They abviously wanted speed - did some nice things.
We desperately need a 3rd or 4th marking forward. Markov or similar.
We desperately need a 3rd or 4th marking forward. Markov or similar.
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Paddy Naish - where is he at?
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Only played a couple percent more game time than Kmac and less than JR but I'd say playing the upcoming 20 games in 10 days probably has something to do with it. There's going to be quite a bit of player management required from this point on.
This is a real dilemma.
A lot has been invested in this kid - the Club's draft strategy for one - and us supporters who have waited and wanted for the chance to see him make good
As a rule I reckon blokes should get at least a couple of games - but he has been disappointing.
If it was up to me I'd opt to play him this week but jeez he'd better show something
A lot has been invested in this kid - the Club's draft strategy for one - and us supporters who have waited and wanted for the chance to see him make good
As a rule I reckon blokes should get at least a couple of games - but he has been disappointing.
If it was up to me I'd opt to play him this week but jeez he'd better show something
Had a shocker, looked out of his depth. Avoided body contact. 5 of his handballs went to the opposition.
In the scratch match, Markov and Stack played well so no doubt Naish will go out, hopefully, Rioli too hasn't looked himself for many weeks and Cotchin is a definite for wed night.
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Hope not mate. Before ever coming back into the team, needs a harder edge and to go when it's his turn. Looked really panicky with ball in hand and around the contests.
He was staring into space after the game in the rooms. I'm not sure HE thinks he's up to the level.
Would have knocked the kids confidence that performance, unfortunately.
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Giving this thread a bit of a bump.
I happened to be talking to a WA based ex-Tiger today, and I asked who was travelling well over the preseason.
He nominated Naish as being one to watch! He said:
Got to say I was pretty surprised at the assessment. I really had him pegged as being on the way out and have posted my opinion in this regard a few times on this site.
I happened to be talking to a WA based ex-Tiger today, and I asked who was travelling well over the preseason.
He nominated Naish as being one to watch! He said:
- that he was looking forward to Naish having a break out year!
- that Naish was coming along nicely in 2019, but really struggled when COVID hit and pretty much got lost in 2020.
- his ball skills are top shelf and he can play really well offensively. They apparently are looking to play him mainly in defence in the VFL this year to get him to learn to be a more contested ball player.
- he is highly rated by the club.
Got to say I was pretty surprised at the assessment. I really had him pegged as being on the way out and have posted my opinion in this regard a few times on this site.
Perhaps this new rule change will suit his game.
With our high pressure run and tackle game-style being phased out for this safe short chip-kicking garbage, I can see Dimma dropping a couple of our regulars who butcher the ball and replacing them with an outside mid or two who can kick a little more accurately.
It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.
With our high pressure run and tackle game-style being phased out for this safe short chip-kicking garbage, I can see Dimma dropping a couple of our regulars who butcher the ball and replacing them with an outside mid or two who can kick a little more accurately.
It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.
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I thought he looked a bit bigger in the B game against the Dees. He needs it as he was a real squibbed when he got his chance in the seniors. Interesting theory about him suiting the new game plan though.
I have my doubts still, but those around the Club would have a far clearer and better understanding of what Naish might bring to the team than a silly old supporter like me.
That said, I would think he would be outside the top 30 or so players on the list.
Maybe he will be a slow burn, long-term project player ???
That said, I would think he would be outside the top 30 or so players on the list.
Maybe he will be a slow burn, long-term project player ???
First practice match we doubled our uncontested marking.
Watched a few of the practice games so far n so far there's been plenty of chip n charge footy. No doubt we'll still lock into our tight defensive structures with our run n drive forward at all costs as best we can with the new rules. But, the butchered ball is going to be brutally expensive on turnover. Clubs are gunna need some pure foot skills distributing the pill all over the ground.
