Player Watch #21: Noah Balta - Suspended First 4 Games

[sanaya]

Reading the comments and Olivia Marijanovic wants to milk him dry

it's his gf pretty sure

 

[tigs2010]

it's his gf pretty sure

I was right then.

 

[sanaya]

also

rance and rance 2.0 seem to be getting along well and lambert and lambert 2.0 are next to each other too it looks lol (that's if that's even rance oops)

 

[CotchIsKing]

done deal raynor to richmond

The Doozy?

 

[guruisatiger]

Is that somewhere around Taylors rd? I live close to the soccer club which Maric is number one ticket holder

Rachel rd was the old baths i think

 

[guruisatiger]

As an Aberfeldie boy I'd like to say McBean > Balta (Doutta Stars) but I won't

Doutta Stars had a great jumper. (think Ivan in the final scenes of The harder they come).

Douttas were tough as back in the late 70s early 80s

 

[Toadvine]

Balta will train as a forward.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-11-30/noah-balta-in-focus

 

[Mr Magic]

Balta will train as a forward.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-11-30/noah-balta-in-focus

Forward line is interesting.

I mentioned wing before but I guess if he played a half forward role he could be quite the matchup problem.

On the flank he could exploit his speed and athleticism especially coming in from the side like Richo. He could also quickly run up the ground to make a contest to and that would including chipping in for ruck duties to give the rucks a reprieve as well.

I like the idea of Balta running forward were he can kick 70 metres or so so at half forward he would have more opportunity to exploit this than a deep forward positioning.

I like the iceman Townsend in deep because he is so mentally strong quicking for goal in terms of keeping things simple as well as defensive pressure and agility and I think JR is a bit more of a menace from deep even if he has a license to roam around were they can provide the aerial support for the smaller forwards.

If Balta played a half forward flanks the likes of a Caddy could play CHF opening the corridor up with JR and Townsend deeper among the small forward/mid fleet to balance out the ground level/aerial contest play. A bigger tall like CCJ, Miller or Griffiths could also slot in deeper to if required or as a change up which would add a bit of flexibility to the dynamic.

If he runs up the lines, competes and wins a quick turnaround could really open up the ground with his speed and long kicking meaning if not a goal our small forwards can run onto the oncoming ball to make the most of any quick longer entries into relatively space apart from the likes of JR and Townsend aerially. The other thing is from a quick long entry in Balta being further up the ground helps the defensive set-up as he is positioned well defensively and aerially at least after a long kick on one side if the ball happened to be turned over in the forward line which is less of an issue than the backline as our defence can look to repel the new oncoming opposition movement. The fact Balta can chip in for ruck helps Nankervis and other rucks more energy meaning less rotations needed for them meaning more rotations permitable for our midfielders giving them a greater energy impact when they are on to.

I say flank because congestion in the corridor would not interfere with his athleticism and speed and he could get more long kicks off which would be more damaging. The other thing is if he is near the bench and he needs to be rotated off thats less wasted energy for him and the player coming on to replace him with minimal game impact.

Its even more effective if one thinks of a rampaging Balta on a flank, opposition defenders running back big time chasing a 70 metre penetrating kick and he slips it up short to a running Lambert or whoever inside 50 metres. Very hard to stop for opposition defenders even if they know what is coming when the scope of options is so broad.

 

[parmy2balmey]

marijanovic is Croatian for the chronic

 

[tora tora tora]

Douttas were tough as back in the late 70s early 80s

Danny Greenwood , Played at Douttas and East Keilor.. tough as they come.

Bob Clare or Danny Jessen from Doutta probably deserve a mention


I've quoted the above from a thread on tough footballers in the EDFL in the 70s/80s.

Lucky I was on good terms with Bob Clare's kid brother. We did have the local police attending all Broadmeadows U15, U17 games. They didn't last too long. The worst thing I saw was an all in brawl vs Glenroy in U15s after we whipped their asses on their home ground.

 

[guruisatiger]

Danny Greenwood , Played at Douttas and East Keilor.. tough as they come.

Bob Clare or Danny Jessen from Doutta probably deserve a mention


I've quoted the above from a thread on tough footballers in the EDFL in the 70s/80s.

Lucky I was on good terms with Bob Clare's kid brother. We did have the local police attending all Broadmeadows U15, U17 games. They didn't last too long. The worst thing I saw was an all in brawl vs Glenroy in U15s after we whipped their asses on their home ground.

Went to school with danny , one of the clares i think were a year above me
The duggan twins and porky downs

 

[guruisatiger]

Is noah balta the only player in the afls history with the first name noah?????
If yes he arrives on the scene a week b4 the big floods on the weekend
Coincidence or not ???????
Its the end of the world , ,, god said i will end the world once richmond win a premiership , ,,,even god didn't think we could do it this year,,, and unlike a politician god keeps his promises , ,,

 

[parmy2balmey]

balta > kouta

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

I think Astbury is one injury away from being replaced. hes been pretty lucky recently

 

[This Is Anfield]

Is noah balta the only player in the afls history with the first name noah?????
If yes he arrives on the scene a week b4 the big floods on the weekend
Coincidence or not ???????
Its the end of the world , ,, god said i will end the world once richmond win a premiership , ,,,even god didn't think we could do it this year,,, and unlike a politician god keeps his promises , ,,

WTF are you arking up about now?

 

[guruisatiger]

WTF are you arking up about now?

I just saw the arc its parked at the plough , in mill park picking up some alchy hole for the trip, might also be picking up groupie

 

[This Is Anfield]

I just saw the arc its parked at the plough , in mill park picking up some alchy hole for the trip, might also be picking up groupie

Looking out the window... we might need a real live Ark soon!

 

[guruisatiger]

Looking out the window... we might need a real live Ark soon!

Yes hope everyone stays safe this could be real scary

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Looking out the window... we might need a real live Ark soon!

Poor Ol Tex will miss the boat again.

 

[Helen Wheels]

Poor Ol Tex will miss the boat again.

He said "an Ark", not "a nark".

 

[dean33]

it's his gf pretty sure

His girlfriend asked him if he plays football? Conversation must be pretty light on in their relationship. Although looking at her I can’t blame him....

 

[Wrenny]

It begins...

 

[Rubber Hips]

He is already styling his hair like Rance.
Sick.

Noah Trossboy

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Noah has 4 letters.
Alex has 4 letters.

Balta, 5 letters.
Rance, 5.

Succession plan confirmed.

 

[THE_GUN]

Noah has 4 letters.
Alex has 4 letters.

Balta, 5 letters.
Rance, 5.

Succession plan confirmed.

You sure you have the right coloured sash ???

Cmon admit it you like to come to the right side dont you

Its easy mate just get Dusty's pic in your Avatar and you are instantly 20% a better person