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Love it, VideoEzy!
Then cut to Beavis in the coaches box as he re-models it "Clarko style"!
As long as his “sausage” doesn’t fall out of his shorts and he does a hip gyration
I watched the majority of the vfl practice match yesterday and I found Cumbo’s performance a head scratcher.
One of his strengths as a forward is that he gets in dangerous positions all the time, he seems to know instinctively how to be in those positions and where the ball is going. That was really obvious again yesterday as he had lots of opportunities, he was involved or near a lot of the play in the forward half.
However he was wasteful, fumbly and seemed out of touch.
We know he is a confidence player and I wonder if he is trying way too hard and is very frustrated that it isn’t coming together?
The positive is that his defensive work was actually quite good, he certainly fought hard and harassed the opposition.
I hope he can get it together because he is such an X factor player
One of his strengths as a forward is that he gets in dangerous positions all the time, he seems to know instinctively how to be in those positions and where the ball is going. That was really obvious again yesterday as he had lots of opportunities, he was involved or near a lot of the play in the forward half.
However he was wasteful, fumbly and seemed out of touch.
We know he is a confidence player and I wonder if he is trying way too hard and is very frustrated that it isn’t coming together?
The positive is that his defensive work was actually quite good, he certainly fought hard and harassed the opposition.
I hope he can get it together because he is such an X factor player
Cumberland needs to play in the firsts and given an extended run. Not fussed about his performance yesterday he has shown what he is capable of at the highest level. There are obviously some off field dynamics at play at the club as to why he gets overlooked so hope Yze can sort these out and get the best out of him.
Thanks for that mini-report.
Good that his defensive side was ok etc.
We know he is a confidence player and I wonder if he is trying way too hard and is very frustrated that it isn’t coming together?
For sure I think
I reckon he needs a game or two where he plays well Harry before we promote him, he needs a lift in confidence.
Once he does that I would put him in the senior team straight away
Good summary - watched 2nd half live and thought same. He’s certainly trying but I still don’t like the falling to the ground after minor knocks etc - looks silly and not sure what purpose it serves.
And watch what happens when he falls to ground. Not a single teammate goes to him. In fact in the 3rd Q they gave him a spray as he stayed down on hands and knees and left others to do the defensive work.
Contrast the neck high/head high hit on Steely. Didn't take a backward step and half a dozen teammates come in to support and remonstrate withe the opposition.
To me how his teammates deal with him is as telling (if not more so) than what we believe of the coaches.
I watched most as well s/t.
I reckon he was playing under instruction.
I was really impressed with the genuine speed & pressure he hit the ball & packs with.
This is sorely needed in our fwd line…sorry dusty.
His anticipation of ball & reading of play is a rare talent.
He’s not small either so it creates a lot of loose ball & pretty quickly inferred pressure.
A couple of great field kicks as well.
He probably was aa but i don't think he was instructed to fumble and miss a shot from 15 metres out !!
But I agree that he was as physical as I have seen him which clearly is instructions/feedback.
Is the penny dropping with Noah? Thought he was excellent defensively yesterday.
Was going to say the very same. That was a different Noah yesterday. I had him as the 3rd or 4th best Tige.
In an interview Noah said players do read social media and fan forums
Noah you’re being ignored and asked to do things in the VFL before we will give you a look in.
With so many star players missing from our side to play the Swans you’re still not getting a call up
Look elsewhere mate ask your manager to shop you around
You’ll never have an AFL career sadly at Richmond
Noah you’re being ignored and asked to do things in the VFL before we will give you a look in.
With so many star players missing from our side to play the Swans you’re still not getting a call up
Look elsewhere mate ask your manager to shop you around
You’ll never have an AFL career sadly at Richmond
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Absolutely agree.
A bloke that might kick 3 not good enough.
But a bloke that can't bounce a Sherrin is playing.
He must be guttered.
How's Rioli getting a game. 1 goal in 454 games
Dimma must have left behind his team selection notes otherwise I can't understand why Yze would leave out Cumbo. Was great last weekend in the ressies kicking goals, giving off assists and applying pressure not only in the 50 arc but upfield also.
Future stat - Noah Cumberland, the most dangerous mid sized forward we never played. He should have 200 AFL goals by now. We overlook other less talented players flaws, not this natural footy player. Also potential to impact at centre bounces with his bulldozer approach. Waste.
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