Melbourne kept itself to that score through poor kicking for goal. If they’d kicked straight it would have been one of their highest scores in their streak
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Welcome Josh Gibcus
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Looks like Gibbo's gonna miss the Rising Star nominee due to Jack Ginnivan as the definite winner this week.
At least there's other weeks for him. Given all the talented kids we've had, we only won this with Lids in 2005.
At least there's other weeks for him. Given all the talented kids we've had, we only won this with Lids in 2005.
You don’t need rising star winners, just nominations. Good players get nominated. The fact we haven’t had a nomination since 2019 speaks volumes to our recruiting.
Bakes, Stacky and Bolts all in 2019 when we win a GF but Sam Walsh wins from a club who did nothing for 15 seasons.
Shorty giving Barry a huge wrap on RFC website.
Says he wants to be the very best player he can be
Says he wants to be the very best player he can be
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That was just the McDonalds encouragement award for the Blues to keep their fans interested
Just like Bolts in the 29, let's hope Gibbo retains the 28 and becomes our best 100+ game player since Pushup.
Yes, because your very likely to draft a Rising Star from late first round picks that barely see a game due to us being a Premiership contender and COVID. Be realistic.
Dusty would have walked it in, but he had a warning for rough play.
Our last three rising star nominations were Bolton (2nd round pick), Baker (rookie draft) and Stack (rookie) all in 2019.
They got no easy clear shots. We made sure entries were mostly wide and shallow. Low percentage stuff. The loss wasn’t the back lines fault.
You can make the argument, it could have been better, but I reckon thats a stretch. Sure we all wish our 2 late first rounders taken during that period, RCD and Dow were better, and traded our 20 first rounder,, but I reckon it speaks volumes for the AFLs equalisation policies more so than our recruiting.
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Also worth considering that other teams draft good players too.
18 teams, 22 rounds (less in 2020)
No surprises on the number of noms
We don't have to win everything. Just the
I don't think its as bad as you say in that Gibcus will be moved forward, but this is why Balta will remain forward this season IMO.
Not too much weight he is Very quick and Agile now.
Looks like a beauty already
I'd be staggered if he played KPF this season. We're already experiencing a topsy turvy season from a recently moved Balta, the MC aren't going to double down.
Didn't say it wasn't possible for late picks to get a nomination.
Late picks generally need more development put into them. This takes time. That's not likely to happen in a side contending for premierships.
Bolton was drafted for 2017 season.
Baker drafted 2018.
These guys took longer to develop and be AFL quality.
Stack 2019. Was touted as a high pick thanks to his talent, but behaviour caused him to fall. Was probably closer to being ready from a pure talent irrespective than most u18 kids.
Now we're looking at Gibcus, who's a top 10 pick, and him being potential for a nomination in his first year. See the pattern?
Balta may or may not prove to be a bust up forward.
If Balta goes back and there aren’t injuries in D50 it’s possible.
