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Team vs Essendon
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Just heard Fletcher takes over the 2nd spot (S Madden 1st) from *smile* Reynolds as games played for the Bummers.
Admittedly, he was one player I never thought would succeed a long term at the club.
Admittedly, he was one player I never thought would succeed a long term at the club.
evo said:
Gus showed plenty more up forward than Polak who had them bouncing off his chest.
His goal kicking is also woeful. Clock is ticking for a player not rightly seen as part of going forward.
Tigers of Old said:
Yes but having the three talls allowed Polak to give a chop out in the ruck and Gus to play more forward. The presence of either those guys in the fwd 50 gives Jack an important chop out. Not part of our future yes, but structure looked much better last week than all season. Astbury shows promise but opposition can play small on him at this stage. Rance plays small also but they must like his pressure or something.
Daigoro said:
The second ruckman for Essendon is about 200cm tall and jumps about 2 meters, whereas Polak could compete with the likes of Skipper (193cm) and the Adelaide second ruckman and provide that chop out. I don't think Polak at 194cm would even be able to compete with Ryder or Hille so the match committee maybe looked at alternatives.
My thinking is that Astbury comes as he is looked at as a better option from half forward and converting goals, and Gus and Vickery will have to compete with Hille and Ryder.
fair enough polo wasnt picked. was undisciplined what he did, and he should earn his spot back in the team.
in saying that, i would have in the team ahead of a few guys thats for sure!.
in saying that, i would have in the team ahead of a few guys thats for sure!.
To answer my own question, I think Astbury is probably in to help out back if needed with Ryder Hille and Gumbleton down there.
I thought they might rest Vickery and run Polak and Graham through the ruck. They've kept Tyrone and rested Polly. Fair enough really. Should really have dropped Rance but the kids 21 , is contracted thrugh 2011 and a second round pick. Plus they need to find out if he can play. He actually does make some contributions as a forward. Will continue to cost us games though.
King should actually be playing half forward. He is dominating in that position at Coburg, possessions, defensive pressure and lots of shots on goals. King will probably play on Watson.
I hope they make a few decisions at the mid season break which might mean replacments for Mcguane and Rance.
I thought they might rest Vickery and run Polak and Graham through the ruck. They've kept Tyrone and rested Polly. Fair enough really. Should really have dropped Rance but the kids 21 , is contracted thrugh 2011 and a second round pick. Plus they need to find out if he can play. He actually does make some contributions as a forward. Will continue to cost us games though.
King should actually be playing half forward. He is dominating in that position at Coburg, possessions, defensive pressure and lots of shots on goals. King will probably play on Watson.
I hope they make a few decisions at the mid season break which might mean replacments for Mcguane and Rance.
lamb22 said:
I saw King last week at Coburg and thought he did extremely well, given that he was asked to play at full forward late in the game. I would suggest that he is in the team to accompany Dempsey whenever he tries to waltz the ball out of defence.
Better to get games into Astubry who will eventually be a Key Position forward or defender, then Polak who has had opporunites but as yet has failed to grasp them
Daigoro said:
Astbury comes in as some compensation.
Personally felt Polak gave us very little last week and was not a key reason for our improved performance.
Tigers of Old said:
Coaches are thinking long term. Astbury missed all games as back up for the firsts so he probably needs a game (coburg not playing) more than Tiges need him.
Good management and development I think. Same thinking with Rance although little prospect for success IMO.
ZeroGame said:
Normally i would agree with you, but... his last couple of games have shown some real signs of football maturity - i mean solely the footy part, not the stupidity part.
I have never been a real fan, but he is playing his best footy since he has been here and is in our best 22 on his last 2 games
