Stanley
Moderators: Saintsational Administrators, Saintsational Moderators
Re: Stanley
Yeah, very promising. Guys like Stanley will be a core part of the next tilt IMO.
Feature article: KFC's "Double Down" burger!
TV Ratings: Hey Hey It's Saturday ratings overview
Do you know what C# is? .NET? Then you need to know this: XSD
TV Ratings: Hey Hey It's Saturday ratings overview
Do you know what C# is? .NET? Then you need to know this: XSD
-
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 4539
- Joined: Thu 20 May 2010 11:49pm
- Has thanked: 120 times
- Been thanked: 307 times
Re: Stanley
Just on that handball area I reckon blokes should never handball over their shoulder behind themselves ,it looks awful has no power or direction and seldom advantages the side.I would prefer blokes pinned against the boundary fumbling it over the line and creating a new 50/50.
Riewoldt and Goddard to live up to their reputations ,Clarke and Ray to defy theirs in 2012!
- BackFromUSA
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 4639
- Joined: Tue 09 Mar 2004 12:38am
- Has thanked: 51 times
- Been thanked: 506 times
Re: Stanley
Thought he was very good in the ruck even against Sandilands by leaping over the top.
From memory kicked 1.1 and set up 2 goals.
Good return for a forward / resting ruck.
From memory kicked 1.1 and set up 2 goals.
Good return for a forward / resting ruck.
AwayInUSA no longer ... have based myself back in Melbourne for a decade of Saintsational Success (with regular trips back to the USA)
"Saintsational Player Sponsor 2007 - 2018"
"Saintsational Player Sponsor 2007 - 2018"
-
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 25303
- Joined: Tue 01 Feb 2005 4:25pm
- Location: Trump Tower
- Has thanked: 142 times
- Been thanked: 284 times
Re: Stanley
Agree Sandi is a freak.BackFromUSA wrote:Thought he was very good in the ruck even against Sandilands by leaping over the top.
From memory kicked 1.1 and set up 2 goals.
Good return for a forward / resting ruck.
If only they had a height limit on the AFL
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
Stanley will be much better against any other normal ruckman!
Credit to Sandilands - an amazing player.
i am Melbourne Skies - sometimes Blue Skies, Grey Skies, even Partly Cloudy Skies.
- Junction Oval
- SS Life Member
- Posts: 2867
- Joined: Tue 30 Nov 2010 11:16am
- Been thanked: 19 times
Re: Stanley
If Rhys can hold more of the marks that he gets clear hands on, he will have a much greater impact on the game.
- SydneySainter
- SS Hall of Fame
- Posts: 2416
- Joined: Sat 26 May 2007 6:59pm
- Has thanked: 54 times
- Been thanked: 153 times
Re: Stanley
Stanley was did some nice things, without being amazing.
If he can come of age, will be a very exciting player for us.
Needs continued development.
If he can come of age, will be a very exciting player for us.
Needs continued development.
Bad management is bad management
- desertsaint
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 10404
- Joined: Sun 27 Apr 2008 2:02pm
- Location: out there
- Has thanked: 186 times
- Been thanked: 701 times
Re: Stanley
If Sandilands was an amazing player Freo would be unbeatable. Luckily he is very average. His height is amazing and if he could jump and punch and tap decently we would have been creamed in the clearances. He wins almost very hit out due to height advantage. But most of his hit out go nowhere. Let's hope he doesn't become more than average.saintspremiers wrote:Agree Sandi is a freak.BackFromUSA wrote:Thought he was very good in the ruck even against Sandilands by leaping over the top.
From memory kicked 1.1 and set up 2 goals.
Good return for a forward / resting ruck.
If only they had a height limit on the AFL
Stanley will be much better against any other normal ruckman!
Credit to Sandilands - an amazing player.
"The starting point of all achievement is desire. "
- Sick Nal Danto
- Club Player
- Posts: 376
- Joined: Wed 28 Sep 2011 3:00pm
Re: Stanley
That moment when he pushed a Freo player and sprinted towards the 50, and had the composure to kick it lace out to Gilbert is what will come with time.
I was super proud when he did that because it required a thoughtful and skillful approach, I expected him to try and shoot for goal and possibly miss.
Once he plays another 30-50 games the confidence will grow, and he will be more consistent
I was super proud when he did that because it required a thoughtful and skillful approach, I expected him to try and shoot for goal and possibly miss.
Once he plays another 30-50 games the confidence will grow, and he will be more consistent
-
- Club Player
- Posts: 1684
- Joined: Thu 11 Dec 2008 10:00pm
- Location: Melbourne
Re: Stanley
Next year is the year Stanley will make a name for himself in the league, 1 full year playing at the elite level is exactly what he needs.
He has a great booming kick, pace to burn, just needs to improve his contested marking which will come with increased body strength, and his decision making under pressure which will improve week after week with every game he plays.
