Raph Clarke

battye · Post: # 748659Post **battye** » Sat 30 May 2009 11:29pm

Well, his omission will open up one slot in the team.
I thought his game was shocking - mistake after mistake, and he didn't get that much of the ball.

F_Q_F · Post: # 748662Post **F_Q_F** » Sat 30 May 2009 11:30pm

Kept Melbourne in the game in the first half.

Goose is king · Sat 30 May 2009 11:32pm

Taped the game haven't seen it yet but if I had a dollar for every thread "Raph Clarke" I would be pretty rich I reckon

ROLS-LEE · Post: # 748667Post **ROLS-LEE** » Sat 30 May 2009 11:33pm

should never be allowed in the back line again

thirty-seven!? · Sat 30 May 2009 11:33pm

battye wrote:Well, his omission will open up one slot in the team.
I thought his game was shocking - mistake after mistake, and he didn't get that much of the ball.

Yeah, im a big fan of Clarke, but this performance was shocking! Will not be surprised if we dont see his name on the list next week...

bigcarl · Post: # 748669Post **bigcarl** » Sat 30 May 2009 11:33pm

he's in trouble from what i saw

Mr Magic · Post: # 748673Post **Mr Magic** » Sat 30 May 2009 11:34pm

His opponent didn't do much but Raph looked slow, indecisive and lacking confidence.

I'm not sure why he would lack confidence?

On the performance tonight I think his position in the team next week is in jeopardy.

st.byron · Post: # 748691Post **st.byron** » Sat 30 May 2009 11:47pm

Mr Magic wrote:His opponent didn't do much but Raph looked slow, indecisive and lacking confidence.

I'm not sure why he would lack confidence?

On the performance tonight I think his position in the team next week is in jeopardy.

Haven't seen it MAgic, bu twas listening. Commentators said that Dunn was going very well for the Dees in the first quarter and was a strong avenue in attack whilst Raph was his opponent. Zac was moved onto him and he quietened him down according to ABC radio.

saint75 · Post: # 748697Post **saint75** » Sat 30 May 2009 11:52pm

Mr Magic wrote:His opponent didn't do much but Raph looked slow, indecisive and lacking confidence.

I'm not sure why he would lack confidence?

On the performance tonight I think his position in the team next week is in jeopardy.

I think his position on our list next year is in jeopardy. I so wanted him to come out of the blocks firing, however, it was not to be the case. Just wish he could have shown the same form he had in the finals last year. He was one of our best during the '08 finals series.

thirty-seven!? · Sat 30 May 2009 11:54pm

st.byron wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:His opponent didn't do much but Raph looked slow, indecisive and lacking confidence.

I'm not sure why he would lack confidence?

On the performance tonight I think his position in the team next week is in jeopardy.
Haven't seen it MAgic, bu twas listening. Commentators said that Dunn was going very well for the Dees in the first quarter and was a strong avenue in attack whilst Raph was his opponent. Zac was moved onto him and he quietened him down according to ABC radio.

Raph MUST"VE been rubbish... Lynden Dunn wasnt even playing!!!

falka · Post: # 748721Post **falka** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:00am

Look, i'm not a Raph fan.

He always looks lazy and laconic, even when he played well at the end of last year.

Bottom line, he needs a month in the 2's, to develop fitness and touch.

Just can't stand him with ball in hand at the moment.

Devilhead · Post: # 748722Post **Devilhead** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:00am

He was playing on Bate

Either way he wasn't alone tonight he had lots of friends

2nd game back probably still a bit rusty and will improve with game time

Is suspectible under pressure and could well be an MCG specialist where he has loads of space to move in

saintly_safes · Sun 31 May 2009 12:02am

Mr Magic wrote:His opponent didn't do much but Raph looked slow, indecisive and lacking confidence.

I'm not sure why he would lack confidence?

On the performance tonight I think his position in the team next week is in jeopardy.

I think its more the fact that hes over confident & thinks he can do what he wants when he choses to ,but unfortunatley he carnt . This is not a new thing, strung a few serviceable games in the finals last year & everyone thought he was on track for a big year in 2009. The guy doesent work hard enough at training nether lone in a game situation.He is his own worst enemy.Has plenty of talent but too busy doing what Raph wants to do but not what the team needs.Same ol same ol lets bring in someone that is willing to do what the team wants not some half hearted crap that he has delivered in the last 5 years.Sorry bit harsh but on the money

Devilhead · Post: # 748735Post **Devilhead** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:07am

saintly_safes wrote:
Mr Magic wrote:His opponent didn't do much but Raph looked slow, indecisive and lacking confidence.

I'm not sure why he would lack confidence?

