morton as a forward

[Strawbsodwyer 0]

Is there a future for morton as a forward? he is nice and tall and seems to know where to go and kicked 3 on the weekend (although 1 was a gift). We might as well experiment with it and see how it goes, worse thing is that it does work and we end up losing against the swans (which is not a bad thing)

[Nasher 33,617]

Putting him in the forward line was another experiment that unfortunately worked, just like having Jones do tagging roles. Put it on ice until next year!

Serious answer: midfielder rotating through the forward line was probably the role earmarked for him from day one to be honest. He's one of a handful of guys we have coming through who are lovely set shots for goal. A midfielder playing in the forward half of the ground sounds good to me.

[Neita3000 37]

Bailey is teaching our young players to be flexible more so Morton because his body shape allows us to play him multiple roles.

One of his goals in the last quarter came from a very impressive contested mark when he was left one out with his opponent. I had heard he had good hands in the U18 competition but had never really seen him use them at AFL level before Saturday.

[ucanchoose 1,816]

Putting him in the forward line was another experiment that unfortunately worked, just like having Jones do tagging roles. Put it on ice until next year!

Your joking? I've never seen such a loose tag on Ablett. At the game it was terrible to watch. Last time I checked Ablett had 40

[Nasher 33,617]

Your joking? I've never seen such a loose tag on Ablett. At the game it was terrible to watch. Last time I checked Ablett had 40

He had a good week last week though.

[Akum 2,660]

Your joking? I've never seen such a loose tag on Ablett. At the game it was terrible to watch. Last time I checked Ablett had 40

Ablett had only 5 in the first quarter when JOnes tagged him on the ball and got some of it himself. Thompson then moved Ablett to FF, and DB took JOnes off him because he didn't want him to be playing FB. Ablett did his damage from then on.

About Morton - think Richo IMO, but much smarter and more reliable kick. Imagine a 190cm wingman who can be changed to KPF & get 3 goals, or a KPF who can be switched into the midfield & be relied upon to pick up 7-8 possessions per quarter. Cale is going to be a big weapon in the years to come, and a major headache for opposition match-ups.

[Pipefitter 2,168]

Should def be played closer to goal.

[ucanchoose 1,816]

Ablett had only 5 in the first quarter when JOnes tagged him on the ball and got some of it himself. Thompson then moved Ablett to FF, and DB took JOnes off him because he didn't want him to be playing FB. Ablett did his damage from then on.

Umm Jones went off then came back on and followed him to the goal square. They had a heated arguement after Ablett kicked a goal at the Terrace End.

[Akum 2,660]

Umm Jones went off then came back on and followed him to the goal square. They had a heated argument after Ablett kicked a goal at the Terrace End.

Was that his first or second goal where he won the ball by getting into Grimes's back?

I thought the midfield tag worked well in the first quarter. In the second quarter, in whatever way, it was unravelled by moving Ablett to the goalsquare.

I just liked Nasher's crack about Morton playing forward being "another experiment that unfortunately worked, just like having Jones do tagging roles" and agree - I think Jones should be persisted with, Ablett is very hard to tag for anyone over a whole game. Something we really lack is a competent midfield tagger, all the top teams have one, and if we don't develop one or two it's always going to hold us back.

[titan_uranus 25,045]

Prefer Morton up forward to down back. But I think his best work will come on a wing.

Dispense with the loose man across half back role. Play him forward/midfield for the rest of the season.

[Tex 68]

Prefer Morton up forward to down back. But I think his best work will come on a wing.

Dispense with the loose man across half back role. Play him forward/midfield for the rest of the season.

He is 193 cm and i tip he will end up a Pavlich type key forward, who can go into the midfield or down back when required to mix things up.

[Jerry Lundergard 420]

Was that his first or second goal where he won the ball by getting into Grimes's back?

Did you notice there was barely a replay of these contests, let alone a mention of it.

I am sure it's the old attitude of "of course Ablett is going to be able to beat his younger opponent and goal".

[Ryan Dee 140]

Bailey is teaching our young players to be flexible more so Morton because his body shape allows us to play him multiple roles.

One of his goals in the last quarter came from a very impressive contested mark when he was left one out with his opponent. I had heard he had good hands in the U18 competition but had never really seen him use them at AFL level before Saturday.

Yep exactly.

Morton will not be made into a forward. He will be in the midfield and will float forward and if needed he can go down back. His hight will be used but he has more attributes that can be used more effectively in the midfield. Morton's body shape seems to be out of fashion atm but dont you worry he will turn into an eite midfielder. Do not let his height fool you

Edited July 20, 2009 by Mr Morton

[rpfc 28,779]

Ablett had only 5 in the first quarter when JOnes tagged him on the ball and got some of it himself. Thompson then moved Ablett to FF, and DB took JOnes off him because he didn't want him to be playing FB. Ablett did his damage from then on.

About Morton - think Richo IMO, but much smarter and more reliable kick. Imagine a 190cm wingman who can be changed to KPF & get 3 goals, or a KPF who can be switched into the midfield & be relied upon to pick up 7-8 possessions per quarter. Cale is going to be a big weapon in the years to come, and a major headache for opposition match-ups.

Absolutely, with one caveat - a wingman goes forward, he doesn't need to switch to a CHF in the game. Richo gets a kick ahead of the play and takes the saving mark, or a pack mark and goal.

This is where Cale Morton should be shooting for - to get forward and back from a wing and not just a link across the midfield.

Needs a bit of muscle but he showed against the Cats that he can get forward and take a grab.

[Adam The God 30,421]

His excellent goal kicking the other day, made me think of this again. I'm not sure he's key position material, but who knows, if he puts on a bit of weight? I'd prefer him in the midfield to be honest. A player like him just sneaking inside 50 (he did this a couple of times earlier in the year) and kicking a goal against the defensive zone, seems to be invaluable these days. He gets himself into good positions to receive and is a beautiful kick at goal. Does anyone know if we've re-signed him yet?

Ablett had only 5 in the first quarter when JOnes tagged him on the ball and got some of it himself. Thompson then moved Ablett to FF, and DB took JOnes off him because he didn't want him to be playing FB. Ablett did his damage from then on.

Yes, I'd forgotten this. Jones did start very well. Pity we didn't stick with him, when Ablett went forward. There's no point tagging someone, if they can just go forward and shrug the tag like that. Although, I thought at the time we made the right move to move Jones off Ablett once he'd gone forward, with Ablett getting 40, in hindsight, we should have stuck with Jones.

Sorry, another off topic post! Morton is a gun! :D

Edited July 20, 2009 by AdamFarr

[Little Goffy 14,645]

My dream is Morton will be a 193cm Robbie Flower

Robbie did lead the goalkicking for a few years, as well as killing the wing. And he was a skinny dude, too!

Tenuous, sure, but I like to dream. Certainly I think Flower would be an ideal mentor for him.