Player Watch Trey Ruscoe (Delisted 2023)

[Lip Gallagher]

I think he should be tried in defence and Murphy remain on the wing or tried forward, (he's very courageous).

Murphy will be injured soon.

 

[TradeDraft]

He can Kick a Goal but people still don't like him

 

[Horaceg]

Genuinely worse than Crocker though. Pretty sure he kicked a bag in the VFL the other day - Ruscoe is never even sniffing our best in reserve grade.

Crocker has a few years on him, I liked Croc but just not up to it

 

[Mostfamousclub_Pies]

He can Kick a Goal but people still don't like him

I like him. He could end up being a cult figure given half a chance.

 

[Laurie Holden]

I really hoped he’d step up a bit this year and like many of his team mates, I’ve been disappointed. Unlike some other players, he has given me moments that make me think he has something to offer. Agree with many posters commenting that he may lack a ‘bit’ of a footy brain...time will tell if he makes it, and he deserves some time. The kid is younger than McCreery and only in his second year.

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

Reminds me of this bloke

 

[Kirby]

As others have said, he looks like a backman to me. Back to the VFL in the backline and I’ll reserve my judgement until then.

 

[Kirby]

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Reminds me of this bloke

Bayley Fritsch?

 

[Scratchy05]

Yeah I think he needs a lot of time in the VFL to develop. No point getting games into a player who when he plays, is a non factor

 

[Mukesh]

Not convinced, but every now and then he does something that makes me think he can play.. suspect he will end up down back. Gratuitous advice....hit the weights son... I mean really hit them hard. You're too easily brushed aside...

 

[mike123]

With his size and speed he should definitely be playing behind the ball. Cant see him making it as a mid sized forward.

Speed? Can’t say I’ve seen this.

 

[mike123]

193cm with pace. I went back to his pre-draft bio:

Tall defender who is a real competitive beast, loving one-on-one contests using his strength and body positioning to great effect. Consistently performed for Western Australia in their 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championship winning team, taking on the most dangerous tall forwards in the opposition. He has strong hands overhead and averaged 14.8 disposals 5.2 marks and 3.5 tackles across the four matches. Prior to the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, he played all his football as a midfielder or forward. The move to defence has added another string to his bow.

Can’t say I have seen any of this. Maybe he has forgotten what got him here? Do we still have a development coach because this kid needs to have his issues spelled out to him and worked on in the VFL.

So he’s best strength is shutting down key forwards yet we’re playing him as an a accountable half forward?

 

[mike123]

I think he should be tried in defence and Murphy remain on the wing or tried forward, (he's very courageous).

I don’t see what Murphy offers on the wing tbh, looks to big and slow to play there.

 

[sr36]

I don’t see what Murphy offers on the wing tbh, looks to big and slow to play there.

He's another NQR - play him on the wing.

 

[Markfs]

i'd like to see trey tried in the gift shop at the holden centre....

 

[ZEV]

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Reminds me of this bloke

Always thought Treloar was a dead ringer for Beavis

 

[jackcass]

I do agree. For all the times our list managers have openly fetishized versatility and being able to play multiple positions, all our youth seem to be dumped on the forward flank or wing regardless of where they actually play

Played all his junior footy up till the carnival forward of the footy apparently so it's like he hasn't played forward before.

 

[jackcass]

Gees, people are going early on him. Got some things to work on so should be back to the VFL this week, but it's a long year.

 

[Linda_Lovelace]

Gees, people are going early on him. Got some things to work on so should be back to the VFL this week, but it's a long year.

Agree, bagging kids is poor form IMO.

 

[stormskye]

Gees, people are going early on him. Got some things to work on so should be back to the VFL this week, but it's a long year.

I think people are more perplexed at the decision to play him tbh.

 

[jackcass]

I think people are more perplexed at the decision to play him tbh.

We had a handful of changes with a list short on experienced depth. It was either him or some other kid with zero experience. There are people (not you) complaining we aren't giving the kids development opportunities in the seniors, then complaining when we do. I can't quite get my head around exactly what they want other than to think they just need to complain.

 

[legendstatus]

So I’m the coach of the Pies next week, I instantly do the following

Maynard JDG & Adams ( when not injured) starting centre bounce with Grundy- if Grundy out of position, smash the ball forward or take it out of the ruck, ruck don’t get pinged any more so do it!

Howe kicks out from points ( takes advantage of man on the mark and runs / bounce as close to 50 so we can gain yards.

At all times if not in a position to mark or pick up the ball, punch / tap forward or kick off the ground ( ensure players ahead always set up & ready for it )

If tall forwards out of place kick it long and hard along or low to the ground to put pressure on defensive talls.

No short Hollywood passes from centre back unless absolutely clear!

Players back themselves from inside 30-40 and have a shot for goal if clear.

Defensive Sweeper at all times

Small forwards set up in front or rear to anticipate tap downs

Set up for long kick then short or short then long ( game plan ) could be 2 x long + 1 short ( different combo’s)

Team to be

Howe - Roughead - Crisp

IQ - Moore - Ruscoe ( stay with me) or Murphy or Kelly

Sidebottom - Maynard - Daicos

Elliott- Mihocek - Pendles

McCreery - Cameron- WHE

Grundy - Adams JDG

Noble - Cox - Thomas - Ruscoe or Kelly or Murphy

Or breakout youngster??


Anyway that’s my take




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[Kirby]

i'd like to see trey tried in the gift shop at the holden centre....

What price would you put on him?

 

[Capital Magpie]

So I’m the coach of the Pies next week, I instantly do the following

Maynard JDG & Adams ( when not injured) starting centre bounce with Grundy- if Grundy out of position, smash the ball forward or take it out of the ruck, ruck don’t get pinged any more so do it!

Howe kicks out from points ( takes advantage of man on the mark and runs / bounce as close to 50 so we can gain yards.

At all times if not in a position to mark or pick up the ball, punch / tap forward or kick off the ground ( ensure players ahead always set up & ready for it )

If tall forwards out of place kick it long and hard along or low to the ground to put pressure on defensive talls.

No short Hollywood passes from centre back unless absolutely clear!

Players back themselves from inside 30-40 and have a shot for goal if clear.

Defensive Sweeper at all times

Small forwards set up in front or rear to anticipate tap downs

Set up for long kick then short or short then long ( game plan ) could be 2 x long + 1 short ( different combo’s)

Team to be

Howe - Roughead - Crisp

IQ - Moore - Ruscoe ( stay with me) or Murphy or Kelly

Sidebottom - Maynard - Daicos

Elliott- Mihocek - Pendles

McCreery - Cameron- WHE

Grundy - Adams JDG

Noble - Cox - Thomas - Ruscoe or Kelly or Murphy

Or breakout youngster??


Anyway that’s my take




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Like your strategies, but don't agree with the team you've selected. Keep Trey out until he gets a presence in the VFL and too top heavy with Grundy, Cameron and Cox in the side.

 

[Markfs]

What price would you put on him?

you put him in the bargain bin and take offers...