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Sharman and Ross
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Re: Sharman and Ross
It needs to be remembered that Sharman has just turned 22 and played only 12 games in the big time. I believe he has definitely shown potential to make the grade long term. He has mature composure, a good leap and an excellent kick. Like others, I think it's great that he is being tried in defence which will help him if he is sent forward as a third tall.
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Re: Sharman and Ross
Yes I thought Sharman looked very polished down back. He read the play and anticipated very well.
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Re: Sharman and Ross
Not sure what Sharman is?
He’s not a KPP - not big enough
He’s not a flanker - not nimble enough
He’s not a mid - not the endurance required
In betweener
Could be considered a hybrid but those types need to be elite in an area
Not sure he is?
He’s not a KPP - not big enough
He’s not a flanker - not nimble enough
He’s not a mid - not the endurance required
In betweener
Could be considered a hybrid but those types need to be elite in an area
Not sure he is?
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Re: Sharman and Ross
He needs not to drop his head so he can keep his eye on the ball.
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Re: Sharman and Ross
Ross has surprised me with his improvement this season. Sharman does what very few of our players do- creates time to look at options, and delivers the ball properly to teammates in a better position.
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Re: Sharman and Ross
Fair call, and agree you need to be elite in a category in all high end sport.
Sharman probably caught the eye of recruiters because he showed some elite traits when playing being his set shot goal kicking & his leap.
Probably felt (feel) he has enough upside to work out the deficiencies.
I agree he's not a nimble, tall flanker type or a mid.
He's a mark/ kick player.
I don't agree he is not big enough, as long as he is good enough.
Listed as the same height as Barass & Lever, taller than May & McGovern.
Obviously doesn't have their body strength or size yet.
I think St Kilda are desperately looking for an intercept defender hence giving Sharman the opportunity down back.
Wilkie is the best interceptor but also the best lock down defender mid size or tall in the group.
They seem to want to play him on the oppositions best forward and fair enough as he is rarely beaten.
Howard is more of a kill the contest Harris Andrews type defender than the interceptor.
Battle also looks better suited to a lock down role.
Highmore probably has the best hands of the group and his judgement in flight is very good but his disposal is eratic and the coaches don't seem to trust him.
Sharman can jump, mark and kick but can he be taught to play the McGovern, Howe, Lever style role?
He has rare jumping athletic capabilities, but needs a safer pair of hands.
Worth giving a shot in my opinion.
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Re: Sharman and Ross
Good post. Sharman at 193cm is the same height as the Saints great CHF Nick Riewoldt, but at only 83k's, he needs to bulk up as he is too easily pushed off the ball.D.B.Cooper wrote: ↑Thu 28 Jul 2022 9:53amFair call, and agree you need to be elite in a category in all high end sport.
Sharman probably caught the eye of recruiters because he showed some elite traits when playing being his set shot goal kicking & his leap.
Probably felt (feel) he has enough upside to work out the deficiencies.
I agree he's not a nimble, tall flanker type or a mid.
He's a mark/ kick player.
I don't agree he is not big enough, as long as he is good enough.
Listed as the same height as Barass & Lever, taller than May & McGovern.
Obviously doesn't have their body strength or size yet.
I think St Kilda are desperately looking for an intercept defender hence giving Sharman the opportunity down back.
Wilkie is the best interceptor but also the best lock down defender mid size or tall in the group.
They seem to want to play him on the oppositions best forward and fair enough as he is rarely beaten.
Howard is more of a kill the contest Harris Andrews type defender than the interceptor.
Battle also looks better suited to a lock down role.
Highmore probably has the best hands of the group and his judgement in flight is very good but his disposal is eratic and the coaches don't seem to trust him.
Sharman can jump, mark and kick but can he be taught to play the McGovern, Howe, Lever style role?
He has rare jumping athletic capabilities, but needs a safer pair of hands.
Worth giving a shot in my opinion.
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Re: Sharman and Ross
Will struggle to get a game when Howard gets back in.D.B.Cooper wrote: ↑Thu 28 Jul 2022 9:53amFair call, and agree you need to be elite in a category in all high end sport.
Sharman probably caught the eye of recruiters because he showed some elite traits when playing being his set shot goal kicking & his leap.
Probably felt (feel) he has enough upside to work out the deficiencies.
I agree he's not a nimble, tall flanker type or a mid.
He's a mark/ kick player.
I don't agree he is not big enough, as long as he is good enough.
Listed as the same height as Barass & Lever, taller than May & McGovern.
Obviously doesn't have their body strength or size yet.
I think St Kilda are desperately looking for an intercept defender hence giving Sharman the opportunity down back.
Wilkie is the best interceptor but also the best lock down defender mid size or tall in the group.
They seem to want to play him on the oppositions best forward and fair enough as he is rarely beaten.
Howard is more of a kill the contest Harris Andrews type defender than the interceptor.
Battle also looks better suited to a lock down role.
Highmore probably has the best hands of the group and his judgement in flight is very good but his disposal is eratic and the coaches don't seem to trust him.
Sharman can jump, mark and kick but can he be taught to play the McGovern, Howe, Lever style role?
He has rare jumping athletic capabilities, but needs a safer pair of hands.
Worth giving a shot in my opinion.
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Re: Sharman and Ross
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