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Ha I always have blind faith in our lads.... Until I don't
Speaking of..
Membrey dominated Gould in the second half and was a major factor in the Saints getting back into it.
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Ha I always have blind faith in our lads.... Until I don't
Speaking of..
Membrey dominated Gould in the second half and was a major factor in the Saints getting back into it.
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Having seen a fair bit of Melican, Francis and Gould at VFL / AFL level this year, I'd say Arnold is a better player than all 3. He has literally walked in to the team and already shows he is more composed than the others. Give him a few weeks and I think he will be pushing for Paddy's spot in our AFL defence.
Buller was immense today. We need someone like him who is hungry. Helps that he kicked a bag as well............
Buller was immense today. We need someone like him who is hungry. Helps that he kicked a bag as well............
That’s a very big call based on one game.
Having said that - I kinda hope you’re right.
It'd be poetic if Arnold made his senior debut this week at the Gabba.
Need to bring Buller in for a solid target inside 50.
Need to bring Buller in for a solid target inside 50.
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I've watched a bit of Lions reserves too as they are my "second" team living up here. I think he's better than our current depth KPDs.
Doubt he will. If TMac doesn't return, I think we'll stick with the current defence. Last night, as with any game we continually butcher the ball and fail to convert, there's only so much they can deal with.
Next week against Brisbane would be a bloody handy debut from his POV.
Francis is solid-ish, but limited. I think I saw somebody comment he can either get the mark, or the kick right, but not both.
A more mobile Arnold might be the go against what's-his-name, the string-bean, while Melican can take Daniher.
Buller - I hope they wait at least a week and play him against West Coast for an easier transition.
Arnold, Buller, Stephens, maybe Warner... Isn't it grand to have some options though?
Question to anybody that knows; Is the replay of this game available on afl.com or somewhere else?
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I wanted Stephens to play well today, and his effort was immense (take that "he's soft" heretics!)
However he should not be within a ten mile radius of the senior team with the skill level he demonstrated today. So incredibly fumbly and I can count on one hand the number of times he found a target.
And I know the seniors weren't exactly a picture of poise and polish last night. But if that's how Stephens goes at the lower level it doesn't bode well for him at the higher level...
However he should not be within a ten mile radius of the senior team with the skill level he demonstrated today. So incredibly fumbly and I can count on one hand the number of times he found a target.
And I know the seniors weren't exactly a picture of poise and polish last night. But if that's how Stephens goes at the lower level it doesn't bode well for him at the higher level...
Like Sheldrick it's just a matter of time until he's a regular in the 1sts
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Magor was unbelievable today. I am a big Rankin fan and he has quietly put together a very good month, but Magor was on another level. The desperate lunges and reading of the play was I feel like what we hoped we'd get from Gould at the time we drafted him (not saying they're similar players, but Magor does play above his height considering he's only 185cm.)
Didn't see much to get excited about when he was forward. Maybe he winds up back there eventually but he's looked real good across half back.
Didn't see much to get excited about when he was forward. Maybe he winds up back there eventually but he's looked real good across half back.
Possibly once we get a more functional forward line, he'll look better there. Given he came on board with plaudits for kicking bags, and a future as an inside mid. But hey, a medium defender wouldn't be terrible.
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Haven’t seen the game if he is a small forward, possies are never going to get high. If he needs to have a game getting touches they should throw him down as a hbf.
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Arnold is very very solid. Has a great rep at Brisbane and will be in our backline before tooo long.
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Honestly this game was THE highlight of the season so far for mine. More enjoyable than anything seen at senior level. Just felt like we were on a different level all day, that first win felt right in our grasp, then to feel it had all but slipped away, then the last gasp victory. Awesome awesome stuff.
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We will build them up then give them away for free like Aliir, Cameron, Nank and Dawson.
That's a weird take on a weekend of odd takes.
He was right in the coalface and look at Parkers disposals from out of there , these blokes get it out to others . The thing that pisses me off at all levels is players that do well in 2nds in a position rarely get to play in the some position in seniors
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Liking some of the development we're seeing from reserves guys this year. They've been forced to shoulder the load of responsibility given our injury list and now that we've got the mid-season draft guys in with some returning injured players, they're showing better form with more support. Magor is looking the goods as a rebounding defender with sharp skills, Edwards is improving every week with his defensive nous and physicality, Mitchell is back fit and looks dynamic as a runner and I like his decision making, and McAndrew I'm still bullish will be a seniors mainstay from next year.
Magor nearly cost us the game with a clanger
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yep… Magor needs building up. No tackles or defensive pressure…. Smart kid tho.
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I like this game, overall prior to now no one imo was a really standing up as developing well.I think the inclusions from the msd upped the performance of all, games from some like Magor were his best imo. The rankin performance also good to see. I liked Stephens game, the ability to get the ball was great to see in a role we haven’t really seen him in before. Buller and Arnold may very soon be best 22. To see this group progress in the second half of the season will be where the interest lies for mine.
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