You lost me when you said how DTLD looked much better than Balta down back. I think Balta is best used as a swingman forward, back and ruck. Dave unfortunately is cooked and close to a perennial liability at this time!
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I do enjoy ur posts dyr but.
"not a natural aerialist"
.hard pressed to think of a better judge of the ball in flight...obviously compromised of late with reduced midfield pressure & inferior tall backup...covering for others is confusing
"will probably not come on"
.he's already there...most valuable player on our list now
-certainly debatable where best played tho.
Along with Tom and Jack, best contested mark in the side. He's usually good on the ground which is why that fumbling which led to his awful injury really bothered me. But he is no small.
I posted a long time ago that he is a naturally attacking player. However, once we lost Rance prematurely, there was no other option but to play him in defence. But he needs to be played across HB not FB in order to use his aggression and attack on the ball; his ability to intercept and rebound. It allows him to use his pace and athleticism more. But a) as our best KPD now he has had to take the opposition gorillas like Shove or JK and b) Opposing sides are happy to drag him back deep away from HB too, knowing his flair for attack.
The only question marks are whether his eyesight issues are a problem, particularly in night games, and how our defence has been hoisted on his broad shoulders so early due to Rance going and Astbury's injuries 2020-21. Vlastuin missing games too, plus Grimes may be not in great form some games too, has added to the huge burden on Noah.
People easily forget he is only 21.
Anyway, good to see he is having a bit of fun with his injury lay-off and scored a gig to try and pick up a girl on Farmer Wants a Wife.
I posted a long time ago that he is a naturally attacking player. However, once we lost Rance prematurely, there was no other option but to play him in defence. But he needs to be played across HB not FB in order to use his aggression and attack on the ball; his ability to intercept and rebound. It allows him to use his pace and athleticism more. But a) as our best KPD now he has had to take the opposition gorillas like Shove or JK and b) Opposing sides are happy to drag him back deep away from HB too, knowing his flair for attack.
The only question marks are whether his eyesight issues are a problem, particularly in night games, and how our defence has been hoisted on his broad shoulders so early due to Rance going and Astbury's injuries 2020-21. Vlastuin missing games too, plus Grimes may be not in great form some games too, has added to the huge burden on Noah.
People easily forget he is only 21.
Anyway, good to see he is having a bit of fun with his injury lay-off and scored a gig to try and pick up a girl on Farmer Wants a Wife.
This is a really interesting idea, DS. Do any of our poster play with contacts? Before and after thoughts?
Right. Here we are. Jack brought it up a while back: rescue Noah from fullback. It's why I want us to get another key back to partner Tarrant, but we could put some faith in Miller, I spose.
More talent in the forward line needed. More threats. Balta and Stack forward, with cameos on-ball.
More talent in the forward line needed. More threats. Balta and Stack forward, with cameos on-ball.
Contacts were brilliant. Meant I could see who was kicking it and react quicker.
Normally a kick away was blurry for me, I could see it was someone but who?
I didnt use them for training and so would pick out each player by their running gait and movement. The twilight and low light areas on the ground were killers.
Obvs depends on the orbs and whether your short-sighted or long.
I've read that it's far less effective in night matches
We can structure with Taz and Grimes deep, allowing Noah to play higher and Flossy to float.
Miller to study the deep spoiler role
I like the small fwd idea. He's quick enough to apply ground pressure and he'll be a nightmare to match up on. Tarrant and Miller to play the key defensive talls with Grimes the loose sweeper.
Biggie was having a good game before half time injury in his last game, kid has some talent and hopefully we continue on with him.
We don't want Dylan playin' tall no more, dell. Miller might have to learn on the job. He'll have plenty of cover.
Have a look at his junior footage, or his foray forward in the prelim against Poor Flopelaide. Unstoppable on the lead. And who better to teach him than Jack and Tom?
I can't confess to have seen his junior footage, but he was there for 5 minutes against Port. Being there full time is a different story.
Very true. But I'm not sure you rob Peter to pay Paul either. I must say I would like his size and athleticism around the ball more. Whether he wins more of it or plays further up the ground who knows.
Talk of moving Balta from defense is lunacy
He is tracking ahead of Rance for his age
He is tracking ahead of Rance for his age
With CCJ & Chol gone and Jack and Tom on their last legs it's inevitable at some stage Balta will be moved forward out of necessity. As much as I agree Balta is best suited in defence, especially at this stage in his career. Tarrant playing should give the flexibility for Balta to swing forward when needed, also dependent upon matchups
