Aussie + Jurrah

[WonnaJurah 5]

Ive noticed since Aussie and Jurrah been in the team at same time we have won. They sure do feed off each other and great to see them in the team

[RalphiusMaximus 6,000]

That they do. I've noticed that all of our indigenous boys look for each other on the field. There's nothing wrong with this, it provides some really good passages of play.

[Deefolt 0]

davey seems to play better also when he has forward targets, as he did at the start of the year and as soon as jurrah came back (on that noticed we starting winning when jurrah came back :D )

[GolfBoyPro 43]

People were calling for both these lads to be dropped last wk, glad they dont run the football dept... I have no doubt the opposition are a hell of a lot more worried when we have these blokes running around up forward. Injury aside, there are many good times to come. We have done some pretty special drafting in the last few yrs.

[jnrmac 19,482]

They are both 'smart' footballers. If they can't get the ball they are working to get it to a team mate with a clever tap on or bump off the ball etc. Hard to teach that stuff and you need a few of these in the team. Watts I think would qualify for that tag as well.

[Disco Demons 92]

both these boys look fantastic in the red and blue home jumper

[13thflag 0]

AUSSIE to LJ = goals, goals, goals. B)

[old dee 23,256]

People were calling for both these lads to be dropped last wk, glad they dont run the football dept... I have no doubt the opposition are a hell of a lot more worried when we have these blokes running around up forward. Injury aside, there are many good times to come. We have done some pretty special drafting in the last few yrs.

You are right "Pity" I was one suggesting that one of them should miss to fit

in Moloney / Jones.

So just as well I am not running things.

However Aussie still worries me at timnes.

He does seem to go missing for long periods but I guess even the best half forwards do that.

[speed demon 736]

I've just returned from the Northern Territory where I was fortunate to see a bit of local footy. What really struck me was the distinctly different style of play. The game is played at a steady even rhythm. Players hold their position and the ball is moved swiftly from one end of the field to the other. Thus, players often receive the ball alone in space or contest one on one. The ball is always moving, players keep their feet and packs are a rarity. Most enjoyably, players have a great instinct for where their team mates are resulting in some wonderful creative play that reminds of the Brazilian soccer team a their best.

While we are regularly treated to the individual brilliance of Aboriginal players in the AFL what we see less frequently, due to Aboriginal players being in the minority , is the collective brilliance of multiple Aboriginal linking together. For this reason, I'm very keen to see highly gifted players like Wonaeamirri, Jurrah and Bennell be given plenty of game time alongside one another. They will develop a synergy that will make their collective worth greater than their individual sum. So, for the short term, I support the FD persisting with each of them when their possession tally may be low, their contribution inconsistent and goals scarce (with the proviso that each fulfill team roles like chasing and tackling). The investment will reap the dividend we strive for.

[jnrmac 19,482]

I've just returned from the Northern Territory where I was fortunate to see a bit of local footy. What really struck me was the distinctly different style of play. The game is played at a steady even rhythm. Players hold their position and the ball is moved swiftly from one end of the field to the other. Thus, players often receive the ball alone in space or contest one on one. The ball is always moving, players keep their feet and packs are a rarity. Most enjoyably, players have a great instinct for where their team mates are resulting in some wonderful creative play that reminds of the Brazilian soccer team a their best.

While we are regularly treated to the individual brilliance of Aboriginal players in the AFL what we see less frequently, due to Aboriginal players being in the minority , is the collective brilliance of multiple Aboriginal linking together. For this reason, I'm very keen to see highly gifted players like Wonaeamirri, Jurrah and Bennell be given plenty of game time alongside one another. They will develop a synergy that will make their collective worth greater than their individual sum. So, for the short term, I support the FD persisting with each of them when their possession tally may be low, their contribution inconsistent and goals scarce (with the proviso that each fulfill team roles like chasing and tackling). The investment will reap the dividend we strive for.

INteresting observation.

[Lost Highway 31]

Ive noticed since Aussie and Jurrah been in the team at same time we have won. They sure do feed off each other and great to see them in the team

Statistically insignificant; it's only happened a handful of times. It's not as if we have never won when one of them hasn't been playing, or both for that matter. The real differences in the forward line are that it's much more open, and has the presence in it more often of a fellow with great leap, vice-like hands, supreme kicking skill and true grit: Green. The other factor, I hate to say, is that Bate is not there. The forward line looks better without him - he's too bulked-up, too big a turning circle, too one-paced. My guess is that LJ and Wona are still at the flaky level, their form a bit fickle, prone to injury. Yes, they look great, and I love them, when both firing, but there are other important players to come back or yet to make their debuts: Peterd and Tapscott for instance. They could press LJ and Wona for a place and prove adept replacements in the case of injury or loss of form.

Edited August 11, 2010 by Lost Highway

[Old Gregg 1]

How good was it to see the forward line before the bounce on Sunday? Jurrah, Wonaeamirri, Bennell and Davey all down there...great to see.

[Akum 2,660]

Our forward line has worked best this year with fast mobile players - talls as well as smalls - who run intelligently, use the ball well & apply good defensive pressure. I can't remember a pack being crashed in our forward line the whole season.

[Deetective Sgt. Taggert 380]

I've just returned from the Northern Territory where I was fortunate to see a bit of local footy. What really struck me was the distinctly different style of play. The game is played at a steady even rhythm. Players hold their position and the ball is moved swiftly from one end of the field to the other. Thus, players often receive the ball alone in space or contest one on one. The ball is always moving, players keep their feet and packs are a rarity. Most enjoyably, players have a great instinct for where their team mates are resulting in some wonderful creative play that reminds of the Brazilian soccer team a their best.

While we are regularly treated to the individual brilliance of Aboriginal players in the AFL what we see less frequently, due to Aboriginal players being in the minority , is the collective brilliance of multiple Aboriginal linking together. For this reason, I'm very keen to see highly gifted players like Wonaeamirri, Jurrah and Bennell be given plenty of game time alongside one another. They will develop a synergy that will make their collective worth greater than their individual sum. So, for the short term, I support the FD persisting with each of them when their possession tally may be low, their contribution inconsistent and goals scarce (with the proviso that each fulfill team roles like chasing and tackling). The investment will reap the dividend we strive for.

Thanks for the insights. I sometime wonder what it would be like if a team was established in Darwin in the AFL and it was mostly made up of indigenous players. It would be a tought road trip I would think for the Vic teams, but they would probably also struggle a bit in the cold of Melbourne But you can imagine such a team could totally change the complexion of the game.

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

davey seems to play better also when he has forward targets, as he did at the start of the year and as soon as jurrah came back (on that noticed we starting winning when jurrah came back :D )

jurrah took a great over head mark at full pace on sunday. come to think of it , cant remember who passed it. all four of them have pace and bring the x factor(bennell still refining his)

Edited August 11, 2010 by Al`s DEMONS