AFLW 2024 - Round 10 - Chat, game threads, injury lists, team lineups and more.
I guess it does sound like a contridication! I respect any kid that pulls on the Black and White, I respect any decision the clubs makes doesn't mean I agree with all decisions I acknowledge that those at the heirarchy are the ones that call the shots! If I was so good I would be there making the calls until than I'll sit back and encourage those out there to do their best and when they don't I'll spur them on to get their head up and go again!
I think you mean "jury is in", as in, in with a verdict.
Ben Davies was listed in the best 9 times last year for Williamstown in 18 games, including 2 times BOG. Did not get a single senior game for Collingwood.
Um...why don't you reply to me with relevant information?
Ok, he got 4 possessions.
Yeh, you're funny. Why did you ignore the rest of my post?
A few have already mentioned he did not appear to display much intesity after his initial few disposals. But I'd be far more concerned that he seemed a little lost, possibly because he is better suited to the backline and it was his first game, in which case I'd bring Reid in for him if fit without any hesitation?
Of course I don't know how far he is going to go if he only ever gets 4 very intense disposals
That was a backman's role in about 1929, watch Rhyce Shaw for a correct demonstration of the skills of a young backman in the first decade of the 21st centuryWhat role exactly do you expect Toovey to be playing??
He is a back man and he does what he is suppose to do!
He is one of the only players who will man up for the entire game and not let his player kick any goals...
Excuse me if im wrong, but i thought that was the point!!!???
. Watch Shane Wakelin for his ability to do that 'simple' job with 100% application and zero clangers (see sunday afternoons masterclass). They are the benchmarks and if he (Toovey) is a backman, as so many claim, then he is well short of the required standard.That was a backman's role in about 1929, watch Rhyce Shaw for a correct demonstration of the skills of a young backman in the first decade of the 21st century
I disagree totally. I think Toovey has had a good start to the season. I saw his game against Port Adelaide and he was the only defender that I thought did a good job on the day. He is a very tight defender. I would use him to put a good forward out of the game (assuming the forward isn't too big given that Toovey is a medium-sized defender). By the end of every match, his opponent usally becomes frustrated by being tagged so closely (on Saturday one of his opponents tried to head but him in frustration). His first VFL game was solid (third best for Collingwood) and his second VFL game was fabulous - described in the media as "stellar" and "outstanding." He made two relatively minor errors on Saturday and aside from that did nothing wrong that I could see. These young boys (he's just turned 21, and he's living away from home) need your support, not your constant criticism. The different between a good player and a great one is often confidence. Try to give a little praise when it's deserved.
If 'setting up' goals involves bombing the footy into the FWD line and hoping someone roves, yep he did, wanna rely on that to win premierships
. He was lucky it was Richmond, any other team would have taken him to pieces. Haven't heard any lucid arguments yet. Lots of old fashioned defence of poor foot skills and inability to think under pressure, as I said old school stuff.He wasn't embarrassing, only your thread was.If 'setting up' goals involves bombing the footy into the FWD line and hoping someone roves, yep he did, wanna rely on that to win premierships
Absolute rubbish as many have agreed, 2 errors, provided plenty of run out of defence and shut his man down, he was servicable! I'd hate to think what Anthony with 4 disposals was if Toovey was embarrassing.
Some stats, I know stats don't tell the whole story, but have a look.
