Tigers of Old said:
ideally Astbury in the future
Broad looks better running the ball out. hope he plays more NAB & see how he goes on mid/smls
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ideally Astbury in the future
Broad looks better running the ball out. hope he plays more NAB & see how he goes on mid/smls
Given the amount of football our recruiting dept watch how the *smile* do this guys footskills get a tick.
Horrible technique that will fail time and again when off balance or under pressure.
Horrible technique that will fail time and again when off balance or under pressure.
His running to support is pretty good. His disposal is average and his strength in the contest is non existent.
I guess he'll take a bit of time to get used to the level, but I'd want him to be an upgrade on Batchelor, not a like for like replacement.Stylo said:
Absolutely terrible pick up. How on earth could they justify getting this guy?? In today's game that is all about constant pressure this blokes disposal will be gifting goals to the opposition every single time. Counted 2 goals last night that came directly from his terrible disposal.
This is another Dimma selection. As much as i don't rate Batchelor, he is miles ahead of this bloke.
This is another Dimma selection. As much as i don't rate Batchelor, he is miles ahead of this bloke.
Does look like a deer in the headlights when he has the ball.
Needs to be developed, not ready yet for AFL.
Needs to be developed, not ready yet for AFL.
Looked at Broad's video highlights http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-11-24/2015-national-draft-pick-67-nathan-broad and he's got interesting skills...kicks both feet but prefers right foot yet when he runs with the ball he bounces it with his left hand. Perhaps he could be encouraged to use his left foot more often allowing his dominant left hand to guide the ball onto the left boot. In spite of his style he hit his targets (they don't show his misses of course) and his description says his decision making and kicking have improved in the past 18 months. The club knows his kicking needs further improvement and it's a big jump from WAFL to AFL (or even VFL) so give him time in the VFL to make adjustments to the pace of the game. He was only a 4th rounder, pick 67.
I'd say the match committee formed the view that Broad and Batchelor are fighting for the same round 1 spot. Both played NAB 1, Batch played NAB 2 and Broad played NAB 3. Clearly Batchelor has been the best performed of the 2 across the 3 games and I expect he will play round 1 and Broad won't. This is what the NAB series is about to assist in determining what the best team is.
Broad will be okay with more experience. Some of his actions last night reminded me of a young Alex Rance and many had their doubts about him early on. He's not ready atm but shows promise.
