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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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Remarked on Friday how our defence has been solid over the first seven rounds with every win we have not conceded more than 70 points
Even Geelong kicked 72 when they beat us (WCE 90 something)
Jack Crisp has as last year been faultless and Maynard took steps in his disposal
But three big bonuses are Moore —nothing short of brilliant
Solid and experienced and learning our game better each week -Roughead
A surprise one is Sidey who edged out of mid by the glut of other options
fills a third defender role whether official or not
Any thoughts _________________ I'm not arguing--just explaining why i am right |
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glasseyevfx
Joined: 01 Jul 2017 Location: Gold Coast
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Moore has been better than I would have hoped for - so long as he doesn't injure any more of his team mates. Howe has been more quiet than last year but is getting better every week. I think we have an exceptional group right now. When we're on song we're world beaters. Speed coming out is perhaps the only thing that may break such a good combination.
Its pretty hard to kick a tyre on a Ferrari. _________________ We shall set our course by the stars and not ships that pass in the night |
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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With Moore and his on going soft tissue—-this guy in Germany apparently has
been a major reason for him getting back (I don’t know medical jargon that was the procedure)
Elliot was also involved in this too——last night upon hearing he also had Ussan Bolt as a patient with successful outcome
This is only an idea that if Moore showed signs of difficulties we contemplate sending him back to this guy and allowing Reid stays up we have a filler
Let’s hope that’s not required _________________ I'm not arguing--just explaining why i am right |
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Skids
Quitting drinking will be one of the best choices you make in your life.
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Location: Joined 3/6/02 . Member #175
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The back 6 is humming along nicely. Darcy has been exceptional.
This time last year, our % was 105%, our back line had conceded 609 points (91.63) at 87 points a game.
Today, it's 126% with our defense only allowing 499 points (72.67) at 70 points a game.
Our goal kicking has dropped off though 91.87 compared to 96.68 last season after 7 rounds.
Get our goal kicking radar back on track and look out! |
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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Yes stats show points conceded & points gained but in the 7 games we played the well drilled Cats and last yr premier -we have such a variety in attack
Confident we will blow a side out the water -Carlton are coming yes and to a real thumping _________________ I'm not arguing--just explaining why i am right |
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Skids
Quitting drinking will be one of the best choices you make in your life.
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Location: Joined 3/6/02 . Member #175
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BazBoy wrote: | Yes stats show points conceded & points gained but in the 7 games we played the well drilled Cats and last yr premier -we have such a variety in attack
Confident we will blow a side out the water -Carlton are coming yes and to a real thumping |
In the first 7 last year we'd played; Tigers, Crows (both the '17 grand finalists), GWS & Hawthorn. |
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RudeBoy
Joined: 28 Nov 2005
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Post subject: Re: Our defence | |
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BazBoy wrote: | Remarked on Friday how our defence has been solid over the first seven rounds with every win we have not conceded more than 70 points
Even Geelong kicked 72 when they beat us (WCE 90 something)
Jack Crisp has as last year been faultless and Maynard took steps in his disposal
But three big bonuses are Moore —nothing short of brilliant
Solid and experienced and learning our game better each week -Roughead
A surprise one is Sidey who edged out of mid by the glut of other options
fills a third defender role whether official or not
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Don't forget the impact of Roughead. This is the first time I can remember us having 2 defenders over 200 cms tall. Moore is in all Australian form while Roughead is the rock of Gibraltar. |
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simon tonna
Joined: 24 Oct 2013 Location: carindale
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I think roughhead has been the recruit of the season. I know its been said before but said without conviction or hindsight so kudos to you if your one of them who did.
the combination of him and moore is working brilliant and the high flying howe isn't relied upon to mark everything anymore although he would like to [did anyone else notice howe have a dummy spit when roughy went for the same marking contest and spoiled the contest again port].
tom Langdon can adjust to any situation.
crispp's run is a joy to watch but his decision making and skill set is not up to last years level yet.
Maynards long kicking is an asset as it helps us settle the defence across the ground, especially the middle. I would love him to hit a front running forward occasionally, that would be a serous weapon to his already awesome reputation . _________________ no second chances |
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Skids
Quitting drinking will be one of the best choices you make in your life.
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Location: Joined 3/6/02 . Member #175
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They were just saying, it's the lowest scoring start to a season in 52 years. If we were kicking straight.... it probably wouldn't be
Just think about that for a minute. |
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AN_Inkling
Joined: 06 Oct 2007
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Purely on the numbers our defensive and forwrd lines are doing equally well:
Points For: 4th
Points Against: 4th
Nice balance, though pretty much any good team in the AFL will be highly ranked for both. _________________ Well done boys! |
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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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With Cox ,Mayne and Aish on the mend together with Adams they have more fire power for times when needed _________________ I'm not arguing--just explaining why i am right |
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