Plus where is this rubbish about stanley having OP coming from. Never seen a guy sprint that fast with OP....
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It is hard to sour like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.saintspremiers wrote:I went also.
No changes unless Gram is back, the magoos are all fairly useless.
Peake was shyte, really poor effort for someone who has played 50 odd games of AFL footy, don't lower yourself!
Thanks for the really positive match report. Sounds like you had a great day out watching the footy....saintspremiers wrote:I went also.
No changes unless Gram is back, the magoos are all fairly useless.
Peake was shyte, really poor effort for someone who has played 50 odd games of AFL footy, don't lower yourself!
McEvoy was useless until the last term - looks well off the pace of AFL footy.
The intensity and hardness only occured in the last term - up until then they played as if they were dunces, not interested in the real stuff (as in the those who are contention!).
It's a shame only a tight finish seemed to lift the urgency of the Zebra's to try and put on a decent show.
Was perfect weather for footy - hardly any wind, and the ground surface was magnificent - far better than most AFL surfaces, especially the Dodgy Dome, plus the kids loved it, even if they didn't watch any of the game!
must have watched a different game,Moods wrote:Thanks for the really positive match report. Sounds like you had a great day out watching the footy....saintspremiers wrote:I went also.
No changes unless Gram is back, the magoos are all fairly useless.
Peake was shyte, really poor effort for someone who has played 50 odd games of AFL footy, don't lower yourself!
McEvoy was useless until the last term - looks well off the pace of AFL footy.
The intensity and hardness only occured in the last term - up until then they played as if they were dunces, not interested in the real stuff (as in the those who are contention!).
It's a shame only a tight finish seemed to lift the urgency of the Zebra's to try and put on a decent show.
Was perfect weather for footy - hardly any wind, and the ground surface was magnificent - far better than most AFL surfaces, especially the Dodgy Dome, plus the kids loved it, even if they didn't watch any of the game!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Polak, who has struggled with form since a tram accident threatened his life in 2008, kicked three of Coburg's 10 goals for the match. He was named best for the Tigers after missing the past fortnight for family reasons.
"He's [Polak]) just got to keep going the way he has been and keep pushing for selection," Tigers football manager Craig Cameron said.
Nick Sautner, on return from a one-week ban, booted four goals, while Shane Tregear and Robert Eddy blossomed in the midfield to lead top-of-the-table Sandy to victory after withstanding a courageous Tigers' comeback from a 21-point deficit at the last change, winning 10.18 (78) to 10.10 (70)
Good post, especially true for forwards.ace wrote:It is hard to sour like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.saintspremiers wrote:I went also.
No changes unless Gram is back, the magoos are all fairly useless.
Peake was shyte, really poor effort for someone who has played 50 odd games of AFL footy, don't lower yourself!
I remember watching one saints player in the Casey team on TV a number of times.
This player had played some AFL games but for some reason had to suffer in the VFL.
He had all the right moves, he put his head over the ball, he had great disposal and he ran and ran.
He was surrounded by teammates who could not hit a target by foot or hand.
He would run to the perfect posiiton to receive but his team mate would handpass straight to his opponent.
He was then forced to lay a tackle but for no possession.
I almost cried for this guys suffering with the turkeys.
He looked so much more skilled and out of place.
He finally got his break in the saints team, and has not been dropped since.
Now Joey is a superstar of the AFL.
The standard of most VFL players is so below the standard of AFL.
You need to look at how they play, not what they achieve in the lower quality competition.
Remember Gwilt got promoted to the Saints while playing for Casey reserves.
Peake has to adjust to the lower quality of his teammates at Sandringham.
It can take some time.
In the meantime judge him on his effort, not on his possession count.
Can only agree.ace wrote:It is hard to sour like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.saintspremiers wrote:I went also.
No changes unless Gram is back, the magoos are all fairly useless.
Peake was shyte, really poor effort for someone who has played 50 odd games of AFL footy, don't lower yourself!
