Oppo Camp John Noble (Traded to GCS 2024)

[jackcass]

Nor do I think Medhurst couldn't have played one of either McCaffer or Blaires role. Might not have needed a second grand final either.

I don’t disagree but that still doesn’t change the accuracy of the statement. I’ll leave it there.

 

[mike123]

Harvey pre-game said Crisp is playing back to allow Sidebottom more midfield time. At the same time he's also playing Noble on a wing.

While Crisp is great at half back and Noble has had a couple of ok games on a wing I think we have the mix wrong. If it's not going to be Sidebottom on a wing I prefer Crisp or even Quaynor in that role with Noble at half back.

I think the mix is right, Crisp isn’t needed in the midfield anymore now that De Goey is there. Crisp is a much better one on one defender than Noble and Sidebottom is too slow for the wing.

 

[mike123]

Humbug.
Would have rathered see a premiership medal around Medhurst and Lockyers neck over Blair and Maccafer!
(Rose coloured revisionist glasses firmly on here)

I have the same pair

 

[Jen2310]

 

[TakingThePies]

Genuinely can't take him him anymore, so scared of body contact.

 

[Jen2310]

He clearly has re-signed, but hasn't been announced yet

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[Prochard123]

I just don't know why we are playing him in defence, where physicality is inevitable and where you absolutely need to be able to defend...

Gone are the years when youy can play a +1 or 7th defender that purely focuses on offence, and even if we still could Noble isn't good enough to command that role.

I think his strengths and weaknesses are quite clear. He's nimble, agile and can occasionally break lines with above average but not elite speed. He has decent endurance, but kicking precision is average at best. He has to be put on a wing/half-forward and play a purely outside game, otherwise there really is no point of playing him in any game.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

I just don't know why we are playing him in defence, where physicality is inevitable and where you absolutely need to be able to defend...

Gone are the years when youy can play a +1 or 7th defender that purely focuses on offence, and even if we still could Noble isn't good enough to command that role.

I think his strengths and weaknesses are quite clear. He's nimble, agile and can occasionally break lines with above average but not elite speed. He has decent endurance, but kicking precision is average at best. He has to be put on a wing/half-forward and play a purely outside game, otherwise there really is no point of playing him in any game.

I’m fairly certain that Noble had the top recorded speed if not for a particular round of AFL then certainly in a particular game of ours in 2021. Now that would have been top speed and not necessarily burst pace, but his speed for AFL must be considered elite in any case.

 

[Pie eyed]

I'm just here for the melts.

 

[pablo disco bar]

Well deserved ....a good role player ..

Don't understand the hate

 

[Prochard123]

I’m fairly certain that Noble had the top recorded speed if not for a particular round of AFL then certainly in a particular game of ours in 2021. Now that would have been top speed and not necessarily burst pace, but his speed for AFL must be considered elite in any case.

Which is fine, but clearly he’s not causing oppositions any headaches atm off half back.

If anything what you just mentioned is associated with good wingmen, where they consistently run at a good pace throughout the game.

 

[legendstatus]

Very surprised to say the least.


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[esc0bar]

Congrats johnny boy. Got my tick of approval. New coach and possibly a new role. Coming into his third season with the pies you’d expect he will continue to learn and develop. My prediction is a reliable linch pin down back, lockyer or presti levels of respect.

 

[rand corp]

Happy we've got him re-signed

 

[The Phantom]

Has grabbed his opportunity well. Love watching him and IQ dash out of defence. We play well when they combine

 

[sr36]

I’m fairly certain that Noble had the top recorded speed if not for a particular round of AFL then certainly in a particular game of ours in 2021. Now that would have been top speed and not necessarily burst pace, but his speed for AFL must be considered elite in any case.

He's an extremely good runner. Not many hit his speeds, let alone repeating itover and over again within a match.

 

[Rorzza]

Happy for Noble! Came to the club, played out of position and has done well. Not a defeners ****hole but has played his role and been serviceable.....Will be 25 next year, entering his prime years. Wouldn't mind if CFC threw him around a little to see how he goes playing in different positions.

 

[Magnanimous]

Leave Beaker alone you guys, he’s doing fine for a cheap no frills kinda guy.
Can’t all be superstars.


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[manicpie]

Noble is ranked this season at the Pies;

25th average score launches
25th average score involvements
28th average goal assists

Can you see any patterns or trends emerging?

The only trend I see is that a defender isn't involved in many score involvements

 

[The Royal Sampler]

If anything what you just mentioned is associated with good wingmen, where they consistently run at a good pace throughout the game.

No, it’s actually the exact opposite. It’s not about a consistent good pace over the course of a game, it’s a measure of his top speed achieved at any point during a game. And it’s fast. Certainly fast enough to put him in the elite category in the AFL, as I think his 33.8kmh puts him about 32nd for the AFL in 2020.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/510825/speed-demons-your-clubs-fastest-players

 

[jathanas]

Has speed, needs more strength/power and confidence.

Can't have 22 top 5 players on a list.

 

[The Phantom]

Leave Beaker alone you guys, he’s doing fine for a cheap no frills kinda guy.
Can’t all be superstars.


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100% looks like Beaker

 

[Jen2310]

100% looks like Beaker

Its been his nickname on social media since he was recruited heh

 

[Black_White]

Guy came in to the club in the mid season draft 2019.
So a decent pre season 2020 to begin getting to AFL standard.
An interrupted pre season 2021, like all players, wouldn't have helped him maintain and improve that standard.
All in all, a good re-signing I believe.
For those doubters, have a look at the time, effort and faith put into the chosen one (Sier), and his ultimate failure. Despite being a top pick and getting the benefit of years of preseasons.

 

[Fat Jesus]

Well deserved ....a good role player ..

Don't understand the hate

Agree. McRae and friends know what they're doing. Noble is a soldier. Has heart