He's strong bodied and a great athlete. Give him a try as a tagger, then cut loose if that doesn't work.
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Alex Rance
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Must admit I'd like to see him tried as a tagger as well, or even possibly off a wing for a few games.Tiger Opinion said:
Even Rancey thinks he'd make a midfielder.
I'm seriously hoping that Dimma gives him a good long run in the seniors this year, Rancey's still very inexperienced and this seasons a write off for anything other than development, if he gets eight or ten games in a row and still can't settle then perhaps make a judgement at years end.
Wouldn't hurt to try Lambshanks suggestion and have his eyeknackers fully tested just to make sure his depth perception is up to standard, can't recall any other player have so much trouble reading the ball in flight.
Maybe slip him anti-anxiety pills before the game. He *smile* himself everytime he goes near the ball.
Forget it - he can't play at AFL level. Write off as another wasted draft pick. Can't mark; no idea as to where to move to; no tricks that I can see and average disposal on the few times he does get it.
Mortin or Post deserve hsi spot asap.
Mortin or Post deserve hsi spot asap.
I cannot see him becoming a serviceable player. Best think to do is to trade him.
Has the turning circle of a B-Doub.
Has the turning circle of a B-Doub.
He's certainty at the cross-roads very early in his career, I think we have to give him another 18 months though. He has the size and strength of an AFL player so hopefully 2010 is a stepping stone to a brighter future. I still think he's a defender or nothing else.
Perhaps he would need to be given some consecutive games in such a role to be judged on it, but wasn't Rance tried as a tagger for a match last year to many people's disgust? I might be thinking of someone else, but from memory he was up against Dal Santo (which I grant wouldn't be the easiest job, given the support he receives from team mates) but seemed to look even more lost than usual. Hopefully someone can confirm or deny.
Tigerdog said:
Best outcome for us really. Can't question his guts and efforts, but he just doesn't look to be a fit with us.
I reckon a return home to WA, maybe with the Eagles, would be a good outcome for all concerned.
lisamaree said:Nearly choked on my beer during the warm-up watching Rance lead hard and mark the ball above his head!!!!
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Agree with Lamb - he has no idea where the ball is when in flight. Ok if he gets outbodied or the opposition reads it better, but he just doesn't get near it most of the times. He's like a cat jumping at a spotlight on the wall. Get his eyes checked.
Main thing going for him is his 'model looks' ... at least from Alex's perspective that is! Could not take an overhead mark over the proverbial jam tin and is like a rabbit in the headlights every time he gets the ball. Time to move on ... possibly up to the GC to work on his tan ...
