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I'm sure Josh is delighted at this suggestion... Not.
I think Maginness would be
Sixpence
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Players like Ward and Mackenzie thrive when they have a distinct role, I don't think either are particularly suited to being sub.
I think Morrison and Maginness handle the uncertainty of the sub role better.
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Sorry but I think this is ridiculous.
He's just played arguably his best game for the club. His field kicking is elite even though we use that word a lot, it definitely applies to Josh.
Was one of our better players against Essendon and stepped up in the last when others were fading.
Best 22 without doubt.
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Except he literally wasn't just 1 week ago.
He had a great game and he absolutely can cement a spot in the team if he maintains that level, i also agree play him for a full game as we have better sub candidates. But we have a deep list and if his form drops even just a touch his spot will still be very much in question (which is a great thing for the club).
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A 'permanent' Best 22 really only exists in the minds of Big Footy posters.
This week Ward is best 22, based on his performance...so I strongly suspect he stays...you don't drop someone who just played a very good game.
In reality, we have about 26 contenders for best 22...maybe more....
After that, it's all about form and injuries. Some weeks, Ward may be unlucky...not this week though
This week Ward is best 22, based on his performance...so I strongly suspect he stays...you don't drop someone who just played a very good game.
In reality, we have about 26 contenders for best 22...maybe more....
After that, it's all about form and injuries. Some weeks, Ward may be unlucky...not this week though
I’m pretty sure nearly every coach will take a player taking the right option but making a mistake. But not letting that mistake define them.
Perfection is the enemy of good.
Perfection is the enemy of good.
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How often in any season does an AFL club have zero injuries?
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As a man kicks, so does he become.
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That's what I meant of course. There's no way he could be dropped and if he maintains this form he's best 22.
Which part of what I wrote was ridiculous?
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"Once we are fully fit, I see him as the ideal sub."
I just think that on current form following on from that game he's best 22. Playing him as a sub when he's clearly playing very good football is a waste and therefore ridiculous.
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Has this ever occurred? 2008 grand final? Hodgey was reportedly injured
We’re top of the ladder and have nigh on 28 blokes deserving of starting.
Having any of them play as a sub is a sad reality of playing for a top team.
The reaction to this makes it seem like I threatened to kill his first born child.
Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.
Sixpence
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This. You could argue that any and all of Ward, Frenchy, Morrison, Maginness and CJ are Best 23, depending on what we want out of our Best 23 on the day. They all offer our side something different. You could probably throw Breust and Gunners in with that lot too.
Hust and Serong are others that are doing no wrong, but just can't break in.
There's simply going to be some unlucky blokes at various stages this year.
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Should probs delete all threads dedicated to players then lest we succumb to the chatter fitting of weak minds
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Kick a man a fish and he eats for the day. Kick him to death and he eats for the rest of his life.
Hoyney from CD had Ward the third highest ranked player on the ground on Friday night, with elite disposal and 7 loose ball gets.
He was very stiff to miss round 1 after his finals performance and pre season form.
Has to be a lock going forward.
He was very stiff to miss round 1 after his finals performance and pre season form.
Has to be a lock going forward.
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He does generally get a shot at goal per game. I’ve got no doubt in a few seasons he kicks them and his confidence and external recognition goes thru the roof. Hes too precise a kick to keep missing them.
He's developing nicely and this opportunity is great for him and our list. Yes he hasn’t been plug and play but in the long run he’s going to be a very very dependable player with smarts and damaging disposal.
I heard this on the radio today very impressive.
Ward's last two games have been very encouraging has a great kick on him also making good decisions.
I have him ahead off a few, if he can play in his best position, set for a breakout season.
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By the time Worpel is available again some of you will be talking about whether Ward is the better option.
We're lucky to have them both.
We're lucky to have them both.
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