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Philthy   284

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Although slow, he can lay a tackle ( defensive pressure in our fwd 50 has been non-existent). Might be a good idea to give him a rest in the pocket here and there?

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I reckon we should pick him up with a rookie pick.

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Pates Trident

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He was much better when feeding the ball out of congestion, as a defensive forward he looked lost IMO.

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Yeah as has been said, he played the second half of the season to limited success. Although he is relatively competent over head, he just lacks any quick sideways movement so isn't dangerous as a small forward. Love his hunger and intensity he just needs to gain some pace and agility if he is to be part of this side moving forward

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He is a good hard player wiith a strong player. Give him a full pre season with a good understanding of what it takes to train at this level and then judge him. every player that makes the afl has talent, you just have to work hard to be a player.

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Just needs another preseason....has a great attitude, and tough as nails.

Another one to make a difference next year.

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Although slow, he can lay a tackle ( defensive pressure in our fwd 50 has been non-existent). Might be a good idea to give him a rest in the pocket here and there?

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He was at his best early in the season as a strong bodied mid: Neeld may have 'sacrificed' his game a bit by trying him elsewhere, in what after all was an experimental season.

One shouldn't be surprised to see him back in the midfield after another strong body building preseason.

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Although slow, he can lay a tackle ( defensive pressure in our fwd 50 has been non-existent). Might be a good idea to give him a rest in the pocket here and there?

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I will discuss. Had him in my supercoach all season. Kept him because because he was there. To be respectful the guy has all the heart in the world but is out of his depth He tried his outmost. Already have Mackenzie. Got to be a limit especially if we want to head north on the ladder.

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He was at his best early in the season as a strong bodied mid: Neeld may have 'sacrificed' his game a bit by trying him elsewhere, in what after all was an experimental season.

One shouldn't be surprised to see him back in the midfield after another strong body building preseason.

possible Mono. he did play forward and seemed to struggle.

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I think his time would be better spent in the role he played in his first few games when he was getting 30+ possesions, who cares if a few of those are a bit wayward? yes he is a decent tagger but he is a better ball getter!

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Never understood why he was taken out of the middle, seeing him play forward was just weird.

Possibly a part of the Neeld assessment year - to see what role(s) he is and is not capable of filling.
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Possibly a part of the Neeld assessment year - to see what role(s) he is and is not capable of filling.

lots of bench warming to come but a handy player.

Possibly a part of the Neeld assessment year - to see what role(s) he is and is not capable of filling.

apparently Neeld game him the strap

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Deserves another crack but looked lost in the second half of the season and was found seriously wanting in terms of skill level required.

With injection of midfield class from draft and a trade or two I can't see him playing too many senior games next season.

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To slow and skills not up to it.

Who could forget his hopelessly inept effort in being 30 metres out from goal on a set shot and ... failing to make the distance!

Yes hard as nails but in this quickening game lack of pace and skills are telling! A poor man's Valenti and look where he is now!

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To slow and skills not up to it.

Who could forget his hopelessly inept effort in being 30 metres out from goal on a set shot and ... failing to make the distance!

Yes hard as nails but in this quickening game lack of pace and skills are telling! A poor man's Valenti and look where he is now!

That was actually a goal. Too bad the third umpire left his courage in the carpark (to coin a phrase). Edited by Chook
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