Player Watch #16 Braeden Campbell

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Braeden Campbell
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[Dubai Quacker]

I think Campbell is indicative of an issue we have in team selection.
The match committee clearly wants Campbell in the side but are having some difficulty in finding his most effective position.

Heat maps from yesterday's game (kicking to right of picture)
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In our run to the 2022 GF Fox replaced Cunningham and IMO that defensive role is the one he is best suited.
In yesterday's match we brought he and Roberts into the team and because we also had Campbell, Fox started off in a less effective fwd role and then later drifted back, although not as deep as I would like.
The overlap between Campbell & Roberts is clear and all 3 players were most active in a similar spot.
Campbell & Fox played 80% of game time , Roberts 46% (subbed out at 3Q time).

IMO Fox is the best defender of the 3 and should take the Cunningham role in deep defence, Campbell rotating wing and HF and I don't think we should play all 3 in the same team.

Campbell’s weapon is his left foot.

As such, to my eye, he is best served playing left wing, or maybe left half forward. In my view, playing in the back 6 doesn’t really let him utilise the cannon to best effect.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Campbell’s weapon is his left foot.

As such, to my eye, he is best served playing left wing, or maybe left half forward. In my view, playing in the back 6 doesn’t really let him utilise the cannon to best effect.

I agree. I'd like to see him given a chance up forward. He would require very close attention given he can launch them from anywhere around 50 but also hit up a team mate. From a pressure point of view, he should be great given he is fast and now has had plenty of time as a small defender.

 

[Neverwas]

Campbell’s weapon is his left foot.

As such, to my eye, he is best served playing left wing, or maybe left half forward. In my view, playing in the back 6 doesn’t really let him utilise the cannon to best effect.

Not having him near to goal is a lost opportunity.

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[GoTheSwannies]

We should be using him like that all day every day. No idea why it’s taken deep into his fourth season before he’s got a handball give just outside the 50.

I had the same thought myself, but then thought, there's only so many times that play can be executed before opposition coaches plan for it and ensure their players keep an eye on him.

 

[Dan87]

I think tank with Campbell is still a work in progress

That half forward role needs mega tank

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

I think tank with Campbell is still a work in progress

That half forward role needs mega tank

Think you are right. I was thinking maybe he could play the Wicks role well, but it requires a lot of fitness.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

I think tank with Campbell is still a work in progress

That half forward role needs mega tank

If his tank is not up to it in his 4th season, will it ever be?

 

[Dan87]

If his tank is not up to it in his 4th season, will it ever be?

Yep, that's a fair question

 

[TheMase]

If his tank is not up to it in his 4th season, will it ever be?

Can take 4-5 seasons to build up the fitness levels to run out games of AFL level Football.

That was from a GWS Academy coach a number of years ago

 

[bedford]

He's a great 50 m kick , doesn't hit shorter targets like Errol or Heens