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Welcome to Tigers: Jason Castagna
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Bill James
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No one more surprised he kicked the goal from 30m out dead in front than George himself. Thought he deserved his spot last two years because he provided a contested marking option inside 50. Hard to see the need for that role when Jack re-joins Tom. So he has to play high forward and his disposal effectiveness is a liability for that role. At risk to losing his sport to Bolton/Butler IMO.
His aerial contesting importance has always been overrated imo. Just isn't a good mark and often struggled to know when to fly and when to crumb. Defensive pressure is his game. To keep his spot needs to work on his disposal. Defensive pressure has been good last couple of games.
George brings two positives in that he will contest in the air and bring the ball to the ground plus his pressure. He also brings sub standard disposal skills hence his position in the team depends on those around him
When Jack and Tom are both playing it negates the need for one of his strengths
If Bolton Baker and the like continue to build there pressure acts then unless George improves his disposal his place in the team is in jeopardy
All in all a good place to be in with more than 22 players needing consideration at the selection table
When Jack and Tom are both playing it negates the need for one of his strengths
If Bolton Baker and the like continue to build there pressure acts then unless George improves his disposal his place in the team is in jeopardy
All in all a good place to be in with more than 22 players needing consideration at the selection table
Harry said:
Why Menzel? We have plenty right now competing for that small forward role. All have better defensive pressure skills than Menzel, all have better disposal skills than Castagna. Personally I don't believe that Dimma doesn't care about his disposal and that's the last thing he looks at. Castagna is safe for now but the pressure to hold his spot is high.
Bill James said:
Good post, BJ
Castagna could well be fighting for his spot each week (which isn't such a bad thing) now that there are players coming through who provide the selection committee with other options.
He will have to keep on the improve if he is to hold his place. Needs to have a better impact on the scoreboard also.
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graystar1 said:
Missed the most important stat... 8 tackles (all of which stuck like superglue).
Argh, Captain Chaos!
He is great when applying pressure to oppo.
Not great with ball in hands.
Having said that I did think he would kick that goal in the last quarter.
Amazing to think that Chaos and Dusty had both not kicked a goal until this match.
Onwards and upwards.
If Rioli misses I think Chaos plays.
He is great when applying pressure to oppo.
Not great with ball in hands.
Having said that I did think he would kick that goal in the last quarter.
Amazing to think that Chaos and Dusty had both not kicked a goal until this match.
Onwards and upwards.
If Rioli misses I think Chaos plays.
I think it is fair to say that on the form of the last two games, everyone needs to be fit and available for George to potentially miss out.
Can't also rule out that as he works into a season and back from injury his form will continue to improve (incrementally?).
Can't also rule out that as he works into a season and back from injury his form will continue to improve (incrementally?).
