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RalphiusMaximus Trident

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I mentioned in the gameday thread that his efficiency was huge on the weekend. I was actually really surprised when I saw that. It's an area he has obviously worked really hard at. Even at the start of the year in the pre-season games he was missing easy passes under no pressure, so it's great that he's improving. If I never again see him miss a 30m pass across the face of goal I'll be a very happy man.

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RD2 77.78 9 disposals

RD3 90.00 20 disposals

RD4 85.71 14 disposals

RD5 92.31 13 disposals

RD6 77.78 9 disposals

RD7 81.25 16 disposals

RD8 69.23 13 disposals

RD9 90.91 11 disposals

RD10 72.73 11 disposals

RD11 50.00 10 disposals

RD12 77.78 18 disposals

RD13 78.57 14 disposals

RD14 66.67 12 disposals

RD15 88.89 9 disposals

RD16 71.43 14 disposals

RD17 80.00 20 disposals

RD18 87.50 16 disposals

bottom line is his average disposal efficiency for the year so far is 78.74

229 disposals, at 78.74% is 180 hitting targets, i personally dont think his decision making or his disposal can be that bad, and nor do i think i posted an unreasonable post.

Back in your hole Enforcer.

This season Bartram has shown that he can hit a target and make fantastic decisions.

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One-on-one against small forwards or running midfielders, Bartram is doing a great job. Quicker than Cheney, better tank, reads the play better and just as tough at the ball, if not tougher. I haven't seen Cheney kick any better than Bartram.

Agree maurie and well put. At present he is our best small defender and some of his contested efforts have been first class.

He doesn't just have substandard kicking skills, but Bartram is also a poor decision maker with the footy in hand.

This is testament to the standard he sets with the areas of he game he excels in, such that we can overlook his significant shortcomings for selection.

Up to last year that may have had merit but this year Bartram has been a definite improver in all facets. His kicking has improved greatly (while his legacy from his early years) means that every rare miskick becomes misplaced "I told you so". His decision making has also been good this year with few blemishes.

He is not the most skilful footballer but at present he is our best small defender and he stays and plays.

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Bartram is the new Simon Godfrey.

Very similar types - both very tough, durable, courageous with massive tanks and historically poor kicks. Bartram is definitely the superior player to Godfrey though - better in every aspect IMO.

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Up to last year that may have had merit but this year Bartram has been a definite improver in all facets. His kicking has improved greatly (while his legacy from his early years) means that every rare miskick becomes misplaced "I told you so". His decision making has also been good this year with few blemishes.

He is not the most skilful footballer but at present he is our best small defender and he stays and plays.

Revisionist recent-history there Rhino?

He has improved marginally but is still below standard by foot.

a "rare" mis-kick? They are far too common.

His decision-making is still a major worry, even though that has also improved. Marginally.

I completely agree with your last line.

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I agree most of Bartram's disposals are now effective, unfortunately there are still enough occasional howlers (i.e. his several OOTF in the past two rounds) to keep the debate simmering. Given the present trajectory of his improvement it can be reasonably expected that he will eliminate this flaw in his game completely.

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Revisionist recent-history there Rhino?

He has improved marginally but is still below standard by foot.

a "rare" mis-kick? They are far too common.

His decision-making is still a major worry, even though that has also improved. Marginally.

I completely agree with your last line.

Below which standard, or 'whos' standard. obviously not the Football Departments or he would be back at Casey, that is what happened to Warnock.......we have had two great wins and Bartram has had two really good games, I watched him live on Saturday night and loved every second he put in, the past is the past can we to quote a rather unfortunate pollie 'move forward'.......

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Very similar types - both very tough, durable, courageous with massive tanks and historically poor kicks. Bartram is definitely the superior player to Godfrey though - better in every aspect IMO.

Of the topic, but is Godfrey still playing footy anywere?

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