tonight. If I were to choose one of the two, it would be Armitage ahead of Ball. Think there is plenty of upside ahead.

plugger66 · Post: # 888753Post **plugger66** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:14pm

Why does it matter if Armo is better than Bally. Bally cant play for us as he is at Collingwood. It is better if Armo is ahead of Steven or Ray or another onballer.

Spinner · Post: # 888756Post **Spinner** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:16pm

plugger66 wrote:Why does it matter if Armo is better than Bally. Bally cant play for us as he is at Collingwood. It is better if Armo is ahead of Steven or Ray or another onballer.

You thought Steven was ahead of Armo yeh?

I havnt seen much of Steven, so that is making me very very excited!

plugger66 · Post: # 888760Post **plugger66** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:17pm

Spinner wrote:
plugger66 wrote:Why does it matter if Armo is better than Bally. Bally cant play for us as he is at Collingwood. It is better if Armo is ahead of Steven or Ray or another onballer.

You thought Steven was ahead of Armo yeh?

I havnt seen much of Steven, so that is making me very very excited!

Yes would have been good but he is out for 6 more weeks.

joffaboy · Post: # 888763Post **joffaboy** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:18pm

plugger66 wrote:Why does it matter if Armo is better than Bally. Bally cant play for us as he is at Collingwood. It is better if Armo is ahead of Steven or Ray or another onballer.

Wouldn't it just be a comparision between a player who did a similiar job last year to the one expected to do it this year?

What is wrong with that comparision?

From what i saw of Luke Ball playing for that other team he looked exactly like Luke Ball - hard in and under, slow,and a poor disposer by foot and hand, not being able to kick more than 40 metres.

Armo, seems just as hard in and under, quicker, a longer kick, but still needs to work on his disposal a bit more.

Kicked two goals tonight and looked like he might have a good season if he can stay fit and keep form.

Dont be such a spoil sport p66.

plugger66 · Post: # 888771Post **plugger66** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:22pm

joffaboy wrote:
plugger66 wrote:Why does it matter if Armo is better than Bally. Bally cant play for us as he is at Collingwood. It is better if Armo is ahead of Steven or Ray or another onballer.
Wouldn't it just be a comparision between a player who did a similiar job last year to the one expected to do it this year?

What is wrong with that comparision?

From what i saw of Luke Ball playing for that other team he looked exactly like Luke Ball - hard in and under, slow,and a poor disposer by foot and hand, not being able to kick more than 40 metres.

Armo, seems just as hard in and under, quicker, a longer kick, but still needs to work on his disposal a bit more.

Kicked two goals tonight and looked like he might have a good season if he can stay fit and keep form.

Dont be such a spoil sport p66.

Im not being a spoil sport. I want Armo to be our best midfielder this year but what Bally does or did doesnt matter. By the way bally was named best for the pies yesterday on Sports tonight. Do i care no just as I dont care if Jolly or Fraser are best.

perfectionist · Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:24pm

Except for him taking two shots in the last (he can only kick as far as Luke), it was perhaps his most consistent game for the Saints. Had a lot of game tiime because Lenny went off. Was very good when the game need to be won in the third.

linz · Post: # 888798Post **linz** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:31pm

GOOD GAME BY ARMO.

Re Ball:
Inside word from Filth player. (Genuine)
Amazed at Bally's lack of speed. Probably Collingwoods slowest player.
Easily beaten in sprints etc. Great in & under though (der !!)

Probably better suited to wet conditions but certainly not Etihad. (Der again)

WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT?

SainterK · Post: # 888803Post **SainterK** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:32pm

Very good game from him, he is doing everything right...

Armoooo · Post: # 888824Post **Armoooo** » Sat 06 Mar 2010 11:43pm

Was fantastic, should be in for a very good season, he could also be a very handy option for us when rested forward. Yeah he missed a couple tonight but IMO he just had an off night in front of goals and is a lot better than that.

Will he be better than Ball in 2010, IMO no, his best will be better but I don't think he will be as consistent which is what you'd expect from a player who has been in the system for 3 years compared to a players who has been in the system for 8.

Armitage has shown he's got the ability and he's really begining to look like he's got the attitude to become a very very good player with us.

Thinline · Post: # 888898Post **Thinline** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 7:51am

plugger66 wrote:Why does it matter if Armo is better than Bally. Bally cant play for us as he is at Collingwood. It is better if Armo is ahead of Steven or Ray or another onballer.

Because, to point out the bleeding obvious, Armo is said to be the one who is to fill Ball's place.

Would have thought it was a perfectly reasonable comparison to make.

Why is that so controversial ?

Long day alone mate?

Finna · Post: # 888899Post **Finna** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 8:03am

Its obvious why Luke Ball left now.

He would have been playing Sandy this year. He saw what was coming.

Armo is looking the goods, so long as he stays fit and keeps his work-rate up I'd say we have managed to cut loose a player that may have played a lot of VFL for a lot of money.

