Gee whiz you have a lot of faith in LOB , his form was ordinary & really St kilda were terrible defensively ... I think he's 50/50 to stay on the list , has afew glaring deficiencies. No Jack Martin in team.. surprising but everyone has a different opinion.
I love Jack Martin, I forgot about him and Stocker actually. I really rate LOB too, but you are correct. Jury is still out on him.
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He’s signed - just one year. Think it hinges on Gunston.
He had the best performance of any of our wingers all year except for Walsh on the weekend. I do rate him and will be happily proven wrong if he doesn’t back it up.
The other player as far as a need has the package combination of speed skill and run we need is another interstater in Jordan Clark who’s played 31 games and kicked 15 goals can play in a few positions halfback and wing...
I like Riccardo as a player as well, probably would have too many of our forwards in front of him providing their all fit and up and going, he can play down back so has a little flexibility about him, just think if he leaves he’ll want guaranteed game time somewhere like the filth he would be able to get that...
Stocker should stay where he is could be our hodge in the backline in years to come.
If his kicking does not improve he's only going to be in the side if we have injuries. He's got games because he has played ok and we are weak in this area. Forwards who miss a lot and miss easy goals are on borrowed time. There is no way a mediocre half forward with terrible kicking remains in a side with a growing list. If he doesn't improve his kicking and he's still on the list in a few years it will because our recruiting and development has been terrible or because he's made it as a midfielder and I'm not sure about that one.Best 22?
Clubs don't talk about best 22s. They talk about having a deep squad of players who they can rely on to play their role if and when called upon throughout the duration of a season.
When was the last time you heard anyone from club land talk about a best 22? They're a fun exercise for supporters and the media but don't mean much beyond that.
Is he a part of our best side? Maybe. He was there early on in the year so clearly the club thinks he's at least in the conversation. Is he a part of a squad that can take us forward? Absolutely and the club believes so too.
Bury my head in the sand? I'd say that's exactly what's going on when you suggest he's not in our plans because he's not currently playing senior footy. Or that because he 'can't kick' he can't be a part of a good team.
Both are clearly false.
Did you?
You referenced fantasy points, contested possessions, disposals, goals, marks and uncontested possessions.
For a small forward.
Your confidence is misguided.
Can't handle the fact?
You tried to use stats to put your case forward, I (and others) pulled you up on the use of stats that aren't even remotely relevant to his role.
Show us how he compares when it comes to stats that actually matter. That might help your case. And tone down the condescending attitude while you're at it - you've been asked to do this previously.
Which stats - fantasy points? Where are the hitout stats?
You certainly proved something. I'm just not sure it was what you were trying to.
Good point, a third would be nice. Perhaps more picks will arrive via trades. That does change things that's for sure. We would have to wait until trade period is done.
