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Robin Nahas
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Nahas could see some serious Coburg time this year. Titch Edwards has gone past him as our number 1 small forward. And with the likes of King to come back I can't see Nahas in our best 22.
Smoking Aces said:
Certainly under some pressure at least. That's a good thing but a bit early to write him off yet. Don't forget he was our 2nd highest goal kicker last season.
He's the only physically weak player we have left in the team and it showed again last night. Time for an upgrade.
With our added depth and our mids resting forward I can see him being edged out. With the addition of Knights, Vlastuin etc someone is going to miss out.Barnzy said:
If A. Edwards is a front runner then I can't see why Nahas escapes the same criticism? When was the last time he kicked multiple goals against the very good teams?
Smoking Aces said:
That stats don't lie where that's concerned, that's why I've always preferred King who is super competitive rain, hail or shine.
Smoking Aces said:
I can't see that. Someone like McDonough who might have an improved skillset has to push him out (unlikely to happen soon) not big bodied 6'2 players who play totally different roles to that of a forward crumber.
This myth that King always performs and Nahas doesn't has to stop too. Nahas has always been consistently superior. Just like the myth King adds great defensive pressure to our forward line despite averaging 2 tackles last season. The Push ups legend is better than the reality.
Barnzy said:
When King plays we usually win, I don't see any other statistic being more important, do you?
As for myths and legends, are you disputing the fact that Nahas has been ordinary against top teams?
Nahas is in trouble.
dimma likes defensive pricks. nahas might be quick and busy when the going's good, but he will select kingy over nahas any day of the week.
all three of edwards, kingy and nahas may have taken the field in 2012, but we can't fit them all this season - we simply bat too deep in the small backs and mids.
personally i think newmo might fill nahas' breach. far less pace, sure. but 1000% greater creativity and penetration.
dimma likes defensive pricks. nahas might be quick and busy when the going's good, but he will select kingy over nahas any day of the week.
all three of edwards, kingy and nahas may have taken the field in 2012, but we can't fit them all this season - we simply bat too deep in the small backs and mids.
personally i think newmo might fill nahas' breach. far less pace, sure. but 1000% greater creativity and penetration.
Rockin looked out of touch on Friday. And just out for the run.
Looking for a replacement small forward for the future McDonough was obviously recruited as a prospect. But Arnot might be good as a small forward. Can he kick?
Looking for a replacement small forward for the future McDonough was obviously recruited as a prospect. But Arnot might be good as a small forward. Can he kick?
Dyer'ere said:
Free agency might be the answer Jack, both LeCras and Betts would be two likely candidates who could fill the void.
I am not convinced that Nahas plays the 'small forward' or 'opportunist' role very well.
To me, he looks his most dangerous playing the HFF role running into the 50 with the ball and shooting on the run. I personally think he is too one sided to be a true small forward.
Regardless, I can't see him out of the side until an obvious small forward comes along, and even then the decision will be between him and King. Nahas kicks enough goals to warrant his selection, and lord knows we don't have enough blokes doing that.
FWIW, I think Kingy is showing small signs of being in decline. I know he has been injured a lot lately, but that in itself possibly tells a story. His game relies on those tough pressure acts and 1%ers, and any drop off in his physical ability will severly impact his performance. I hope I am wrong on this, because you can't really argue that stats that when he plays, we are a much greater chance of winning. And I firmly believe that his presence greatly assists Nahas in his role.
To me, he looks his most dangerous playing the HFF role running into the 50 with the ball and shooting on the run. I personally think he is too one sided to be a true small forward.
Regardless, I can't see him out of the side until an obvious small forward comes along, and even then the decision will be between him and King. Nahas kicks enough goals to warrant his selection, and lord knows we don't have enough blokes doing that.
FWIW, I think Kingy is showing small signs of being in decline. I know he has been injured a lot lately, but that in itself possibly tells a story. His game relies on those tough pressure acts and 1%ers, and any drop off in his physical ability will severly impact his performance. I hope I am wrong on this, because you can't really argue that stats that when he plays, we are a much greater chance of winning. And I firmly believe that his presence greatly assists Nahas in his role.
