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February 22, 201313 yr

Two who i thought showed a bit today especially couch who seems to have added a bit of pace about him. Looked much better then Magner who was unsighted but Couch got a couple of clearences and his kicking wasn't that bad at all. Will be watching his progress with intrest over the Nab Cup.

Matt Jones showed a bit of poise and pace and i thought his kicking was quite good. Was trying to pick up the tempo of the game but couple of games and id have him Round 1 on the wing.

Two who i thought showed a bit today especially couch who seems to have added a bit of pace about him. Looked much better then Magner who was unsighted but Couch got a couple of clearences and his kicking wasn't that bad at all. Will be watching his progress with intrest over the Nab Cup.

Matt Jones showed a bit of poise and pace and i thought his kicking was quite good. Was trying to pick up the tempo of the game but couple of games and id have him Round 1 on the wing.

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February 22, 201313 yr

Jones needs to lower his kicks a bit, probably something that comes with adjusting to AFL. Seems ok though.

Couch did show a bit, but he was a fresh in the second game. All we know based on last year is that Magner has the edge on Couch but that could change.

I think it comes down to injuries as to whether Couch or Magner get upgraded and a spot in the team for round 1.

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February 22, 201313 yr

I didn't notice Jones that much.

I thought Couch showed a bit aswell, certainly looks to have Magner well and truly covered.

But at least having blokes like Magner and Couch fighting hard for spots will set the benchmark.

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February 22, 201313 yr

Magner locks the ball up .

Can't get it on cleanly ever .

I hope he is only used sparingly because he hasn't got the skills for AFL.

Great attitude but hey call it Football for a reason .

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February 24, 201313 yr

I spoke to Couchy at Family Day and mentioned he seemed to have picked up a yard of pace, he puts it down to a no miised session pre season, feeling really good

Also spoke to Matt Jones, asked him about the step up and Dean Terlich, said it was only NAB Cup but difference in speed of game hit them both, but both really enjoyed it

Edited February 24, 201313 yr by Satyriconhome

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