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Ok plugger that's all well and good but don't leave us in suspense.
Where has Max gawn ?
He has not been in seen in quite some time and if you know something about his disappearance then please let someone know. Where has he gawn ?
Where has Max gawn ?
He has not been in seen in quite some time and if you know something about his disappearance then please let someone know. Where has he gawn ?
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Con Gorozidis wrote:Ok plugger that's all well and good but don't leave us in suspense.
Where has Max gawn ?
He has not been in seen in quite some time and if you know something about his disappearance then please let someone know. Where has he gawn ?
No idea. same place as this joke I suppose.
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Re: Eli
Munga wrote:It's interesting the knock on Eli and Dunstan was speed. They may not be the fastest by foot, but they could think ahead of the play.
What I noticed at the ground was that Eli keeps moving so doesn't need that bolt from a standing start that some need. He may not be rocket powered but he is like a bee in a bottle bouncing around making his player very nervous. He has often made 20 meters on his direct opponent who is left covering the zone spot he has been set. It's footy smarts you can't teach some players.
Stanley is the opposite, despite being super fast he stays quite flat footed so tries to stand his ground and out mark which doesn't suit his strengths. Stanley should be running around just stressing the crap out of his defender then lead off into space and take the ball out in front.
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Reckon a lot of that is confidence too, back your instincts and run where you think the ball will go rather than think too hard about where you are meant to stand or when you should lead.gringo wrote:Munga wrote:It's interesting the knock on Eli and Dunstan was speed. They may not be the fastest by foot, but they could think ahead of the play.
What I noticed at the ground was that Eli keeps moving so doesn't need that bolt from a standing start that some need. He may not be rocket powered but he is like a bee in a bottle bouncing around making his player very nervous. He has often made 20 meters on his direct opponent who is left covering the zone spot he has been set. It's footy smarts you can't teach some players.
Stanley is the opposite, despite being super fast he stays quite flat footed so tries to stand his ground and out mark which doesn't suit his strengths. Stanley should be running around just stressing the crap out of his defender then lead off into space and take the ball out in front.
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Not bad for a kid overlooked in the draft but then picked up as a rookie, then elevated to senior list before round 1. Wonder how #3 draft pick Jack Billings feels about being overlooked for a rookie draft pick? After they play similar roles and it's not as if Eli has a sttronger body!
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Don't think he'll be worried one iota to be honest.saintact7 wrote:Wonder how #3 draft pick Jack Billings feels about being overlooked for a rookie draft pick? After they play similar roles and it's not as if Eli has a sttronger body!
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Re: Eli
saintact7 wrote:Not bad for a kid overlooked in the draft but then picked up as a rookie, then elevated to senior list before round 1. Wonder how #3 draft pick Jack Billings feels about being overlooked for a rookie draft pick? After they play similar roles and it's not as if Eli has a sttronger body!
At training they both looked like they were about ten years old. They are legitimately tiny. The difference was in their demeanour -Eli just looks like he's always been there and is very matey with the senior boys. He is obviously a gregarious guy and so has fitted straight in with that gentle ribbing and stuff going on the whole time. Billings looked like he was ready to throw up talking to fans where Eli was out shaking hands and laughing. Billings hands were shaking and he looked like he was blushing. Billings will take a bit of time to get used to the spot light but Templeton just has the perfect personality to jump straight in. doesn't mean anything over an entire career as Harves was pretty similar to Jack but for Eli the confidence has allowed him to slot straight in.
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BigMart wrote:I don't know P66
Perhaps because he plays at my old club?! Perhaps because I still have family and friends there, perhaps when I go home regularly I go to the footy?
I even saw his dad play, when I lived over there as a youngster... And his uncle I think...
I also have seen Maverick play a few times.... He was absolutely highly touted, but he had a very mature body young.
Perhaps the real knock on Eli
Size and ability to win own ball
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Eli actually debuted senior footy in 2011 when he was 16. Played again in 2012 and of course most of the 2013 season.
He would have played close to 40 games against men.
Billings first game against men, like to be the intra club in Feb?
He would have played close to 40 games against men.
Billings first game against men, like to be the intra club in Feb?
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Those two goals... one on the run where he just took off and headed for home, one a set shot. Both when we really, really needed 'em... and Eli never looked like missing.
Then there was that beautiful one-handed pick-up off the pack, the presence to look ahead, sum-up the best option, and deliver the kick to Dunstan's advantage in the goal square. Skill and footy smarts right there.
And all this whilst running at full pace, and didn't need to break stride to steady before kicking - one of the hardest skills in footy.
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Then there was that beautiful one-handed pick-up off the pack, the presence to look ahead, sum-up the best option, and deliver the kick to Dunstan's advantage in the goal square. Skill and footy smarts right there.
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And all this whilst running at full pace, and didn't need to break stride to steady before kicking - one of the hardest skills in footy.
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Eli is way more than just a cult figure IMHO.
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Re: Eli
his goal on the 50 just about brought the dome done... what a goal at the right time...saint6709 wrote:No post for this kid ? Thought he showed some real promise - seemed to time his run on the ball well -a few times he got to the ball as he hit top speed
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agree, inspirationalShanghaiSaint wrote:his goal on the 50 just about brought the dome done... what a goal at the right time...saint6709 wrote:No post for this kid ? Thought he showed some real promise - seemed to time his run on the ball well -a few times he got to the ball as he hit top speed
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It was a big goal under pressure wasn't it
Plus you have to remember his near perfect pass to Dunstan in the goal square a bit before that
Plus you have to remember his near perfect pass to Dunstan in the goal square a bit before that
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What about the perfect pass by Jones to Eli - what visionskeptic wrote:It was a big goal under pressure wasn't it
Plus you have to remember his near perfect pass to Dunstan in the goal square a bit before that
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I thought Wright's pass to hand Eli his first goal was incredible. A lot to look forward two in those 2 & Dunstan.joffaboy wrote:What about the perfect pass by Jones to Eli - what visionskeptic wrote:It was a big goal under pressure wasn't it
Plus you have to remember his near perfect pass to Dunstan in the goal square a bit before that![]()
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Dave McNamara wrote:Those two goals... one on the run where he just took off and headed for home, one a set shot. Both when we really, really needed 'em... and Eli never looked like missing.![]()
Then there was that beautiful one-handed pick-up off the pack, the presence to look ahead, sum-up the best option, and deliver the kick to Dunstan's advantage in the goal square. Skill and footy smarts right there.![]()
And all this whilst running at full pace, and didn't need to break stride to steady before kicking - one of the hardest skills in footy.![]()
Eli is way more than just a cult figure IMHO.
excellent post dave....one of your best...on any forum......all valid comments....good pick up....
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ROLS-LEE wrote:Is going to be a very good player.
How long does he have on the list due to LTI???
another 9 weeks ..maybe...
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Sums up Eli's game perfectly today.Dave McNamara wrote:Those two goals... one on the run where he just took off and headed for home, one a set shot. Both when we really, really needed 'em... and Eli never looked like missing.![]()
Then there was that beautiful one-handed pick-up off the pack, the presence to look ahead, sum-up the best option, and deliver the kick to Dunstan's advantage in the goal square. Skill and footy smarts right there.![]()
And all this whilst running at full pace, and didn't need to break stride to steady before kicking - one of the hardest skills in footy.![]()
Eli is way more than just a cult figure IMHO.
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Refreshing.
Eli to Dunstan was VG.
When was the last time two newbies did that?
Eli to Dunstan was VG.
When was the last time two newbies did that?
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