Player Watch Wayne Milera

[Danger_zone]

He's extremely hard to tackle, it's been something in his game since he started.

He doesn't look super strong but seems to be able to fend people off and also has a habit of wriggling out of tackles. He did it again after the Saad one just prior to the Fog goal as well.

I think he's aware he's lost that pace/mobility and compensated by improving his movement timing/decision making (i.e. He times his movement to make it as awkward as possible for the tackler/defender). He seemed to have a lot of time/space.

Can only imagine what could have been without the ACLs.

 

[dude316]

Another nice highlight package from Saturday’s game by VardyMagic in Twitter:

 

[GameofSloanes]

Agree. I think he is still a fair ways away from being AFL fit. His time on ground the past 5 weeks has been 76%, 77%,77%, 70%, 72%.

Good thing is it doesn't seem as though his pace has been affected.

Watch with 8:00minutes to go in the 2nd quarter. Carlton turns the ball over at half back and he starts behind Saad and speeds past him to force a contest at half forward.

That was an amazing effort. Milera was great on the weekend, I've been a big critic, more performances like that and I will admit I'm wrong

 

[GameofSloanes]

He is a forward, he was incredible as a forward - that’s what got him drafted.

He's certainly not a defender

 

[StonesThrow]

I think he looks as gangly as he always has.

 

[Schulzycrow]

Best game for a long while. Hopefully injury free PS and then smashing it next season.

 

[MrBarry]

I think he's aware he's lost that pace/mobility and compensated by improving his movement timing/decision making (i.e. He times his movement to make it as awkward as possible for the tackler/defender). He seemed to have a lot of time/space.

Can only imagine what could have been without the ACLs.

I actually don't think he's lost much pace or mobility at all.

 

[John Who]

A fully fit and confident Milera will be an important aspect of our rebuild. One of the quickest in the team and is likely to be one of our most agile too. Very hard to tackle once he’s in full flight!

 

[Mr_Moogle]

He was good on the weekend. Easily his best game this year as he's struggled for form. Just hoping this game was a sign of things to come and not just down to Carlton's woeful defensive pressure.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

He was good on the weekend. Easily his best game this year as he's struggled for form. Just hoping this game was a sign of things to come and not just down to Carlton's woeful defensive pressure.

Needs to become the norm not the exception.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Where is he ? He’s probably picking up a ground ball one touch at speed

 

[ABAB]

He was good on the weekend. Easily his best game this year as he's struggled for form. Just hoping this game was a sign of things to come and not just down to Carlton's woeful defensive pressure.

Showed he still has his pace after the ACL, most important sign.

 

[Redleg Crow]

Also, he was ripped off on a goal imo.

FMD that was a horror review

 

[Redleg Crow]

Showed he still has his pace after the ACL, most important sign.

That was IMO the best thing. He did not seem to be at all fast. And then on the weekend he was. Utterly crucial because it is a major part of his weaponary

 

[BRL121]

Showed he still has his pace after the ACL, most important sign.

It wasn't an ACL, probably worse.

 

[Big Dub]

It wasn't an ACL, probably worse.

Was 2 x pcl. Studies have shown that top of the ground runners (basketball, soccer but not nfl) come back to full pre-injury levels in their 2nd year back from a pcl.

Next year is the year for Milera. Signs looking good.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

2020 was his foot, 2021 was his patella

 

[incorrectdisposal]

After his cracking game last week, I kept a close eye on Milera at the Crows open training at Optus Stadium this afternoon. It's only a kick&catch session to move the legs after the fight so can't read too much into it, but he was noticeably nimble, moving well, sharp hands. Looked in good nick. I'm hopeful that he continues to improve and has another solid game tomorrow vs Eagles.

 

[beartoo]

FMD that was a horror review

Did I hear correctly that the 3rd ump said that there was insufficient evidence to prove it wasn't touched? Shouldn't it be the other way round? Or was he supporting the goal umpire's decision?

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[TRP1996]

Did I hear correctly that the 3rd ump said that there was insufficient evidence to prove it wasn't touched? Shouldn't it be the other way round? Or was he supporting the goal umpire's decision?

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I believe Umpire’s call was touched, and the reviewer didn’t see sufficient evidence to overturn?

 

[StonesThrow]

I believe Umpire’s call was touched, and the reviewer didn’t see sufficient evidence to overturn?

This was amazing. There was daylight in all angles.

 

[1970crow]

Agree. I think he is still a fair ways away from being AFL fit. His time on ground the past 5 weeks has been 76%, 77%,77%, 70%, 72%.

Good thing is it doesn't seem as though his pace has been affected.

Watch with 8:00minutes to go in the 2nd quarter. Carlton turns the ball over at half back and he starts behind Saad and speeds past him to force a contest at half forward.

He's very strong over the ball, one of those guys that seem impossible to put off balance, even when in the process of picking up off the ground.

 

[Greenfinger]

A forward line with Milera and rankine as small forwards would be dangerous.

 

[1970crow]

This was amazing. There was daylight in all angles.

There was also a lot of fuzz in all angles. I'd consider binning the whole system. I accept they could upgrade their kit to get a much better result around the goal line, but the further out the ball is, the worse it is. Or invest appropriately and limit it to stuff that happens in the goal square and across the line. Anything outside the goal square is umpires call and just live with it.

 

[1970crow]

A forward line with Milera and rankine as small forwards would be dangerous.

I dont think Milera is particularly good inside our 50. Best work up and around the wings and behind the ball.