Gwilt

Otiman · Post: # 614075Post **Otiman** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 8:32pm

Dan Warna wrote:its when he stops to think he is gone.

Much like Raph is, and Goddard used to be.

Dan Warna · Post: # 614079Post **Dan Warna** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 8:34pm

but you got to admit, when he kicks the ball, you sort of wonder why everyone can't drill 50m passes to the player on the chest, he makes it look so easy.

even that goal he scored from the 50arc looked like it went back a few rows as well, effortless.

hopefully no one gives him advise on how to kick the footy

BigMart · Post: # 614083Post **BigMart** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 8:37pm

Big critic....today he was VG..

davidgrantfan · Sun 03 Aug 2008 9:01pm

Im not his biggest fan but he really impressed me today. He took the FF posi early in the game, and did great work. Great last quarter smother...best game Ive seen him play. If he can play like that and not give away silly frees and 50m 's , I'll be very happy.

bergsone · Post: # 614125Post **bergsone** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 9:02pm

BigMart wrote:Big critic....today he was VG..

Thats it ,you got to call it as you see it

WayneJudson42 · Sun 03 Aug 2008 9:38pm

His best game since the final against the Crows.

Hopefully they'll keeo him out of the backline. Has aggression, speed and a great kick.

Be very surprised if they delisted him.

Solar · Post: # 614252Post **Solar** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 9:45pm

plus he could be a very good option at FF

Ralphy · Post: # 614256Post **Ralphy** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 9:46pm

he was a good option today... actually looked alright there. had a great game,
dont know who you could drop but i wouldnt drop either Fiora or Gwilt
geary yea ,

WayneJudson42 · Sun 03 Aug 2008 9:49pm

Actually, without sounding like a know it all, we were discussing if he could play at FF today. Was watching him in the warm ups drilling them from 45 out.

It gets back to having enough defenders so we can permanently play him up the ground and Gram in the middle.

Schillaci · Post: # 614284Post **Schillaci** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 9:55pm

Gwilt played a fantastic game. Was composed and used the ball well. Kicked 2 goals, did well on Westhoff when moved to him and loved his smother as well.

Solar · Post: # 614287Post **Solar** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 9:56pm

WayneJudson42 wrote:Actually, without sounding like a know it all, we were discussing if he could play at FF today. Was watching him in the warm ups drilling them from 45 out.

It gets back to having enough defenders so we can permanently play him up the ground and Gram in the middle.

we actually said similar but only if we were up by a decient amount after half time. To our delight he ended up coming on and stright to FF

Otiman · Post: # 614295Post **Otiman** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 10:00pm

WayneJudson42 wrote:Actually, without sounding like a know it all, we were discussing if he could play at FF today. Was watching him in the warm ups drilling them from 45 out.

It gets back to having enough defenders so we can permanently play him up the ground and Gram in the middle.

Ross has been reading my posts again, wish i'd get some credit

http://www.saintsational.com/forum/view ... 079#613079

howlinwolf · Sun 03 Aug 2008 10:07pm

James played a great game today. Lucky he stood up when many others didn't.
Isn't that the sign of a good side ?
We told him him as much in the Victory room and he fobbed it off with a shrug.
A very unassuming character.
Nick seemed VERY peeved off.
I think it may have been the general team performance or else his own performance not up to his high standards.
I think he turned an ankle early in the game though. He appeared to be hampered.

WayneJudson42 · Sun 03 Aug 2008 10:11pm

How many games has he played now? TBH, not bad given he's still so young.

Go the FRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

saintbrat · Post: # 614393Post **saintbrat** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 10:51pm

poor James- attended the Victory room and as usual most just stick out their hats and get what ever signature is being done

4 yr old or there abouts had been handed a cap to get signed- Unfortunately for James roo ahd just started speaking on the podium and the 4 yr old withdrew that hat and just pointed to Roo.

mother tried to explain that every player was worth getting- he wasn't having bar of it.

saintjake · Post: # 614398Post **saintjake** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 10:53pm

good on him
i have loved him since the crows game.
and all my mates think im an idiot.
lol.
but i taped the game, coz i was out playing.
so ill keep it to show off eyy:P

maverick · Post: # 614401Post **maverick** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 10:54pm

Loved his game today, is so much more confident than previous years...

