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I've been to plenty of games and seen him play, not just commenting on today, he has struggled most of the year IMO, has been very nervous under pressure every week, lacking composure, playing scared doesn't mean he is soft, I have never questioned his courage, just means he is overly nervous, I take my hat off to anyone who runs out to play at any level.Brodders17 said:
I know I copped a few hard hits when I played oh so long ago, its a hard game to play.
Houli had many mates after quarter time. Most of our defenders played crap after quarter time.
I was really dissapointed with a marking effort in the last Q. Centre of the ground, scores level, maybe they were a goal up, tough mark but he should have taken it. He takes it, we're away. He doesn't, they are. He didn't take it.
Tigertool said:
He was upgraded during the week...to the end of 2014.
Thought he was terrific last year and his kicking is elite given time to use his vision. Perhaps it's harsh to single Houli out for criticism, but it's the natural order of things for players with the least points in the bank to come under the microscope first.
LeeToRainesToRoach said:
Or to put it more bluntly when there is no pressure on him. Can you imagine what he'll be like when the screws are tightened further and he is subjected to September finals pressure? League history is full of players who have looked great for a while when not pressurized. If however the opposition have really worked him out, as was the case of Jordon McMahon, Coburg or the reserves side might ultimately be the main beneficiaries of his 'upgrade'.
Reported he played well today, ??? In part I agree but his kicking!!!! For someone with good (some say elite!) kicking skills he really butchers the ball quite a bit.
When running through the middle, he's rarely putting it down our forwards throats. When he wins it down back, he hesitates too long that when it comes time to kick, he is under enormous pressure and inevitably turns it over.
Might be a little over critical, just think he is his own worst enemy at times and puts himself under too much pressure.
One other observation, not sure it his fault, he gets on the end of handpasses, perfect for a right footer, but again, by the time he swings onto the left it ends up being a poor kick/turnover. Must learn to run past other where he can quickly get it onto his left.
When running through the middle, he's rarely putting it down our forwards throats. When he wins it down back, he hesitates too long that when it comes time to kick, he is under enormous pressure and inevitably turns it over.
Might be a little over critical, just think he is his own worst enemy at times and puts himself under too much pressure.
One other observation, not sure it his fault, he gets on the end of handpasses, perfect for a right footer, but again, by the time he swings onto the left it ends up being a poor kick/turnover. Must learn to run past other where he can quickly get it onto his left.
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Thought he got better as the game wore on. Was much cleaner today and used the ball better in the second half. Still needs to lift but again, much better than his previous month or two.
He was brilliant today spoiled well, went at 85% efficiency and had seven 1%ers....the most on the ground.
Maybe he copped a rocket during the week. Sported a knee bandage and was limping toward the end of the third. Can't afford to lose any more first 22 players.
