And bobby, you need to factor in he needs 30 set shots to kick 10.
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Opinion OFFICIAL: Josh Walker traded for Brisbane's 2016 3rd Rd pick (Jansen = steak knives)
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Your just making him out to be a lot worse than what he actually is.
I reckon he's a terrific mark. He'll be the preferred target inside forward fifty at Brisbane. They have a better midfield than Geelong's who average a lot more clearances and now they have some forward targets to aim for. This will see Walker get a lot more looks as he often had to play half a game forward then pinch hit in ruck.
Bundy will assist him a few goals too along the way.
23yrs and with another preseason under his belt, little stronger, he's going to be a handful for any defender.
I reckon he's a terrific mark. He'll be the preferred target inside forward fifty at Brisbane. They have a better midfield than Geelong's who average a lot more clearances and now they have some forward targets to aim for. This will see Walker get a lot more looks as he often had to play half a game forward then pinch hit in ruck.
Bundy will assist him a few goals too along the way.
23yrs and with another preseason under his belt, little stronger, he's going to be a handful for any defender.
fair enough mate.
Brissie have holes. We know that.
But it doesn't mean we'll rue it. Take out Clark if you like. I still don't see how he plays at Geelong.
Smart move by walker.
Brissie have holes. We know that.
But it doesn't mean we'll rue it. Take out Clark if you like. I still don't see how he plays at Geelong.
Smart move by walker.
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We've probably thought that every year for the past four, but he keeps getting games.
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I reckon the Gabba is a great ground for marking forwards one good kick out of the centre and you're inside 50 and there's plenty of space to work in with wide flanks and deep pockets.The deeper forward Walker plays the more value he will be at the Lions.19 goals 10 from 16 games as a part time forward for us this year, 40+ goals next year with the Lions should be the expectation and I think achievable.Happy for him to have a shit day against us though.
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Strange choice to only dominate in games against two of the bottom 3 teams
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Brissie might have more clearances, Bobby, but we average over 5.5 more I50s per game than they do.
With (hopefully) less competition in their forward line, though, Walker should flourish.
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Don't forget Walker will now be taking on the first or second best defender from the opposition - something that didn't happen a lot down here. Can you see him kicking bags on the likes of Rance and Talia?
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I don't see bags but I can see 2 goals on those guys. We have to remember he's young and still developing. The guy we saw in his last game for us this year won't be the same guy next year.
Mooney wasn't anything special after 35 games, either was Lonergan before his injury. Obviously we know about Hawkins but they do take a long time to find their feet.
Of course there are the ones who plateau and eventually drift out of the game without anybody really noticing. Marcus Baldwin and Matthew McCarthy are two that come to mind.
Just feels like Brisbane's time at the bottom of the ladder is about to come to an end and some of these Geelong boys have moved across at precisely the right time. They may indeed make careers for themselves now. I do not expect Walker or Jansen to ever become superstars but I do believe they have the ability to become solid role players capable of delivering in big games.
I think Christensen could become a top 30 midfielder in the competition. He has the natural ability which was obvious from outset. Be interesting to see how he goes in 2016, I suspect a big year will be in store.
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Neither was Hawkins in his 4th year playing ruck forward 2010 and Walker is a big bugger too,if he can maintain his overhead marking ability into the future he will become formidable,remember as we speak he's 22 YOA.
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Good point, hbk- he will have to learn how to cope with being double teamed, blocked, scragged and pushed in the back. Hopefully he will play angry and overcome these tactics. If he can get a good run at it, at least we know he can mark the ball and I think we will see that he has a point to prove and will be determined to show us what we're missing out on. His goal kicking really improved over the last couple of years- he had a bit of a setback this year but he showed at least he was willing to work hard on improving that part of his game.
Hopefully someone will fix his field kicking- but not till after we've played the Lions, hey?
Think you are struggling. Finishing in the top ten in your first year in a good side is a very good effort. Football 101. Putting that aside he was harder in the contest, got to more contests, was fiitter...........= better.
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I hope he does as I know the family but I just can see him being "formidable". Serviceable yes.
Even then though, before Hawkins injured his foot in 2010 he was playing good football - he'd kicked two hauls of 4 goals in three games. He absolutely was not a ruckman, but he was playing reasonable footy when that foot injury occurred.
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Gee...cant you see that Walker has improved markedly this off season....??
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You might be right but a quick look and it seams Hawkins averages 2 goal a game on Rance and he's held big Tom goalless, the pass mark for Walker then would be?
Playing against kids his own age - maybe. When he is 27/8 possibly everyone will be fair game.
I like what Walker achieved from a rookie start at Geelong. This move was a no brainer from his point of view. I hope he goes well.
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But Walker still needs to match or better Tomahawk? your a hard marker Patridge.
I didn't say that. I said two goals is a good return. I think Hawkins is still a better player. But I also think any key forward has a tough job getting a touch on Rance now. Watching him now is like watching Scarlett in 2003/04.
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He won't get much of it against many of the oppositions number 1 backs in my opinion, and he won't get any help at Brisbane in the way of blocks either IMO.
He's a good honest player but nothing more
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Your right in all you say and we I think both agree these things need to be judged over time not on one outcome,for instance I remember Mooney playing on Glass one day a few years back and leading him a merry dance,there are a lot of variables in our game.
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