Oppo Camp Other Clubs News/General Discussion

[gouki88]

TEs are generally expected to be able to block; the “tight” in the name indicates they line up close to the end of the offensive line, so they have to be able to protect the QB against 280lb, incredibly fast/athletic pass rushers. That’s not something aussie rules players are native to.

Of course, the exceptional pass catchers like Travis Kelce are rarely asked to block because they are more valuable running routes downfield, but there aren’t too many of those. The very best TEs do everything, like Rob Gronkowski of the Brady-era Pats or George Kittle of the 49ers.

Gronk was the man

 

[sr36]

Tight end sounds painful, I'm going to say no

Some rugby players have converted to NFL, but it's nearly impossible for former hookers to become tight ends.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Gronk was the man

 

[JuniorB]

TEs are generally expected to be able to block; the “tight” in the name indicates they line up close to the end of the offensive line, so they have to be able to protect the QB against 280lb, incredibly fast/athletic pass rushers. That’s not something aussie rules players are native to.

Of course, the exceptional pass catchers like Travis Kelce are rarely asked to block because they are more valuable running routes downfield, but there aren’t too many of those. The very best TEs do everything, like Rob Gronkowski of the Brady-era Pats or George Kittle of the 49ers.

Other faves, in no particular order: Gonzalez, Gates, Christensen, Winslow, Witten, Casper.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Other faves, in no particular order: Gonzalez, Gates, Christensen, Winslow, Witten, Casper.

Gates and Gonzalez were wonderful. Of the more pure pass-catchers I liked Shannon Sharpe and Jimmy Graham a whole lot too.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

Back around maybe 89 or 90, Eddie played a few games for the Crocs(the social team) at Old Xavs. Fat and slow, but he was a booming kick.

Could also describe Stewie Dew!!

 

[gouki88]

He's a solid 30-40 goal/year forward. I like watching him play

 

[localfootylegend23]

If you feel that strongly about it, Scully has been delisted by Port Adelaide.

And gave boak another year @ 36 years old coming off 3 direct goal turnovers in a prelim..

 

[manicpie]

Tay Tay's boyfriend Travis Kelce is a tight end, and a bloody good one.

 

[blackey]

Would Witherden be of any intrest to us ?

 

[manicpie]

Would Witherden be of any intrest to us ?

The chocolate manufacturer?

 

[gouki88]

Would Witherden be of any intrest to us ?

Doubtful. Bit of a seagull who struggles immensely defensively.

 

[Ctracks]

Other faves, in no particular order: Gonzalez, Gates, Christensen, Winslow, Witten, Casper.

Graham Saints/Seahawks, Keith Jackson Patriots/Dolphins

 

[localfootylegend23]

TEs are generally expected to be able to block; the “tight” in the name indicates they line up close to the end of the offensive line, so they have to be able to protect the QB against 280lb, incredibly fast/athletic pass rushers. That’s not something aussie rules players are native to.

Of course, the exceptional pass catchers like Travis Kelce are rarely asked to block because they are more valuable running routes downfield, but there aren’t too many of those. The very best TEs do everything, like Rob Gronkowski of the Brady-era Pats or George Kittle of the 49ers.

Someone gets it. Kelce can't block for shit.

 

[Eric Shin]

Would Witherden be of any intrest to us ?

Trust me, he is a woeful player. Getting delisted from West Coast tells you all you need to know about him.


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[Cousin of Daicos]

In terms of selling hope and appeasing a supporter base that would understandably be feeling anxiety about where the Club is at right now, it's a pretty smart message

 

[sr36]

In terms of selling hope and appeasing a supporter base that would understandably be feeling anxiety about where the Club is at right now, it's a pretty smart message

I just saw Gollum talking about his preciousssssss ring.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

In terms of selling hope and appeasing a supporter base that would understandably be feeling anxiety about where the Club is at right now, it's a pretty smart message

Maxy's been pumping out these warm & fuzzies every week.

All pretty meaningless when the club from the top down is still a shitshow.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Maxy's been pumping out these warm & fuzzies every week.

All pretty meaningless when the club from the top down is still a shitshow.

I guess

In isolation though it's pretty good

But yeah when the wider context is brought in it's probably somewhat meaningless

Especially when you realise it was a COVID Flag which really has as big an asterisk next to it as you can get outside the Salary Cap flags

 

[localfootylegend23]

No reason to get angry.

You and I only get to see a player’s output for 2 hours a week.

The club get to see them for 30 - 40 hours per week, week after week. Including interactions that you and I have no insight into, such as attitude, ability and willingness to learn the game plan and play their role, willingness to get fit and get over injuries, willingness to be a good team-mate, and get the best out of themselves.

On a podcast recently Ed mentioned that a significant number of players are a problem because when they come into the AFL system they just want to live the high life but don’t want to put the work in. He had a term for them “bread roll eaters”.

Maybe you’re getting yourself “angry” over players who’ve done a handful of highlights at training / VFL / maybe even AFL? …

… but the club have seen in a few years of close contact that the player doesn’t do the work, and/or has a poor attitude, and/or are bad for team culture, and/or aren’t willing to do any of the things successful players do. And the club are just keen to kick them out of the joint.

Some great points. But drafting a tall forward in a covid year, to get rid of him after 2 years is bonkers to me. Even if he had any of those above knocks, still heaps of time to adjust. Now we are lacking in that department.

 

[sideswipe]

I just saw Gollum talking about his preciousssssss ring.

I saw Gollum try to play golf at the Portsea Pro-am over Summer. He had as much control of the whereabouts of his ball as he did of the Ring.

 

[sr36]

I saw Gollum try to play golf at the Portsea Pro-am over Summer. He had as much control of the whereabouts of his ball as he did of the Ring.

Here he is with his gear off at the BnF afterparty:

 

[sideswipe]

Here he is with his gear off at the BnF after party:

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When I saw him he was skulking(and sulking) about in the trees looking for his Precious. Then I saw him swing it. Worse than his kicking technique. Nothing funnier than seeing sh-t golfers get angry at their own poor play. What are they expecting? Today might be the day everything changes?

 

[gouki88]

When I saw him he was skulking(and sulking) about in the trees looking for his Precious. Then I saw him swing it. Worse than his kicking technique. Nothing funnier than seeing sh-t golfers get angry at their own poor play. What are they expecting? Today might be the day everything changes?

This made me think of Sir Charles