Ross and Graham don't play the same roll. Ross has no problem getting it, 25+ disposals in his first 2 games, and they have added running power by stripping weight off him. He will be our accumulator. Graham's top in his career is about 22, and is primarily a defensive player, who I hope adds accumulation to his game. Ross looks like being a gun who one day may well captain the side. A lot of Joel Selwood in him.
You have Ross IN, Graham Emerg in your team. I could live with that.
Not necessarily, Ross was very impressive and with another preseason can only get better. Graham in my eyes has never quite cemented his place, he was dropped mid season last year. Plays a bit half forward, a bit midfield. Injuries have set him back no doubt.
Personally I really like what Graham brings to the side. It might not be world changing, but his efforts and tackling I feel get the rest of the boys fired up. I could be way off the mark, but I like the leadership he is showing already. I think if he can develop his game a bit more then he could be a constant in the side.
Ross was very shaky after injury, so were his early games the norm or was the later the norm. From a small selection of games I reckon he looks a natural fit for our midfield, and will be a much better midfielder than Graham.
I'd love both Ross & Graham in the side. Ross to develop as a wing maybe.
Lions are just starting to play good football. Andrews is from Qld. People who reckon he'll leave are tripping balls. Balta is really young but if he can develop over the next 2,3, 4 years as a KPD, it'd be good timing for Dave A retirement. Balta'll struggle to get a game in 2020 anyhow. I'd personally use Rance money to ensure we don't lose anybody coming out of contract. & Keep SA & WA clubs away from CCJ, Baker, Graham.
That is wrong. Please tell me how Ross was shaky in his first game back against Carlton. He had a poor game against wce and that translates into him being poor in both games. The kid was very good against Carlton had only 50% game time against wce and got dropped.
Not necessarily wrong more general perception. Thought he was a bit apprehensive and lacked the composure he showed earlier. He started off so well he looked like a veteran. Gutted when he was injured, but thought he was just okay on his return but was down in confidence. This is normal of most first year players. Thought Stack was running up and down on the same spot a bit before he was rested/dropped. Ross is back in the middle rd.1.
actually wrong. I thought he was very good in the Carlton game unobtrusive but good.I hate useing stats in debates like this but people have said he was no good against Carlton and i had to look up the stats to see if i had it wrong.
As I said, your perception vs mine. Yes he was good in parts against Carlton, the good being that he finds the ball no problem, I just thought his decision making wasn't great, and that worsened under the pressure of the WC game. Both in poor conditions from memory.
Nice stat. Broad, Jase, big Toby and Kane all up there out of current players (over 50 games). Along with Graham, there's a compelling case that these blokes are all walk-up starters.
