Balta needs to play back imo. And given how Soldo moved while up forward, no one should have any issues playing both he and Nankervis.
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Balta needs to play back imo. And given how Soldo moved while up forward, no one should have any issues playing both he and Nankervis.
Couldn’t agree more. If yesterday’s game was for 4 points, Hardwick would have quickly turned to Balta to shut down one of Hawkins or Cameron.
Agree ,and Geelong were shooting from long distances to goal while Tigers often looked for a easier shot,which was a main change we did in 2017.
you will probably be proved right (that will be a newsworthy event!), but i reckon we want our rucks to wear down the opposition, so that come the 4th quarter in a tight game Nank and Soldo are still getting up and down the field taking intercept marks, and we still have 3 marking options up front.
a praccy game wont show how valuable that is. (like it wont show the effect of one less runner in our 22)
Soldo sure can grab a ball and has a good kick on him so it does seem logical he plays ruck / resting forward and leave Balta to do his stuff in defence
In our best 22.. He and Nank must play all games when both are available. So much better balanced.
Spot on,in 2019, Soldo,nank were double teaming the best rucks such as natanui,Gawn,Grundy and soundly beating them.
Heya, sorry to chime in, but I'm not sure what you say happened at all? Happy to see stats to back you up of course.
From my memory, we were still mostly soloing Nankervis in 2019, then he copped the unlucky injury against Freo where he slipped in a boundary throw in ruck contest and missed like 2 or so months with a groin. Soldo took over and then we partnered them when Nankervis returned (was either round 23 against the Lions or the QF against the Lions).
I'm not sure if this is common knowledge but from what I can see Soldo and Nank have only played 7 games together - for a record of 7-0. Impressive if I have this right...and a no brainer to play them together when we can. I know I love seeing them both in the side.
I'm a big fan of Little Ivvy's work. His confidence hasn't looked quite right to me in the two practice games. But he has been very stiff a couple of times. Shoulda been paid free or mark.
He has looked a bit tired later in the praccies.
The coach thinks Nankervis works in the marketing department. And Noah has had a stupendous preseason. I think Soldo is under pressure atm.
Interesting times.
He has looked a bit tired later in the praccies.
The coach thinks Nankervis works in the marketing department. And Noah has had a stupendous preseason. I think Soldo is under pressure atm.
Interesting times.
Interesting observation.
All I see is a hulking wilder beast roaming majestically on the open plains.
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Wilde beast?? Bugger that, more like a nasty big old Cape buffalo.
Yeah, I get why they play both, it works a lot of the time and they are both good players. Soldo is an excellent shot for goal. I guess the tradeoff is you lose the run of a smaller player. We also have a tall forward line now with Balta plus one of Nando resting there.
have we developed a game plan that uses both Soldo & Nank ? ( a use what you have approach )
and how will it stack up against other clubs , initally , over time ???
time will tell
I'll back in our coaching group to challenge other clubs with new styles and tactics , and to keep evolving as the opposition try to crack our code
and how will it stack up against other clubs , initally , over time ???
time will tell
I'll back in our coaching group to challenge other clubs with new styles and tactics , and to keep evolving as the opposition try to crack our code
Will the big fella play next week? Has missed a lot of footy & played like it a bit. Maybe some VFL time for Ivan for build him up.
Always gonna be rusty after a year off.
He'll be fine. And will monster some inferior rucks this year
He'll be fine. And will monster some inferior rucks this year
