seriously ,does anybody think that 10-20 gamers should be turning games at afl level yet,these guys have almost no expierience at any form of senior level,2020 no footy, 2021 6 odd vfl games.Last chance for Ross and Naish?
Most of those marks would have been from slow switching across the backline.That appeared to be one of our main problems last week and last few weeks, dropping crucial marks; yet last week Broad 9 marks, Grimes 8, Flossy 7 which weren't too bad I guess but Balta dropped a few, got 5. In past years our intercept marking in back half was a feature of our re-bound turnovers leading to goals.
correct. didn't see many intercept marks from our guys.Most of those marks would have been from slow switching across the backline.
While I agree that Ross has been substandard last couple of years, I can’t shake the image of the confident, strong midfielder he was in his debut year and wonder wtf has happened. He has genuine ability and I think should be playing midfield.Ross is a proven failure as a midfileder
His career as a midfielder matches that of Flossy, so the hope is he goes back and becomes a hybrid defender.
This is his only opportunity of having an AFL career.
Hears hoping because he has a huge opportunity with Broad out
Funny thing is he tested so well for pace, but I have never seen it in a game.
Miller's only just starting to get going at VFL yet consistency is still to come. If you'd seen the Willy match you would have wondered why their forwards were able to mark everything without any impact by Miller in the air. Promoting him now would be only if Astbury wasn't available. It could have been another Samson Ryanesque debut. Let Miller continue to develop.Unless Ross has been selected to play as an inside mid then this is a puzzling one. You have a young KPD with speed and size who seems ready to have a crack, yet you are picking a midfield plodder to play out of the backline. WTF is going on.
Nah, we still have Astbury, Grimes, Houli, Vlastuin, Baker and Short down back, and Ross surely to play there.Looks like KMac to fill Broads role and Naish on the wing.
While I agree that Ross has been substandard last couple of years, I can’t shake the image of the confident, strong midfielder he was in his debut year and wonder wtf has happened. He has genuine ability and I think should be playing midfield.
I’ve really only seen Miller play in the game against Williamstown, and he was pretty average in that. I think we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment by pinning hopes on him. Sounding a lot like another Todd Elton.Miller's only just starting to get going at VFL yet consistency is still to come. If you'd seen the Willy match you would have wondered why their forwards were able to mark everything without any impact by Miller in the air. Promoting him now would be only if Astbury wasn't available. It could have been another Samson Ryanesque debut. Let Miller continue to develop.
As for Ross, he looked much better at HB last week. @nikolasmia's comparison to Vlastuin as a midfielder is interesting. We'll see how it plays out, but a change of role could be the making of him.
You have to remember that Miller is surrounded by some pretty average players in the VFL and against Williiamstown the ball in the 2nd half was pretty much coming in at will and he was contending with more than one opponent.Miller's only just starting to get going at VFL yet consistency is still to come. If you'd seen the Willy match you would have wondered why their forwards were able to mark everything without any impact by Miller in the air. Promoting him now would be only if Astbury wasn't available. It could have been another Samson Ryanesque debut. Let Miller continue to develop.
As for Ross, he looked much better at HB last week. @nikolasmia's comparison to Vlastuin as a midfielder is interesting. We'll see how it plays out, but a change of role could be the making of him.
This, this and even more of this! Spot onWhile I agree that Ross has been substandard last couple of years, I can’t shake the image of the confident, strong midfielder he was in his debut year and wonder wtf has happened. He has genuine ability and I think should be playing midfield.
I'm worried GC Suns will beat us on the outside with their speed especially on the fast track of Marvel Stadium. Plus once we lose the contested ball a number of our stars can't or won't chase - this alone puts greater pressure on our backline.
Not confident at all!
Yep agreed Kiwi Bro. Tonight is the first time in ages I havent really given a stuff about our game.Feels unusual to feel so flat about watching them play on game day .
Most of those marks would have been from slow switching across the backline.
The slow COVID grind might be wearing dimma down. We are really working against ourselves with the ‘too clever by half’ selections and stubborn statements about players learning new roles. It’s hard enough to enjoy the footy atm with putrid rule changes without a return to chip and catch crap. I hope he wakes up soon.