On the performance tonight I think his position in the team next week is in jeopardy.
I think its more the fact that hes over confident & thinks he can do what he wants when he choses to ,but unfortunatley he carnt . This is not a new thing, strung a few serviceable games in the finals last year & everyone thought he was on track for a big year in 2009. The guy doesent work hard enough at training nether lone in a game situation.He is his own worst enemy.Has plenty of talent but too busy doing what Raph wants to do but not what the team needs.Same ol same ol lets bring in someone that is willing to do what the team wants not some half hearted crap that he has delivered in the last 5 years.Sorry bit harsh but on the money

Thanks for the heads up Ross about Raph being over confident and not working hard enough at training and also that he is too busy doing what he wants to do

Sobraz · Post: # 748739Post **Sobraz** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:09am

Second half was much better when he started pushing further up the ground...

He's not a defenders a###hole...

I am a huge fan, but his first half was horrible... Beaten one on one many times and made poor skill errors... I dont know why he was played as a key back by Ross... Not too sure what Blake's possie was, but he is a much better matchup for those Raph played on...

In the third and fourth qtrs, he was much better when he could create moving toward the forward 50, and be an offensive mover...

I dont think he'll be dropped...

Enrico_Misso · Sun 31 May 2009 12:12am

Nice of him to take the heat off Gwilt.

Does that count as a sacrificial act ?

Milton66 · Post: # 748753Post **Milton66** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:14am

If his form warrants, he'll be dropped. Was much better in the 2nd half.

Devilhead · Post: # 748754Post **Devilhead** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:15am

Enrico_Misso wrote:Nice of him to take the heat off Gwilt.

Does that count as a sacrificial act ?

No as a 1%er

Griggsy · Post: # 748769Post **Griggsy** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:21am

Assuming Milnes return the team could just end up being what it was in the first weeks. Other In could be max. Should be an interesting week. And i expect to read the same opinions on here over and over and over just like last week

Devilhead · Post: # 748798Post **Devilhead** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:33am

Griggsy wrote:i expect to read the same opinions on here over and over and over just like last week

so much to look forward to

Milton66 · Post: # 748811Post **Milton66** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:37am

Devilhead wrote:
Griggsy wrote:i expect to read the same opinions on here over and over and over just like last week
so much to look forward to

I'm ready if you guys are.

Solar · Post: # 748820Post **Solar** » Sun 31 May 2009 12:40am

not a great match up for him down back, not sure where blake is at present. Almost like we select blake for flexibility sake. Raph looks more comfortable when playing off his man or workin up in traffic where he can make the play.

BAM! (shhhh) · Sun 31 May 2009 12:47am

Bad 1st half. Put handballs at peoples feet, and dropped one creating a goal the other way. Only upside was noticed him on replay a few times being the man from behind to put in a spoil and in one case a tackle on Baker's man.

Not very good, and exactly the kind of play that incites his weekly tribute threads.

His second half was alright. I find I actually like him as a guy to put the ball inside 50. Picked up an assist without doing anything overly frustrating.

I suspect from how quick he was to unload some of those handballs that he's short on confidence at the moment. Wonder if he's been brought back in too soon - ironic in the Saints selections for 09!

Moccha · Post: # 748840Post **Moccha** » Sun 31 May 2009 1:01am

Devilhead wrote:He was playing on Bate

Either way he wasn't alone tonight he had lots of friends

2nd game back probably still a bit rusty and will improve with game time

Is suspectible under pressure and could well be an MCG specialist where he has loads of space to move in

Carrara is as big as the MCG. Raph was absolutely crappola tonight. He cannot be defended on the performance he put in tonight

To the top · Post: # 748857Post **To the top** » Sun 31 May 2009 1:28am

On the basis of the idiot comments here Hayes should be dropped and never return.

Why?

Because when the ball fell to the favour of a Melbourne player between Hayes and Clarke, and the Melbourne player took off with the pill it was Raph who gave chase - Lenny dropped off the chase.

So on the basis of what you idiots (racist no doubt because the same names bag X. Clarke calling for him to be de-listed and bag Gwilt - funny about that) put here on Clarke, Hayes should go before Clarke because Clarke is by far a quicker player than Hayes who did not even chase.

I would suggest that R. Clarke was a long way from our worst performer tonight.

And he was not the only one who had disposal clangers in the conditions - which also included Melbourne playing with one player forward to contain the scoreboard damage.

No doubt their tactics resulted in them only kicking 6 goals (2 after quarter time) but our defence also did its bit in achieving that outcome.

Can you know alls name one St Kilda player who did NOT turn the ball over tonight?

Perhaps we should consign the Captain to the VFL for missing that left foot shot from 10 metres?

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