Game Day NAB Challenge 3 Freo Vs WCE

[mike91]

We can't upgrade Tanner, as it currently stands - so no point playing him with a view towards rd.1 selection.

You're right, I forgot that hes a rookie

 

[Docker82]

Wouldn't of mind seeing Tanner Smith play more than a quarter given Silvagni seems unlikely to play in round one. Port are really going to stretch us down back, especially if they play Butcher to cause headaches. Wont be surprised if Mayne spends time down back if SCOS doesn't play.

Ryder will be suspended and they won't play Butcher imo.

 

[E Shed]

Priddis was given one of the best for the Eagles in the West today. Did I miss something?

I think thats in the template file they have for match reports at the West. Except now it says "Brownlow Medallist Matt Priddis"
What a curse that was, now they have to play him forever.

 

[beetz]

I think thats in the template file they have for match reports at the West. Except now it says "Brownlow Medallist Matt Priddis"
What a curse that was, now they have to play him forever.

It's right under the "Cousins arrested" file.

 

[E Shed]

It's right under the "Cousins arrested" file.

I heard a whisper that Ben is on the lam from Johnny Law as we speak. Escaped custody or something. Poor bastard.

 

[beetz]

I heard a whisper that Ben is on the lam from Johnny Law as we speak. Escaped custody or something. Poor bastard.

Yeah, he was arrested today. Again. Allegedly breaking into a house.

 

[Nickos66]

Yeah, he was arrested today. Again. Allegedly breaking into a house.

... And then chased on foot. Is now in custody.

 

[Danny Cullen]

Yeah, he was arrested today. Again. Allegedly breaking into a house.

It really is getting quite sad now. He will never get his act together.

 

[pavsbootlace]

Priddis was very good with his hands in close yesterday. None of their other players were any good.

They have to name someone in their best!

 

[GordonT]

Such is life.

 

[Lach72]

Priddis was given one of the best for the Eagles in the West today. Did I miss something?

No but they did

 

[ImperialPurple]

I heard a whisper that Ben is on the lam from Johnny Law as we speak. Escaped custody or something. Poor bastard.

Yeah, not just a whisper now.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/26770006/ben-cousins-in-police-custody/

 

[Nickos66]

Whoever said that Connor Blakely looks like a skinnier Paul Haselby hit the nail on the head.

The likeness is astounding in this pic.

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2015-03-23/intensity-lifts-for-preseason-derby

 

[Righteo]

He strikes me as someone who would have been quite chubby as a kid, reckon if you compared pics of them as kids you'd struggle to pick who was who.

 

[ImperialPurple]

Whoever said that Connor Blakely looks like a skinnier Paul Haselby hit the nail on the head.

The likeness is astounding in this pic.

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2015-03-23/intensity-lifts-for-preseason-derby

It's not just his physical likeness - it's his silky, quick hands and great decision making. Hase had the quickest hands in and out of a pack of any player we've ever had. I remember him getting pinged for a throw on more than one occasion cos his hands were quicker than the umpire's eyes. On replay, he'd always got that fist in - one smooth move. And Hase always chose the right option. Blakely seems to have similar attributes - but hopefully with more of the athleticism of a modern day player.

 

[Mockcockpit]

Those hands IP, beautiful vision. A lot of news players look out of place because it takes a while to learn RTB's game plan but I never thought he looked out of position yesterday. Looks a beauty.

 

[Allikat]

My mate who is a scout for an eastern states team (therefore particularly knowledgeable I think) was at the game taking notes yesterday and commented to me this morning that Blakely is going to be a Superstar of the competition "No doubt whatsoever". Probably not this year though.

His other comments - Fyfe for the Brownlow this year (no shit sherlock), Duffy looks to have had his bad habits chipped away and could be a great player soon. Playing him away from goals is what he needs so he doesn't seek all the glory himself.

He also though that yesterday Fremantle were engaging in onfield 'Interval Training' meaning that the runner seemed to go out every ten minutes or so and tell them to take their foot off the pedal or go hard alternatively.

These are all really good notes, and the last bit was something I've picked up on the last two games too.

The Sydney game, we had our backs kicking out on the full presumably on purpose to give them an intense game to practice with. And there's not much better forward lines out there than Sydneys. Like, our backs are pretty elite kicks. You can't accidentally kick out on the full that many times in a game.

And the difference between our on and our off in yesterdays game was pretty massive. And explains why there were a lot of guys playing out of position. E.g. Mundy playing up back so that Sutty could transition forwards. And also explains why McPharlins game looked average. The only time the ball was getting into our backline was when our entire team was slacking off. Kinda makes me wonder if some of our terrible goal attempts were on purpose to practice turning the ball over in our 50.

 

[purplerunsdeep]

That's collusion to throw a game - miss goals on purpose - suspend them all

 

[ilikepotatoes]

My mate who is a scout for an eastern states team (therefore particularly knowledgeable I think) was at the game taking notes yesterday and commented to me this morning that Blakely is going to be a Superstar of the competition "No doubt whatsoever". Probably not this year though.

His other comments - Fyfe for the Brownlow this year (no shit sherlock), Duffy looks to have had his bad habits chipped away and could be a great player soon. Playing him away from goals is what he needs so he doesn't seek all the glory himself.

He also though that yesterday Fremantle were engaging in onfield 'Interval Training' meaning that the runner seemed to go out every ten minutes or so and tell them to take their foot off the pedal or go hard alternatively.

Speaking of Duffy, his field kicking really impressed me. Future half back?

 

[Pavs Dog]

These are all really good notes, and the last bit was something I've picked up on the last two games too.

The Sydney game, we had our backs kicking out on the full presumably on purpose to give them an intense game to practice with. And there's not much better forward lines out there than Sydneys. Like, our backs are pretty elite kicks. You can't accidentally kick out on the full that many times in a game.

And the difference between our on and our off in yesterdays game was pretty massive. And explains why there were a lot of guys playing out of position. E.g. Mundy playing up back so that Sutty could transition forwards. And also explains why McPharlins game looked average. The only time the ball was getting into our backline was when our entire team was slacking off. Kinda makes me wonder if some of our terrible goal attempts were on purpose to practice turning the ball over in our 50.

In the same vein, do you think we were ordered to kick points on purpose yesterday in order to defend a kick out from the backline?
Hopefully this accounts for the inaccuracy!

 

[se17enteen]

Whoever said that Connor Blakely looks like a skinnier Paul Haselby hit the nail on the head.

The likeness is astounding in this pic.

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2015-03-23/intensity-lifts-for-preseason-derby

 

[Steinfreo]

Speaking of Duffy, his field kicking really impressed me. Future half back?

Like daniel gilmore?!!

 

[jedi mind tricks]

Stop with the look a likes you guys are starting to creep me out.

 

[beetz]

Purposely kicking points to practice our kick in set ups/zones is probably the most ridiculous thing I've read on BF in a long time.

 

[Dockernut]

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Hah! Great minds. Thought of this comparison immediately I saw it.