I think they'll play scarlett on whoever they deem to be the most dangerous forward. The Geelong back line seems to have the flexibility to line up based on best matchup, rather than best position.

  On 25/05/2010 at 02:23, pm24 said:

I think they'll play scarlett on whoever they deem to be the most dangerous forward. The Geelong back line seems to have the flexibility to line up based on best matchup, rather than best position.

not necessarily. for example Scarlett wouldn't line up on Bennell or Davey, if they're seen as the most dangerous. It will more than likely be a tall, either Watts or Miller.

Dont forget we will have bate as well. the set up of miller Bate and Watts will be interesting.

The beauty of Scarlett is he can play on anyone, small, tall, short or quick. No many match ups up really worries him. We need to exploit them on the rebound, they run off and back their attacking footy. If we can put midfeild pressure on like they have not seen before, then get it in quick, then we are a chance.

We have to be ferocious and uncompromising this weekend, this game could define our future. it is a critical match in terms of where we are and how we are managed to bounce back from a hooror road trip, energy sapping conditions and a thrilling euphoric win.

Cant wait to see how we confront the toughest gig in Footy.

EDIT: sorry, does not have alot to do with Watts, but i have to post in this thread, it would not feel right if i didnt.

Jack Watts looks like Justin Bieber

  On 24/05/2010 at 23:23, Tricky said:

ironing

noun

1. the act of ironing washed clothes

2. clothes that are to be or that have been ironed

LOL

  On 25/05/2010 at 02:08, Grimes to Watts said:

does it have to be Scarlett ? It could be Taylor or Mackie. Scarlett would be on Miller if they set up Miller at FF.

I wonder if Tom Lonergan will be dropping back in the hole with Miller steaming out from FF, Me thinks not.

The steam is out of the thread now he has proven himself. Looks like the illusive 1000 wont be reached.

No more Nic Nat paddy whack why didn't we pick them bones.

So close but watt is left to say.

  On 25/05/2010 at 05:38, Steamin Demon said:

I wonder if Tom Lonergan will be dropping back in the hole with Miller steaming out from FF, Me thinks not.

May well do Steamin. Ouch. They have plenty of options, Geelong.

Whatever the case. Miller, Sylvia & Watts must contest at every possible opportunity and if they cannot mark, the ball needs to hit the deck. Here our small forwards need to be proactive and be dangerous. Bennell, Jetta, Trengove, Scully, Davey & Co. the fleet footed players - we need a fair share of goals from these guys against Geelong.

I think if our midfield can play reasonably okay and put pressure on Geelongs (which is really unheard of down at Skilled) and if our defenders make things hard for Geelong, I think this will be a low scoring affair between the two sides.

Our players just need to back themselves, play on at appropriate times every opportunity and play confidently. If they do that and work back in numbers, you never know. Huge task, but I can't wait to see them challenge the best on one of the best surfaces.

Watts in NT news

Photo of a high flying watts in the NT news.

  On 25/05/2010 at 05:30, Clay Sampson said:

Jack Watts looks like Justin Bieber

Nah....

  On 24/05/2010 at 23:25, jayceebee31 said:

Thank God he is not like Grimes-I would hate to see Watts continuously kick backwards.

Ridiculous.

  On 25/05/2010 at 06:12, High Tower said:

Nah....

How 'bout now?

  On 25/05/2010 at 06:44, Tricky said:

How 'bout now?

Jedi Jack.

  On 25/05/2010 at 06:46, Robbie57 said:

Jedi Jack.

If he can jump as high as one that will be great to watch

  On 25/05/2010 at 06:44, Tricky said:

How 'bout now?

ARGHHH my eyes... my poor eyes.

Make it stop!

It will be interesting to see who goes when LJ is back especially if Miller holds his form, it could get to the stage where the forward line is rotated with players rested for short spells. It would seem that players like Dunn will really struggle to get back and I couldn't see Newton getting another game with the club.

so instead of talking about this weeks game in general, how about we keeping talking about how much JACK WATTS has shown in the last two games. How clean he is with his disposal. How he seems to have so much time every time he collects the ball. How he is going to be the CHF we've been needing ever since the OX went down with those knee reco's. This guy is something we can continue to be excited about and it'll absolutely awesome to see how he goes against the best team in the land. Oh, and the best thing....the game will be televised on channel 10 at 3pm this Saturday!! For some reason i thought Ten only showed Saturday evening games, so this is awesome news.

By the way - 4 posts until 1000

just watched the first half of melb vs port...Watts did some great things.

if i had the choice between Watts having the same body now but have played 50 games or 10kgs...I'd take the 50 gamers...i think games in watts will be more important for this kid than kg's.

http://www.bigpondtv.com/

  On 25/05/2010 at 11:18, disco_demon said:

just watched the first half of melb vs port...Watts did some great things.

if i had the choice between Watts having the same body now but have played 50 games or 10kgs...I'd take the 50 gamers...i think games in watts will be more important for this kid than kg's.

http://www.bigpondtv.com/

Interesting hypothetical. He obviously will get better with

game time but he certainly needs more strength.

He can't yet compete in a pack situation or a 1 on 1.

Once he gets this strength only then will people really see why

he's a number 1 draftpick. Until then, he'll have to suffer the

taunts that Natanui was the best option.

  On 25/05/2010 at 01:04, Enforcer25 said:

You can't take that away from him!

He's got nothing else to contribute.

Read the Morton thread Enforcer.

You will see I have contributed.

I'm sorry if you have taken offence to some of my posts.

  On 25/05/2010 at 11:38, fatty said:

Interesting hypothetical. He obviously will get better with

game time but he certainly needs more strength.

He can't yet compete in a pack situation or a 1 on 1.

Once he gets this strength only then will people really see why

he's a number 1 draftpick. Until then, he'll have to suffer the

taunts that Natanui was the best option.

Exactly +1

  On 25/05/2010 at 11:38, fatty said:

Interesting hypothetical. He obviously will get better with

game time but he certainly needs more strength.

He can't yet compete in a pack situation or a 1 on 1.

Once he gets this strength only then will people really see why

he's a number 1 draftpick. Until then, he'll have to suffer the

taunts that Natanui was the best option.

to do with the watts nat debate, i'd throw hill in there. i mean why not that way we can compare a forward a ruck and a midfielder. different roles different teams different needs.

All three when mature will probably be able to take a game and turn it. it just comes down to who can do it more consitently and what the team needs.

  On 19/04/2010 at 07:39, 2014-Flag said:

I know this is a very unpopular thing to say, but are we fooling ourselves about Jack Watts. From what we can gather about the game at the weekend young jack was beaten pointless by a less than top 50 draftee. Why was this so? Was he injured? Was he unfit? Or was he not good enough?

I dearly hope I am wrong on this, but I fear he may be another Molan.

Reassure me someone. Show me evidence to the contrary.......

It all started with this...

So flag 2014 make it 1000.

  On 25/05/2010 at 22:50, Robbie57 said:

It all started with this...

So flag 2014 make it 1000.

1000 POSTS and we are still talking JW..ANYONE STILL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HIS ATTITUDE?