BluStreak
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most of his set shot kicks are too high almost rugby like
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What’s up with Cripps?
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Ball drop or ball trajectory?
I notice a lot of his field kicks when kicking long he really gets under and they go rather high. Could be because of his ball drop being too high?
Yes - ball drop too high so he's not stretching out as he kicks and so has that draw to the left as someone noted. That late shot at goal against GC also look to me like he was tight or sore in the groins.
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Could be technique as he grew 20cm when he was 17. Closer ball drop for him is going to end up in a higher kick. His issue isn’t for the 15m-30m kicks, it’s those >40m+ that need the penetration. Could do it, but doesn’t.
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He's a clearance beast,. not a good long kick nor a good kick for goal, deal with it.
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Embarrasses himself and the team time and time again in front of goal.
It’s unacceptable.
Funny post ?
Since Blues have become more of a threat in 2020
Cripps gets picked up week after week
He is fine
Since Blues have become more of a threat in 2020
Cripps gets picked up week after week
He is fine
i'm his biggest fan but he's not leading very well atm...
Jimmae
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Probably carrying groin and knee issues at this point. Shouldn't be rested up forward if he can't dish it off or get it done.
Play an extra midfielder and just let him rest on the bench.
Play an extra midfielder and just let him rest on the bench.
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Funny post ?
Since Blues have become more of a threat in 2020
Cripps gets picked up week after week
He is fine
He is clearly underperforming compared to previous years, Pendlebury was on him at times today hardly a tagger. De Boer is going to go work him over next game and he kept Fyfe quiet this week.
If he’s not injured and this is his new level........
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he has been playing injured for half the year - pretty obvious.
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Massive fall from grace for ol Crippa this year, if hes that injured he shouldnt be playing.
No improve it
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Certainly struggling, not sure if it’s embarrassing though. Seems to get too close to the mark and lacks a routine of note. Has done it before, will do it again.
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No, it’s inaccurate.
It's both
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It’s not good, embarrassing if he doesn’t fix it in the future ala Cas.
It was a problem last year, and it's worse this year
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Yep, it’s bad. You made your point, mine is, I’ll back him to, improve it in the future. Feel free to say it’s embarrassing again if you need to though.
His point of difference is obviously his size and strength, which allows him the ability to absorb contact and find a teammate by hand.
Without that size and strength, he is just another player. Particularly with his mediocre athleticism, needs to be surrounded by fairly dynamic midfielders.
Without that size and strength, he is just another player. Particularly with his mediocre athleticism, needs to be surrounded by fairly dynamic midfielders.
Finally
Agree, this has been the point of difference. Cripps shredding IMO has done no favours. He even looks slower now than last year.
Jimmae
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Honestly, he is surprisingly dynamic, and he has an amazing first few steps.
The problem with his kicking just comes down to two factors: how hard he runs given his size, and how hard he drives his legs to break through tackles. His footy socks must feel like compression stockings towards the end of a match.
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Look, this pretty much sums it up.
His difference is his size and strength. He also reads a stoppage really well and is tough as nails.
Hes not mecurical, fast, a great contested mark etc. It's his size and aggression around stoppages.
When he uses that to advantage and gets 30+ touches a game. A bunch of clearnces and the odd goal he is elite.
This year though something is clearly off.
Cutting of size hasn't helped?
Playing injuried?
Pressure of captaincy?
Other teams putting more work in?
Personal issues?
Congested beast cripps last couple of years has been just about the best player in the comp. This year he's been just a good AFL midfielder.
