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L.Franklin or T. Cloke
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Because he is plays in a black and white jumper.
Another post also mentions how Cloke can be a powerhouse forward and potentially kick 60-65 goals in a year. Well I think Roughy has kicked more goals in 07 than Cloke, is the same age but how many pages are written about him? Cloke and Roughy will be very good but take it easy Cloke has not done anymore than other young forwards, please watch other games.
However Buddy is kicking > 60 goals now at 20, this is rare! Where he finishes in the game compared to other greats will come down to two things, injuries and his mental state over the journey.
- Aug 11, 2006
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no, this thread has gone for 37 pages because hawthorn fans are too precious and naive to understand why someone would choose cloke over franklin in their team
70 goals in 21 games is not an inconsistent performance. Those who say BF is are clutching at straws.
In fact that was me, and I'm heartened to know that you read my posts so clearly
The point I was making was that in comparison to Franklin, what Cloke may lack in goals he will somewhat make up for in assists and general involvement around the 50 metre arc and wing area. He averages more marks and kicks than Buddy, and this is evidence of their differing roles.
Neither Roughead nor Franklin can offer such coverage as both are predominantly forward 50 players (not that that makes them any lesser talents). In fact the point I was making what that Cloke offers an entirely array of assets to Franklin's (and Roughead for that matter) and the comparison is rather silly.
IMO both Cloke and Franklin are prize players in that there isn't any other similar types that either can be compared to and certainly not to each other. I hope this clears up your confusion.
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There is a lot already written about Buddy but I would hate to imagine the hype if he played for Collingwood.[/quote]
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imagine end of next season when franklins out of contract, who will be chasing him, the pies indeed.
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imagine end of next season when franklins out of contract, who will be chasing him, the pies indeed.
Right now, I can't think of a single player in the entire league I would rather have on my list than Franklin. Maybe Jonathon Brown, but he has injury issues that have limited him. Franklin has 10 years of dominance ahead of him.
Cloke is decent, and showed a lot of improvement this year. Different class altogether though.
Cloke is decent, and showed a lot of improvement this year. Different class altogether though.
i saw travis cloke suit shopping at casual guy, buddy wouldn't even look at casual guy...he's to good for that.
case closed!
case closed!
CHF is a much much MUCH harder position to play then a FF.
Most non-Collingwood supporters would not choose a Collingwood player regardless.They r programed(brainwashed)to do so. R u conveniantly overlooking this fact?
Care to explain what is so hard about being your teams focal point across half forward... Lead up strongly towards your midfielders and then wheel around and kick it long to the top of the square...
Getting the oppositions best 1,2 or 3 defenders every week however... that would be tough for a 20 year old to deal with.
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Franklin can also play CHF but he is more valuable at FF because he kicks goals
LOl-every Champion that has played the game will tell u that CHF is the hardest position to play but hey,whatever supports your argument.
I would rather Franklin over Travis Cloke. Franklin used to be inconsistant, but broke out of that last season. I guess the majority of young players are inconsistant though and grow out of it.
For a player of Franklins size, he is an athletic freak.
Buddy could probably play CHF as well, as he could wing, eventually maybe ruck rover, or full forward, or as a crumber.
Cloke is a gun, and many clubs would love to have him.
Doesn't mean he has what Franklin has though. I can't see why that isn't obvious to Pies' fans.
Its hilarious hearing the Pies' reasoning when they are obviously being one-eyed themselves "everyone would always choose the non-collingwood player".
Its like an exclusion clause whenever they lose an argument.
Franklin doesn't have the work ethic or endurance to play a true CHF position imo.
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ROFLMAO ...
Yeah you are right. Same as Crawford also, which is why they have played him off the bench throughout his career.
YOU STUPID MORON. Franklin has the best endurance at the club behind Tim 'The Running Man' Clarke.
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