Sintiger said:
That might be a reasonable point if Hardwick was consistent with this on selection.
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That might be a reasonable point if Hardwick was consistent with this on selection.
Some here do not want him to play, particularly him succeed.
I sense a little of self preservation, more concerned of their thread/keyboard status.
I sense a little of self preservation, more concerned of their thread/keyboard status.
Harry said:
Never let facts get in the way of a good fantasy, Harry. From VFL report rd. 4, last game Griff and Bean played together:
Ben Griffiths
Two goals, five contested marks, nine marks, 13 disposals
Started up forward and kicked two goals. We then moved him back and he had big impact on the game there. He took five strong, contested marks and was the dominant big man on the ground. Looks ready for another AFL opportunity.
Liam McBean
One goal, four disposals, two tackles
Had a really quiet, disappointing game, with only four disposals and one goal. Needs to work harder at the contest.
So, Harry, who do you think went up? But you'd reward Beanie for this?
At AFL against Hawks, Griff wasn't great but some good signs; similar game to Vickery statistically but rated ahead on AF points: 58/49. BTW, Hampson = 67.
Sintiger said:
Well-posted, Sin. It's difficult dealing with those cursed with messianic delusions divorced from the harsh real world.
I want all our big men to succeed at RFC. They can all improve a great deal. Bean can make it and really want to see him earn his chance and grab it. Wouldn't mind if they rested Jack to really get over that ankle as he stuffed up a lot. We are not going to even make it to 9th this year. What is the point of risking further damage to JR? But, no, it's like dumb and dumber; the brains trust will have us strive for a noble 10th or the like.
All the same, Beanie has to do more; the reports from VFL game against Port were hardly flattering.
As I said earlier in my posts I have no problem with him being picked but just don't pretend his current performances and form warrant that selection.Tigers of Old said:
The fact that he hasn't put his hand up when the spot is his to take worries me about him. He is exhibiting the same traits in the vfl that so many lambast our current big men for and maybe that calls for some consistency as well?
Sintiger said:
He kicked 5 goals 2 weeks ago and wasn't picked when many thought he should have been?
yes and it was actually noted at the time that they wanted to see him back it up and he hasn't fired a shot since. That's the problemTigers of Old said:
It was more than 2 weeks ago btw, against the Dogs in vfl round 2
sportshow said:
Could the Bean be pissed off enough to have accepted an offer to go elsewhere after a staged delisting end of this season (is he only contracted till then, can't remember) ?
Would not be at all surprised if Essendope have been sounding him out. Didn't they want to draft him? Lives with Joey D.
Tigers of Old said:
Don't think he is. He was given a challenge and could not step up.
blx said:
I thought Griffens was ok on Friday. He certainly busted a few packs - and got to more contests than Ty. He is good below his knees too. Just needs to get a lot fitter.
I'm not really on the McBean bandwagon so not sure how much does have to offer the Tigers going forward.
That said, would happily see him selected over Vickery or Griffiths for a few games.
Let's see if this bloke has the potential to be either the saviour or in fact an ordinary player.
Maybe his motivation has been cruelled by lack of AFL time, but there may well be very good reasons why he hasn't warranted that game time.
Anyway, it would be good to see the farce that is McBean ended before he leaves RFC (as seems most likely, reading the tea leaves) at the end of the season.
Maybe he might just make a lot of people swallow their words .....
That said, would happily see him selected over Vickery or Griffiths for a few games.
Let's see if this bloke has the potential to be either the saviour or in fact an ordinary player.
Maybe his motivation has been cruelled by lack of AFL time, but there may well be very good reasons why he hasn't warranted that game time.
Anyway, it would be good to see the farce that is McBean ended before he leaves RFC (as seems most likely, reading the tea leaves) at the end of the season.
Maybe he might just make a lot of people swallow their words .....
That doesn't apply to other players though Ian.
Griff for one has never ever been consistently good. At any level.
And he's racked up 50 games.
Griff for one has never ever been consistently good. At any level.
And he's racked up 50 games.
I refer to my earlier postblx said:
Quote " As I said earlier in my posts I have no problem with him being picked but just don't pretend his current performances and form warrant that selection."
