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So with the various line coaches how are the positions allocated; do the players line up and each coach gets a pick after setting a pecking order by way of rock paper scissors or does Brett get first six choices as senior assistant coach (SAC, phonetically = sack) ). A helpful rule change if Paddy is going back would be time outs so when his remote monitoring system shows a decline in energy he can be subbed. I have racked my pitiful memory but just can't recall G. Lyon being sincere in any advice to the Saints, actually his distaste should be declared whenever he commentates for full disclosure purposes, or remember him actually saying anything that has proven particularly clever. Not sure why he is a favourite with the footy broadcasters.
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I don't mind the idea of giving Battle a crack down back while we have so many forwards to squeeze in.
He's an aggressive beast, good mark, reads the game well, he could play a Sam Fisher type role if he built his tank up. Fisher came as a forward too from memory.
I've got no time for pure stoppers like Brown in our side any more, everyone needs to have some form of offensive mind-set so it's not just left up to a few to move the ball out of our back line.
He's an aggressive beast, good mark, reads the game well, he could play a Sam Fisher type role if he built his tank up. Fisher came as a forward too from memory.
I've got no time for pure stoppers like Brown in our side any more, everyone needs to have some form of offensive mind-set so it's not just left up to a few to move the ball out of our back line.
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If this McCartin / Bruce talk to the backline is true then we are in more trouble than we imagined.
We have Carlisle, Brown, Roberton, Austin and Clavarino.
If two relatively senior players at our club cannot make the seniors in the forward line, they are list cloggers and should not be tried in positions that others are better equipped to fill.
If there's any truth to this, then we are picking up King! Meaning the development of Battle and Marshall will be stunted & the value of McCartin & Bruce diminished. Diminished because the club has flagged they don't see any value or hope in them making a key forward spot their own.
I personally think it's rubbish, McCartin & Bruce will (or should) be given 2019 to prove themselves as AFL forwards. Otherwise they should have been traded this year. Then picking up King (if available) would make sense.
We have Carlisle, Brown, Roberton, Austin and Clavarino.
If two relatively senior players at our club cannot make the seniors in the forward line, they are list cloggers and should not be tried in positions that others are better equipped to fill.
If there's any truth to this, then we are picking up King! Meaning the development of Battle and Marshall will be stunted & the value of McCartin & Bruce diminished. Diminished because the club has flagged they don't see any value or hope in them making a key forward spot their own.
I personally think it's rubbish, McCartin & Bruce will (or should) be given 2019 to prove themselves as AFL forwards. Otherwise they should have been traded this year. Then picking up King (if available) would make sense.
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If Ratta gets more out of guys like Billings, Lonie and Long then we will be well on the way to having a pretty good year.
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I fink that one is taken, but hopefully cho' gets the RatSak sooner than later.
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Re: Ratta to shake up Saints forward half
Are you sure you aren't adding 1 + 1 and getting 3.1415926Ghost Like wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 10:09am If this McCartin / Bruce talk to the backline is true then we are in more trouble than we imagined.
We have Carlisle, Brown, Roberton, Austin and Clavarino.
If two relatively senior players at our club cannot make the seniors in the forward line, they are list cloggers and should not be tried in positions that others are better equipped to fill.
If there's any truth to this, then we are picking up King! Meaning the development of Battle and Marshall will be stunted & the value of McCartin & Bruce diminished. Diminished because the club has flagged they don't see any value or hope in them making a key forward spot their own.
I personally think it's rubbish, McCartin & Bruce will (or should) be given 2019 to prove themselves as AFL forwards. Otherwise they should have been traded this year. Then picking up King (if available) would make sense.
Would we be claiming it is genius or progressive if it was Alastair Clarkson.
We aren't selecting King.
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Re: Ratta to shake up Saints forward half
I reckon Lonie was doing OK later in this season, and we do need to get more out of Long and Billings on the scoreboard. No good having flash players if they can't kick goals.tedtheodorelogan2018 wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 10:09am If Ratta gets more out of guys like Billings, Lonie and Long then we will be well on the way to having a pretty good year.
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Heaven help us if we are relying on Lonie to drag us up the ladder.
