Howard’s Game
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Howard’s Game
I thought after half time we saw the old Howard
He imposed himself physically and that allowed Wilkie a better opportunity to intercept and play his game
Yes he mucked up a handball near the end and Cadman kicked an assy goal on him but generally
I thought his second half was good
FQF
He imposed himself physically and that allowed Wilkie a better opportunity to intercept and play his game
Yes he mucked up a handball near the end and Cadman kicked an assy goal on him but generally
I thought his second half was good
FQF
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Re: Howard’s Game
I agree with you: in fact I reckon Howard had a pretty good game in general.
But we’re pushing the proverbial uphill trying to persuade the people on a fan forum, who are inclined to fixate overly on mistakes that lead to goals. And who also tend to have their scapegoats.
But we’re pushing the proverbial uphill trying to persuade the people on a fan forum, who are inclined to fixate overly on mistakes that lead to goals. And who also tend to have their scapegoats.
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Re: Howard’s Game
When Howard has a shocker, he makes it count. He’s still prone yo his brain fades under pressure.
However, his second half was good today.
However, his second half was good today.
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Re: Howard’s Game
Concerned about how he matches up on the bigger bodied forwards.
Wouldn't be surprised if we have a crack at the North Melbourne bloke
Wouldn't be surprised if we have a crack at the North Melbourne bloke
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Re: Howard’s Game
His effort in the contest where Hogan took a mark and kicked a goal was poor
Otherwise ok
Otherwise ok
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Re: Howard’s Game
did fine. excellent disposal as always. his critics play up a few mistakes and ignore similar from others. certainly given up far less goals this season than any of our forwards have given up by missing sitters.
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Re: Howard’s Game
If we end up landing a monster fb it will be interesting how they play Howard.
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Re: Howard’s Game
Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.
Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.
Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.
Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.
Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.
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Re: Howard’s Game
Is it just me or has he put on a couple of kilos? Just appears a tad slower and perhaps slightly less agile from when he first arrived at the club. In any event, hard to replace a 200cm defender. All we need from him is to square his duels and not do too many unforced errors. He’ll never be Darcy Moore but he’s the best we’ve got
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Re: Howard’s Game
Are you kiddingolder saint wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 10:15am Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.
Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.
Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.
Howard 199cm 94kg v Highmore 193 89, so Highmore fractionally bigger than Owens. No one that size can go against the big forwards
Also fyi Lewis is 199 and 99 (he would crush Highmore)
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Re: Howard’s Game
No nit kidding and not have highmore play the key back - he plays third tall and battle takes a bigger player using strength to move them .terry smith rules wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 2:29pmAre you kiddingolder saint wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 10:15am Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.
Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.
Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.
Howard 199cm 94kg v Highmore 193 89, so Highmore fractionally bigger than Owens. No one that size can go against the big forwards
Also fyi Lewis is 199 and 99 (he would crush Highmore)
like i said it wont happen , just an idea as 7 poor qtrs in a row, although as mentioned hopefully final qr turned things around
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Re: Howard’s Game
When Howard gets possession he is elite in disposal.
He has faults in his game, cretainly struggles against the beasts & when under duress will occassionally act munted...usually leading to opponents scoring.
Yet, he would be immediately snapped up if on the market. I'm confident of that.
He has faults in his game, cretainly struggles against the beasts & when under duress will occassionally act munted...usually leading to opponents scoring.
Yet, he would be immediately snapped up if on the market. I'm confident of that.
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Re: Howard’s Game
older saint wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 10:15am Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.
Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.
Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.
I don't know if you watch the VFL but I do and every time I see Highmore he turns the ball over, last week he tired to kick to the corridor 3 times which got picked off 3 goals to the opposition, and he can not hit targets very often.
We do have some young guys doing ok in the 2s batches report on Adams is that he is doing ok and improving with his size could be a KPD at 198cm 87kg needs to put on weight would be good if he got a game later in season if his form warrants it.
Van es is a massive unit and also plays as a KPD he is not doing as well as Adams but is still only 18 but at 196cm and 101kg has good pace as well.
Up forward there is Keeler who has not done a pre season and only played 3 VFL games is doing ok still struggles but a work in progress he is all so big at 198cm 91kg but is very mobile exciting prospect, I didn't here he has grown to 200cm he looked same height as Campbell at training.
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Re: Howard’s Game
Maybe a fair call but we currently have a CHB who does that also ( should be banned from attempting pin point passes) and therefore 2 could be an issue. Would like to see a turnaround in form though for Howard as i said 7 of 8 poor qtrs in last 2 games IMO means if it continues status quo cant happen regardless who you are.Saints58 wrote: ↑Wed 24 May 2023 10:20amolder saint wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 10:15am Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.
Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.
Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.
I don't know if you watch the VFL but I do and every time I see Highmore he turns the ball over, last week he tired to kick to the corridor 3 times which got picked off 3 goals to the opposition, and he can not hit targets very often.
We do have some young guys doing ok in the 2s batches report on Adams is that he is doing ok and improving with his size could be a KPD at 198cm 87kg needs to put on weight would be good if he got a game later in season if his form warrants it.
Van es is a massive unit and also plays as a KPD he is not doing as well as Adams but is still only 18 but at 196cm and 101kg has good pace as well.
Up forward there is Keeler who has not done a pre season and only played 3 VFL games is doing ok still struggles but a work in progress he is all so big at 198cm 91kg but is very mobile exciting prospect, I didn't here he has grown to 200cm he looked same height as Campbell at training.