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Interesting what Robbo said in his opinion piece on Stef Martin. It's at the point where there's actually a selection dilemma now because the Experience has been so, so good.

There isn't a selection dilemma.

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There isn't a selection dilemma.

I'd say there is, sort of. I agree with most that the Max Factor will return to Casey for awhile, as the best way to get ruck experience is to first ruck, even at VFL. But it's a tactical dilemma for sure. Do we put Jamar as first ruck, have Martin as a rotating forward/ruck? Or do we let the Experience keep his form going as first ruck, put Rush forward as a hulking target that they have to put a big man on and go from there?

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Jamar's injury - + Spencer and Fitz! - has been the making of Martin.

I imagine that being thrown into the ruck and essentially guaranteed games has combined to fast-track his development and given him some confidence that he can perform at AFL level.

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In yesterday's pre-game on SEN, Chris Connolly said Stefan martin was the smartest person wearing an AFL jumper at the minute, and included coaches in that.

Is he also rocket scientist as well as our new gun on-baller/forward?

Does anyone know?

Connolly said he took some time to understand what was needed to succeed at AFL level, as opporsed to his other life interests.

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Very.

And he is starting, starting, starting, to TOUGHEN UP.

He is a great fella & is working out, IMO, the important things in life, and is reaping his just rewards.

I hope, he will become Harder at the contest & start hitting some bodies hard, like he did a couple of years ago in the DEES v TIGES clash for Sammy Allica. He banged up Tom Hislop in that game. I'd like to see him continue to soften up the opposition when he can.

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In yesterday's pre-game on SEN, Chris Connolly said Stefan martin was the smartest person wearing an AFL jumper at the minute, and included coaches in that.

Is he also rocket scientist as well as our new gun on-baller/forward?

Does anyone know?

Connolly said he took some time to understand what was needed to succeed at AFL level, as opporsed to his other life interests.

Pulled something like 99.8 for his ENTER score a few years ago I think...

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In yesterday's pre-game on SEN, Chris Connolly said Stefan martin was the smartest person wearing an AFL jumper at the minute, and included coaches in that.

Is he also rocket scientist as well as our new gun on-baller/forward?

Does anyone know?

He's studying law (or a law double degree).


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Stef should be applauded for his hard work and dedication. At this point in the year, he'd have to be a monty for the 'most improved player' award. A terrific effort and he's getting better as the weeks go by. Top job big fella!

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Intelligent, tall, athletic, and some would say good looking.

Life is so unfair. :(

Not to Stef, it would seem. Although, I've read that he has had some personal troubles recently. I guess we all have problems from time to time.

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