How do we all think Peake's going?

Dr Spaceman · Sat 11 Jun 2011 7:33pm

We've had threads about Jack and Ben and Armo and Gilbert and Simpkin and Ledger and, of course, Raph. We've even had one about a bloke who didn't play.

But how do people think Peake went?

For mine I reckon he's doing okay, even if he's not in the top bracket. Since coming back he seems to have a new urgency about his play and I just reckon he adds a bit of life to the team.

Given his age and previous football history at Freo it could of course all turn to crap, however at the moment I'm more than happy seeing him run out for us.

Cairnsman · Post: # 1088801Post **Cairnsman** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 7:37pm

Like Gram last night he seemed like he was under instruction to play on at every opportunity and move the ball quickly and like Gram he seemed to move too quickly for the teams liking. Peake should keep it up though as should Gram and hopefully we eventually get that nice balance between attack and defence.

clarky449 · Post: # 1088802Post **clarky449** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 7:37pm

Thought he was good, although he really doesnt likes his left side.

Stillwaiting · Sat 11 Jun 2011 7:41pm

I agree Doc, I think he is going ok, he has good speed and kicks the occaisonal goal. Seems to have a few critics here which I don't understand

stinger · Post: # 1088807Post **stinger** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 7:43pm

i have been impressed with him these past weeks.....think guys like him and ray have helped us turn things around....

evertonfc · Post: # 1088808Post **evertonfc** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 7:44pm

He's one-sided, and his skills aren't great, but...he moves the ball quickly. I like that he and Gram played on so much.

They get the ball forward before the opposition gets numbers back - we don't have enough players doing that.

Spinner · Post: # 1088816Post **Spinner** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 7:56pm

I think he is a below average footballer who can't kick and can't win the ball. Playing on and turning on his non preferred is icing on the cake.

We will not move forwards with players like him in the team.

MCG-Unit · Post: # 1088825Post **MCG-Unit** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 8:05pm

I reckon he is doing very well - last night not quite as good as the previous 2 - but I like what he brings to the team, run & carry.
Smart footballer

Last 3 weeks, 23, 21 & 17 poss - seems like he's finding the footy to me - and to the coaches

SainterK · Post: # 1088826Post **SainterK** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 8:08pm

I was surprised to see he only had 3 contested possessions, I was sure he was involved at more stoppages etc. Perhaps nothing that gave him a stat?

bigcarl · Post: # 1088831Post **bigcarl** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 8:20pm

He's going okay but needs to do more damage with the ball. Kicking lacks penetration. Bring back the torp

saintsRrising · Sat 11 Jun 2011 9:20pm

Since coming back into the team he has been good value.

mr six o'clock · Sat 11 Jun 2011 10:29pm

Cairnsman wrote:Like Gram last night he seemed like he was under instruction to play on at every opportunity and move the ball quickly and like Gram he seemed to move too quickly for the teams liking. Peake should keep it up though as should Gram and hopefully we eventually get that nice balance between attack and defence.

I just hope that ross dosen't instruct him to kick wobbly mongel punts like grammy

bigcarl · Post: # 1088897Post **bigcarl** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 10:48pm

Cairnsman wrote:Like Gram last night he seemed like he was under instruction to play on at every opportunity and move the ball quickly and like Gram he seemed to move too quickly

Move it quickly to whom? Not so much last night, but often we have nearly everyone behind the ball. No benefit to moving it quickly if there's no one to go to.

Sainternist · Sat 11 Jun 2011 11:17pm

For the most part, Peake looked good last night. He gives us some much needed speed around the ground.

A big improver since coming back into the side for Melbourne game.

I tip my cap to him... the peake of it, if you will... shocker!

Bernard Shakey · Sat 11 Jun 2011 11:35pm

SainterK wrote:I was surprised to see he only had 3 contested possessions, I was sure he was involved at more stoppages etc. Perhaps nothing that gave him a stat?

Why worry about stats? I believe more in what you and I see. He's been good since his sojourn at Sandy.

SainterK · Post: # 1088917Post **SainterK** » Sat 11 Jun 2011 11:37pm

Bernard Shakey wrote:
SainterK wrote:I was surprised to see he only had 3 contested possessions, I was sure he was involved at more stoppages etc. Perhaps nothing that gave him a stat?
Why worry about stats? I believe more in what you and I see. He's been good since his sojourn at Sandy.

True.

I just overthink it when I see the stats, to my natural eye he seemed hungry for the ball, over 4 quarters too.

goddardisgod · Sat 11 Jun 2011 11:37pm

RUNNING!!!

InkerSaint · Sun 12 Jun 2011 12:10am

I thought he was up to his neck in it, and his execution was the best I've seen from him.

Was commenting to friends how well he's going. No complaints.

Batnoe · Post: # 1088961Post **Batnoe** » Sun 12 Jun 2011 12:25am

Never Been a huge fan but happy to be proven wrong. Deserves his spot currently.

Gram on the other hand..... Dont get me' started

rexy · Post: # 1088964Post **rexy** » Sun 12 Jun 2011 12:35am

Playing well, finding the ball and using his pace and attacking the goals.
Hopelessly one sided and not part of the future though! The way I see it he is keeping a spot warm for the likes of Cripps.

PJ · Post: # 1088991Post PJ » Sun 12 Jun 2011 1:36am

he's been good value so far - hope he can hold his form next week.

Broodruff · Post: # 1088995Post **Broodruff** » Sun 12 Jun 2011 1:42am

Something that I noticed about Peake (maybe I'm wrong, maybe I got him mixed up with others) is that he was providing a lot of protection to the ball carrier, shepparding and sheilding really well giving our boys an extra step or two of room.

But maybe I'm wrong?

Spinner · Post: # 1089000Post **Spinner** » Sun 12 Jun 2011 3:32am

Seems I'm alone in regards to Peake. Pity we have seen what he has done in grand finals.

Soft at the contest, runs but turns it over, fumbles, poor decision maker. Don't know why we persist.

Cairnsman · Post: # 1089005Post **Cairnsman** » Sun 12 Jun 2011 9:11am

Spinner wrote:Seems I'm alone in regards to Peake. Pity we have seen what he has done in grand finals.

Soft at the contest, runs but turns it over, fumbles, poor decision maker. Don't know why we persist.

I think he's a liability but hey if Leon Davis can reinvent himself then maybe there is hope for the 15 or so list cloggers we've got on the list.

plugger66 · Sun 12 Jun 2011 10:18am

Spinner wrote:Seems I'm alone in regards to Peake. Pity we have seen what he has done in grand finals.

Soft at the contest, runs but turns it over, fumbles, poor decision maker. Don't know why we persist.

Probable because in the first quarter he was involved in many scoring opportunities.