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You point to Blease's elite attribute in speed saying he could be valuable

What about Strauss' elite kicking? is that not a valuable asset? Look at Hawthorn, loaded with elite kicks

It's interesting how the Hawks use Suckling, one of their best kicks. They don't expect him to play like Sewell or Mitchell. They expect him to find space when they have the ball, and his fellow defenders look for him & try to get the ball into his hands, so he racks up the uncontested possessions and does damage with them. We expect Strauss to play like Matty Whelan & get his own ball under pressure.

Will we ever use Strauss like they use Suckling? Not holding my breath.

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    It's interesting how the Hawks use Suckling, one of their best kicks. They don't expect him to play like Sewell or Mitchell. They expect him to find space when they have the ball, and his fellow defenders look for him & try to get the ball into his hands, so he racks up the uncontested possessions and does damage with them. We expect Strauss to play like Matty Whelan & get his own ball under pressure.

    Will we ever use Strauss like they use Suckling? Not holding my breath.

    As soon as we get a Hodge, Sewell and Mitchell, we very well might.

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    Taken by the swans, generally regarded as being very good at the recruitment game...

    are they regarded good at the recruitment game? or are they good @ the development game,,,, with an exceptional attitudinal club culture???

    they're maybe the 'melbourne storm' equivalent???

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    You point to Blease's elite attribute in speed saying he could be valuable

    What about Strauss' elite kicking? is that not a valuable asset? Look at Hawthorn, loaded with elite kicks

    He's had 11 games without making much impact for mine. Just doesn't seem to get enough of it. I would love to be proved wrong but 11 games without leaving an impression of any sort apart from that horrific injury in slightly bizarre circumstances is not encouraging.

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    are they regarded good at the recruitment game? or are they good @ the development game,,,, with an exceptional attitudinal club culture???

    they maybe the 'melbourne storm' equivalent???

    Maybe a bit of both, but they managed to get Josh Kennedy & Mumford from other clubs prior to them becoming dominant players, they picked Sam Reid and Hanneberry out with late-ish picks and haven't taken too many bad picks in recent memory.

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    He's had 11 games without making much impact for mine. Just doesn't seem to get enough of it. I would love to be proved wrong but 11 games without leaving an impression of any sort apart from that horrific injury in slightly bizarre circumstances is not encouraging.

    Kade Simpson didn't get a possession in any of his first 3 games.

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    Is that a recommendation?

    Kade Simpson would be in the best 22 at MFC, not to mention Carlton.

    It's just an example of how the earliest games in a player's career don't necessarily indicate how good they will be going forward.

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    He's had 11 games without making much impact for mine. Just doesn't seem to get enough of it. I would love to be proved wrong but 11 games without leaving an impression of any sort apart from that horrific injury in slightly bizarre circumstances is not encouraging.

    I agree pitmaster and I have said earlier that is all he appears to be is a dasher.

    We are talking AFL here not the Stawell Gift

    And as you say first you have to get the ball

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    He's had 11 games without making much impact for mine. Just doesn't seem to get enough of it. I would love to be proved wrong but 11 games without leaving an impression of any sort apart from that horrific injury in slightly bizarre circumstances is not encouraging.

    11 games in a horrendous team, being absolutely beseiged in the backline - and we wonder why he wasn't starring?

    Strauss showed a bit for mine. Had a few 20 + possie games, used it well, is reasonably hard at the contest, good runner, nice kick, bulked up a fair bit

    I'm happy to let the lad have a few more games before we call it bust

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