Analysis the Josh Treacy effect

[PurpleReign]

I’m actually wondering if his future is as a half back flanker.

With Treacy and that tyro, Mundy, on the list we’ve got the half back flanks sorted for at least the next 10 years.

 

[Sully90]

Throw all the forward line plans out from preseason. Stick Treacy at Full Forward and build the forward line from there.

 

[wild side]

He's the best KPF we've had since Pav.

 

[muzzington]

Hopefully it gives the midfield confidence to see someone that can kick reliably up there. Maybe it'll help them to deliver it forward properly.

 

[Joao]

Hopefully it gives the midfield confidence to see someone that can kick reliably up there. Maybe it'll help them to deliver it forward properly.

It would make a mountain of difference if they evenly split their targets amongst the three talls rather than just bombing it to Tabs in the pocket (or Lobb if Tabs isn't playing).

That would open up space for others making the whole thing function better. We are so predictable most games.

 

[Taylor]

Hopefully it gives the midfield confidence to see someone that can kick reliably up there. Maybe it'll help them to deliver it forward properly.

I noticed the team was kicking to Treacy over Lobb as the game went on longer. Can't blame them

 

[Lach72]

I'd still like to see him spend a bit of time in the back line to develop his defensive side.

I know you’re joking but still

 

[Piggy Smalls]

He’s developing well. With his size, aggression, marking and kicking skills he will go past Lobb and Taberner once he matures physically and mentally. I love watching him kick for goal. Assured and composed enough to kick a drop punt like a true footballer.

 

[masai]

Treacy is a new cult hero.

26, here we come ?.

 

[masai]

He’s been rushed into the side, and obviously needed a couple of weeks to find his feet ( game plan ? ). Too many armchair critics judged him too quickly, has a lot of improvement left in him + a lot more steamrollered backmen !!!.

With a lot of teams, he would be serving a season or two development period in the seconds. He’s only just begun.

 

[Dockeroo]

If he’d kicked that goal from the boundary early in the 4th he’d be a great chance of a rising star nom this week.
They won’t give it to him though.

 

[Joao]

If he’d kicked that goal from the boundary early in the 4th he’d be a great chance of a rising star nom this week.
They won’t give it to him though.

Cox was pretty good, he should get the nod.

Hopefully Treacy can feast on one of our "easier" fixtures coming up as I don't like his chances later in the season.

 

[Kram]

He's one fine looking unit.

 

[Joao]

He's one fine looking unit.

Reckon he is going to be a specimen in 4-5 years.

I don't want everyone hating on me, but he plays like a slightly taller, non-pez dispensing, non-cowardly Jack Darling.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Reckon he is going to be a specimen in 4-5 years.

I don't want everyone hating on me, but he plays like a slightly taller, non-pez dispensing, non-cowardly Jack Darling.

Kicks like Tex for goal though

 

[Randomizor]

He’s a good egg

 

[Joao]

Kicks like Tex for goal though

On the right from 55 or less, yeah. Not sure he has the 60m kick, the 55m accurate left foot or ridiculous field kicking of Tex though.

 

[Sully90]

Hopefully it gives the midfield confidence to see someone that can kick reliably up there. Maybe it'll help them to deliver it forward properly.

Yeah I don't care if it makes us 1 dimensional in the short term, the midfield should be looking for him at every opportunity at the moment. Give me one predictable target over 3 haphazard targets.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Anyone else hitting F5 on the freo website waiting to watch the Treacy highlights on repeat...

 

[Sully90]

Anyone else hitting F5 on the freo website waiting to watch the Treacy highlights on repeat...

I won't be able to enjoy this public holiday until I get that Treacy fix.

 

[masai]

Reckon he is going to be a specimen in 4-5 years.

I don't want everyone hating on me, but he plays like a slightly taller, non-pez dispensing, non-cowardly Jack Darling.

Got a stronger neck, whiplash proof.

 

[Wilksyy]

Let us all appreciate a KPF that kicks like he’s from the 90s.

 

[Halfbaked]

I'd still like to see him spend a bit of time in the back line to develop his defensive side.

LOL

 

[Spirit Level]

So refreshing to have an exciting, promising key forward finally.

His kicking action is so pure, a joy to watch

 

[gotterdamerung]

Let us all appreciate a KPF that kicks like he’s from the 90s.

Even though we were shit, the 90s was the best decade for football. I watched the 93 GF the other day and it was practically a different sport.