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Welcome Liam Baker
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If only the rest of the Tigers played with the fire and commitment of Bakes, we would be world beaters
Could he be the heir apparent to the great T Cotchin? As each week goes by .. I’m starting to think he might be. Hard tough player. He has always been a great effort man… but he is now turning games.. having a direct impact on the game… that’s elite status.
How good is he going? You can only admire his bravery.
I was thinking about his midfield work over the weekend and it is amazing what he has been able to produce. My only concern is simply his size.
He was up against a relatively small cats midfield on Friday night but how does he go against the monster mids. We know he will crack in and give everything but I suspect Hardwick may need to be selective on his midfield time and especially his role when playing there.
If he is chucked into the Number 1 or 2 midfield role he will get knocked around pretty quick and I reckon Dimma might need to protect Bakes from himself.
Size doesn't always matter when you have Bakes intensity. He dumped Hawkins well enough and kept him down
The problem we have with Baker is his adaptability. He can play anywhere on the park and make his presence felt so choosing the perfect position for him will depend on a particular game. He is very much attack minded but also great in defence so a conundrum that is good to have
Not to denigrate Bakes, but Hawkins is a squib, only attacks from the rear. Goes to water face to face.
Well Bakes will be able to easily adapt to life after footy when he retires a 4 time premiership player with a Normie and three JDMs plus 320 games.
Just has to channel Buster Gonad (from Vis magazine) and make use of his greatest assets!
Is reported to have the Eagles chasing him.
Not sure how long the Baker Boy was on the rookie list. I know that last year he triggered a contract extension for this season.
Whatever he decides, Bakes has got a significant pay rise coming his way, and a very well deserved pay rise at that.
I'm hoping like hell that Bakes stays.
Not sure how long the Baker Boy was on the rookie list. I know that last year he triggered a contract extension for this season.
Whatever he decides, Bakes has got a significant pay rise coming his way, and a very well deserved pay rise at that.
I'm hoping like hell that Bakes stays.
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The same was said about Bolton when his contract was up for renewal. The culture within the club and the togetherness meant more to him than just money and I suggest (hope) Baker feels the same. We still give good coin to these up and coming stars so few want to leave voluntarily
Bolton has put his contract extension on hold hasn't he?
Bakes was a rookie for at least 2 years, so he wouldn't have been on very good coin.
Just about my favourite player. Plays the game the right way. If we lose him I’d be devastated
A good read:
www.theage.com.au
Fabulous Baker Boy: Tigers’ pocket rocket standing tall
Liam Baker was overlooked and unwanted, but the former rookie has now moved from fringe nowhere man to important, and out-of-contract, Tiger.
A good read:
Fabulous Baker Boy: Tigers’ pocket rocket standing tall
Liam Baker was overlooked and unwanted, but the former rookie has now moved from fringe nowhere man to important, and out-of-contract, Tiger.
Yes, good article, saw it in the paper this morning.
About time players like Baker got the recognition they deserve. My image of Baker was of him bouncing up after being mown down by Dixon in a game (PF?) against Port Adelaide. Dixon being a massive unit and Baker so small I reckon Dixon thought Baker wouldn't get straight up, but he just abut bounced up as if nothing had happened.
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