I remember watching one saints player in the Casey team on TV a number of times.
This player had played some AFL games but for some reason had to suffer in the VFL.
He had all the right moves, he put his head over the ball, he had great disposal and he ran and ran.
He was surrounded by teammates who could not hit a target by foot or hand.
He would run to the perfect posiiton to receive but his team mate would handpass straight to his opponent.
He was then forced to lay a tackle but for no possession.
I almost cried for this guys suffering with the turkeys.
He looked so much more skilled and out of place.
He finally got his break in the saints team, and has not been dropped since.
Now Joey is a superstar of the AFL.
The standard of most VFL players is so below the standard of AFL.
You need to look at how they play, not what they achieve in the lower quality competition.
Remember Gwilt got promoted to the Saints while playing for Casey reserves.
Peake has to adjust to the lower quality of his teammates at Sandringham.
It can take some time.
In the meantime judge him on his effort, not on his possession count.
It is the second best.mordi wrote:
I had just assumed it would be the second best competition in the State, but apparently not so.
the problem with the thought of walsh being close to AFL seniors is that he is currently being taught the game via the backline. Thus 2010 is backline teaching and I would guess 2011 is forwardline teaching. We don't need another backman currently.Quixote wrote:I wonder... Is Tommy Walsh really that far from senior footy?
Seems to be coming along in leaps and bounds. His progress is interesting to say the least.
On the other side of the coin - if Jesse Smith gets back, you'd think Brett Peake's career is in grave danger.
What do you expect them to do??ace wrote:It is hard to sour like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.saintspremiers wrote:I went also.
No changes unless Gram is back, the magoos are all fairly useless.
Peake was shyte, really poor effort for someone who has played 50 odd games of AFL footy, don't lower yourself!
I remember watching one saints player in the Casey team on TV a number of times.
This player had played some AFL games but for some reason had to suffer in the VFL.
He had all the right moves, he put his head over the ball, he had great disposal and he ran and ran.
He was surrounded by teammates who could not hit a target by foot or hand.
He would run to the perfect posiiton to receive but his team mate would handpass straight to his opponent.
He was then forced to lay a tackle but for no possession.
I almost cried for this guys suffering with the turkeys.
He looked so much more skilled and out of place.
He finally got his break in the saints team, and has not been dropped since.
Now Joey is a superstar of the AFL.
The standard of most VFL players is so below the standard of AFL.
You need to look at how they play, not what they achieve in the lower quality competition.
Remember Gwilt got promoted to the Saints while playing for Casey reserves.
Peake has to adjust to the lower quality of his teammates at Sandringham.
It can take some time.
In the meantime judge him on his effort, not on his possession count.
Yes he is that far away. At least 12 months, maybe two years if he stays.Quixote wrote:I wonder... Is Tommy Walsh really that far from senior footy?
Seems to be coming along in leaps and bounds. His progress is interesting to say the least.
On the other side of the coin - if Jesse Smith gets back, you'd think Brett Peake's career is in grave danger.
He didn't have a footy injury, but has had a health problem that is now fixed.ace wrote:Bernard Shakey wrote:From what I saw Lynch is a long way off. I realise he's coming back from injury.Spinner wrote:Stillwaiting wrote:As I dont see Sandy plway, can you tell me if you think any of the fowards are likely to get a run anytime soon.Spinner wrote:A few things.
Walsh can kick a footy. His skills are exceptional. Struggles reading the game though, especially in the air - which is expected. But he can KICK!
Stanley was quiet lik another poster stated - But gee can he run!
Lynch started to have an impact later in the game.
Heyne did well.
Paterson played forward most of the game - But I can see him getting a game.
Heyne looks promising.
Surely you mean you can't see Pattison getting a game?
Lynch was never injured, I checked, he was never on the St Kilda injury list. :?
blake is a gun imo.Solar wrote:as I have said, was down the end with the forwards (as I wanted to watch stanley, macca, lynch and heyne). But he did some good things during periods of play. Basically a stronger jason blake at present. Still learning to read the play but times his spoils so wellborderbarry wrote:Solar, what about Tommy Walsh?
