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Connors
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Pretty obvious that Connors broke the trust of the club badly late last year pre the US trip.
In his post game interview he never looked the interviewer in the eye with his 'hermit' comments so you'd take anything said with a grain of salt.
He's said he's not going to muck up again before blah, blah but leopards rarely change their spots.
Not expecting him on the list next season bar a miracle.
In his post game interview he never looked the interviewer in the eye with his 'hermit' comments so you'd take anything said with a grain of salt.
He's said he's not going to muck up again before blah, blah but leopards rarely change their spots.
Not expecting him on the list next season bar a miracle.
ICE said:
If he was to adopt anything from Johnston it would be his work ethic.
If Connors was able to move through the midfield the away Johnston does, it would make him a much more valuable player.
Our spread has improved recently because of Shane Edwards form in the high half forward role. If Connors has the engine to play this role as well we then could have two very creative half forwards which would then make our forward line much more difficult to counter.
A bit of form from Vickery wouldn't hurt either.
Yesterday is an example of why teams need a Dan Connors type player around. You can't have too many of them but having one player in the team who has the ability to do things that win you a game is invaluable. X factor players who infuriate at times and delight at other times.
He is the type of player who will take a hanger with 2 minutes to go in a tight game but he is also the type to give away a vital free by trying to take a hanger and not succeeding.
Personally I like him in the team.
He is the type of player who will take a hanger with 2 minutes to go in a tight game but he is also the type to give away a vital free by trying to take a hanger and not succeeding.
Personally I like him in the team.
Sintiger said:
Agree.
Stevie J is a similar type. Not saying Connors is anywhere near him but I've seen him do a lot of dumb things on the field. Mostly because he's always trying to make something happen, moreso than anyone out of that Geelong side but obviously it doesn't always come off. Supporters tend to get frustrated with those types they class as "lairs" but reckon you take the bad with the good as long as the good is worthwhile.
Sintiger said:
Agree. & our forward line lacks that style of player. Connors & Edwards were our most dangerous yesterday. Outside them Only Jack really has the ability to make something out of nothing. The rest are hard working types.
One thing recent games have told leysy is that we need to target a quality small forward or two in the coming draft/trade period. Nahas & King are fulfilling the role OK now but have queries if they are up to having an impact in big games in September when the standard increases. The fact they pose no threat overhead limits them when things get tough/tight & space is at a premium ILO.
After a lengthy stint on the sidelines Connors did very well under some appalling conditions. Certainly not his most polished game but he did enough to retain his spot and he fills an immediate need as a marking HFF. It's also notable that the team rallied around Dan when he iced the game in the last quarter, stirring stuff given he's been something of a black sheep over the course of his AFL career.
Leysy Days said:
When you say small forwards, I guess you refer to Ballantyne/Milne/Betts types? I accept that Nahas/King are a fair bit behind, but not sure about the comment relating to them being no threat overhead. I don't see Ballantyne/Milne being much of a threat overhead and instead rely on their skill at ground level. Very tough position - and recent history shows that this type of player becomes almost redundant in a tough finals campaign.
Reckon Milne & Betts are excellent overhead. In fact its one of Milnes biggest strengths ILO. Is very hard to spoil on a lead as he gets elevation & takes one grab at its highest point. Has taken a stack of marks inside 50 above his head.
Agree though its a tough role to play L&D, possibly the hardest. Only a select few make a career of it down there permanently. Most need to be able to roll up the ground, which is something for the brainstrust to consider with who they take come draft time.
Agree though its a tough role to play L&D, possibly the hardest. Only a select few make a career of it down there permanently. Most need to be able to roll up the ground, which is something for the brainstrust to consider with who they take come draft time.
It's a very good point Leysy. Milne takes advantage of teams focusing on Reiwoldt and Kositzchke and often gets open on the fat side for easy marks. He also converts pretty well and can kick a set shot from 50. King takes virtually no marks inside 50 despite opponents often paying him little attention and while Nahas is slightly better at finding space inside 50 his inability to convert from anywhere outside 35m totally negates many of those efforts.
Not sure who the answer is though ATM.
Not sure who the answer is though ATM.
Listening to the interview with White and Connors on RFC website, I sensed sarcasm in Dan's voice when he said I was happy to be out there with all my GOOD MATES. I wonder if Dan feels he has been hard done bye of late. Didn't he ask to be traded last year ?
jamo said:
You must be a psychologist if would pick that out.
Nothing there.....no need to keep digging.
Connors, Titch, Jack and Vickery can be a very effective forward combination, with King or Nahas + a resting Cotch/Lids/Dusty. Connors' absence of a right side will continue to frustrate me, but he will take the third tall defender and make it very hard for them.
I hope he turns the corner this year. While his disposal was awful yesterday, he will be better for the run.
I hope he turns the corner this year. While his disposal was awful yesterday, he will be better for the run.
Disco08 said:
yeah think we need to find the long term answer outside our current list Disco.
