Noah Balta on the Wing - Richo 2.0?
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How many teams have a 197cm mobile beast to match Balta? You are missing the entire point. He is rather unique with his speed, strength, marking ability, height and kicking ability. Just like Richo was on a wing. He just needs a huge preseason focusing on aerobic capacity.
Why? Have you assessed his V02 max and anaerobic threshold? How can you make this statement at all?
The whole point is that people are critical of his defensive skills! He also doesn't understand leading patterns innately and so as a permanent KPF he doesn't do so well. The point is to let him run down back and help out with defence and drift forward to provide an added scoring option from the wing. He also becomes a marking target down the line.
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With Balta's footy IQ and his absolutely terrible short-passing, he is NOT the guy I want to deliver the ball inside 50.
I still like him as a 'burst' ruckman - he's probably not tall enough to ruck an entire game, but his impact at a contest is huge. But how to use him for the remaining 70-80% of game time? His contested marking is absolutely great, but his defensive positioning still needs some work. (some
). At this stage, I don't want him anywhere near Lynch in the forward line. (Maybe that's the trick - 'Look Noah - keep your eye on Tom - wherever he goes, you go in completely the opposite direction. If you do get free, or even one-on-one, we'll kick it on top of your head. Otherwise - don't lead, don't call for the ball. You are option No 2.')
He's a fascinating puzzle - I'm glad we have him. If he ever does click - he's going to be awesome.
I still like him as a 'burst' ruckman - he's probably not tall enough to ruck an entire game, but his impact at a contest is huge. But how to use him for the remaining 70-80% of game time? His contested marking is absolutely great, but his defensive positioning still needs some work. (some
). At this stage, I don't want him anywhere near Lynch in the forward line. (Maybe that's the trick - 'Look Noah - keep your eye on Tom - wherever he goes, you go in completely the opposite direction. If you do get free, or even one-on-one, we'll kick it on top of your head. Otherwise - don't lead, don't call for the ball. You are option No 2.')He's a fascinating puzzle - I'm glad we have him. If he ever does click - he's going to be awesome.
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hell no. doesn't have the tank or the maneuverability. he's a back half player.
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if he's got the tank then certainly, would be great for down the line marking option as long as he can push back into defense, when we turn it over!
Richo was an absolute freak at finding the footy, Balta has absolutely no idea what he's doing out there. He needs to be trained heavily in one position, if he keeps moving around he just becomes a liability everywhere.
If he was good at marking the ball down the line he would already be our CHF. He doesn't read the play well enough to play ahead of the ball.
Let's keep it real and not go all crazy with Balta on the wing
Agreed. Shifting him around like a chess piece? That's just asking for trouble. Gotta invest in his development strategically to avoid turning him into a liability across the board.
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Agreed. As much as Balta's athleticism would be incredible as a wingman, he just doesn't seem to possess the footy IQ needed for it to work. Sure, try it out in the pre season for shits and giggles but I'd say there's a 5% chance of it working out.
Ordinary stock standard thinkers wont like the idea I think its worth looking into . I'm of the belief we have to change things up to mabe get an edge over the rest wouldnt mind seeing a centre line of
Balta Lefau biggy
Lefau can be that big fast contested inside beast mid hopper was ment to be
Balta Lefau biggy
Lefau can be that big fast contested inside beast mid hopper was ment to be
Nor the footy smarts. Richo was more than just an athletic beast - he knew how to play the game
Balta needs more than anything else a good mentor. When he had Rance at the club being that for him, he excelled. With Backman, it feels like you need to have that mentor when your developing or you hit a road block.
For all the "genuis" tags Dimma gets - lets not forget he was the guy who wanted to trade Alex Rance to Hawthorn for a 3rd rounder. It was only Leppa going to bat for him and asking for "give me 1 more year with him to see if we can make him 'get it'" that saved him from being traded.
Without Leppa, Rance would not have been the great tiger he was,. Balta needs someone to be that for him i think
Trial him as a mid playing on the slowest oppo mid...plays floating around the center...goes to the wing to help with the kick outs...
If Crapps can play the mid fielder/ruck rover possi so can Balta.
If Crapps can play the mid fielder/ruck rover possi so can Balta.
