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Brett Deledio (merged)
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he`s now had 130 disposals in his past 5 games at an average of 26.
30 against the *smile* birds and 5 tackles and a goal.
flying well under the radar at the moment is lids,i can`t believe the lack of talk about him but i`m glad anyway.
i`ve admired this kid from day one and he`s now starting to rack up possessions at will, added to his magnificent disposal and decision making.
clearly a class above most players.
keep it up kid :clap
30 against the *smile* birds and 5 tackles and a goal.
flying well under the radar at the moment is lids,i can`t believe the lack of talk about him but i`m glad anyway.
i`ve admired this kid from day one and he`s now starting to rack up possessions at will, added to his magnificent disposal and decision making.
clearly a class above most players.
keep it up kid :clap
not so.Dyer'ere said:
he`s kicked 4 in the past 3 weeks and 7 for the season.
he`s kicked goals in every game except the collingwood game.
round 1. 2 goals
round 2. 1 goal
round 3. 0 goals
round 4. 1 goal
round 5. 2 goals
round 6. 1 goal
Harry said:
Most sprinters have more bulk than him, i don't think that is it! Struggles to make the journey from outside 50 at the moment, something isn't right but he seems to be dealing with is pretty well.
bowden4president said:
bowdo against the dogs he kicked one on the run from outside the 50 meter arc and the ball sailed right throw the big sticks "straight over the fence"...
He has absolutely no problem kicking the ball with distance.
mopsy fraser said:
Think Jack was getting at goals from a distance rather than overrall goals mops.
I actually dont think he is running or moving slower, it may be that he holds onto the ball for longer and looks for the right targets under pressure rather than just blazing away. Similar to Tambling.
His kicking is fine and he can definitely put one over the fence on the run, I remember his goal against Adelaide a couple years ago was similar to the one he got against the dogs.
He is a really classy player, not many like him and his best is still 3-4 years away!!
His kicking is fine and he can definitely put one over the fence on the run, I remember his goal against Adelaide a couple years ago was similar to the one he got against the dogs.
He is a really classy player, not many like him and his best is still 3-4 years away!!
I watched the Tiges vs Freo game last night on my Name a Game dvd. Deledio was fantastic, some of his kicks to other players were a joy to behold, precise, clinical and confident. I believe we are very lucky and very priveleged to have Lids in the team. There's too much nitpicking for nitpicking's sake on this site at times.
Leysy Days said:
Maybe that particular poster (Dyer'ere) should being so ambigious, Leysy. It's growing tiresome. ;D
Go Toigs! said:
Did you notice that in the second quarter freo kicked a running goal and a Richmond player put in a very ordinary, slow chase on the goal kicker? I wasn't sure if it was Lids (the resolution was too low), but it was a guy with a single digit number. My guess if it was Lids he is definitely not 100%, because it's not his style to put in such a poor effort otherwise.
Go Toigs! said:
I fail how to see how an observation regarding an apparent lack of pace of a formerly speedy young player is nitpicking. Deledio's inability to get out of second gear is very important in monitoring his development as a footballer... As it gives you a great idea of how the bloke will be going when he's in his twilight and his athleticism has deteriorated. The fact that the bloke is in career best form without the fully operational use of his afterburners is a good thing. In between speculating about a potential ailment we should be revelling in his knew found maturity and celebrating his career best form... wait a second! Many posters are doing just that!
Go Toigs! said:
Perhaps, and it was a question not really a comment. Criticizing one bad kick from a great kicker is nitpicking, but a bad chase is not really ok from a future Capitan because it's a effort issue.
For the record I have already said on this thread several times how much I rate Lids.
Gypsy__Jazz said:
Good post, really makes you think that if his lack of pace is only a temporary thing.
If it's a matter of putting on a lot of bulk at once slowing him down for a year before his body reaches the perfect balance for 2009 then we could see him absolutely dominate.
If he's getting 26-30 possies and kicking a goal a game without his usual athletisism and pace (relying on and developing his football smarts), then give him another 2 gears on the after burners, with improved fitness and inside footy smarts, he could not only regain status as #1 from 2004 draft but who knows how good he would be.
That's potential for ya.
He is in career best form, and I don’t know if he is a bit slower or just playing a bit within himself.
But I definitely thought on the weekend that there is somthing to the niggle theory. His kick are travelling 5m less than they did in past years. He fell short on a shot from goal just outside 50, and earlier on a long kick out of defence the kick didn’t quit carry the distance Richo expected Lids to be able to kick it.
But I definitely thought on the weekend that there is somthing to the niggle theory. His kick are travelling 5m less than they did in past years. He fell short on a shot from goal just outside 50, and earlier on a long kick out of defence the kick didn’t quit carry the distance Richo expected Lids to be able to kick it.
Col.W.Kurtz said:
Anyone considered the fact that he's spending considerably more time on the ball this season, thus expending considerably more energy over the course of a game?
I wouldn't be surprised if he's simply labouring a little at times with the increased workload.
It was touted all pre season that he'd be used predominantly in a forward role, yet he's ended up playing most of it on the ball.
Perhaps his endurance has suffered because he didn't get the run into his legs during the preseason?
He's also increased the defensive aspects of his game this year. That's going to effect your stamina as well.
Sure I am speculating but it's possible some of these things are effecting his acceleration.
Lids is an elite athlete but if he's going to become an onballer have to develop the engine to sustain high energy levels over the course of a game.
He'll likely get there but that doesn't necessarily mean he's there right now.
If things work out, I think he could be scary in a season or two. I'm looking forward to it. 8)
It's quite possible your theory is on the money, ToO. But his complete lack of dash over 100 minutes... that is to say no instances where explosive pace is evident, leads me to conclude that it's a minor injury.
