List Mgmt. Round 1, 2015 Full strength team

[Morgs_]

hey lions
just a curious blue, wanting to know how robbo is tracking and fitting in at new club. Hope he goes well for you guys and has a great year.

He's fitting in extremely well, training really well also. It seems like getting out of the focus of the media in Melbourne has really helped him. Check out his Roster Watch thread for more information.

 

[Milux]

hey lions
just a curious blue, wanting to know how robbo is tracking and fitting in at new club. Hope he goes well for you guys and has a great year.

From all reports has fitted in nicely. Got his diet and training habits right and is in really good nick. Ive always rated robbo for his hard work and brutal attack. Cant wait to see him run out there round 1.

 

[whatboutbob]

hey lions
just a curious blue, wanting to know how robbo is tracking and fitting in at new club. Hope he goes well for you guys and has a great year.

Ticking every box. Just needs to keep it up.

 

[Billy Puller]

hey lions
just a curious blue, wanting to know how robbo is tracking and fitting in at new club. Hope he goes well for you guys and has a great year.

Fitting in super well with the group. Already got most of the fans on his side and is super fit. Should be there abouts best 22.

 

[AndrewVadermk2]

Fitting in super well with the group. Already got most of the fans on his side and is super fit. Should be there abouts best 22.

thanks mate. Robbo was my fav player last year, i even had a shortcut icon thingy rigged up on phone.

 

[AndrewVadermk2]

He's fitting in extremely well, training really well also. It seems like getting out of the focus of the media in Melbourne has really helped him. Check out his Roster Watch thread for more information.

will do thanks man.

 

[John_Proctor]

Jack Redden said in the interview with green they just put out that Ryan Lester has been a stand out this pre-season training on the half back line. Reckons he can cement a spot down there.

Not sure if this was posted yet Lester as new Patfull. Article quotes leppa and all sounds logical (squeezed out of midfield but has height and agility to play Patfull role)


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...ne-lions-defence/story-fni5f4q3-1227208142771

 

[Nunez]

I love the respect between us and Patfull. Rare for when a player leaves for another club.

 

[Panthera]

I love the respect between us and Patfull. Rare for when a player leaves for another club.

Patfull was a rare player - similar story to that of Nick Maxwell, but 10 x the player

In all reality, Lester has his work cut out replacing Joel effectively.

 

[Billy Puller]

Patfull was a rare player - similar story to that of Nick Maxwell, but 10 x the player

In all reality, Lester has his work cut out replacing Joel effectively.

I think he can do it

 

[SizeMatters]

I think he can do it

He won't be as good as Patfull at intercepting and that but he will be able to play in the guts when needed. He will do it.

 

[Ironmonger]

Not sure if this was posted yet Lester as new Patfull. Article quotes leppa and all sounds logical (squeezed out of midfield but has height and agility to play Patfull role)


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...ne-lions-defence/story-fni5f4q3-1227208142771

I was unconvinced, until I read that Lester had trained the house down over summer.

 

[a mayes ing]

Not a big fan of Lester replacing patfull. Would rather a bonafide 3rd defender than a midfielder going their.
wouldn't think Lester has the tank to do the job, or the intercept marking ability.

IMO, l would rather Cutler get the job.

 

[winged1]

Not a big fan of Lester replacing patfull. Would rather a bonafide 3rd defender than a midfielder going their.
wouldn't think Lester has the tank to do the job, or the intercept marking ability.

IMO, l would rather Cutler get the job.

My concern on Lester is whether his disposal is good enough under pressure.

I would like to see Cutler back there too, but more as the running half back with good disposal than that floating intercepting back.

 

[whatboutbob]

I was unconvinced, until I read that Lester had trained the house down over summer.

Hrmmm, I wonder if he was wearing a hat...?

 

[James North]

Cutler good, but young ... we've only seen part of a season with him. Lester has a more seasoned body, can take a good mark and is interested in working hard to cement a spot. With that attitude he deserves a shot.

 

[knaf]

IIRC Lester was recruited as an athletic key defender with potential to develop into an on baller. I would prefer to see another mature body in the back six rather than a kid with potential. Giving Lester ten weeks to settle into the third tall spot appears sensible, particularly as he seems to be developing the tank required to play out a full game. I too am a bit worried about his disposal (though statistics indicate his disposal efficiency isn't that bad). I am hoping his improved fitness will allow him to get the separation necessary to better use the ball. He has all the tools to be a slightly lesser version of Joel (including premature bolding if recent training photos are any indication).

 

[Matt_BL]

I posted something similar in the pre season thread but I actually rate Lester and there's no reason why he can't be as good as Patfull, if not better. He's got the right tools just needs the experience. I wonder if that means Gardiner will be pushed out.

 

[a mayes ing]

I posted something similar in the pre season thread but I actually rate Lester and there's no reason why he can't be as good as Patfull, if not better. He's got the right tools just needs the experience. I wonder if that means Gardiner will be pushed out.

If we are pushing Gardiner out for Lester, then that is ridiculous by the lions. However, l doubt they would leave him out, very quickly becoming an integral part of our defence.

 

[jackess]

If we are pushing Gardiner out for Lester, then that is ridiculous by the lions. However, l doubt they would leave him out, very quickly becoming an integral part of our defence.

Leppa likes a tall defence. Might see Merrett, Clarke, Maguire, Gardiner, Lester and McStay all play down there.

 

[carnthemlions]

Leppa likes a tall defence. Might see Merrett, Clarke, Maguire, Gardiner, Lester and McStay all play down there.

Yup. Can't see us playing Lester a legit 3rd tall. Patfull was more of a 4th tall for much of last year as well.

 

[JasperBeardly]

Leppa likes a tall defence. Might see Merrett, Clarke, Maguire, Gardiner, Lester and McStay all play down there.

If Lester gets first crack then I imagine it will be a similar structure to last year with Merrett or Maguire, Clarke, Gardiner and Lester, plus two small defs in Adcock and one of Rich, Harwood or even Claye?

 

[Fatcat08]

If Lester is going to play the intercepting marker he's going to have to start standing up straight. One of the shortest looking tall guys I've ever seen! Also while his disposal hasn't been super over the years looking at stats alone is going to be deceiving given he has played the role of a young developing inside mid over the past few years which is never going to be the haven of high disposal %.

I've got no issue giving him first crack at the role in front of Cutler. He's had a few years longer in the system and would more likely be further developed in his understanding and adherence to defensive structures.

 

[Wounded Lion]

Based on recent reports and what I have witnessed at training, round one is looking to be

Lester Maguire Gardiner
Adcock Merrett C.Beams
Mayes D.Beams Rich
Zorko Martin Robinson
Green Staker McGuane

Leuey Rockliff Redden

McStay Aish Taylor Christensen

 

[KissKiss]

Based on recent reports and what I have witnessed at training, round one is looking to be

Lester Maguire Gardiner
Adcock Merrett C.Beams
Mayes D.Beams Rich
Zorko Martin Robinson
Green Staker McGuane

Leuey Rockliff Redden

McStay Aish Taylor Christensen

Wow no Clarke and no Close