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Alex Rance
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Thought his game last night was just a pass mark. He butchered quite a few kicks and really needs to put a bit more polish on his kicking to put it mildly. Got caught a few times so needs to get a bit more awareness. He did try hard and put his body in. Was monstered a bit by some very tall forwards. Would you have him in before Moore? For me not yet.
I have been quite dubious about young Alex. Not sold but he is improving on his deficiencies. More composure with the ball and better defensive application.
Does seem to lack any peripheral vision though.
OK game from my point of view. I'd keep playing him for the time being.
Does seem to lack any peripheral vision though.
OK game from my point of view. I'd keep playing him for the time being.
The boy did ok last was pleasantly surpised ( even taking into his lack of awareness) but he's not the future. I dont think anyone can learn composure can they? And he lacks it, looks panicked EVERY time gets the ball. Just wants to give it to the nearest person or when he does run with it doesnt seem to know what to do with it on most occassions.
Is yet another in the Schulz/Zantuck/Krak/Polo categry that'll we'll keep for 5 seasons (always hoping they'll come good) then trade on when it's finally realised they won't.
Is yet another in the Schulz/Zantuck/Krak/Polo categry that'll we'll keep for 5 seasons (always hoping they'll come good) then trade on when it's finally realised they won't.
I'm really surprised a few people are saying he had a good game. From what I saw (sitting at the PRE) he just kept getting rid of the ball without even looking up to assess the situation. He usually made the wrong decision or missed the target. Admittedly, his poor disposals didn't directly cost us many goals (if any) but I thought that in the first quarter in particular he was possibly the worst link in a bad chain of decisions/disposals from defence to attack. Those who were sitting around me seemed to be seeing the same thing as me. Maybe he was a star in the 2nd and 4th quarters ... :headscratch
tigertim said:
Yep, lack of awareness and composure are his downfalls IMO.
I have my heart in my mouth every time he gets the ball. He and McGuane are an accident waiting to happen down there.
Riewoldt, Gilbert and Gamble are probably the only marking targets the Sainters will have next week. Probably only need 3 of Astbury, Rance, McGuane, Moore, Thursfield to cover them. Stopping Milne will be the major factor as per usual.
I only remember one poor disposal and getting caught once. When he got caught it was also Mcguane's fault , he was the one who handballed it to Alex and he has a mouth , he would have seen Betts . Rance lacked awareness in that instance but generally he was improved in that area.martyshire said:
Those around us thought he was pretty good , we were pleasantly surprised . He seemed also to have more confidence in the marking contest and beat Walker in the second half one on one quite a few times. That is the size of player he needs to be on.
He is no star yet but he is far better than the rantings of some on this site. I like his pace and run for a good size player .
Jukes Extended said:
Anyone who has seen Alex play knows that he is entirely capable of knocking someone out with a accidental head butt, I’m just glad it wasn’t a Richmond player
