Noah Balta - Does he have the AFL's rarest skill set?

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Rory Lobb

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Rory Lobb

Age

31

Ht

207cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.9

4star

D

11.3

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.6

3star

has also entered the chat. Not sure doing something or three things at his level seems like much of an achievement anymore.

 

[Andyy]

Noah balta is both the best kpf and the best kpd at Richmond

This very rarely if ever happens

And he can play in the ruck as well

That’s why he has the afls rarest skill set

Only because Lynch is injured and we have virtually no KPF's available. With only Kosi traded in for a 3rd rounder and Lefau as a rookie (now ACL) to really compete in the forward line.

It's an indictment on the club that we have no other options.

I had been wondering for months if Brown could be useful in the forward line and I'm glad the club finally threw him forward with some genuine promise, but alas, he is also now injured.

 

[Mr Meow]

Noah balta is both the best kpf and the best kpd at Richmond

This very rarely if ever happens

And he can play in the ruck as well

That’s why he has the afls rarest skill set

That's an indictment on Richmond rather than evidence of a generational player.

 

[WillHayward]

Josh Weddle is actually the man that people hoped Balta would be.

 

[GhostofJimJess]

Josh Weddle is actually the man that people hoped Balta would be.

Nah, different player. Weddle is in the Blakey mould, might even be better than him soon.

 

[WillHayward]

Nah, different player. Weddle is in the Blakey mould, might even be better than him soon.

Back, fwd and can play on ball . Has played Ruck.

Isn't that what this thread is about? Blokes who can play back, fwd and ruck?

Weddle has actually done that.

I don't recall Blakey ever playing Ruck.

 

[hawkman]

Back, fwd and can play on ball . Has played Ruck.

Isn't that what this thread is about? Blokes who can play back, fwd and ruck?

Weddle has actually done that.

Not exactly a key tall back but has occasionally done it. Kicked 10 goals but nearly all of those are from drifting forward from half back or the ruck. Hasn't played much forward

 

[WillHayward]

Not exactly a key tall back but has occasionally done it. Kicked 10 goals but nearly all of those are from drifting forward from half back or the ruck. Hasn't played much forward

Point is he could. And he's a better all round footballer than Balta.

 

[matey]

Standing next to Weddle he is athletically big. Recall during the draft combine he was top 10 in the standing vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20m sprint and 2km time trial. Over the next decade this kid will become Mr Fix it for the Hawks can also play him in the middle or on a wing. Not sure if Balta or Blakey could do this

 

[Grrr]

Standing next to Weddle he is athletically big. Recall during the draft combine he was top 10 in the standing vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20m sprint and 2km time trial. Over the next decade this kid will become Mr Fix it for the Hawks can also play him in the middle or on a wing. Not sure if Balta or Blakey could do this

No, but Balta plays on Charlie Dixon and the like. He is basically a very mobile almost 100kg player, which is rare. Other smaller or leaner players are obviously more mobile and more running types, but would have no chance on the gorillas, sorry Charlie. Balta is also pretty handy in the ruck and more than handy when the ball hits the ground.

 

[GhostofJimJess]

Balta should never be played forward - hopefully that's the last we ever see of that failed experiment. He just seems to struggle with his back towards goal and frequently mistimes his lead.

AA quality defender though, and regularly demolishes oppo KPFs. Useful as a pinch hit in the ruck, but defensive 50 is his natural habitat.

 

[theiaofseed]

No, but Balta plays on Charlie Dixon and the like. He is basically a very mobile almost 100kg player, which is rare. Other smaller or leaner players are obviously more mobile and more running types, but would have no chance on the gorillas, sorry Charlie. Balta is also pretty handy in the ruck and more than handy when the ball hits the ground.

You know Weddle is 96kg's right?

 

[Grrr]

You know Weddle is 96kg's right?

And is 192cm. Very athletic build, but is not going to take the really big forwards, why would you, which is where Balta is a bit different. Weddle is a star by the way and closer to a mid/wing these days than back.