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I'm a simple beast. I just don't understand why the biggest guy we have out on the field can't take a mark. There was one time during the Geelong game when the players around him were noticeably smaller, the ball got put on his head and he still couldn't mark it.
I just don't agree with anyone closer to seven feet tall than six who can't grab the ball. Regardless of the obvious issues, shouldn't be in the side - Stephenson is in the same boat. A defense under pressure must have an outlet pass - we aren't getting it from Vickery or Hampson or really by anyone (including Griffiths). We walk it out or we chip it out or Riewoldt comes up to the defensive 50. It isn't good enough.
I just don't agree with anyone closer to seven feet tall than six who can't grab the ball. Regardless of the obvious issues, shouldn't be in the side - Stephenson is in the same boat. A defense under pressure must have an outlet pass - we aren't getting it from Vickery or Hampson or really by anyone (including Griffiths). We walk it out or we chip it out or Riewoldt comes up to the defensive 50. It isn't good enough.
bullus_hit said:
Interesting, none of your examples of snide remarks can be attributed to me - not one.
I have been critical of two player only, Grigg and Petterd, and backed up my reasons with arguments.
You and Kirtz suggested there was no debate - i defied that suggestion and believed I was entitled to my argument. Another poster jumps on and says your opinion is worth than mine - ironically Petterd gets dropped after the next game and the debate goes on - you included!
For that you attach my name to those snide remarks above - and you call me a troll???
Hamson improved a lot yesterday. Not hard. For the previous three games he was a statue. But he improved a lot. I thought he was a six out of ten. ;D No, really.
Anyway he started the game badly in the ruck. He was beaten in the taps by Simpson. Hamster may have got a spray, you can only guess, but his work at ground level improved. He got involved in the game at ground level and over the course of the game he won his position.
Vickery was a good move into the ruck because Simpson is a log and McIntosh is not much better at ground level. Vickery's agility was a big advantage. So our rucks won on the day. We often cleaned Geelong up at the stoppages.
However. Hampson did not lay a tackle. He did a very good impression of Aaron Fiora at one stage. (In a pocket, NFI.) Hampson is quick over the lawn. He has to chase more IMO. Five chases a game will change our dynamic a lot.
Secondly Hamson doesn't have to catch it. Particularly in the wet. But he has to stop them from catching it. Could a done more at a few aerial contests. Hamster can and will get air. More of that.
Hardwick point blank potted Hampson in his presser. Said that he thought that Hampson was the best big man on the ground and then potted him for how easily he was thrown around. He looked bewildered and a pissed off. Said we'd have to work on that during the week.
He's easily thrown around because he's top heavy, long-legged lean-hipped. Built for diving not footy. But he has to get lower at the contests. Then spring or chase.
Vastly improved game that started badly. Very encouraging with obvious areas to work on.
Anyway he started the game badly in the ruck. He was beaten in the taps by Simpson. Hamster may have got a spray, you can only guess, but his work at ground level improved. He got involved in the game at ground level and over the course of the game he won his position.
Vickery was a good move into the ruck because Simpson is a log and McIntosh is not much better at ground level. Vickery's agility was a big advantage. So our rucks won on the day. We often cleaned Geelong up at the stoppages.
However. Hampson did not lay a tackle. He did a very good impression of Aaron Fiora at one stage. (In a pocket, NFI.) Hampson is quick over the lawn. He has to chase more IMO. Five chases a game will change our dynamic a lot.
Secondly Hamson doesn't have to catch it. Particularly in the wet. But he has to stop them from catching it. Could a done more at a few aerial contests. Hamster can and will get air. More of that.
Hardwick point blank potted Hampson in his presser. Said that he thought that Hampson was the best big man on the ground and then potted him for how easily he was thrown around. He looked bewildered and a pissed off. Said we'd have to work on that during the week.
He's easily thrown around because he's top heavy, long-legged lean-hipped. Built for diving not footy. But he has to get lower at the contests. Then spring or chase.
Vastly improved game that started badly. Very encouraging with obvious areas to work on.
;DTOT70 said:
Years ago I saw Steve Curry on New Year's eve, at the rooftop bar at the Terminus Hotel. From about 10m away I yelled at him: "Dad, I dug another hole!" He walked over, stuck out his hand and said: "Steve Curry. G'day." Classy.
Dyer'ere said:
Excellent summation as usual Jack.
The other thing I noticed in the Geelong game was his attempt to use his body around the stoppages after the hittout. This marks a big step forward in his sub-conscious - agree with you statue comment in games prior to this game.
Hopefully there all fit but it's going to be interesting which way they go when Hampson, Maric , Vickery an griffo are all available , personally I'd go Maric, Griffiths an TV , I reckon it can work if the last two do
