Preview Round 1, 2023: St.Kilda v Fremantle - Marvel Stadium, Sunday 19th March, 4:40PM AEDT *PHILLIPOU, CAMINITI DEBUT*

[Jade Buddha]

Been said but you’d think if Bytel and Byrnes don’t extract the digit around now it’s hasta la vista career.

 

[Plugger35]

It’s very surprising to see he wasn’t given a go with all the injuries. You think with Membrey out there would be a spot for him:

He’s shown he’s talented enough but there must be something he’s not doing right.

Hopefully Ross making him work will eventually make him a better player

I'm guessing it's the defensive side of his game which is lacking, offensively he looks fine as he can take a good grab and is a good kick for goal.

That being said I don't think some of our other forwards are great defensively either like Higgins but there is only so many of those types you can carry.

 

[bird_man]

Been said but you’d think if Bytel and Byrnes don’t extract the digit around now it’s hasta la vista career.

It’s a big couple of weeks for these guys. Gonna be tough to hold a spot with everyone returning, if they don’t take their chances early they might not get another one

 

[Cairnsman]

The issue with Sharman is he's got limited tricks, as many highlight, he can take a good mark and is good at set shots, the problem is there is only 15 contested marks on average per game so there really isn't any game plan at AFL level that can leverage from marks in the F50 because it's such a low percentage passage of play. His biggest weakness is when the ball hits the deck and a second effort is required to win the next context or to defend and/or help lock the ball in F50. His lack of agility and aggression at the ball on the deck also doesn't allow him to play up the ground either as a high HF, DEFINETLY can't play wing. It's why Ratts would have trialled him in the backline as an interceptor (or puncher) which exploits his ability to run in straight lines and mark the ball at the top of flight.

 

[Cairnsman]

It’s a big couple of weeks for these guys. Gonna be tough to hold a spot with everyone returning, if they don’t take their chances early they might not get another one

also a great test for the ubiquitous claim that Ross gets the best out of players and is going to get improvement out of every player on the list. There couldn't be 2 better players for the case study of Ross and his coaching.

 

[ScrappyDo]

The issue with Sharman is he's got limited tricks, as many highlight, he can take a good mark and is good at set shots, the problem is there is only 15 contested marks on average per game so there really isn't any game plan at AFL level that can leverage from marks in the F50 because it's such a low percentage passage of play. His biggest weakness is when the ball hits the deck and a second effort is required to win the next context or to defend and/or help lock the ball in F50. His lack of agility and aggression at the ball on the deck also doesn't allow him to play up the ground either as a high HF, DEFINETLY can't play wing. It's why Ratts would have trialled him in the backline as an interceptor (or puncher) which exploits his ability to run in straight lines and mark the ball at the top of flight.

I see him as very similar to Jack Silvagni in his early days. Everyone used to call him a spud but imo he just has an awkward style of movement that disappeared as an issue when he got properly strong. Time will tell but Sharman is a late developer and on exposed form l think he's wprth continuing with.

 

[pebblesofsand]

I can see why we were chasing Pick 3, Sheezel's a gun.

 

[pebblesofsand]

Xerri going down early in the North V Weagles game may make us jumpy and name Campbell as the sub tomorrow.

 

[Cairnsman]

I see him as very similar to Jack Silvagni in his early days. Everyone used to call him a spud but imo he just has an awkward style of movement that disappeared as an issue when he got properly strong. Time will tell but Sharman is a late developer and on exposed form l think he's wprth continuing with.

On exposed form I'm guessing you are referring to his first few games in 2021 because he wasn't much chop in the games he played in 2022. And I recon the reason he got on the end of a few cheapies in his first few games was because the opposition didn't have any intel on him however once they worked out what his one wood was it was too easy for the opposition to take it away from him.

 

[Mowman]

The issue with Sharman is he's got limited tricks, as many highlight, he can take a good mark and is good at set shots, the problem is there is only 15 contested marks on average per game so there really isn't any game plan at AFL level that can leverage from marks in the F50 because it's such a low percentage passage of play. His biggest weakness is when the ball hits the deck and a second effort is required to win the next context or to defend and/or help lock the ball in F50. His lack of agility and aggression at the ball on the deck also doesn't allow him to play up the ground either as a high HF, DEFINETLY can't play wing. It's why Ratts would have trialled him in the backline as an interceptor (or puncher) which exploits his ability to run in straight lines and mark the ball at the top of flight.

