Christian Salem

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Does anyone know if Garry Lyon presented Salem with his jumper before the game?

Because he looks like Salem or because he wore number 3?

They should have got Clint Bizzell to present it!

[Machsy 2,858]

Would have preferred Bartram.

Imagine Bartram with the ability for sound decision-making and a good kick.

Is that what we have with Salem..?

I can dream.

Edited April 29, 2014 by Machsy

[old dee 23,872]

Would have preferred Bartram.

Imagine Bartram with the ability for sound decision-making and a good kick.

Is that what we have with Salem..?

I can dream.

I share your dream!

[autocol 448]

You're right, T. It doesn't. But Watts is playing on a wing, with occasional rotations across half back and half forward. Garland is solely a defender and Pederson is a KPF/B and 2nd ruck. They're very different, IMO.

Pedo was playing a running midfield role along with second ruck against Sydney, and did a fantastic job. Garland to defence, Pedo to the wing, Watts to Casey. Job done.

[rpfc 28,782]

You mean like JKH's first career goal vs West Coast?

Clearly the players had a stern talking to by the coaching group after that disgusting oversight. Remnants of the shithouse culture we've had for years.

'Disgusting' oversight?

'Disgusting' and 'apologist' would be the two most overused, and poorly applied, words on this forum.

[P-man 13,366]

'Disgusting' oversight?

'Disgusting' and 'apologist' would be the two most overused, and poorly applied, words on this forum.

I was pretty appalled by it. A kid kicks his first goal in AFL football and is treated like he has the plague.

[rpfc 28,782]

I was pretty appalled by it. A kid kicks his first goal in AFL football and is treated like he has the plague.

Disgusted though?

A few people went to him - he had the misfortune of kicking his first goal in a ridiculous manner while spurning an imposing leader who was a much better option.

More blokes should have got to him but let me just say that the first thing Tyson said to Salem was 'there were better options than an off-balance snap.' Salem admitted as much after the game when he said he should have given the handball.

But it went in.

What if JKH missed that goal? I wonder what the Game Day thread would have contained in the seconds after that miss and Dawes' reaction to the miss?

Some of Demonland's finest work I would wager.

[P-man 13,366]

Disgusted though?

A few people went to him - he had the misfortune of kicking his first goal in a ridiculous manner while spurning an imposing leader who was a much better option.

More blokes should have got to him but let me just say that the first thing Tyson said to Salem was 'there were better options than an off-balance snap.' Salem admitted as much after the game when he said he should have given the handball.

But it went in.

What if JKH missed that goal? I wonder what the Game Day thread would have contained in the seconds after that miss and Dawes' reaction to the miss?

Some of Demonland's finest work I would wager.

Except the Dawes snub wasn't his first goal mate. It was a goal on the run against West coast in Round 2 when he came on as the sub. From memory about 3 teammates congratulated him.

It wasn't a good look. In fact it was a very bad one, and not a defensible one.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

I saw enough in that quarter to suggest that he holds a large amount of promise.

Strong one grab hands, a couple of very good flat kicks culminating from right decisions, a willingness to take responsibilty, some ball attracting ability and a strong body that is hard to knock.

Was not overawed in the slightest and looked like he belonged.

Yes you can see all that in a quarter. Vigilantly excited.

[rpfc 28,782]

Except the Dawes snub wasn't his first goal mate. It was a goal on the run against West coast in Round 2 when he came on as the sub. From memory about 3 teammates congratulated him.

It wasn't a good look. In fact it was a very bad one, and not a defensible one.

My mistake, I don't recall much from that game. For obvious reasons.

[Machsy 2,858]

Mind you, maybe the lack of enthusiasm for JKH's first AFL H&A goal, was due to him kicking bags of heavily celebrated goals in NAB Challenge matches..?

A lot of players got to him after his goals against Richmond.

Fair to say they may have forgotten he hadn't kicked a regular season goal, and considering the state of the match at that time, enthusiasm for a conciliatory goal wasn't high at the time.

Sorry to present a balanced and differing point of view.

I know how much angst that can cause on here.

