Concerns about Morton

[joeboy 3,166]

Yes I know he's young ; yes I know he's inexperienced ; yes I know there's lots of upside to the guy .

BUT-

If you watched the Hawks succumb to the pressure exerted by the Saints last night ,you may have noticed Cale's brother continually fumble , stutter , and turn over the ball when the heat was applied.

My concern now is that it may be a genetic thing because Cale regularly turned it over and missed his targets too when the pressure ultimately came after quarter time .

[DemonDave 1,089]

Jarrod had an absolute shocker last night didnt he? He did remind me of Cale at the time with some of his clangers. I think cale is most similar to Jarrod, whereas Mitch is a bigger, stronger 'ox'. There's no doubting their skillsets, its the application, particularly for the younger two, that leaves a lot to be desired. Nevertheless, he has time well and truly on his side, I have faith that he will turn into a very good footballer in a couple of years...

[Jarka 767]

Turning the ball over is genetic?

Now I've heard it all.

Give the kid a chance, don't make a judgement until at least the end of next season

[joeboy 3,166]

Turning the ball over is genetic?

Now I've heard it all.

Give the kid a chance, don't make a judgement until at least the end of next season

My point is that fumbling the football under pressure is genetic .

People respond differently to pressure , and perhaps the Mortons don't have a genetic propensity to coping well with it .

[LeBron James 41]

Um, no it is not Genetic. If football playing ability was genetic what happened to the dud gaspar, the dud ottens etc?

[joeboy 3,166]

Um, no it is not Genetic. If football playing ability was genetic what happened to the dud gaspar, the dud ottens etc?

I'm not talking about ability - Cale possesses it ; I'm talking about coping with pressure .

[Diablo 1]

My point is that fumbling the football under pressure is genetic .

People respond differently to pressure , and perhaps the Mortons don't have a genetic propensity to coping well with it .

Both of them are playing their first year of AFL football, and for Cale at least, he is used to being an outside receiver who has time and space to use the ball well (a role which he played to perfection for WA in the U18 championships last year). I dare say it's a bit of a shock that he now has blokes hunting him ruthlessly, and it doesn't help when he has berks like Bruce firing hospital passes to him. He's not blameless of course but it takes time. If he is still having the same troubles at the start of 2010 I'll be getting concerned.

[sylvinator 96]

this has got to be the most rediculous thread ive read on demonland...

and that's saying something

[Neita3000 37]

Lol is this guy serious.

And another thing do we need a new Cale Morton thread everytime he plays.

God he got 20 posessions and 2 goals today. Did anyone see that sidestep he did in the first quarter. AWESOME!

[Eastie Boyz 0]

Um, no it is not Genetic. If football playing ability was genetic what happened to the dud gaspar, the dud ottens etc?

So of the 20 million people in Australia, the brothers might be the 55th and 555th best yet it has nothing to do with genetics?

Obviously it's as much to do with the individual, but brothers do generally share a lot of similar traits

*edit* Should probably point out I'm not saying Morton chokes under pressure.

[maximum bob 462]

"Yes I know he's young ; yes I know he's inexperienced ; yes I know there's lots of upside to the guy .

BUT-

If you watched the Hawks succumb to the pressure exerted by the Saints last night ,you may have noticed Cale's brother continually fumble , stutter , and turn over the ball when the heat was applied.

My concern now is that it may be a genetic thing because Cale regularly turned it over and missed his targets too when the pressure ultimately came after quarter time ."

Sounds like Costanza giving his obversations re cotton uniforms.

"Thanks George. But I'm off for my calzoni all the same".

[Roost It 1,434]

Turning the ball over is genetic?

Now I've heard it all.

Give the kid a chance, don't make a judgement until at least the end of next season

Till the end of 2010, he'll take time to bulk up and find his feet, but yes he'll be good, very good I expect

[joeboy 3,166]

Lol is this guy serious.

And another thing do we need a new Cale Morton thread everytime he plays.

God he got 20 posessions and 2 goals today. Did anyone see that sidestep he did in the first quarter. AWESOME!

