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I think they can learn it. Alwyn is getting to good positions but then just being APS gentle. Another 5kg and he can hit the contest without bouncing off.It's a pity that, so far, neither Davey boy seems to have that tackle/pressure that I think there dad had.
It's a pity that, so far, neither Davey boy seems to have that tackle/pressure that I think there dad had.
Alwyn Senior debuted at 23 years old.
You are looking at literally 2027 before the twins are at that age and level of physical maturity.
For a natural small forward he isn't contributing nearly as much as I would expect. a goal a game but not. even 1 tackle a game nor 10 possessions is below average.
Aware young players take time and he is in a spot we're usually poor at developing but apart from the 3.2, 15 disposal outing against Williamstown, he has barely been passable every time he has played.
I hope its not a package deal with Alwyn because I am at least bullish with him, Jayden I am more sceptical here
Very likely. We probably do this more often than mostI reckon he is a prime candidate to be moved from the main list to the rookie list.
A lot has been spoken of his lack of physicality but he has the speed and ability to nail goals none of our other small forwards have. His kicking actually has that Rioli silk about it.Just play the kid if he's ready
It is the if he is ready. He can make the most of his opportunities but the effort and application has not always been there.Just play the kid if he's ready
He's not going to be high output. He is seeming to have high impact.It is the if he is ready. He can make the most of his opportunities but the effort and application has not always been there.
Today so far. 8 touches. 3 goals no tackles.
Do not mind him being a 10 possession player. Would like to see 3 or 4 in the tackle column.He's not going to be high output. He is seeming to have high impact.
He ain’t ready. Zero tackles, minimal second effortsJust play the kid if he's ready
It'd be ideal, but I don't think it'll be the way people want to see. I have the strong suspicion that people want to see the Davey boys closing fast and chasing players down like their ol' dad. It's just not the way we play, we don't move it forward at all cost and scrub it in quickly the way the tigers did in their small forward era. Our slow build style leads to forward congestion, and there isn't going to be 1 v 1 duals out in space. Players aren't getting ran down when they have support nearby to block or receive a handball, no matter how fast you are.Do not mind him being a 10 possession player. Would like to see 3 or 4 in the tackle column.
twice in his 15 VFL games has he had more than 1 tackle (2 & 4). Every other game has been 1 or noneDo not mind him being a 10 possession player. Would like to see 3 or 4 in the tackle column.
from my recollection, 2 of his 3 goals were out the back, slingshot style goalsHas the marksmen you want from a small forward. Takes half chances and punishes the opposition in front of goal looks very clinical in that aspect. Hopefully has some good health going forward.
I saw the (second one I think - to the left of screen) and it was the type highly skilled and clean players kick, has kicked a few others this year. We talk about guys missing due to injury or covid, he hasn't played for 2-3 years. I wouldn't risk him slipping to the rookie draft.from my recollection, 2 of his 3 goals were out the back, slingshot style goals
admittedly I was half watching on the phone at a family lunch
Tell that to Kosi Pickett.Hard to lay tackles at the same time as you're winning the footy and kicking snags.
Next time I see him, I will.Tell that to Kosi Pickett.
What about Jye Menzie though?i don’t care if you have zero tackles - kick 3 goals and you’re in!
except if you are Jye Menzies obviously, he’s had his chance,
goddamnit, i am so disappointed in my selfWhat about Jye Menzie though?