If he plays till the bye I can see him having either a 20 possession game , a 5 goal bag or a major forward scalp along with a couple of quiet games ........hope we just keep playing the kid
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Harry said:
Gees, I only wish Bevo had adopted this approach with his wunderkind, Naughton, who is also just 19. If only he had just played 'tight and spoil'!
No doubt it's dented his confidence and damaged his progress ... going forward and taking a near-record 9 contested marks. No doubt they won't let that happen again.
Same with Balta's goal. Outrageous! Should have just hand-balled or kicked it backwards al la Casboult. Who do these kids think they are taking the game on?!
Learn to spoil first. Requires several years of dour application.
He should watch some footy and learn bits and pieces off other players. Said he doesn't watch any footy from memory.
leon said:
Maybe it's because some young blokes footy IQ is at different levels Leon.
It's probably far simpler for some teams to plonk a developing forward where it suits them, and leave them there to learn their craft.
Balta may be a little different being asked to plug holes forward, back and relieving in the ruck.
It would be a luxury to have him play forward or wing or wherever it's an advantage with limited time relieving ruck and let him have time to develop. Alas with Rance and Astbury out, our tallest defender was 187cms or so. I think Naughton is around 194 cms.
But who's to know whether Balta's development will be helped or hindered playing multiple roles so early. It's not ideal, but that where the chips have fallen for him at the moment
I am happy that the selectors are still giving him games at the highest level. So enthusiastic but makes a fair few mistakes and gives away more than his share of frees but he is still green at AFL level and his career so we have to make allowances for that as he has the potential to be something special for the Tigers in years to come.
Just give him the confidence to play his natural game and with time I believe we'll be mighty impressed.
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UKTiger said:
I havnt noticed them?
barely put a foot wrong from where ive sat?
extraordinary few games for a 20 yo 195/100.
extraordinary
UKTiger said:
Don't mind him being enthusiastic and making errors, giving away frees. Rather refine that enthusiasm than have to extract it out of a young player.
His main problem is he trying to do everything at 100mph. Like when he rushes the opposition player with the ball too fast and is easily sidestepped and then is out of play. Just needs to learn to slow down sooner and effect a tackle. Timing adjustment.
UKTiger said:
Certainly is giving away a few frees. Is averaging 2.3 a game despite only 65% game time. He's 9th on the list of most average frees against. Saying that rucks do get their fair share of frees against with 5 of the top 7 in the list for frees against being ruckmen. Nankervis is 13th.
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What a game... more than broke even in the ruck. His follow up work was superb - old school follower.
The extra depth he can get in his kicks is also an absolute weapon - especially forward of centre.
The extra depth he can get in his kicks is also an absolute weapon - especially forward of centre.
frawleyudud said:
Yeah he certainly can do a lot of things that most can’t. His ceiling is enormous. Just keep pumping games into him.
