Toast The Official Bailey Banfield Appreciation Thread

[GoFreo4eva]

He cops a lot of hate on here but he is a glue kind of guy that does what he can when he can. May not be as talented as some but his commitment is unquestionable. His 18 goals for the year when mostly used as a sub are commendable for sure.

 

[FreoGirl]

So glad I found this.

We need more players with the heart and commitment of Banfield

 

[Purple Jesus]

He cops a lot of hate on here but he is a glue kind of guy that does what he can when he can. May not be as talented as some but his commitment is unquestionable. His 18 goals for the year when mostly used as a sub are commendable for sure.

Bit better than the 8 our forward managed.

 

[Tonga Bob]

Ya boi's back up in the Kimberley spreading the Good Word. Love to see it!!!

 

[FreoGirl]

we need more like Bailey and less like Rory

 

[Tonga Bob]

Heads up serial_thrilla our boy's on the mic.

 

[serial_thrilla]

Heads up serial_thrilla our boy's on the mic.

Future captaincy material right there!

 

[Tonga Bob]

Future captaincy material right there!

Carlton got the wrong Cerra. Idiots.

 

[Joao]

I'm telling you, he's going to kick 40 goals.

 

[Tonga Bob]

I'm telling you, he's going to kick 40 goals.

In the one season I hope.

 

[greatgatsby]

What was the media conference - has he finally announced his campaign for the 2023 captaincy?

 

[Sean_09]

What was the media conference - has he finally announced his campaign for the 2023 captaincy?

Preemptive Norm Smith acceptance speech

 

[serial_thrilla]

I am positive that this thread will be required on Saturday night.

 

[Gekko71]

Guys who toil away every week, who aren't necessarily spectacular but are faithfull, reliable, and steady as all f*ck, and who constantly help bring out the best in others -- but never get the plaudits they deserve themselves...

...people like those are God's own gift!

God bless you Bailey - hope you tear 'em a new one this week (...the doubters, and the opposition both.)

 

[Tonga Bob]

So Channel 9’s Paddy Sweeney has an article in Perth Now about an idea for WA to host Gather Round by also playing an EPL game.

Gathering a storm: WA needs to up the ante if it wants to win Gather Round

Gather Round was a raging success for South Australia. If WA wants a piece of the action it needs to take it to the next level, argues Paddy Sweeney.

www.watoday.com.au

That’s now why I’m here though.

I’m here because they put this picture of two of the World’s greatest forwards - Bailey Banfield

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Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

& Mo Salah.



BAILEY BANFIELD

41

Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

! BAILEY BANFIELD

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Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

! BAILEY BANFIELD

41

Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

! RUNNING DOWN THE WING. BAILEY-LY-LY-LY-LY-LY, THE KIMBERLEY KING!

 

[vidwhal]

Yup. Lots of BB appreciation going on in here, I see.

As long as SOMEONE is kicking us a winning score, I couldn't be assed where we see him on the field.

 

[mightymouse75]

So Channel 9’s Paddy Sweeney has an article in Perth Now about an idea for WA to host Gather Round by also playing an EPL game.

Gathering a storm: WA needs to up the ante if it wants to win Gather Round

Gather Round was a raging success for South Australia. If WA wants a piece of the action it needs to take it to the next level, argues Paddy Sweeney.

www.watoday.com.au

That’s now why I’m here though.

I’m here because they put this picture of two of the World’s greatest forwards - Bailey Banfield & Mo Salah.

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BAILEY BANFIELD! BAILEY BANFIELD! BAILEY BANFIELD! RUNNING DOWN THE WING. BAILEY-LY-LY-LY-LY-LY, THE KIMBERLEY KING!

Why is adam cerra promoting this ??

 

[Tonga Bob]

Why is adam cerra promoting this ??

Fun fact: Adam Cerra lies awake at night wondering what Bailey Banfield's up to.

 

[freo1997]

All he is, is a check side kick. Does that well.

 

[Footskill]

Good to see Jackson, Sturt and Amiss in the forward line too. Otherwise he would have to be one to fly for the ball. Does his best work crumbing and snapping goals. Has under rated quick handball gives.

 

[Tonga Bob]

serial_thrilla our boy is at it again.



BUILD THE MAN A STATUE!

 

[serial_thrilla]

As a "pressure forward" I feel it important that he add tackles to his portfolio. Currently 16 consecutive quarters without a tackle...

 

[ignoramus]

I find it odd that people regularly express disbelief that BB keeps getting selected despite not laying tackles, etc., like a pressure forward should be.

Not trying to negate criticism of BB or anything, but if he continues to be picked despite routinely demonstrating few pressure acts, then it seems reasonable to me that his performance is not being assessed in terms of how much pressure he applies. Ergo, BB is not a "pressure forward" — in terms of performance, certainly, but also in terms of designated role. He's being asked to do something else, such that he is not often in the right positions to lay tackles (nor expected to).

 

[Footskill]

How do they record tackles. Is it only 1 on 1 and doesn't count if gang tackle. Does it need result in a free rewarded to be successful etc

 

[Footskill]

I find it odd that people regularly express disbelief that BB keeps getting selected despite not laying tackles, etc., like a pressure forward should be.

Not trying to negate criticism of BB or anything, but if he continues to be picked despite routinely demonstrating few pressure acts, then it seems reasonable to me that his performance is not being assessed in terms of how much pressure he applies. Ergo, BB is not a "pressure forward" — in terms of performance, certainly, but also in terms of designated role. He's being asked to do something else, such that he is not often in the right positions to lay tackles (nor expected to).

Yes. Funny thing is I do see him lay tackles. Guess they don't count those. Maybe he is given a specific role in the team as you said. Think he does cover the ground a bit as seen him closer in the back half