Yet in 4 games he has 19 with 7 of them being contested

Lack of agility LOL

 

[Cairnsman]

Yet in 4 games he has 19 with 7 of them being contested

Lack of agility LOL

Help me out, was that way back in 2021?...I can't remember that far back.

 

[Cairnsman]

LOL

 

[Ephemeral Hope]

Again? When has Sharman played wing previously?

Can't say I've ever seen Sharman on the wing unless he was leading up as an option

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You really need to read up about the Titanic particulars, had it not been for the ships terribly large turning circle it would have been able to dodge that iceberg.

I’m an idiot I got him confused with battle on the wing

 

[g_TRAIN]

The issue with Sharman is he's got limited tricks, as many highlight, he can take a good mark and is good at set shots, the problem is there is only 15 contested marks on average per game so there really isn't any game plan at AFL level that can leverage from marks in the F50 because it's such a low percentage passage of play. His biggest weakness is when the ball hits the deck and a second effort is required to win the next context or to defend and/or help lock the ball in F50. His lack of agility and aggression at the ball on the deck also doesn't allow him to play up the ground either as a high HF, DEFINETLY can't play wing. It's why Ratts would have trialled him in the backline as an interceptor (or puncher) which exploits his ability to run in straight lines and mark the ball at the top of flight.

You're probably right about the defensive stuff but he doesn't lack agility or athleticism.

He's also among the few players with a little x-factor on our list.

You don't need to be the complete package to be a good AFL player, a lot of players lack in certain areas but have strengths in others.

 

[gubby88]

Lyon is back, nobody will be kicking a lot of goals. Ever.

Really? Because the 2009 saints only kicked six less goals than the 2022 cats...sounds pretty far fetched to me

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[bird_man]

I can see why we were chasing Pick 3, Sheezel's a gun.

Most were suggesting we were after Tsatas though. Who would know

 

[gubby88]

And the youngsters will not get many games.

They won't if they aren't good enough to break into the squad.....Why would you gift people games?

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[Ads734]

The issue with Sharman is he's got limited tricks, as many highlight, he can take a good mark and is good at set shots, the problem is there is only 15 contested marks on average per game so there really isn't any game plan at AFL level that can leverage from marks in the F50 because it's such a low percentage passage of play. His biggest weakness is when the ball hits the deck and a second effort is required to win the next context or to defend and/or help lock the ball in F50. His lack of agility and aggression at the ball on the deck also doesn't allow him to play up the ground either as a high HF, DEFINETLY can't play wing. It's why Ratts would have trialled him in the backline as an interceptor (or puncher) which exploits his ability to run in straight lines and mark the ball at the top of flight.

that’s literally his job take marks and kick goals.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

The issue with Sharman is he's got limited tricks, as many highlight, he can take a good mark and is good at set shots, the problem is there is only 15 contested marks on average per game so there really isn't any game plan at AFL level that can leverage from marks in the F50 because it's such a low percentage passage of play. His biggest weakness is when the ball hits the deck and a second effort is required to win the next context or to defend and/or help lock the ball in F50. His lack of agility and aggression at the ball on the deck also doesn't allow him to play up the ground either as a high HF, DEFINETLY can't play wing. It's why Ratts would have trialled him in the backline as an interceptor (or puncher) which exploits his ability to run in straight lines and mark the ball at the top of flight.

Pretty decent defensively. Showed that last year.

 

[Ads734]

that’s literally his job take marks and kick goals.

For instance max can take a mark but can’t kick straight.

 

[Cairnsman]

that’s literally his job take marks and kick goals.

Yes but if he only has one trick to get a goal and brings nothing else to the party then he's not going to help the team win many games unless he can take 4 marks and kick 4 goals every week but unfortunately he's not Tony Lockett and this isn't the 80s.

 

[Cairnsman]

Pretty decent defensively. Showed that last year.

Yeah very decent but unfortunately another player has come from nowhere and overtaken him in 3 weeks so that's a real head scratcher.

 

[George]

The issue with Sharman is

 

[Mowman]

 

[Cairnsman]

You're probably right about the defensive stuff but he doesn't lack agility or athleticism.

He's also among the few players with a little x-factor on our list.

You don't need to be the complete package to be a good AFL player, a lot of players lack in certain areas but have strengths in others.

Yeah but it's looking like he's got too many weaknesses to get a game but still has time so the opportunity his all his to take and has never been better to take an opportunity. Be great if he could make it.