Connors is going well at the moment. Looks to have benfited from Hardwick's coaching. But he needs to be aware that he doesn't become too predictable. Like many lefties he has no right foot and clubs will quickly work him out if he doesn't rectify that.
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Although Connors made some errors by foot, it's his handballing which is of more concern IMO.
Watch the previous two games especially to see how poor he is by hand.
He needs also to work on his right side, gets cornered on his left too often.
Watch the previous two games especially to see how poor he is by hand.
He needs also to work on his right side, gets cornered on his left too often.
I reckon in 3 drafts the entire backline as we saw it yesterday will be gone, if from their positions if not the club.
The thing about Connors is that they are not so much "skill" errors but him just not taking enough care. He thinks "I'm so cool and talented i'll just nonchalontly pass this" and frequently he misses or doesnt see the opponent closing in on the person he's just passed it to.
tigertim said:
I over time he will get better than this, although he's been around a while still hasn't played a lot of AFL level footy, I think someone said he's only played about a 12 games, and only played a couple last year so still trying to get accustomed to the pace of top flight footy. He definately made less mistakes last night than I'v seen in the past.
When he's not under pressure he is a beautifull kick of the footy, not sure why but i always loved watching left footers more.
As I've said earlier, the improvement of Connors is quite a credit to the new coaching regime. They have obviously connected with him somehow and are getting the best out of him.
Love his work in heavy traffic and desire to take the game on. Sure he makes a few mistakes but I'll happily wear that for the creativity he provides.
If only we could uncover a CHF for him to kick too... Few better sights that a raking left foot coming out of defence supplying a gun CHF
Love his work in heavy traffic and desire to take the game on. Sure he makes a few mistakes but I'll happily wear that for the creativity he provides.
If only we could uncover a CHF for him to kick too... Few better sights that a raking left foot coming out of defence supplying a gun CHF
Agree skipper. I suspect our defence copped an old fashioned rocket from Hardwick last week because they certainly lifted their workrate last night.
Thought they did quite well considering the barrage of leather they had to deal with.
Thought they did quite well considering the barrage of leather they had to deal with.
Agreed.They held it togeather for most of the match.BladeTiger said:
Our fwd line on the other hand.Geez
tigertim said:
He's probably called for the ball a few times when he's running the wrong side and then has to double back to his left foot.
He's also clearly out to show that he won't shirk an issue. I seem to remember a game late last year where he probably dropped his head at a contest and it didn't look good. But already this year he's throwing himself at contests.
One of the positives to date.
Tigers of Old said:Connors ain't perfect and he's making a heap of errors out there but geez he's having crack and taking them on.
I think many of his critics are forgetting Dan's only played a dozen games.
Needs to be persevered with IMO because he is genuinely one showing some improvement.
Good summary TOO - has definitely shown genuine improvement. Hopefully he can become a Josh Drummond type for us
Are people serious?
He absolutely butchered the ball yesterday. Turnover merchant.
Trying to play like Andrew McLeod he constantly turned it over through poor execution or poor decision making.
At one stage he tried to take on 5 players. When rebounding it should be about taking a low risk option when your under the pump, not trying to take on a whole team.
Also, he does not have a defensive aspect to his game. Considering he was playing BP in a side who conceded plenty of inside 50's and lost by 70odd point, he still had 0 tackles.
He absolutely butchered the ball yesterday. Turnover merchant.
Trying to play like Andrew McLeod he constantly turned it over through poor execution or poor decision making.
At one stage he tried to take on 5 players. When rebounding it should be about taking a low risk option when your under the pump, not trying to take on a whole team.
Also, he does not have a defensive aspect to his game. Considering he was playing BP in a side who conceded plenty of inside 50's and lost by 70odd point, he still had 0 tackles.
dans showing a bit, got to stick with him and let him find his feet,he deserves his shot. Our 2006 draft players(edwards,conners,collins) have got to step up.
QPR_Richmond said:
Rubbish. The low risk option is to chip it sideways or backwards.
And what good does that do for the team? All that does is give the first bloke a cheap stat - and leave a team mate probably even more under the pump.
OK - maybe maybe taking taking on 5 players is too high a risk - but if we don't take risks - we'll get nowhere fast.
Tenacious said:
We turn the ball over too much as it is with small chip kicks and bad hand balling. Conners is a perfect example. Players need to know their limitations. I'd rather we maintain possession then move it down the line instead of playing kamikaze footy.
Risks yes but calculated risks.
