Last year it more his injuries than another midfielder
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Last year it more his injuries than another midfielder
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I'm in the he's cooked camp. I dont think my opinion matters though, and from Leons press conference it's ckear he's not getting dropped anytime soon.
You're not up for Whitfield coming straight back in?
Mostly Wardy. Ward & Steele's playing styles very similar.
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We were calling him Ward V2 at the start of last year. He was never going to take Wards position though. He's our midfield leader. My view it was when Hopper and Matt kennedy got games before him. Club said publicly he "may" have played in the PF to replace Stevie J except for an untimely injury.
It's not like he was consigned to NEAFL and forgotten about. Those sort of indications from our club are always genuine in my experience.
He at the stage where he needed to cement a spot in an AFL list to keep his career on track, and I for one am pleased to see him doing well.
Nobody was keeping him out. He was ahead of Hopper but got a couple of niggly injuries at crucial stages which then took him out of contention at times and a bad foot right at the end of the season.
He played 7 in his first year and 10 (with injuries) in his second. Nothing wrong with that for a young footballer, but I suppose some young footballers don't want to wait anymore (I mean Tony Liberatore won not 1 but 2 Gardner medals - that's a lot of reserves footy for a Brownlow medalist)
He may have looked into the future and seen that others might go past him. Might have just wanted a change of scenery. But for mine, he was tracking nicely and ready for a breakout season.
You got a good one. Don't waste him.
I respect your views.
I just think he's completely cooked.
When that happens there are teltale signs, first they lose their agility, then they get fumbly and then they start to cheat.
He is cheating every game, losing his feet in contests, giving away free kicks, failing to make second efforts.
The guys don't need him on the field as a coach, he can do that as a runner. His presence is taking space away from others as well as development time.
I can handle him being there for one more game, a retirement game but with Greene and Whitfield back he has to go.
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With Stevie J, I get what he offers as far as experience and on-field guidance but I think he needs to go, or at least be "managed" every third week. At this point I don't think getting a string of games together or continuity matters because he's not offering that much outside of his smarts, if even that. He's on a sharp decline and that doesn't seem to be halting any time soon. Personally I don't think he will be playing towards the tail end of the season if we have a near full strength side
My fear is that he'll keep playing throughout the year then come finals time Leon and the coaches will feel the pressure to create the fairytale story and put him in over someone who can offer more
My fear is that he'll keep playing throughout the year then come finals time Leon and the coaches will feel the pressure to create the fairytale story and put him in over someone who can offer more
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What Ichabod said, he knows what he's talking about.
Just add as a Giants Academy player from the ACT whatever colours he plays in they can be proud of their efforts, you're welcome.
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Think he is done.
Though would be happy to be proven wrong.
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Just heard Kennedy gone for year and Hopper broken finger. Not our year injury wise.
Hopper's effort to play a good part of the game with that speaks volumes about his character and courage. Super effort.
Hopper's effort to play a good part of the game with that speaks volumes about his character and courage. Super effort.
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I think he probably does, I was mostly referring to the two changes I felt we "had" to make.
Don't let injuries worry you. It's a pain thru the season I know, but we had an absolute shocker last year with injuries and it turned out ok. Continuing this year too. But if you really really need it, you can borrow and amend our hashtag, bestowed upon us by jealous oppo fans :-
#sobravegiants
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I feel bad for that Adelaide supporter from last night now...
They're still an awesome side. I had a rare bet $50 at $6 on Norths though. Not over but I'm feeling pretty good.
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I dont think its panic stations just yet, our top tier mids all had plenty of it but the strength of last year was the depth through there which probably also helped out the defenders. Currently our second tier midfield is made up of 1st and 2nd year players, considering this we have been pretty lucky to be near the pointy end of the ladder.
St Kilda supporters complaining about the umpiring last night.
Had a super weekend...I feel bad for that Adelaide supporter from last night now...
Will be somewhat salvaged if West Coast hold on.
I agree with the talk that the forward line lacks pace and defensive pressure. Greene obviously covers a lot of holes because of his sheer brilliance.
And have to admit, while he's still contributing, I expected a little more from Lobb this season. Hasn't really hit his straps.
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Given the free count was 22 to 10 he is no less full of shit when talking footy as he is when sexting, not sure I'd paint all sainters with his brush
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Given the free count was 22 to 10 he is no less full of shit when talking cricket as he is when sexting, not sure I'd paint all sainters with his brush
I don't think I'd paint anyone with his brush. Who knows where it's been???
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lol, very true
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Clearly you're a Croweater I agree with. Priority one Crows win closely followed by Port losing.
I dont think a windy wet afternoon in Tassie means very much to the Crows chances. I was happy to see Norths win. I think they're better than people think, and it's more important to them.
Looks like old Warnie was on the sauce last night. Great cricketer, bit of a flog though...