Yes but did anyone see him do anything positive after quarter time when the pressure was on ?

[Diablo 1]

Yes but did anyone see him do anything positive after quarter time when the pressure was on ?

You could say that about 19 of our players.

[LeBron James 41]

Morton is the 3rd youngest player on our entire list, and out of our 5 youngest players he is the only one to have made his debut. He is 191 cm (according to the club website, is apparently around 194 now) and 78 kilos FFS (thats a BMI of 21, when most AFL footballers should be 25<). This kid is a gem, oozes class and has shown that he will be a force in the future. All he needs to do is bulk up a little bit. 2 goals and 20 posessions in a team that got absolutely raped.

[joeboy 3,166]

"Yes I know he's young ; yes I know he's inexperienced ; yes I know there's lots of upside to the guy .

BUT-

If you watched the Hawks succumb to the pressure exerted by the Saints last night ,you may have noticed Cale's brother continually fumble , stutter , and turn over the ball when the heat was applied.

My concern now is that it may be a genetic thing because Cale regularly turned it over and missed his targets too when the pressure ultimately came after quarter time ."

Sounds like Costanza giving his obversations re cotton uniforms.

"Thanks George. But I'm off for my calzoni all the same".

Well now that you've given us this gem my fears are allayed .

[71 Molloy 266]

You could say that about 19 of our players.

Correct. Our skills across the board after 1/4 were terrible.

[Tony Tea 2,809]

If you want to take a dip in the Morton gene pool, you can't leave out his dad, Noel, who was a rock hard and reliable footballer for Claremont in the 80s.

[QueenC 74]

Turning the ball over is genetic?

Now I've heard it all.

Give the kid a chance, don't make a judgement until at least the end of next season

Amen Jarka........

Cale was not great today, and has been a little chequered so far, but he had plenty of company at Subi this afternoon, unfortunately.

But there is still plenty to like about his class and the fact that being young there is still plenty to learn and develop.

But this may just be one of those cases that seems to occur too many times when we tend to expect way to much from our kids.

Like if they don't walk into the side and dominate like they have been there for a decade then apparently they will never make it.

My opinion is to never write anyone off this early (or becasue his brother can miss targets) !!!

[Dalrot 85]

I'm beginning to think there is a contest to see which poster can make the dumbest post about Cale Morton.

[deestroy08 0]

His first quarter really was awesome and exciting, and I was thinking maybe he feels comfortable and right at home here in WA and he's going to have a blinder of a game and send Yze_Magic into a state of complete ecstacy. And then...

Let him get into it and find his way. I think he's been talked up too much too early and this may be why you're forgetting that HE IS ONLY 18! And super skinny too!

Same with Wonaemirri - let him get into it. That was probably Aussie's first game at Subi (??) and from my understanding, it's not the easiest ground to play on.

Let them get into it. It's their first season for goodness sake! They're taking in so much every game, playing against different teams, in different grounds and environments/climates, and using unique game plans.

Massssssive load of information to be consuming and applying.

[45HG 1,539]

I'm beginning to think there is a contest to see which poster can make the dumbest post about Cale Morton.

BANG!

I heard from my sister's boyfriend's uncle's neighbour who is an Iraqi refugee who lives in Darwin that Cale Morton actually has hands for feet, and so every kick he does is actually a handball, and he should be commended for getting it so far.

BANG!

By the way, is stupidity genetic?

[Guest unstable punt]

Turning the ball over is genetic?

Now I've heard it all.

Give the kid a chance, don't make a judgement until at least the end of next season

exactly, he needs to build muscle and IMO he will be a bloody good player, maybe a star

[joeboy 3,166]

BANG!

I heard from my sister's boyfriend's uncle's neighbour who is an Iraqi refugee who lives in Darwin that Cale Morton actually has hands for feet, and so every kick he does is actually a handball, and he should be commended for getting it so far.

BANG!

By the way, is stupidity genetic?

So what's this guy's name ?

BTW just read my first thread and don't get carried away with your vitriol .

[IvanBartul13 2,564]

Im more concerned by the fact that he doesn't put his head over the football when it is his turn.