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Nah, Richo will be right.dragit wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 11:59amI fink that one is taken, but hopefully cho' gets the RatSak sooner than later.
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I’ve got Bruce and Marshall ahead of Paddy as key forwards at the minute.
We really missed the physical presence and leadership that Bruce provides and I reckon it was a key factor in our pitiful season. Marshall is a big guy who can throw his weight around a bit, too.
So I’ve got those two, plus in-between-size Membrey. Plus Lonie as a useful goal kicker. Plus Billings. His kicking will turn around.
Gresh looks like he’s bound for the midfield, which is good. He’s too talented to spend his career as a goalsneak, particularly when our midfield lacks class, pace and vision.
Paddy needs to be made to earn his chance and then grab the opportunity if he’s good enough. Teams need to be picked on form and ability, not draft position.
We really missed the physical presence and leadership that Bruce provides and I reckon it was a key factor in our pitiful season. Marshall is a big guy who can throw his weight around a bit, too.
So I’ve got those two, plus in-between-size Membrey. Plus Lonie as a useful goal kicker. Plus Billings. His kicking will turn around.
Gresh looks like he’s bound for the midfield, which is good. He’s too talented to spend his career as a goalsneak, particularly when our midfield lacks class, pace and vision.
Paddy needs to be made to earn his chance and then grab the opportunity if he’s good enough. Teams need to be picked on form and ability, not draft position.
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Re: Ratta to shake up Saints forward half
Bruce is our only proven key forward...
The only one that has shown he is capable of holding down the spot full time
Membrey is the next closest thing but he’s the type of player that tends to exploit the matchup or benefit+++ from delivery to his advantage.
Any idea to move them away from the forward line is foolhardy and delusional at the moment IMO
The only one that has shown he is capable of holding down the spot full time
Membrey is the next closest thing but he’s the type of player that tends to exploit the matchup or benefit+++ from delivery to his advantage.
Any idea to move them away from the forward line is foolhardy and delusional at the moment IMO
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For the amount of F50 entries that Bruce is the recipient of he has been very underwhelming since 2015 - 4 years ago when next season starts. I have Membrey comfortably ahead of Bruce right now.skeptic wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 5:19pm Bruce is our only proven key forward...
The only one that has shown he is capable of holding down the spot full time
Membrey is the next closest thing but he’s the type of player that tends to exploit the matchup or benefit+++ from delivery to his advantage.
Any idea to move them away from the forward line is foolhardy and delusional at the moment IMO
Bruce was terrible in the backline, doesn't get much of the ball around the ground, so unless he gets his skates on and starts kicking goals again he'll be traded or delisted, particularly if we draft another tall forward.
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So Membrey isn't a proven forward? Id' say he's a fully paid up member of the forwards club. And Bruce is the logical choice for experimenting with positions outside F50. Happy for you to call me a fool and disillusion for disagreeing with you.skeptic wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 5:19pm Bruce is our only proven key forward...
The only one that has shown he is capable of holding down the spot full time
Membrey is the next closest thing but he’s the type of player that tends to exploit the matchup or benefit+++ from delivery to his advantage.
Any idea to move them away from the forward line is foolhardy and delusional at the moment IMO
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Key forward. I’m obviously not advocating for Membrey to be moved to defence and to stay in the forward line if he’s not a forward.Cairnsman wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 6:46pmSo Membrey isn't a proven forward? Id' say he's a fully paid up member of the forwards club. And Bruce is the logical choice for experimenting with positions outside F50. Happy for you to call me a fool and disillusion for disagreeing with you.skeptic wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 5:19pm Bruce is our only proven key forward...
The only one that has shown he is capable of holding down the spot full time
Membrey is the next closest thing but he’s the type of player that tends to exploit the matchup or benefit+++ from delivery to his advantage.
Any idea to move them away from the forward line is foolhardy and delusional at the moment IMO
Bruce is the logical choice to be moved into defence or as a utility because he’s more established then Paddy in any position. He’s also the better forward at the moment too.
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Hi Ted, I was just wondering about the source of your great confidence in Alfred E Neuman???tedtheodorelogan2018 wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 10:09am If Ratta gets more out of guys like Billings, Lonie and Long then we will be well on the way to having a pretty good year.
