King Conundrum
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Re: King Conundrum
Whilst his kicking for goal is very hit and miss... personally currently have no concerns about Max at all
Shows all the hallmarks you’d want of a promising young forward.
Unsurprisingly... he looks more dangerous when the Saints have a run on
Shows all the hallmarks you’d want of a promising young forward.
Unsurprisingly... he looks more dangerous when the Saints have a run on
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Re: King Conundrum
If he ever starts watching Jack Reiwoldt and how he leads up at the ball he'll be unstoppable with his pace, athleticism and height.
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Re: King Conundrum
I’m sure they are on to it but at the end of the day, it’s all up to Max.Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Sat 24 Apr 2021 8:54pm If he ever starts watching Jack Reiwoldt and how he leads up at the ball he'll be unstoppable with his pace, athleticism and height.
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Re: King Conundrum
Yep good callJoffa Burns wrote: ↑Sat 24 Apr 2021 8:54pm If he ever starts watching Jack Reiwoldt and how he leads up at the ball he'll be unstoppable with his pace, athleticism and height.
It’s why the loss of Marshall/Ryder can’t be underestimated
One of them goes forward gives us a stay at home option and Max a chance to lead up
Only problem is lack of quality ball coming out of our midfield we lack polished finishers ...yes Hill but thin after that
Membrey then becomes 3rd option which is where he is best suited.
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Re: King Conundrum
Needs to stick the chest out and start owning the forward line
Reiwoldt, Brown, Fevola, Lloyd, Tredrea style
And they did it from a young age
Champions are born with self belief
Reiwoldt, Brown, Fevola, Lloyd, Tredrea style
And they did it from a young age
Champions are born with self belief
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Re: King Conundrum
Yes I have noticed it too. His walk in at shots on goals looks as though he is feeling weak. Wondered about it myself. At least it can be corrected. He has show he can basically kick straight.
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Re: King Conundrum
Having confidence in himself is infectious. If he's getting a little upset it can affect his team mates. It also has an inverse relationship with his opponents.
I've seen Max bow his head and he hunches his shoulders when he misses a shot at goal and he gets really down on himself
That's not someone with self belief. That's someone with self doubt. Something needs to click for that attitude to change
Whether it's his routine, his preparation, or something outside of his work/profession (e.g. in his personal life) then only the coaches and his mentors will know...and sort out
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Re: King Conundrum
I think Max will get a hold of the Port backline. Port doesn't have anyone that has the size or speed to go with him so he just needs to back himself.
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Re: King Conundrum
Interesting comments.
There is no doubt these guys strutted their stuff but all had either break out games or seasons where the self belief kicked in and that effectively turned into the arrogance.
I saw Carey at a luncheon and he said it was a state rep match, he was either playing for the Allies or SA (can't recall) and he played really well against the VICs and said to himself, I can do this at this level. His second season as a 19 YO was extraordinary.
Lloyd's story is he was being bullied by the seasoned defenders and the advice from senior team mates was he had to make a physical statement and stand up for himself.
I think Max needs his break out game where he dominates and not just for a 1/4.
I believe it is self belief. He lacks nothing physically and has the heart for the contest.
Maybe he needs to crunch a few backmen sitting in the whole and sit a couple on their arse when they get in his way.
I don't think the comparison to Ben is fair right now given the knee and Ben's season ahead of Max.
Maybe next year will be more reflective of their development.
When it comes together look out.
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Re: King Conundrum
King didn't look like a conundrum tonight, he just didn't look like it, full stop.
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Re: King Conundrum
Looked more like a meek gangly fawn at times than a bull stag
Give him a year off ...... send him to Kyrgyzstan ...... and load him up on Sputnik X anabolics
Give him a year off ...... send him to Kyrgyzstan ...... and load him up on Sputnik X anabolics
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Re: King Conundrum
this aged well
A real Sainter will pledge allegiance to the ❤ and despise the Pies, the Blues, and the Injectors.
Remember one of the 10 Commandments : Thou shalt have no other team before thee
Remember one of the 10 Commandments : Thou shalt have no other team before thee
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Re: King Conundrum
2 kicks
5 handballs
1 mark
zero tackles (ok he's a tall guy so maybe tackling aint his thing)
5 handballs
1 mark
zero tackles (ok he's a tall guy so maybe tackling aint his thing)
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Re: King Conundrum
If we got both of them. What would you do with them?
They are pretty inflexible with their positioning at the moment.
Neither have the tank for CHF
Maybe one could be developed into a Ruck
Two tall Full Forwards would be a hand full in the Dome. Hindrance on the G on a wet windy day.
They are pretty inflexible with their positioning at the moment.
Neither have the tank for CHF
Maybe one could be developed into a Ruck
Two tall Full Forwards would be a hand full in the Dome. Hindrance on the G on a wet windy day.