Sydney Stack

[123cups]

I wasn't surprised when he settled into near AA quality form by the end of last year.

I am surprised that he's not still playing as a defender. He was Rance-like in a few of those games, and would've been celebrated as the game winning hero if the team won. People forget how good he was because we lost. Shame.

I'd be supremely confident about selecting Stack as a defender this week. Townsend first came into that 2017 team in the second last game of the H&A season...

 

[tigerdell]

It was against Brisbane.

Interesting, and off-thread, but did Miller continue to play back?
Early game our 2nd ruck was Balta, who also played forward.
But in the 2nd half Balta went back (I think before Grimes was injured).
Miller then was relief ruck. Did he stay in the backline or go forward or just sit on the bench?

 

[jb03]

Interesting, and off-thread, but did Miller continue to play back?
Early game our 2nd ruck was Balta, who also played forward.
But in the 2nd half Balta went back (I think before Grimes was injured).
Miller then was relief ruck. Did he stay in the backline or go forward or just sit on the bench?

A little bit up forward but mainly on the bench.

 

[Tortured Tiger]

Stack is an enigma, he definitely has talent but seems to be showing it very infrequently. Was brilliant against the Cats and looked a two classes above VFL standard that day but apart from that he has been pretty average to be honest. We all love him but when all we can talk about is a couple of big bumps in a game where we we badly needed his class and skills to win the game says it all unfortunately.

 

[Tenacious]

I'm going to the printers tommorow.
I'm getting bumper stickers and Tshirts made.
"Give Give Stack a Go!!'

And if that campaign works - there should be a “Stacks on!”

 

[Tigers2011]

At a real risk of turning him into a VFL player, the longer this goes on. Too talented for that level & a waste for us if he isn’t given a role at AFL level.

I’d play him across half back to begin with because he can attack as well as defend. Allows Baker to play mid & forward. Can always swing Stack forward too.

Has to be worth a go instead of Edwards.

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

I would select Stack in the team before Edwards

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

I would select Stack in the team before Edwards

I would select Stack before 5 of them.
Broad was horrible on the weekend, he can't hold on to marks. His kicking is off.
Short was delist material before half time.
Edwards was thinking about drinks after the game at his 300th celebrations.
Not convinced Ross is any good.
And if you made me choose Sony or Stacky
I'm choosing Stack hat every day

 

[Brodders17]

It was against Brisbane.

Not on Sunday. 1st half Balta was back up ruck and forward. 2nd half Miller was back up ruck and forward (and bench a lot).
The only time we have used a defender as a back up ruck was in the 2020 finals after Chol was dropped. We played 8 defenders and Astbury rucked. until the 2nd half of the GF when Balta went forward, and rucked.

 

[St Kevin]

Not on Sunday. 1st half Balta was back up ruck and forward. 2nd half Miller was back up ruck and forward (and bench a lot).
The only time we have used a defender as a back up ruck was in the 2020 finals after Chol was dropped. We played 8 defenders and Astbury rucked. until the 2nd half of the GF when Balta went forward, and rucked.

First half we were too tall regardless. Grimes' injury helped our balance. Astbury relied rucked in 2020, I fail to see why it's an issue.

 

[Go The Tiges!]

Surely other clubs will come knocking end of this year - would come fairly cheap as he isn't getting a game with us.

 

[AngryAnt]

I wasn't surprised when he settled into near AA quality form by the end of last year.

near AA quality form in 2021? Gotta admit, I never noticed that.

 

[caesar]

near AA quality form in 2021? Gotta admit, I never noticed that.

 

[jb03]

If only you had the some love for Stacky as you do for Shai!

 

[Tiger Pops]

He had made a all might hip and shoulder bump, taken several good marks, can snag a few goals when thrust forward. Potential to be a very good AFL player.

What he lacks / needs to improve.
- a tank
- can be a little bit of a two grab marker. Sometimes spends it before he gets it.
- workrate. Running without the ball

Who is keeping him outside the starting 22? Rioli, Baker, Cumberland, Short.

Worth persisting in 2023? Yes. I would hate for him to do a Stengle play his best away from RFC.

 

[caesar]

If only you had the some love for Stacky as you do for Shai!

If this Draft analysis rang true then no doubt I would :

#14​

Sydney Stack​

Height: 177cm
Weight: 72kg
D.O.B: 28-04-2000
DRAFT ANALYSIS: " A player who has a tremendous appetite for hard work."

 

[jb03]

If this Draft analysis rang true then I no doubt I would :

#14​

Sydney Stack​

Height: 177cm
Weight: 72kg
D.O.B: 28-04-2000
DRAFT ANALYSIS: " A player who has a tremendous appetite for hard work."

Are you now suggesting we can't trust pre-draft analysis of the kids?

 

[spook]

A snippet from the article on Shai's likely re-signing. Good news.

 

[TigerForce]

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A snippet from the article on Shai's likely re-signing. Good news.

Great to see. Stacky's a bit of a not too long term project.

 

[caesar]

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A snippet from the article on Shai's likely re-signing. Good news.

Surprising on Syd but yes if he can finally get his act together it would be a bonus.