Was one of the few to run past and provide running options linking the backs to the forwards....

Like him as a half forward myself....

duckduckduckgoose · Sun 03 Aug 2008 11:23pm

looks to have a future under lyon which is good.
I just hope he doesnt get the blake treatment aka- selleys gap filler.
Blake seems completely transformed as a regular backman, I hope jimmy can nail down a position for himself also.

A couple of very nice straight shots at goal today , and Roo is crying out for some help across HF.

Teflon · Post: # 614446Post **Teflon** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 11:34pm

Ive not been a Gwilt fan but was impressed today.

He certainly has the body size and no doubt can roost a footy (actually gets the ball to move through the air - unlike S Fisher "hangers")

I also liked Lyons use of him today and perhaps he is better at midfield drifting fwd role???????

duckduckduckgoose · Sun 03 Aug 2008 11:52pm

midfield?
that might be a little beyond him.

Although I must say- thats the closest ive ever come to agreeing with something you've said Teflon- your not mellowing out are you?

Be careful throwing around those carefully constructed, considered statements- it might become a habit!

starsign · Post: # 614471Post **starsign** » Sun 03 Aug 2008 11:54pm

great game Jimbo!
We wouldn't have won without you today,
BIG statement???? maybe... but think about it

Gwilt kicked a couple of good goals, and possibly contributed to a couple more....ok maybe gave one away, but single-handedly repelled quite a few seemingly very dangerous Port attacks ....then that brilliant smother in the desperate stages

question ...anyone play for Casey on Saturday that would more than likely on current form have done all that for us today????

and some clowns say delist the young bloke!

Teflon · Post: # 614473Post **Teflon** » Mon 04 Aug 2008 12:00am

duckduckduckgoose wrote:midfield?
that might be a little beyond him.

Although I must say- thats the closest ive ever come to agreeing with something you've said Teflon- your not mellowing out are you?

Be careful throwing around those carefully constructed, considered statements- it might become a habit!

Im always mellow duck.....

As for Gwilt and midfield.....Im not suggesting hes gonna start games theres but he has the body size to may be pinch hit cause we were struggling for a clearance for a while there today and he managed a couple AND with a decent roost of the ball sent us into fwd 50 quickly......why couldnt he be played in short bursts there?

Batnoe · Post: # 614505Post **Batnoe** » Mon 04 Aug 2008 12:33am

we have a few players that are worthy of playing AFL footy but not in positions that they are played

Gwilt and Raph are not backmen, neither is Ferguson. Would love to see Jimmy Gwilt get a run on HFF instead of backline, but it comes down to team balance

I would also love to see Gilbert or Goddard in the Fwd 50 too, but that wont happen. I did not Goddard got a run in last qtr in fwd 50

good coaching, mixing it up

duckduckduckgoose · Mon 04 Aug 2008 12:36am

Teflon wrote: why couldnt he be played in short bursts there?

I disagree because I can't really recall any occasions where he has done what's required of a midfielder- ie going in and getting his own ball.
And if your suggesting he could rotate through as a receiver type- i ask you, don't we already have 18 other blokes in the side capable of doing that?
He may have the body size to compete for the ball, but his reactions and decision making would get found out I think.
Not having a go at him, I just think his strengths lie elsewhere.

bigcarl · Post: # 614518Post **bigcarl** » Mon 04 Aug 2008 12:44am

Otiman wrote:Ross has been reading my posts again, wish i'd get some credit http://www.saintsational.com/forum/view ... 079#613079

yes good call otiman. i remembered that post when he went to ff.

do you think you could use your influence to get BJ moved from the last line of defence (where he looks out of sorts and gives away free kicks) to a role where he can use his creative skills ... hf or wing?