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Player Watch #21: Noah Balta - Suspended First 4 Games
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So did I from the couch.
A long way off, but that goal from Balta reminded me of a young Richo... absolute freak athletic ability, he just took the game on and went for it! Catch me if you can.
How bloody good was Richo in his first couple of seasons?! I miss the big guy, still my favourite tiger of all time.
How bloody good was Richo in his first couple of seasons?! I miss the big guy, still my favourite tiger of all time.
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Played 5 minutes on Naughton
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His kicking is elite. Should have kicked 2 goals. Dropped a sitter. Otherwise was pretty good. Bit hard for him going from ruck to forwardline then backline. Hard to settle that way. Someone said he was awful lol. For his age and moving him around all over the ground, he was far from awful
Absolutely ******* awesome...jeez he was good! Up their with the best of them even Gazza Snr in my book...contested marking and run! Phew!
Sorry Richo forgot how awesome you were...
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Richmond let Hart and Richardson develop in the seniors, now I am not comparing Balta to those two luminaries, however, he should be allowed to develop his game in the seniors.
Very raw but so much to like about him. Got a bit of agro in him too, keep playing him. Would be good if they found a more settled position for him though. Would like to see him get a month down back, I think the likes of Vlastuin and Grimes could teach him a lot
It’s fantastic he’s been getting a genuine run in the team.
I still think he’s a natural defender and would love to see him string a few consecutive games down there together and see how he goes.
Because he’s so athletic I’ve noticed he just tries to win the ball in the air and out mark/jump the opposition forward. With out a doubt has worked for him in the VFL and at junior footy but as Naughton shown last night you cannot allow players a free and clear jump at the ball.
Look at how Rancey holds his ground and pushes his player (legally) under the ball. Balta is strong enough to do just that. I’d love it if they club had Rancey working with him at training.
I still think he’s a natural defender and would love to see him string a few consecutive games down there together and see how he goes.
Because he’s so athletic I’ve noticed he just tries to win the ball in the air and out mark/jump the opposition forward. With out a doubt has worked for him in the VFL and at junior footy but as Naughton shown last night you cannot allow players a free and clear jump at the ball.
Look at how Rancey holds his ground and pushes his player (legally) under the ball. Balta is strong enough to do just that. I’d love it if they club had Rancey working with him at training.
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I love what Balta brings to the team dynamic, Yes he is going to make mistakes but his enthusiasm can't be measured.
Give the kid time and he will pay us back in spades.
Give the kid time and he will pay us back in spades.
Yeah i'm unconvinced he's a back man in waiting...more like an attacking forward for me...a beserker forward!
Don't forget that Rance would be working with him behind the scenes as well, not a bad person to learn your trade off.
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Get his tank up and play him on the wing. Could tear teams apart Richo style.
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Think he was boxing on with Naughton because Naughton pushed Grimes after taking a mark being an arrogant prick. Was happy to see him stand up for a team mate and not take shit because we were getting pumped.
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I don't see him as a defender at all, mostly even young key forwards can play defence pretty well early on. he looks he's best as a running player going forward. he showed that in the pre-season too. I would be playing him a fair bit this year I'd also find a way to drop him at some stage as well because look my Harry McKay from Carlton learning a bit in twos and making you hungry can be a good thing to.
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When we were shit Richo would kick 3-4 have 12 marks and 22 possessions playing on a hack like trengove. Lynch should be ashamed of himself. If Chol put up the performance he has the last 3 weeks he would be dropped.
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He's raw but there were some good signs last night. Has pace and disposes of it well.
He'll be a keeper. We just need to be patient with him.
He'll be a keeper. We just need to be patient with him.
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there's no I in Team..but there's Best in Beast...
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He is an athletic freak and must be persevered with while there is an opportunity imo.
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wonder why we don't play him more as a bulldozing mid/ruck...6-6-6 would favour him you'd think.
sure he hasn't the tank like Grundy...but just maximize his powerbursts at the centre bounces/666 duration.
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I’ve been thinking the same for a while now. His aerobic capacity is improving by the games played and if he gets anywhere near Kouta’s levels then he’ll be a monster and pretty well unstoppable. I think Richo should be his personal trainer as he was a machine as well. It’s going to be amazing watching him in two years time when he takes teams apart.