And I'm confident the Scotty knows this and will give him a real crack at it this year, and could play every game this year if he stays fit.
The only concern of mine is that if Roo retires at the end of this year or next then we will need Stanley to replace him, and if Stanley doesn't come on then who else have we got?
Archer? - I don't rate him, too slow
Ferguson? - I havent seen him play so not entitled to a opinion
Staley? - see above
He has a great booming kick, pace to burn, just needs to improve his contested marking which will come with increased body strength, and his decision making under pressure which will improve week after week with every game he plays.
And I'm confident the Scotty knows this and will give him a real crack at it this year, and could play every game this year if he stays fit.
The only concern of mine is that if Roo retires at the end of this year or next then we will need Stanley to replace him, and if Stanley doesn't come on then who else have we got?
Archer? - I don't rate him, too slow
Ferguson? - I havent seen him play so not entitled to a opinion
Staley? - see above
Sainter for life.
- skeptic
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 16885
- Joined: Wed 10 Mar 2004 7:10pm
- Has thanked: 3580 times
- Been thanked: 2843 times
Re: Stanley
you'd be happy with his progress so far... I certainly am
What I would do now is put back to Sandy for 2 weeks with the view of working on his contested marking + maybe give him a bit of a rest.
Would like to see Wilkes up forward and c how he goes
What I would do now is put back to Sandy for 2 weeks with the view of working on his contested marking + maybe give him a bit of a rest.
Would like to see Wilkes up forward and c how he goes
Re: Stanley
Stanley should be unstoppable in a couple of years with incremental progression - he's already looking freakish for his height. This guy will be gold for St.Kilda if we manage him right.
I've never seen a bad St.Kilda player - that's just how they are.
-
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 12421
- Joined: Tue 24 Mar 2009 11:05pm
- Location: St Kilda
- Has thanked: 296 times
- Been thanked: 55 times
Re: Stanley
SaintSimmo wrote:Next year is the year Stanley will make a name for himself in the league, 1 full year playing at the elite level is exactly what he needs.
He has a great booming kick, pace to burn, just needs to improve his contested marking which will come with increased body strength, and his decision making under pressure which will improve week after week with every game he plays.
And I'm confident the Scotty knows this and will give him a real crack at it this year, and could play every game this year if he stays fit.
The only concern of mine is that if Roo retires at the end of this year or next then we will need Stanley to replace him, and if Stanley doesn't come on then who else have we got?
Archer? - I don't rate him, too slow
Ferguson? - I havent seen him play so not entitled to a opinion
Staley? - see above
All of the above have ability but none could be considered a replacement. Sometimes you don't need to though. I would love to see Archer or Wilkes even getting a go forward with Kos, big lumps of marking forwards would suit our collingwood inspired style. Running the boundary looks better when there is a big lummox there to jag a mark.
-
- SS Life Member
- Posts: 3152
- Joined: Tue 02 Jun 2009 2:44am
- Location: Next to what's next to me.
- Has thanked: 71 times
- Been thanked: 35 times
Re: Stanley
Held his marks and presented really well in the first quarter tonight (before the rain came). Was a really terrific quarter of footy from him and it was a shame the rain came when it did, as he was looking really ominous.
Just looking forward to the day he really explodes and rips a game to shreds!
Just looking forward to the day he really explodes and rips a game to shreds!
YOU GET WHAT YOU SETTLE FOR.
- Junction Oval
- SS Life Member
- Posts: 2867
- Joined: Tue 30 Nov 2010 11:16am
- Been thanked: 19 times
Re: Stanley
It's good to see how much he is improving with every game. As others have said, he needs to hold his marks when he gets his hands to the ball. More games, confidence and practice will help. It's good to see and watch a few players coming through and being given regular game time.
- ralphsmith
- SS Hall of Fame
- Posts: 2420
- Joined: Sat 25 Jul 2009 10:36pm
- Has thanked: 3 times
- Been thanked: 17 times
Re: Stanley
his speed is frighteningPJ wrote:Stanley should be unstoppable in a couple of years with incremental progression - he's already looking freakish for his height. This guy will be gold for St.Kilda if we manage him right.
i love him in the team right now an think its worth keeping him there to get more experience
What is dead may never die, but rises again harder and stronger.
![Image](http://users.tpg.com.au/prothall//merlin.jpg)
![Image](http://users.tpg.com.au/prothall//merlin.jpg)
-
- SS Life Member
- Posts: 3152
- Joined: Tue 02 Jun 2009 2:44am
- Location: Next to what's next to me.
- Has thanked: 71 times
- Been thanked: 35 times
Re: Stanley
You didn't think he did that last night? He didn't look like dropping one early (before it got wet) and held at least two really strong ones in the hands in that time. He might have dropped a couple late, but he was visibly tired by that stage and it was slippery and hardly anyone was marking overhead by then.Junction Oval wrote:As others have said, he needs to hold his marks when he gets his hands to the ball. More games, confidence and practice will help.
