Our forward line structure

[DeeVoted 583]

Having not been to any games this season yet, i only have limited knowledge to talk about this topic, but i think Brad Green needs to played as a permanent forward. Whether it be out of the goal square or 30m out. He is our best kick at goal and i think is wasted on the wing or half back for a number of reasons.

By having him on a wing he is slowing the development of a Trengove, Grimes or Scully, and if he plays across half back he is hindering Bennell's and Cheneys development. We have enough leaders in the back line to guide these younger guys and its out forward line that really needs a leader and a target.

Thoughts?

I always thought the best way to build a side was key positions FF to FB,,then work from there. But we havent had

that luxury. The backline is pretty much settled,Bailey seems to have the amo to start throwing a few around in the midfield.

I'm sure he will have that settled very soon.

Then its our forwards. Probably Green looks the best optionat FF.

Unless one of the talls starts to grab some contested marks. I expect the new guys to be in and out.

Its just going to take time,injuries play a big part.

Just hope Davey isnt down the back. He is another avenue to goal. Baileys' on the big bucks,be interesting to see how it pans out.

Edited February 28, 2010 by Deevoted

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

If you must post then can you stop posting the rubbish you thus far have been coming up with. Watch Miller's efforts for a whole match and you just can't find fault with him. Sure he is not the best forward but no one else in our team is either. If you were to take him out of the side as you suggest can you tell me which experienced big bodied player will replace him. Now think before you answer or just use the one I will provide. There is no one else. Stop harking on about Miller. He will be superseded when Watts, Bate, Jurrah and potentially Petterd have developed into a cohesive unit. Even then he may remain in and become quite useful as he draws lesser backmen and is no longer the sole focal point.

As for Robbo, He is done and dusted and rightly so. Time to move on.

Miller struggled to get a game last year in a wooden spoon side full of kids and an injury-riddled list. There are plenty of forwardline setup options that don't involve him

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

Watch Miller's efforts for a whole match and you just can't find fault with him. Sure he is not the best forward but no one else in our team is either. If you were to take him out of the side as you suggest can you tell me which experienced big bodied player will replace him.

This is a joke right? You can't be serious with the first sentence. The second sentence doesn't even make sense. Did you read Deevoted post? It was as much about Robbo as it was anyone else in the forward line. Should have we kept Robbo for one more year? I think yes. Someone wrote that Newton should of made way for him. I think Miller should of. THAT WAS THE TOPIC. You think that my posts are rubbish pot\kettle mate.

I don't know why people on Demonland attack me everytime I'm disappointed in Miller? Does he sponsor Demonland or something? He's is an important player that has continually failed to make an impact for 9 years. I should have the right to be annoyed at any player that has been around for as long as he has and provided us with so very little. It's not as if I make up my own topics just to bag Miller. He will continually be brought up while he and the forward line continue to perform so poorly.

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

Miller struggled to get a game last year in a wooden spoon side full of kids and an injury-riddled list. There are plenty of forwardline setup options that don't involve him

If he doesn't get a kick in RND1 then I would either go small or go with the ruckman or Watts. It may not work but it's better to try something than continually go with Miller when he rarely performs.

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

The right call was made on Robbo and i'm glad he won't be wasting space in our forward line this season,give those games to a youngster.

If that was the case I would be happy for Robbo to retire, but we all know it is not.

[DeeVoted 583]

Starting to turn into a Miller flame.

So get back on topic.

Which was... Robbo for another year? to help the young guys. If you didnt think so.

who or what are the best options up forward etc etc

I was looking for positives.

Our forward line is weak,mainly through inexperience.

Miller and Newton havent shown the same goalkicking ability

No doubting they are trying,but they arent cutting it atm.

But thats only my option.

Ask yourself who have we got that another team would select

to play in their forward setup, if you struggle,then maybe Robbo should have stayed on.

If you disagree, suggest a forward line thats going to work.

[Dee*ceiving 1,674]

Does anyone else agree that Garland could be a real X factor for us up forward.

He's got good height, decent pace and was originally recruited as a forward. He also has the benefit of having played good footy on some good forwards in his memory banks. With Warnock, Frawley, Rivers & Joel Mac down back he should be given significant game time forward of the centre in 2010.

Hopefully they don't use him like ND did Brad Miller a few years ago chopping and changing him forward and back constantly. For mine that severely hindered Brads' development and dented his confidence...permanently.

[Craig Drinker 179]

Time and time again Miller gets bagged for not doing this or that or not being as good as Pavlich or any other top forwards.

