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Gilbo's new role- The Age
''One of the things that has come out as a result of the limited rotations in the pre-season is being forced to experiment with players to be more flexible,'' Watters said of the experiment of using Gilbert on the ball.
''So Sam will be used at the defensive end, the front end and in the midfield for us this year. It's fantastic for us and shows his versatility and strengths as a player.
''From an endurance and speed point of view he has all the attributes to play anywhere on the ground - he has elite speed and endurance and has good height, can mark well overhead. So no doubt at times throughout this year he will be used in those roles.
''As we look forward and the way the game is going [with capped interchanges] and the demands of the game, endurance running and that versatility is important. There's a lot of players who can play two roles, if you like, or dual roles, but [Gilbert] falls into the category where he is - or could be - a triple threat.''
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''So Sam will be used at the defensive end, the front end and in the midfield for us this year. It's fantastic for us and shows his versatility and strengths as a player.
''From an endurance and speed point of view he has all the attributes to play anywhere on the ground - he has elite speed and endurance and has good height, can mark well overhead. So no doubt at times throughout this year he will be used in those roles.
''As we look forward and the way the game is going [with capped interchanges] and the demands of the game, endurance running and that versatility is important. There's a lot of players who can play two roles, if you like, or dual roles, but [Gilbert] falls into the category where he is - or could be - a triple threat.''
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/e ... z2NEJFyCuH
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
I wish I could bump back when we had this discussion as a forum, I'm sure there was a thread on Gilbo going into the midfield.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
I notice Scott did not mention his crap disposal, and marvellous ability to turn the pill over.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
And also now someone in some earlier post who showed surprise at the length of his contract extension, may see the reasoning behind it eh?SainterK wrote:I wish I could bump back when we had this discussion as a forum, I'm sure there was a thread on Gilbo going into the midfield.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
Could make bigger type ruck-rover.
Hopefully he and CJ will run & handball more and leave the kicking to Siposs &others.
Hopefully he and CJ will run & handball more and leave the kicking to Siposs &others.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
No way Gilbo and CJ will ever be in the same midfield. I'd say this is the end of CJ, he'll join Kosi at Sandy.whiskers3614 wrote:Could make bigger type ruck-rover.
Hopefully he and CJ will run & handball more and leave the kicking to Siposs &others.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
it's encouraging that the coach iis ahead of the game on what the interchange cap will mean when it comes in.
Presumably it will slow the game considerably. Perhaps we will see a trend towards two ruckmen.
Presumably it will slow the game considerably. Perhaps we will see a trend towards two ruckmen.
Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
bigcarl wrote:it's encouraging that the coach iis ahead of the game on what the interchange cap will mean when it comes in.
Presumably it will slow the game considerably. Perhaps we will see a trend towards two ruckmen.
Only if the second ruckman can mark the ball in the forward line otherwise they are dead.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
When I saw the heading on the thread I thought he was getting a job as a reporter, just like Travis Cloke on Channel Eddie
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
Mark and kick a goal?plugger66 wrote:bigcarl wrote:it's encouraging that the coach iis ahead of the game on what the interchange cap will mean when it comes in.
Presumably it will slow the game considerably. Perhaps we will see a trend towards two ruckmen.
Only if the second ruckman can mark the ball in the forward line otherwise they are dead.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
He prob has lost some of that for me but only a few years ago didn't he lead the comp for intercept marks? took a lot overhead and going back with the flight of the ball.millarsaint wrote:don't think gilbert is good overhead
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
plugger66 wrote:bigcarl wrote:it's encouraging that the coach iis ahead of the game on what the interchange cap will mean when it comes in.
Presumably it will slow the game considerably. Perhaps we will see a trend towards two ruckmen.
Only if the second ruckman can mark the ball in the forward line otherwise they are dead.
just whack one a kick behind the play
Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
bigcarl wrote:plugger66 wrote:bigcarl wrote:it's encouraging that the coach iis ahead of the game on what the interchange cap will mean when it comes in.
Presumably it will slow the game considerably. Perhaps we will see a trend towards two ruckmen.
Only if the second ruckman can mark the ball in the forward line otherwise they are dead.
just whack one a kick behind the play
That already happens. he is the ruckman. Talking about the second ruckman and where he plays.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
Why couldn't you leave the ruckman in the ruck and play the other a kick behind the play. Just throwing up ideas here. Why couldn't it work?plugger66 wrote:bigcarl wrote:just whack one a kick behind the play
That already happens. he is the ruckman. Talking about the second ruckman and where he plays.
Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
bigcarl wrote:Why couldn't you leave the ruckman in the ruck and play the other a kick behind the play. Why couldn't it work?plugger66 wrote:bigcarl wrote:just whack one a kick behind the play
That already happens. he is the ruckman. Talking about the second ruckman and where he plays.
Because you dont have slow players who are no good below their knees as the spare man down back well not if you are trying to win. A spare man down back if different to a kick behind the play. That person still does the ruck work that is why he is only a kick behind the play so he is close enough to go up in the ruck.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
They could dominate the air a kick behind play, so there would be advantages as well.plugger66 wrote:Because you dont have slow players who are no good below their knees as the spare man down back well not if you are trying to win. A spare man down back if different to a kick behind the play. That person still does the ruck work that is why he is only a kick behind the play so he is close enough to go up in the ruck.
Anyway, if the coach thinks as you do - and he probably does because it is the current way of thinking - either Hickey or Lee will miss. It seems a shame as both look players with big futures.
Also, really it's not ideal for Ben to be doing all of the ruckwork all day. He's a very good player, but it is asking a lot.
Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
bigcarl wrote:They could dominate the air a kick behind play, so there would be advantages as well.plugger66 wrote:Because you dont have slow players who are no good below their knees as the spare man down back well not if you are trying to win. A spare man down back if different to a kick behind the play. That person still does the ruck work that is why he is only a kick behind the play so he is close enough to go up in the ruck.
Anyway, if the coach thinks as you do - and he probably does because it is the current way of thinking - either Hickey or Lee will miss. It seems a shame as both look players with big futures.
Also, really it's not ideal for Ben to be doing all of the ruckwork all day. He's a very good player, but it is asking a lot.
He does play a kick behind the play.
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Re: Gilbo's new role- The Age
From what I've seen, hickey is way in front of lee.bigcarl wrote:They could dominate the air a kick behind play, so there would be advantages as well.plugger66 wrote:Because you dont have slow players who are no good below their knees as the spare man down back well not if you are trying to win. A spare man down back if different to a kick behind the play. That person still does the ruck work that is why he is only a kick behind the play so he is close enough to go up in the ruck.
Anyway, if the coach thinks as you do - and he probably does because it is the current way of thinking - either Hickey or Lee will miss. It seems a shame as both look players with big futures.
Also, really it's not ideal for Ben to be doing all of the ruckwork all day. He's a very good player, but it is asking a lot.
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