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Re: Stanley
He gets at least one more game. Not sure about Heyney though. Hopefully.clarky449 wrote:Do you think he did enough?
I thought he presented well especially early on. I would like to see him next week.
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Would like him to be ALOT more physical. There was an instance in the 1st quarter where he could have crunched a tackle on a WC defender but instead almost cuddled him. The WC player effortlessly raised his arms and got the handpass away. He needs to use his assets, his pace and his athletisism. Will probably get another week b/c we have no-one else to play there and it assists our structure, and we won, however I would like to see him push to be involved more and attack the contests.
Hopefully he will only improve from here.
Hopefully he will only improve from here.
Like both his and Heyne's pressure.
Lack of better alternatives means they both probably should get the next couple of games at least.
Lack of better alternatives means they both probably should get the next couple of games at least.
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At least one goal I think came almost directly as a result of his efforts. Strong lead around 50, created a target and caused the spillage, Peake got the crumbs and hit Milne on the chest. Having an extra target up forward is good, definitely hope to see him next week. I can't really think of a change I'd make for next week actually.
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Who was his opponent? I don't think he had one.Devilhead wrote:How many goals did Dawson's opponent kick???saintspremiers wrote:Did better than Dawson and Heyne, both who should be dropped.
Everyone should be happy now that Rhys has played his first game. He will probably get another chance next week.
As I've said before Rhys will be a great player, but don't expect miracles this year.
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That was a lovely play. Quick off the blocks on the lead, good hands for the mark and presense of mind to give the handball off to Dal.Goose is king wrote:He also took a mark and handballed to Dal for a goal.
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I was thrilled with his first game, he will get better and better.
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I thought he had a good start today, probably played to the level that most people thought he would. If he'd been able to snare a goal, it would have been great - but he provided another option up forward and I liked his game.
Was unlucky in the opening minutes, could have got a goal there but unaware of how the wind was going to affect his kick.
Was unlucky in the opening minutes, could have got a goal there but unaware of how the wind was going to affect his kick.
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Did enough for his first game. Agreed, that he missed a couple of grabs early on but the fact that he was presenting and continued to present for 4 quarters was an improvement on what we've had across half forward in the last month. Have to remember that it will take 2-3 games to adapt to the pace of this level from VFL (it takes a game or two in country footy from reserves to A-grade, same applies at the top level) so hopefully given a run for the next 2 weeks at least to find his feet.
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For his first game I thought Rhys did very well. He presented himself well and even though he fumbled a few early he provided another option up forward in the absence of Roo. More importantly it was his inclusion that enabled the backline to keep the structure which it has been use to before Roo got injured. Should definately get another go.
Agreed. Besides a few minutes where Dawson went forward, our backline remained in the backline - it was good to see.saintharvs wrote:For his first game I thought Rhys did very well. He presented himself well and even though he fumbled a few early he provided another option up forward in the absence of Roo. More importantly it was his inclusion that enabled the backline to keep the structure which it has been use to before Roo got injured. Should definately get another go.
I sure hope he keeps his place next week. I'd love to see him take some marks inside 50 and have a few shots at goal.
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Surely must play again next week plus also Heyne. God they have only had 3 games between them so far and that was a nice mark Heyne took in the last quarter. Big Mac played his best game today. We have to keep getting games into them for our future. Even though Heyne did not have big stats he seems to have lots of ability and will improve like Stanley with each game they get.
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Agree, good to see the backline stable. Stanley will benefit from a few more games, as will Heyne.battye wrote:Agreed. Besides a few minutes where Dawson went forward, our backline remained in the backline - it was good to see.saintharvs wrote:For his first game I thought Rhys did very well. He presented himself well and even though he fumbled a few early he provided another option up forward in the absence of Roo. More importantly it was his inclusion that enabled the backline to keep the structure which it has been use to before Roo got injured. Should definately get another go.
I sure hope he keeps his place next week. I'd love to see him take some marks inside 50 and have a few shots at goal.
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