Miller for all his faults: Gives his utmost for the Red and Blue(You don't see him bludging around the field and not chasing),encourages his team mates,will stick up for his team mates in any situation,does some very strong forward leading,tackles hard,puts his body on the line and more.

Now that is a player that you would love to coach! At the end of the day regardless of what we ,the posters , think the coaching staff recognise value of having Miller in the team and it's their decision that counts.

[H_T 3,043]

Time and time again Miller gets bagged for not doing this or that or not being as good as Pavlich or any other top forwards.

Pavlich is the ants pants of key forwards along with Brown & Riewoldt. I think comparisons made between Miller and the like are obvious and need no explanation. Miller is a work horse who gives his all for his team, the others deliver time and again in spades with quality finishing personified. I think Miller will be a regular contributor for the team up forward this year assisting with Bate, Jurrah, etc for collective results, I'm not expecting any individual brilliance from him, although it would be most welcome. i think we can all agree on that.

[Robbie57 2,020]

Pavlich is the ants pants of key forwards along with Brown & Riewoldt. I think comparisons made between Miller and the like are obvious and need no explanation. Miller is a work horse who gives his all for his team, the others deliver time and again in spades with quality finishing personified. I think Miller will be a regular contributor for the team up forward this year assisting with Bate, Jurrah, etc for collective results, I'm not expecting any individual brilliance from him, although it would be most welcome. i think we can all agree on that.

We have Miller.

Over the years he has had pressure stacked on him to be "brilliant".

A quiet individual committed to the red and blue who is more likely to thrive on being a solid and respected team player.

I firmly believe if supporters get behind him in a positive manner we will see the Neitz in him emerge creating opportunities for those around him.

A regular bag of 2 or 3 taking enough heat off the others is exactly what we need.

[Weedster 174]

We have Miller.

Over the years he has had pressure stacked on him to be "brilliant".

A quiet individual committed to the red and blue who is more likely to thrive on being a solid and respected team player.

I firmly believe if supporters get behind him in a positive manner we will see the Neitz in him emerge creating opportunities for those around him.

A regular bag of 2 or 3 taking enough heat off the others is exactly what we need.

SO TRUE - IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST BE LIKE PLAYING IN OUR FORWARD LINE WITH THE QUALITY OF BALL COMING IN - GET OFF HIS BACK

[Matt Demon 1,418]

Where the hell is DUNN?

I saw him doing sprints with the rehab group last week, obviously has had a niggle and getting over it. On a brighter note I went down to the junction today and saw Watts doing full on sprints for about a half hour. He ran himself into the ground. He also did a little bit of kicking and marking on the lead. He looked fine to me and wouldn't be surprised If he played Nab 4.

The mids were out doing some drills, missing was Sylvia and Moloney and obviosly Morton.

[agent_orange 0]

Starting to turn into a Miller flame.

So get back on topic.

Which was... Robbo for another year? to help the young guys. If you didnt think so.

who or what are the best options up forward etc etc

I was looking for positives.

Our forward line is weak,mainly through inexperience.

Miller and Newton havent shown the same goalkicking ability

No doubting they are trying,but they arent cutting it atm.

But thats only my option.

Ask yourself who have we got that another team would select

to play in their forward setup, if you struggle,then maybe Robbo should have stayed on.

If you disagree, suggest a forward line thats going to work.

Our forward structure has really been the cause of our destruction over the last few years. Recruitment staff should have seen it comming along way off. Mind you, Smith turned out to be a dud, Molan had two dodgy knees and Daniher couldn't get enough of the likes of Pickett, Hefferman and so on.

I am not sure who our forwards will be apart from Jurrah and Bate and Watts if he is ready.

There is no big body players that can fill a key position.

Edited March 1, 2010 by agent_orange

[DeeVoted 583]

Daniher tried to address our forward line problem.

He seen it coming. Remember he brought in Bate Dunn Newton?

or was it Smith, (Memory lapse)

Miller has his shortfalls just isnt going to kick enough goals up forward.His strong points are

1: Presents

2: Doesnt shirk a contest

3: Is tough.

Jamar (After the Ess game) has made No1 ruck his own.

Made easlier with most of the others injured.

He cant be everywhere at once,but IF PJ gets fit,or IF Spencer can at least hold their own for a QTR, I wouldnt mind

seeing Jamar have a spell up forward,to add some height.

He proved he can take a pack mark and kick goals.

