Baron Samedi said:
Yo'll have to think of a different name once he starts holding his marks.
Carey Cant Standya perhaps!!
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Yo'll have to think of a different name once he starts holding his marks.
Carey Cant Standya perhaps!!
Can't stress enough how cool it would be if one of our bottom two premiership players really kicks on and improves. Obviously hope everyone does of course but really happy for George if he can find what he is missing heart, brains, courage no I remember now - poise!
Brettstigers said:
Such a little thing but crucial, it's the bit that hopefully comes with a little bit of maturity and experience. Not sure it will fit in with our forward structure though Composure Castagna instead of Chaos Georgie.
I think George can have composure AND create chaos.
The chaos comes from his unpredictability. He doesn't know what he's about to do so what hope does an opposition defender have?
As for composure, if he can clean up a bit with his disposals, hold a few more marks, and improve his set shots, he's going to do a lot of damage.
The chaos comes from his unpredictability. He doesn't know what he's about to do so what hope does an opposition defender have?
As for composure, if he can clean up a bit with his disposals, hold a few more marks, and improve his set shots, he's going to do a lot of damage.
It was only X games, but Jason looked real good. Pace to burn, leadership, marking was good, particularly his goal kicking. A good sign for us.
No 4 said:
Agree, you play like you train and especially pre xmas he was the star of the track. Will be more damaging this year. Some will stay fixated on his kicking which is fair enough but even last year I thought his positives outweighed his negatives. Good in the air for his size and will be a ripper if he can hang onto those almost marks he flys for.
I think he missed his first two shots. I allow up to three and have done for eighteen months or so. (But I think he's improving a little in this area.) Then I expect him to hit his shots. He misses early and then finds range.
The thing is at AFL level he may not get two shots to find range. Two is a lot of shots in a premiership side.
The missed early shots is about the fast twitch thing IMO. Every fibre of Jason Castagna's being is fast-twitch. It settles a little as he tires/relaxes. The fumbling is partly a function of this too.
This is where I see improvement as an inevitable consequence of experience and coaching. It won't be much - Castagna's hyper-twitch is his big edge. But he can learn to settle just a little at crucial moments and find the handle and the goals.
An interesting contrast in the AFLX sessions. Between George and Butler. They are exactly the same size. But Castagna is a foot taller as a footballer. And a stone stronger. A very different ratio on the creator/opportunist scale. George can make *smile* happen. Butler profits from that.
For type I'd say George reminds me a little of Brett Allison (George better in the air) and Butler of Trent Nichols. Neither of our blokes has reached his peak yet. And neither is quite as orthodox as his forebear but that's not to say George and Butler can't be better.
The thing is at AFL level he may not get two shots to find range. Two is a lot of shots in a premiership side.
The missed early shots is about the fast twitch thing IMO. Every fibre of Jason Castagna's being is fast-twitch. It settles a little as he tires/relaxes. The fumbling is partly a function of this too.
This is where I see improvement as an inevitable consequence of experience and coaching. It won't be much - Castagna's hyper-twitch is his big edge. But he can learn to settle just a little at crucial moments and find the handle and the goals.
An interesting contrast in the AFLX sessions. Between George and Butler. They are exactly the same size. But Castagna is a foot taller as a footballer. And a stone stronger. A very different ratio on the creator/opportunist scale. George can make *smile* happen. Butler profits from that.
For type I'd say George reminds me a little of Brett Allison (George better in the air) and Butler of Trent Nichols. Neither of our blokes has reached his peak yet. And neither is quite as orthodox as his forebear but that's not to say George and Butler can't be better.
Dyer'ere said:
I see George's 'fast twitch' as a help & a hindrance. Personally feel Butler is the better decision maker & has a more reliable skill set.
One thing isn't in doubt though Jack, I absolutely love the pressure that both of them bring. We saw that again yesterday. It really is incredible the way they harass oppo defenders. Speed kills.
Looked to have grown in confidence for mine , handled the ball like it was on a string , was really up and about , pity he missed 3-4 shots , was a good hitout from George
Some good points in their , I agree george is that crash and bash that menaces defenders trying to clear the ball with precision, butler will be the first of the small to spend some quality time in the midfield to exploit that dash of his.Dyer'ere said:
BillyJean17 said:
I worry about Butler. A lot.
Watched him very closely again in the game on the weekend. Body far too quick for his mind. You get in font of him with your arms out and he seems to want to run straight at you like a moth to a flame. Think he's the first to go.
Rioli to the midfield and Bolton, who has many more tricks than Butler, to the pocket. Then there's Higgins!!
Interesting what we see BT. I actually thought Butler was moving beautifully & reckon he can take his game to another level this season. Time will tell.