Saintersss · Post: # 888907Post **Saintersss** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 8:28am

I think I creamed by pants when McEvoy tapped it straight down Armo's throat and he burst through the pack, kicked long to Kosi who crashed the pack, Lynch got the crums and handballed over the top to Stanley where he kicked the goal.

The future of the Saints right there.

ace · Post: # 888910Post **ace** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 8:33am

Finna wrote:Its obvious why Luke Ball left now.

He would have been playing Sandy this year. He saw what was coming.

Armo is looking the goods, so long as he stays fit and keeps his work-rate up I'd say we have managed to cut loose a player that may have played a lot of VFL for a lot of money.

Yeah, but if Ball had stayed and played for Sandy, he would not have to get an arm covered in revolting tattooes.

plugger66 · Post: # 888911Post **plugger66** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 8:35am

ace wrote:
Finna wrote:Its obvious why Luke Ball left now.

He would have been playing Sandy this year. He saw what was coming.

Armo is looking the goods, so long as he stays fit and keeps his work-rate up I'd say we have managed to cut loose a player that may have played a lot of VFL for a lot of money.
Yeah, but if Ball had stayed and played for Sandy, he would not have to get an arm covered in revolting tattooes.

Like Grammy. Is that what you mean?

ace · Post: # 888914Post **ace** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 8:40am

plugger66 wrote:
ace wrote:
Finna wrote:Its obvious why Luke Ball left now.

He would have been playing Sandy this year. He saw what was coming.

Armo is looking the goods, so long as he stays fit and keeps his work-rate up I'd say we have managed to cut loose a player that may have played a lot of VFL for a lot of money.
Yeah, but if Ball had stayed and played for Sandy, he would not have to get an arm covered in revolting tattooes.
Like Grammy. Is that what you mean?

Gram has been infected by Jack Anthony's ex.
This infection will severely test the skills of the St Kilda footy club's medical staff, but I am sure they can overcome it.

plugger66 · Post: # 888916Post **plugger66** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 8:41am

ace wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
ace wrote:
Finna wrote:Its obvious why Luke Ball left now.

He would have been playing Sandy this year. He saw what was coming.

Armo is looking the goods, so long as he stays fit and keeps his work-rate up I'd say we have managed to cut loose a player that may have played a lot of VFL for a lot of money.
Yeah, but if Ball had stayed and played for Sandy, he would not have to get an arm covered in revolting tattooes.
Like Grammy. Is that what you mean?
Gram has been infected by Jack Anthony's ex.
This infection will severely test the skills of the St Kilda footy club's medical staff, but I am sure they can overcome it.

You need to get off it straight away. It can kill you. but im sure you know that.

AnythingsPossibleSaints · Sun 07 Mar 2010 8:58am

Was so happy with Armo's game last night. He was like a mix of Ball and Lenny (the sidestep) at times. If he continues on like that, we'll be laughing (at least till the end of the year when the Gold Coast offer him a truckload of money and we all have to pitch in, Gary Ablett junior style, to keep him.)

bigcarl · Post: # 888923Post **bigcarl** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 9:06am

AnythingsPossibleSaints wrote:If he continues on like that, we'll be laughing (at least till the end of the year when the Gold Coast offer him a truckload of money and we all have to pitch in, Gary Ablett junior style, to keep him.)

let's see him nail down a regular spot before we worry about that. must admit he looks okay, though, at this stage.

fingers · Post: # 888944Post **fingers** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 10:03am

Just watched the replay and there were a couple of times that he weaved and cleared traffic that were very reminiscent of Mr Hayes.

plugger66 · Post: # 888949Post **plugger66** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 10:13am

fingers wrote:Just watched the replay and there were a couple of times that he weaved and cleared traffic that were very reminiscent of Mr Hayes.

Yes Lennys Dad was good in heavy traffic.

Spinner · Post: # 888963Post **Spinner** » Sun 07 Mar 2010 10:33am

fingers wrote:Just watched the replay and there were a couple of times that he weaved and cleared traffic that were very reminiscent of Mr Hayes.

Thought the same thing.

Just a note regarding Armo - Thought he started adjusting to the speed of the game a lot more....Released the ball a bit earlier - and seems to know how much time he had more often.

Coming from VFL, and obviously playing the last four seasons there - That type of adjustment can take a bit.

f****** awesome game Armo! Best of seen of you! Love that left foot - Might turn it over sometimes, but he's got a great boot!

saintsRrising · Mon 08 Mar 2010 3:58pm

plugger66 wrote:Why does it matter if Armo is better than Bally.
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1/ It is called discussion. Discussion is what a good forum is all about.

2/ Comparing him to Ball I would have thought is very obvious and relevant topic. Armo being better than Ball would mean that the Saints are that bit better as Armo is cleary takng over Ball's postion.

While I am inrerested in players like Ray too..Ray is not an inside mid. Ball and Aemo both are.

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