Have him rest? up there for a bit.

When Watts is ready, I can see him having the same problem as Jurrah.

The better fullbacks are just going to 'muscle' them off balance. For the time being,both are probably better suited up the ground.

When both get bulked up some more,and get games into them,stay fit. We WILL have a forward line.

Until then we need to juggle a few up there.

[Roost It 1,434]

This is a joke right? You can't be serious with the first sentence. The second sentence doesn't even make sense. Did you read Deevoted post? It was as much about Robbo as it was anyone else in the forward line. Should have we kept Robbo for one more year? I think yes. Someone wrote that Newton should of made way for him. I think Miller should of. THAT WAS THE TOPIC. You think that my posts are rubbish pot\kettle mate.

I don't know why people on Demonland attack me everytime I'm disappointed in Miller? Does he sponsor Demonland or something? He's is an important player that has continually failed to make an impact for 9 years. I should have the right to be annoyed at any player that has been around for as long as he has and provided us with so very little. It's not as if I make up my own topics just to bag Miller. He will continually be brought up while he and the forward line continue to perform so poorly.

Are you going to tell me that Miller doesn't give his all?

Yeh, let's put one of our many great ruckmen up forward instead of Miller. No wait, even better, let's bring back Robbo.

Let's talk rubbish posts. The very best of Little Stinga 1.Morton's a dud, 2.Bring back Robbo. 3.Miller doesn't give his all.

Do you even go to the football?

Edited March 1, 2010 by Roost It

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST BE LIKE PLAYING IN OUR FORWARD LINE WITH THE QUALITY OF BALL COMING IN - GET OFF HIS BACK

IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST LIKE PLAYING IN THE MIDFIELD AND SEE MILLER AS A TARGET. YOU MAY AS WELL TURN IT OVER COS YOU KNOW MILLER WILL IF HE ACTUALLY GETS NEAR IT - 9 YEARS

[RalphiusMaximus 6,048]

Are you going to tell me that Miller doesn't give his all?

Yeh, let's put one of our many great ruckmen up forward instead of Miller. No wait, even better, let's bring back Robbo.

Let's talk rubbish posts. The very best of Little Stinga 1.Morton's a dud, 2.Bring back Robbo. 3.Miller doesn't give his all.

Do you even go to the football?

Where has anyone ever said that? The problem isn't his effort but his ability. A poor player giving 110% is still not going to have the output of a good player giving 80%.

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

Time and time again Miller gets bagged for not doing this or that or not being as good as Pavlich or any other top forwards.

That's ridiculous. That's something Roost would type. I just expect him to contribute which he rarely does like kick a few goals, touch the ball more than 10 times occasionally.

Edited March 1, 2010 by LITTLE STINGA

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

Where has anyone ever said that? The problem isn't his effort but his ability. A poor player giving 110% is still not going to have the output of a good player giving 80%.

You beat me to it. Let's bring back Godfrey if just having a go is acceptable at AFL level shall we Roost.

[Roost It 1,434]

You beat me to it. Let's bring back Godfrey if just having a go is acceptable at AFL level shall we Roost.

Read your own post moron. I said you can't fault Miller's effort and you replied that I must be joking.

So when it comes to questioning his efforts you said it.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,048]

Read your own post moron. I said you can't fault Miller's effort and you replied that I must be joking.

So when it comes to questioning his efforts you said it.

He's not questioning Miller's effort but your acceptance of his effort as a basis for being in an AFL team.

[P-man 13,366]

I agree with Parma's structure, at least for the time being.

FP: LJ, Petterd

FF: Green

F Flank: Wona, Bate

CHF: Miller

[RalphiusMaximus 6,048]

I agree with Parma's structure, at least for the time being.

FP: LJ, Petterd

FF: Green

F Flank: Wona, Bate

CHF: Miller

I'd swap LJ and Wona around personally. I think the more room you give Jurrah the better, while Wona's fitness isn't really good enough to be pushing up the ground.

[Roost It 1,434]

He's not questioning Miller's effort but your acceptance of his effort as a basis for being in an AFL team.

Read the posts in question or better still let him answer

[P-man 13,366]

I'd swap LJ and Wona around personally. I think the more room you give Jurrah the better, while Wona's fitness isn't really good enough to be pushing up the ground.

I'd be happier swapping Petterd and Wona if anything. I think Jurrah's opportunistic style of play suits the pocket, and based on what we've seen in the last two matches his fitness could also be called into question.