Past #6: Lachlan Hansen - pick 3 '06 - 151 NM games - NM life member - thanks Lachie

[Snake_Baker]

He was good.

 

[Ghostwriter]

He was good.

On behalf of the whole bigfooty North board I would like you to start a thread regarding your decision to drop Majak Daw for this week we are all awaiting your precis.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

He was very good.

But 5th in line for a forward spot and 4th in line for a back spot.

But with Grima missing his usual 10 games a year, will always be valuable for depth unless he goes past Grima/Firrito.

For the record, Grima is 28 with an old body and Hansen could be the answer at CHB.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Carey would kick 20 on Lucas Markovic.

 

[Event Horizon]

Played well.

Scott has found his set up.

But what do we do once Grima comes back?

 

[Thewlis Dish]

But what do we do once Grima comes back?

Probably play him as well given it will be Kennedy, Darling and Cox/Naitanui.

 

[Arthur Cloke]

Definitely has to play defence from now on, looked comfortable back there took a few good grabs. But which defender goes out for him?

Can you play, Thompson,Grima,Firrito and Hansen ?

Firrito = Cooked. Him and McMahon just look like all sorts to me.

 

[Gen Y]

Sorry, was I at the wrong game? Took a couple if marks but was completely lost in so many passages of play.

See ya Lach!

Clearly you were. Lachie was immense

 

[Zondor]

Clearly you were. Lachie was immense

As Scotty W pointed out Lachie had a poor first qtr but worked his way into the game. A couple of nice grabs and spoils stood out. Was solid after quarter time but immense? That's just overstating his performance.

It will be interesting how Scott sets up against the West Coast. The West Coast's tall forwards are a concern. Does Grima come in and Hansen remain back? Is it dangerous to sacrifice a midfielder for this set up considering we will be playing on a big ground like Subiaco?

 

[LB2Snake]

Carey would kick 20 on Lucas Markovic.

Think Maj played on Austin Teff.
Markovic was fwd

 

[Saintly31]

When Grima is fit Lachie still goes back out for mine.

Beating up on the worst forward line in the comp is hardly conclusive. If he plays next week against West Coke it will give us a better indication of what he can offer down back.

 

[DunderHead]

The dogs were very good at hitting leading targets and on several occasions Lachie was able to stay on the arse of his man and get a fist in for a spoil. He was about the only defender to do this all day.

Hansen would be our tallest defender by about 5cm. We really need a decent tall spoiler down there because we give away too many marks inside fifty in my opinion.

People have to remember that Lachy hasn't played in a month or so and came straight back into the seniors. You've got to admit he takes a good mark - just needs to fix some of his offensive play.

 

[Snake_Baker]

The dogs were very good at hitting leading targets and on several occasions Lachie was able to stay on the arse of his man and get a fist in for a spoil. He was about the only defender to do this all day.

Hansen would be our tallest defender by about 5cm. We really need a decent tall spoiler down there because we give away too many marks inside fifty in my opinion.

People have to remember that Lachy hasn't played in a month or so and came straight back into the seniors. You've got to admit he takes a good mark - just needs to fix some of his offensive play.

He took 8 marks in defence chasing his own ball, 3 contested.

That is a good game from a KPD.

Majak takes 8 marks, 2 contested, after getting the ball shunted down his throat all afternoon and he is the messiah.

The double standards of some around here are mindboggling.

 

[Harris 10]

I like Lachie always have, played well yesterday.

In saying that he has still has a lot to improve on, decision making, not fumbling below his knees and at times his disposal lets him down.

 

[Joshen]

He is the best at the club in coming across as the third man and taking the mark. Unfortunately this isn't Goldy's strong suit and I reckon it is extremely valuable (rate McEvoy very highly for this reason). Was also very good at getting the hand in front for the spoil without infringing - other defenders struggle here from time to time. Decision making was a bit iffy at times but thought he was decent at ground level. To be honest he just looks a natural back there.

 

[blackshadow]

Very good game from Lachie yesterday.

I think the big question is, is can we fit Hunter S, Narnie and Lachie in the back 6?

Lachie offers plenty of flexibility from a team perspective. It's an interesting quandary for the selection panel.

 

[jacko57]

Carey would kick 20 on Lucas Markovic.

Imagine how many he would have kicked on Markovic when he was in his 20s!!!!

 

[Snake_Baker]

"Hansen had a terrific game at centre half back and beat his man convincingly" - Brad Scott

He'll take Kennedy on Friday.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Should never set foot in our forward fifty again.

 

[themilkman888]

Looked a lot more comfortable jumping for his marks, backing himself to come third man up and take the grab. He is an infinately better player when he backs his ability. It is why i liked him as a fwd, he backs himself to mark it.

Prior to that too often down back he would be unsure whether to go for a mark or mind his man. And end up in no mans land or not fully commiting.

 

[King Corey]

Should never set foot in our forward fifty again.

Silly comment.

 

[Zondor]

He took 8 marks in defence chasing his own ball, 3 contested.

That is a good game from a KPD.

Majak takes 8 marks, 2 contested, after getting the ball shunted down his throat all afternoon and he is the messiah.

The double standards of some around here are mindboggling.

But can Hansen ruck? :stern look

 

[RazielsoulR]

One good game in the backline for Hansen doesn't mean he's going to be consistent down there I think we need to see more of what he could do, personally i'd rather Grima.
And I think we should give McMahon more credit he is a key defender and is at the same level scotty and spud are, even plays better than the two of them at times.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

He played well back, as he generally has. Made one major mistake that I remember, in the last quarter so may have been related to injury issues - enough for the guy behind me to start roaring as if Lachie had been stuffing up all night. Some people just can't see the good. I loved the spoils and marks. Dogs forward line might be poor but it was important the balls coming in regularly and beautifully from Murphy and Griffin weren't getting rewarded. They had 45 inside 50s for 22 scoring shots, and that says our defenders did their jobs.

It's tricky, but it still feels as though he is a best 22 quality player and his flexibility to play solid games forward or back is an asset.

 

[kelman]

He took 8 marks in defence chasing his own ball, 3 contested.

That is a good game from a KPD.

Majak takes 8 marks, 2 contested, after getting the ball shunted down his throat all afternoon and he is the messiah.

The double standards of some around here are mindboggling.

If Lachie was playing forward yesterday there is no doubt you would have blamed the delivery or coaches use of him.

Why is it Scott is able to maximise the out put of all the tall forwards bar Lachie - who he specifically instructs to avoid the ball.