Leysy Days said:Nah not perception ILHO.
They have simply seen him play.
The perception is he can't play. ;D
Leysy Days said:Nah not perception ILHO.
They have simply seen him play.
Barnzy said:I'd prefer to keep Lennon over an average pick. He has AFL traits in his game. Strong mark, good goal sense, one of the best kicks at the club and generally good decision maker with ball.
Then again, this was under the perception we'd sack Hardwick. Under him I don't see Lennon playing good football. A kid can't adjust to the speed, tempo and gain confidence by playing 1 game then out, etc.
Hardwick can't develop kids, many probably deep down aren't fans of him for his treatment of them. Looking forward to seeing regular doses of the likes of Townsend, Morris, etc next year instead if talented kids.
Barnzy said:I'd prefer to keep Lennon over an average pick. He has AFL traits in his game. Strong mark, good goal sense, one of the best kicks at the club and generally good decision maker with ball.
Then again, this was under the perception we'd sack Hardwick. Under him I don't see Lennon playing good football. A kid can't adjust to the speed, tempo and gain confidence by playing 1 game then out, etc.
Hardwick can't develop kids, many probably deep down aren't fans of him for his treatment of them. Looking forward to seeing regular doses of the likes of Townsend, Morris, etc next year instead if talented kids.
Barnzy said:I'd prefer to keep Lennon over an average pick. He has AFL traits in his game. Strong mark, good goal sense, one of the best kicks at the club and generally good decision maker with ball.
Then again, this was under the perception we'd sack Hardwick. Under him I don't see Lennon playing good football. A kid can't adjust to the speed, tempo and gain confidence by playing 1 game then out, etc.
Hardwick can't develop kids, many probably deep down aren't fans of him for his treatment of them. Looking forward to seeing regular doses of the likes of Townsend, Morris, etc next year instead if talented kids.
IrockZ said:Hardwick couldn't develop a forward even his life depended on it.
seems like you would be a good mentor for him gtgrumpytiger said:So much angst. Ben worked his way into the side in 2015, got a rising star nomination late in the season, many thought he was unlucky to be dropped for the elimination final. Cops a bout of glandular fever in the 2016 pre-season, anyone whose had it knows how much that sets you back. Would have severely interrupted his pre season and therefore his fitness base. Cops two bouts of concussion early in the season, misses weeks. Comes back, does an AC joint, misses 6 weeks. Comes back, does an ankle, misses more weeks. Comes back, gets a senior run, is clearly not match fit and is sent back to the twos for the rest of the year. Bad decision? Everyone knows that poor fitness is going to increase the risk of injury. And the crash and bash of senior footy is going to increase that risk again. He had no continuity all year.
Ben is immature and full of himself. Not uncommon for 20 yr old males. He might not be mature enough yet to understand why he hasn't progressed the way he expected to, therefore thinks a change of club is what he needs. It's not fair to judge him on this season, and he showed good signs last year. Not every champion is a speedster. Hard work, good skills and smarts go a long way. He already has the two that can't be taught. The hard work part can. And maybe, just maybe we're bringing in a bunch of effective assistants this season who'll be able to help him understand the work ethic required. For young players like Ben, it's the assistants that will make him or not. We're all whinging about the lack of development at the club. We're bringing in people to address that. Ben Rutten, Blake Caracella, Justin Leppitsch all have runs on the board as good, effective and successful assistants. And more are still to come.
I hope Ben stays. He needs a mentor.
grumpytiger said:So much angst. Ben worked his way into the side in 2015, got a rising star nomination late in the season, many thought he was unlucky to be dropped for the elimination final. Cops a bout of glandular fever in the 2016 pre-season, anyone whose had it knows how much that sets you back. Would have severely interrupted his pre season and therefore his fitness base. Cops two bouts of concussion early in the season, misses weeks. Comes back, does an AC joint, misses 6 weeks. Comes back, does an ankle, misses more weeks. Comes back, gets a senior run, is clearly not match fit and is sent back to the twos for the rest of the year. Bad decision? Everyone knows that poor fitness is going to increase the risk of injury. And the crash and bash of senior footy is going to increase that risk again. He had no continuity all year.
Ben is immature and full of himself. Not uncommon for 20 yr old males. He might not be mature enough yet to understand why he hasn't progressed the way he expected to, therefore thinks a change of club is what he needs. It's not fair to judge him on this season, and he showed good signs last year. Not every champion is a speedster. Hard work, good skills and smarts go a long way. He already has the two that can't be taught. The hard work part can. And maybe, just maybe we're bringing in a bunch of effective assistants this season who'll be able to help him understand the work ethic required. For young players like Ben, it's the assistants that will make him or not. We're all whinging about the lack of development at the club. We're bringing in people to address that. Ben Rutten, Blake Caracella, Justin Leppitsch all have runs on the board as good, effective and successful assistants. And more are still to come.
I hope Ben stays. He needs a mentor.
SCOOP said:Reckon I’m like Tom Hanks in Castaway on this bloke.
Alone on on a island, Lennon Island. Don’t think I’ve seen a player managed worse.
If I was at another club, I’d be diving in to get him for a late second. Hoping he stays.
SCOOP said:Reckon I’m like Tom Hanks in Castaway on this bloke.
Alone on on a island, Lennon Island. Don’t think I’ve seen a player managed worse.
If I was at another club, I’d be diving in to get him for a late second. Hoping he stays.