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Matthew Arnot [Merged]
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Arnot was tough and hard at it as usual but also his foot skills were fantastic from what I saw looks like he has also lost some weight as he was able to get to more contests. And I know it’s only 1 game put I hope he gets elevated back on the senior list. Will add some much needed toughness in the middle and also has the ability to go forward.
MB78 said:
Thomas makes an impact on the inside - he can and does get the ball - where he falls down is when he has some space his slowness of mind and legs gets found out. He played some good games at AFL level last year (eagles was one) so I can see why he may be the player at the head of the queue.
I am hoping a Lambert can overtake him as he doesn't appear as slow and can get the ball - he needs time to prove himself. The good thing is that at the moment (touch wood) we don't have a critical need to elevate anyone so we can give the Shorts / Lamberts a bit of time in the early VFL games to prove themselves.
i am surprised he only got 65% game time yesterday
in a team lacking seasoned midfielders i thought he would have spent a lot of time in the middle
he is either starting from a long way back, or being saved for the next games ( a la pettard and grigg who played low minutes yesterday)
in a team lacking seasoned midfielders i thought he would have spent a lot of time in the middle
he is either starting from a long way back, or being saved for the next games ( a la pettard and grigg who played low minutes yesterday)
I agree, but for some reason Dimma doesn't really seem to like him much and will pick anyone else if available ahead of him.nikolasmia said:
Once again he shows a bit and I cannot work out why he doesn't get a go. Maybe something to do with attitude (which was hinted at late last year) is the reason or maybe he did something to Dimma's (insert car, wife, daughter, pet, parents etc. here)
I thought he was good on the weekend, but I haven't liked him in the VFL before. He's just not consistently involved in play enough I have thought in the past.
I've said from the start there is just something about him. He is the nearest to Stewie Maxfield I've seen. May not have Stewie's left foot but just has that X factor.
Sometim...the heart wants what the heart wants. 
Sometimes...footy is theatre. Remember, Richmond won more often when Jake King played. Was a he a silky left-footer with divine skills? Nope. Does that matter if his "on field presence" made those around him stand a little taller? Nope. A win is a win is a win. I can't explain it, I just really want to see Matt (Thunda thighs) Arnot get a decent run at senior level.
Sometimes...footy is theatre. Remember, Richmond won more often when Jake King played. Was a he a silky left-footer with divine skills? Nope. Does that matter if his "on field presence" made those around him stand a little taller? Nope. A win is a win is a win. I can't explain it, I just really want to see Matt (Thunda thighs) Arnot get a decent run at senior level.
Played well.
It will be very tough for him to force his way in but we really need to persevere with him as a midfielder. It's the role he can play at AFL level given his physical limitations for other positions.
Stop trying to turn him into a small forward & let him run riot around stoppages. That's his go so let him live or die by what he does best.
It will be very tough for him to force his way in but we really need to persevere with him as a midfielder. It's the role he can play at AFL level given his physical limitations for other positions.
Stop trying to turn him into a small forward & let him run riot around stoppages. That's his go so let him live or die by what he does best.
He volunteered to go forward Leysy. Told me that himself. Knew he'd struggle to get games ahead of Martin and Cotch et all, so wanted more strings to the bow.
With Arnott lambert and Thomas, we've got a few midfield options to upgrade.
No doubt that Short, castagna and soldo will stay put and do a development year.
No doubt that Short, castagna and soldo will stay put and do a development year.
Although there has been a bit of love for Lambert it seems that Arnott has been held over for the North game and therefore may have the front running for that last upgrade spot. I think this is great because he seems to have found his mojo and not before time.
