Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
I think JBattle is a key forward, and that's the only place I would play him- put him at CHF for a few games, and this is regardless of playing some good footy in the backline in the past. He is a bit slow on recovery and transition once he loses the ball, but is a strong contested mark and a great kick for goal.
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
Has Battle ever played a decent game forward?
I can’t recall one??
He kicked 3 goals in a game once (vs GC) and has kicked 25 goals 18 behinds in 47 games
Never received a Brownlow vote
I can’t recall one??
He kicked 3 goals in a game once (vs GC) and has kicked 25 goals 18 behinds in 47 games
Never received a Brownlow vote
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
I do find it interesting that one of our highly rated favourite players has never been judged as one of the best players on the ground
Don’t think he’s ever got coaches votes, has he finished top ten in the B&F?? Maybe the year he played CHB??
Don’t think he’s ever got coaches votes, has he finished top ten in the B&F?? Maybe the year he played CHB??
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
To be honest I don't find it that interesting. It is a bit like trying to convince me that St Kilda and Ross Lyon were absolutely correct in ignoring Nick Smith in the National Draft and then again in the Rookie Draft by choosing Clint Jones. The proof being that Clint Jones got some Brownlow votes & Nick Smith didn't.
Yes, I know for a fact St Kilda were well aware of Nick Smith, as they were aware of Robbie Gray.
Surely a coach must look to speak with and encourage more players than just those who get Brownlow votes & Top 10 B&F finishes?
So no, I do not find that aspect interesting.
Yes, I know for a fact St Kilda were well aware of Nick Smith, as they were aware of Robbie Gray.
Surely a coach must look to speak with and encourage more players than just those who get Brownlow votes & Top 10 B&F finishes?
So no, I do not find that aspect interesting.
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
Better than Nick Smith?
Sorry, silly question. Nick did not get a Brownlow vote. I guess that makes the question rhetorical as well as silly.
Sorry, silly question. Nick did not get a Brownlow vote. I guess that makes the question rhetorical as well as silly.
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
He was fast developing as a very good CHB, and looked to be heading for a breakout year.
Hopefully Ratts realises at some point that Josh needs to settle in a position - and CHB was where he started to thrive.
Hopefully Ratts realises at some point that Josh needs to settle in a position - and CHB was where he started to thrive.
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
I have a sneaking suspicion that Battle will be made Medical Sub tomorrow.
Not sure who comes in, maybe Mason Wood, wasn't he med sub recently?
Not sure who comes in, maybe Mason Wood, wasn't he med sub recently?
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
Nothing wrong with Josh not having a set position. His ability to play different parts of the ground, in different roles, is invaluable.
He's a beauty in terms of where he can be used and the holes he can plug. A true team man. He won't win a Brownlow or B&F but is the type that can help us win a flag.
He's a beauty in terms of where he can be used and the holes he can plug. A true team man. He won't win a Brownlow or B&F but is the type that can help us win a flag.
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
Spot on mate. Good post.Ghost Like wrote: ↑Fri 07 May 2021 7:34pm Nothing wrong with Josh not having a set position. His ability to play different parts of the ground, in different roles, is invaluable.
He's a beauty in terms of where he can be used and the holes he can plug. A true team man. He won't win a Brownlow or B&F but is the type that can help us win a flag.
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Re: Josh Battle - Where’s he at?
+1saynta wrote: ↑Fri 07 May 2021 11:07pmSpot on mate. Good post.Ghost Like wrote: ↑Fri 07 May 2021 7:34pm Nothing wrong with Josh not having a set position. His ability to play different parts of the ground, in different roles, is invaluable.
He's a beauty in terms of where he can be used and the holes he can plug. A true team man. He won't win a Brownlow or B&F but is the type that can help us win a flag.