Did nothing at Carlscum, despite having a relatively strong team. (Remember, he was party to selling the future to get hold of Chris Chicken-Wing.) And if his coaching has now improved since those days, then outta' all the choices the Dawks had, why did they pick Alfred to move-on to make room for Mitchell?
Now, should your man actually succeed in getting more out of the likes of Billings, Lonie and Long... then, fan-bloody-tastic!
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He’s still been better than Paddy, Marshall and Battledragit wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 6:18pmFor the amount of F50 entries that Bruce is the recipient of he has been very underwhelming since 2015 - 4 years ago when next season starts. I have Membrey comfortably ahead of Bruce right now.skeptic wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 5:19pm Bruce is our only proven key forward...
The only one that has shown he is capable of holding down the spot full time
Membrey is the next closest thing but he’s the type of player that tends to exploit the matchup or benefit+++ from delivery to his advantage.
Any idea to move them away from the forward line is foolhardy and delusional at the moment IMO
Bruce was terrible in the backline, doesn't get much of the ball around the ground, so unless he gets his skates on and starts kicking goals again he'll be traded or delisted, particularly if we draft another tall forward.
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Dave Mac, these 2 sentences alone just cracked me up! Nice to have a giggle in the workplace.Dave McNamara wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 8:27pm
But the question then arises: What is it actually that we are paying Richo' $500K-odd p.a. to do??? (It's clearly not to give rousing speeches to the troops, or to the fan base.)![]()
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We should try Battle up on the wing. He'd be a matchup nightmare. He's a better runner than most mids and he has most of them covered for height as well. The only questions would be ground level contribution and defence. Considering we play Newnes and Sinclair on the wing a lot, I'm not sure he wouldn't be an upgrade defensively.
I'd start with Paddy at Sandy, but I don't believe we'll do that. He'll probably kick 1.2 in our last preseason game which will be pleasing and positive enough for him to get the nod ahead of Bruce.
I'd start with Paddy at Sandy, but I don't believe we'll do that. He'll probably kick 1.2 in our last preseason game which will be pleasing and positive enough for him to get the nod ahead of Bruce.
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Re: Ratta to shake up Saints forward half
Every time Bruce has played in the backline he has been awful. Every time.
And his field kicking is average.
He's either playing forward or playing for Sandy.
And his field kicking is average.
He's either playing forward or playing for Sandy.
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Agree, when selected a team, Bruce and Membrey are well ahead of the other marking forward options. Then there's one spot left for Marshall, McCartin and Battle in the forward line. They've all shown glimpses but right now I'd pick Marshall since he can provide genuine ruck relief. I'd be happy to see Battle played as a wingman who pushes forward when Marshall goes into the ruck as well. Paddy misses out due to lack of versatility.skeptic wrote: ↑Wed 14 Nov 2018 5:19pm Bruce is our only proven key forward...
The only one that has shown he is capable of holding down the spot full time
Membrey is the next closest thing but he’s the type of player that tends to exploit the matchup or benefit+++ from delivery to his advantage.
Any idea to move them away from the forward line is foolhardy and delusional at the moment IMO
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I'm a Battle fan but weren't there question marks over his agility which might be a barrier to him playing on the wing?
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I watched him a bit when he was young.
Good hands, very nice kick, hard at it, great endurance but has the turning circle of the Queen Mary, really lacks agility.
This is why he went @36, he wasn’t a slider IMO.
Personally I don’t see him making it at AFL level though I hope I’m wrong.
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Yes Corfe, all what you say there is correct re under 18's, I to saw a lot of him at the Dandy and watched him closely as a lad close to me played on him a couple of times and comprehensively beat him!!!!!Joffa Burns wrote: ↑Thu 15 Nov 2018 9:16amI watched him a bit when he was young.
Good hands, very nice kick, hard at it, great endurance but has the turning circle of the Queen Mary, really lacks agility.
This is why he went @36, he wasn’t a slider IMO.
Personally I don’t see him making it at AFL level though I hope I’m wrong.
Also, he used to get ahead of himself a little, if you know what I mean!!!!!
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