Posters judging his defensive pressure on 2 tackles mustnt be watching too closely. He is one of the few players in the league that will run at full speed at someone who is 10-15 mtrs away to stop them having a leisurely stroll out of the backline and lots of time to kick. He does it multiple times a game- its not a tackle, but the chase turns what could be an easy rebound into a rushed kick- greatly increasing our chance of an intercept.
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Maurice Rioli Jnr
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That’s all he does is chase backsides …..cant hit a target can’t kick a goal can’t keep his feet
Others have been dropped for less but MJ keeps getting picked
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.would you prefer quick when player with ball not looking?
..oh wise one
Exactly and a lot of that you don't see on TV. Its the same arguments against Mansell. They both play a role that doesn't appear great on TV.
I think its interesting to compare Maurice to their small forward in Papley. IMO Maurice impacted the game far more than Papley did, stats don't always back up the influence that players have on the game.
MRJ - 8D, 2T, 1T50, 0.2, DE 50%
Papley - 12D, 2T. 1T50, 1.1, 67%
No composure what so ever, but hopefully it comes with time. The crowd lifts when he goes near the ball. We’re all in with this kid as we don’t have any other small crumbers, who apply that manic pressure.
Anyone watch the ressies, is Coulthard a chance to debut this season?
Anyone watch the ressies, is Coulthard a chance to debut this season?
Seriously he fell over more times than he actually kicked the ball
Stats don’t lie
I think so. Different sort of player. Coulthard not so manic on the defence, but he's much more skilled with the ball by hand and by foot
Bit hard when you live in Queensland champ , but have flown down for 2 games so far this season
Watched every VFL game as well
Can’t play . Zero influence when the ball is above his shoulders , can’t kick , and doesn’t read the flight of ball , always chasing opponents for a reason . Think about it !! Thank god Mansell straight back this week
6 games now without a goal. Needs to get back in the reserves and focus on his offensive skills and learn to correctly choose when to go for the ball and when to defend. Needs to get the right balance. He's 2/3rds through his 3rd year. Should be improving not going backwards.
@BiddiscombeSkills made a great point about time in the VFA being good for Jack Ross' confidence because he now knows he's too good for that level. Similarly, Jack and I have lamented the lack of VFA footy that would allow MoJu to develop his offensive game.
Mansell's back next week, isn't he?
Mansell's back next week, isn't he?
He also seems to have a tank. Sighted a lot on the wings. I reckon they could make an interesting combo.
He is, Mansell straight back in for JNR for mine. In a poor performance by our VFL side overall I were happy with Cumberland's efforts, thought he was pretty good.
