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Move one? I'm not fussed.

The argument was over a player's ability to adjust to AFL level of intensity based on a certain amount of exposure.

Pretty simple concept in isolation.

We don't agree, but based on your track record Thomo, I don't think it's likely we will.

I often don't agree with things you post on this forum.

Moving on...

Anyone see Garry Lyon's breakdown of his running on Footy Classified?

What a freak.

I summed it up in the latest Scully thread, it was a rubbish example IMO.

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    Bate can hold a grab and he can run to the right spots .

    he has been a target for us when our forwards stand around like spectators and he can kick a goal from 50 .

    Beware the revenge of the bloodnut !

    With all respect to you Captain Jack, and Matty Bate, I cannot remember him taking a contested mark. He actually struggles to take an overhead mark uncontested, particularly on a fast lead, or if he is under any contested pressure. He is able to create a forward presence in attack, largely as a link, and is a beautiful set shot kick, and pretty good kick on the run, and good handballer. He has no right foot though, and is just half a yard slow for today's game. It may be becoming too late for him to improve on his deficits, but let's hope not. His stats this year haven't been good when he has played, and this is reflected in him being at Casey. I hope he finds a way back in.

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    I summed it up in the latest Scully thread, it was a rubbish example IMO.

    Indeed. As you highlighted in the other thread, it took an eternity for the ball to eventually get down the other end. Scully pretty much stayed central corridor and jogged down watching the ball move around and switch, before eventually his opponent floating off him and found himself free inside 50 with the ball. Hardly gut busting running. Poor example.

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    I was more concentrating on his cruising speed which kept him in every contest, even though he wasn't going flat out.

    You're right that it wasn't the best example, but I still thought you could take something from it.

    Re: Bate, he's a trier, but the bloke just has far too many limitations.

    They limit his scope for improvement, and based on that, he no longer has a future at the club in my opinion.

    Trade bait.

    And it looks like I forgot what the thread was about & changed it to Scully!

    Back to Strauss...

    He needs to play this week.

    I think if Bartram comes back, Nicholson will have to be the unfortunate one.

    Strauss' development is more important because of what he can offer.

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