Masten Under the Microscope

[Bleedblueandgold]

Is he the worst number 1 draft pick of all time? Considering the great players that were all selected afterwards.

Just glad that they didn't take NN instead...

 

[larrikin]

Just glad that they didn't take NN instead... Was Watts our 2nd choice?

I recall reading at the time that Watts was our first choice (and pretty much everyone else's too)

 

[iLikeIt]

I recall reading at the time that Watts was our first choice (and pretty much everyone else's too)

Yep we dodged a bullet. We need teams like Melbourne in the competition to stop us from making mistakes.

 

[kane249]

I thought Rich was our second choice after Naitanui since Watts was seen as a flight risk? Watts only nominated for the draft when he was assured Melbourne would pick him

 

[avishka5]

Watts might have turned into a good player if he didnt go to a such dud club.

 

[Biggie]

Watts might have turned into a good player if he didnt go to a such dud club.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Watts might have turned into a good player if he didnt go to a such dud club.

No! Watts makes Masten's man bun look tough.

 

[RookiePick]

 

[boondy]

Just watched the first derby game . Saw Masten try to do the Dustin Martin fend off . Is there anyone with shorter weaker arms in the league. Why does he try to burst through with no pace . Must be the weakest and easiest to tackle in the league . Why doesnt he learn to quick handpass , or dodge weave because he is just a human turnover .

 

[ziad]

Just watched the first derby game . Saw Masten try to do the Dustin Martin fend off . Is there anyone with shorter weaker arms in the league. Why does he try to burst through with no pace . Must be the weakest and easiest to tackle in the league . Why doesnt he learn to quick handpass , or dodge weave because he is just a human turnover .

he hasn't the composure for such things

 

[Eaglespur]

Watts might have turned into a good player if he didnt go to a such dud club.

Funny. I'd have Watts in my team before Masten and probably Rich now .

 

[whatis]

Is there a stat for amount of times caught holding the ball?

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Is there a stat for amount of times caught holding the ball?

He must be number one for having his kicks smothered. It's bizarre how often it happens.

LeCras is the htb master

 

[WCErevival]

Is there a stat for amount of times caught holding the ball?

He is the highest in the league apparently. They mentioned it on Eagle Vision. Must be going head to head with his mate Suban

 

[avishka5]

Been defending masten for years now but i have given up. i just think he belongs in a side that is contending. we might as well play duggan on hhis wing. when duggan goes into a midfield rotation, he will be much better in the contested situation.

 

[mattyc75]

Funny. I'd have Watts in my team before Masten and probably Rich now .

Easily

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[Here2tellyouwhy]

Just watched the first derby game . Saw Masten try to do the Dustin Martin fend off . Is there anyone with shorter weaker arms in the league. Why does he try to burst through with no pace . Must be the weakest and easiest to tackle in the league . Why doesnt he learn to quick handpass , or dodge weave because he is just a human turnover .

 

[avishka5]

One think thats bugging with masto is low his meters gains are. For an outside player his meters gained are very low. In comparison Gaff averages 427m per game, while masto averages 316m per game. This now highlights masto has a lot of useless stats. which is a shame considering he's a great kick inside 50 and his endurance is elite.

 

[ioppolo]

Yeah but look at them bis

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Yeah but look at them bis

They look big because his arms are so short.

 

[ioppolo]

They look big because his arms are so short.

He's a tough nut though. Masten is not

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Gaff was well down today (19 touches) and Masten stepped up really well on the outside.

 

[avishka5]

Thats the beauty of those two. when we are on fire both are great but when one goes down the other steps up big time. I can't see jetta ddoing that. We can only carry gaff, masten and jetta if we have strong line up of inside mids.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Hopefully his trade value has gone up a notch now.

 

[Pottering]

Is there a stat for amount of times caught holding the ball?

I've been banging on about this for years. When Masten senses a tackle coming he goes like a clam and tucks his arms in bracing for contact. There are only 3 possible outcomes, none of which are directly benficial to the Eagles; 1) he gets caught holding the ball 2) there's a ball up or 3) he spills the ball in the tackle.