You must be kidding. As a ruckman Tommy would make Kosi look like Polly Farmer.bigcarl wrote:blake is a gun imo.Solar wrote:as I have said, was down the end with the forwards (as I wanted to watch stanley, macca, lynch and heyne). But he did some good things during periods of play. Basically a stronger jason blake at present. Still learning to read the play but times his spoils so wellborderbarry wrote:Solar, what about Tommy Walsh?
we have something to look forward to in regards to big tommy and it would be a real shame if he packed it in and went home.
they ought to give him a run in the ruck and see how he goes. fast track his development a bit. he looks like a natural to me.
not kidding at all. he's a big strong unit with good ball skills and athleticism. not suggesting first ruck or anything. just a run to get him into the play a bit more and fast track his development.Bernard Shakey wrote:You must be kidding. As a ruckman Tommy would make Kosi look like Polly Farmer.bigcarl wrote:blake is a gun imo.Solar wrote:as I have said, was down the end with the forwards (as I wanted to watch stanley, macca, lynch and heyne). But he did some good things during periods of play. Basically a stronger jason blake at present. Still learning to read the play but times his spoils so wellborderbarry wrote:Solar, what about Tommy Walsh?
we have something to look forward to in regards to big tommy and it would be a real shame if he packed it in and went home.
they ought to give him a run in the ruck and see how he goes. fast track his development a bit. he looks like a natural to me.
My first guess is that he would be too short for the ruck but would like to see him get used down forward for periods later in the year for sandy. But loved the ability he has to time his spoil, bloody hard skill to teach playersbigcarl wrote:not kidding at all. he's a big strong unit with good ball skills and athleticism. not suggesting first ruck or anything. just a run to get him into the play a bit more and fast track his development.Bernard Shakey wrote:You must be kidding. As a ruckman Tommy would make Kosi look like Polly Farmer.bigcarl wrote:blake is a gun imo.Solar wrote:as I have said, was down the end with the forwards (as I wanted to watch stanley, macca, lynch and heyne). But he did some good things during periods of play. Basically a stronger jason blake at present. Still learning to read the play but times his spoils so wellborderbarry wrote:Solar, what about Tommy Walsh?
we have something to look forward to in regards to big tommy and it would be a real shame if he packed it in and went home.
they ought to give him a run in the ruck and see how he goes. fast track his development a bit. he looks like a natural to me.
seems unlikely that jesse smith will play senior footy this year. he definitely hasn't had any match practice this year and played just a couple in the reserves last year. hasn't played senior afl since round 5 2008, and wasn't that good in either of the two games he played that year.Quixote wrote:On the other side of the coin - if Jesse Smith gets back, you'd think Brett Peake's career is in grave danger.
at 195 cm he's 4cm taller than blake, 2cm taller than riewoldt and just shorter than kosi.Solar wrote:My first guess is that he would be too short for the ruck but would like to see him get used down forward for periods later in the year for sandy. But loved the ability he has to time his spoil, bloody hard skill to teach playersbigcarl wrote:not kidding at all. he's a big strong unit with good ball skills and athleticism. not suggesting first ruck or anything. just a run to get him into the play a bit more and fast track his development.Bernard Shakey wrote:You must be kidding. As a ruckman Tommy would make Kosi look like Polly Farmer.bigcarl wrote:blake is a gun imo.Solar wrote:as I have said, was down the end with the forwards (as I wanted to watch stanley, macca, lynch and heyne). But he did some good things during periods of play. Basically a stronger jason blake at present. Still learning to read the play but times his spoils so wellborderbarry wrote:Solar, what about Tommy Walsh?
we have something to look forward to in regards to big tommy and it would be a real shame if he packed it in and went home.
they ought to give him a run in the ruck and see how he goes. fast track his development a bit. he looks like a natural to me.