Was another good step forward last night.
YOU GET WHAT YOU SETTLE FOR.
- Dr Spaceman
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 14102
- Joined: Thu 24 Sep 2009 11:07pm
- Location: Newtown Institute of Saintology
- Has thanked: 104 times
- Been thanked: 62 times
Re: Stanley
+1AnythingsPossibleSaints wrote:You didn't think he did that last night? He didn't look like dropping one early (before it got wet) and held at least two really strong ones in the hands in that time. He might have dropped a couple late, but he was visibly tired by that stage and it was slippery and hardly anyone was marking overhead by then.Junction Oval wrote:As others have said, he needs to hold his marks when he gets his hands to the ball. More games, confidence and practice will help.
Was another good step forward last night.
Re: Stanley
Last night he looked like he belonged there and it was in the wet!!!!! Most people couldn't hold onto the pill. He did.
Huge steph forward.
Huge steph forward.
Re: Stanley
I think Stanley's output this year has been extremely underrated. Comparing him with other young forwards he's been close to the best - Darling and Cameron look like stars and are the youngest from the group. One thing that really caught my eye from these stats was inside 50's. He has become a very good link up player.
Yearly averages
Kicks - Handballs - Disposals - Marks - Goals - Tackles - Inside 50's - Goal Assists
Rhys Stanley
9 - 3.6 - 12.6 - 5.8 - 1.2 - 2.4 - 4.6 - 0.6
Ben Reid
6.2 - 5.5 - 11.8 - 3.5 - 1 - 1.8 - 1.8 - 0.2
Chris Dawes
6.6 - 6.6 - 13.2 - 4.8 - 0.4 - 2.4 - 2.6 - 0.4
Charlie Dixon
7 - 4 - 11 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 0
Liam Jones
7.6 - 2.8 - 10.4 - 4.4 - 1.2 - 1.2 - 3.2 - 0.4
John Butcher
5 - 3 - 8 - 2.5 - 1.5 - 0.5 - 2 - 0
Jeremy Cameron
5.2 - 3.2 - 8.5 - 5.2 - 2.2 - 2 - 0.8 - 0.2
Jack Darling
8.5 - 3.2 - 11.8 - 6 - 2 - 4.8 - 2.8 - 0.5
Taylor Walker
9.2 - 4 - 13.2 - 5 - 2.2 - 1.5 - 2.8 - 1
Yearly averages
Kicks - Handballs - Disposals - Marks - Goals - Tackles - Inside 50's - Goal Assists
Rhys Stanley
9 - 3.6 - 12.6 - 5.8 - 1.2 - 2.4 - 4.6 - 0.6
Ben Reid
6.2 - 5.5 - 11.8 - 3.5 - 1 - 1.8 - 1.8 - 0.2
Chris Dawes
6.6 - 6.6 - 13.2 - 4.8 - 0.4 - 2.4 - 2.6 - 0.4
Charlie Dixon
7 - 4 - 11 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 0
Liam Jones
7.6 - 2.8 - 10.4 - 4.4 - 1.2 - 1.2 - 3.2 - 0.4
John Butcher
5 - 3 - 8 - 2.5 - 1.5 - 0.5 - 2 - 0
Jeremy Cameron
5.2 - 3.2 - 8.5 - 5.2 - 2.2 - 2 - 0.8 - 0.2
Jack Darling
8.5 - 3.2 - 11.8 - 6 - 2 - 4.8 - 2.8 - 0.5
Taylor Walker
9.2 - 4 - 13.2 - 5 - 2.2 - 1.5 - 2.8 - 1
-
- SS Life Member
- Posts: 3152
- Joined: Tue 02 Jun 2009 2:44am
- Location: Next to what's next to me.
- Has thanked: 71 times
- Been thanked: 35 times
Re: Stanley
Very interesting stats! Loved Rhys's bullet 50m pass over the top to Roo in the pocket last night. His long kicking is a real weapon kicking forward, especially if we have someone over the back.
YOU GET WHAT YOU SETTLE FOR.
-
- Club Player
- Posts: 290
- Joined: Thu 02 Nov 2006 12:48pm
- Location: Ormond, VIC
- Has thanked: 2 times
- Been thanked: 16 times
Re: Stanley
Also loved the way he was paddling the ball in front of him on the run into the forward line in the last quarter.
The big man was travelling pretty fast , but unfortunately the ball never sat for him, otherwise it could have resulted in a goal , or a setup for a goal.
The big man was travelling pretty fast , but unfortunately the ball never sat for him, otherwise it could have resulted in a goal , or a setup for a goal.
Do , or Do not , There is no try.