[John Crow Batty 8,879]

I am all for players like KH and Salem playing on their insticts if they get a sniff of goals. As long as they contribute regular 1% ers and score more goals than they miss then thats fine with me. That KH/Dawes example is a time when instinct delivered under extreme pressure. If he dished out to Dawes, the pressure would have moved quickly back on Dawes and he was no certainty to score or even get a kick away. Given our inability to score a decent amount of goals, guys that can make something out of nothing are a blessing. No one expects Cyril Rioli to dish out the ball wnen he sniffs a goal.

Edited April 29, 2014 by america de cali

[P-man 13,366]

Mind you, maybe the lack of enthusiasm for JKH's first AFL H&A goal, was due to him kicking bags of heavily celebrated goals in NAB Challenge matches..?

A lot of players got to him after his goals against Richmond.

Fair to say they may have forgotten he hadn't kicked a regular season goal, and considering the state of the match at that time, enthusiasm for a conciliatory goal wasn't high at the time.

Sorry to present a balanced and differing point of view.

I know how much angst that can cause on here.

Fair point. And you almost made it without being a condescending [censored] this time. Keep at it.

[Machsy 2,858]

Fair point. And you almost made it without being a condescending [censored] this time. Keep at it.

Glad you were able to understand it.

[rjay 25,097]

My mistake, I don't recall much from that game. For obvious reasons.

Made the same mistake 'rpfc', and for the same reasons.

Mind you, maybe the lack of enthusiasm for JKH's first AFL H&A goal, was due to him kicking bags of heavily celebrated goals in NAB Challenge matches..?

A lot of players got to him after his goals against Richmond.

Fair to say they may have forgotten he hadn't kicked a regular season goal, and considering the state of the match at that time, enthusiasm for a conciliatory goal wasn't high at the time.

Sorry to present a balanced and differing point of view.

I know how much angst that can cause on here.

I think that is a pretty good explanation 'Machsy', works for me.

[P-man 13,366]

Glad you were able to understand it.

It wasn't complex. Much like your good self.

Give the [censored] act a rest, fella. Ben Hur did it first, and he at least made it entertaining.

[nutbean 8,838]

'Disgusting' oversight?

'Disgusting' and 'apologist' would be the two most overused, and poorly applied, words on this forum.

I see your disgusting and apologist and raise you "elite" and "bleeds red and blue"

[nutbean 8,838]

Ben Hur did it , and he at least made it entertaining.

no...no he didn't

[rolly 149]

my only concern is that gysberts had 30odd in his debut and where is he now?

one performance does not a champion make.

i loved what i saw and am quietly confident we have a real player who could turn inti anything but i'm not going to nominate him fo AA for a couple more weeks yet

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

I see your disgusting and apologist and raise you "elite" and "bleeds red and blue"

Not to mention "could be anything" and "deck chairs on the Titanic"

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

my only concern is that gysberts had 30odd in his debut and where is he now?

one performance does not a champion make.

i loved what i saw and am quietly confident we have a real player who could turn inti anything but i'm not going to nominate him fo AA for a couple more weeks yet

Use the glass half full approach instead and compare him with the many others in their first games who look lost and never found their way. (I was going to name some players as examples - there are plenty to choose from - but no need to rub it in).

[nutbean 8,838]

my only concern is that gysberts had 30odd in his debut and where is he now?

one performance does not a champion make.

i loved what i saw and am quietly confident we have a real player who could turn inti anything but i'm not going to nominate him fo AA for a couple more weeks yet

We have been burned way too many times.

Lots of false dawns.

[titan_uranus 25,045]

One of the best things about Salems goal was the fact every single player in the team got around him after he kicked it. It used to make me sick that when we were losing by 100 points our new boys would kick a goal and noone would even high 5 him. It's a great sign of the change in culture at the club. Players are playing for one and other again.

After he kicked it, it was in fact Dunn who signalled to those in the back half to make the effort to get down there to congratulate him.

In years gone by, Dunn's 'leadership' has been anything but, but in full credit to him he's turned himself around and he's transformed into a player I have a lot more time for and lot more respect for.

You mean like JKH's first career goal vs West Coast?

Clearly the players had a stern talking to by the coaching group after that disgusting oversight. Remnants of the shithouse culture we've had for years.

As has been said, I wonder if that was more a byproduct of him getting a lot of attention in the NAB game v Richmond, coupled maybe with the fact that we were completely devoid of spirit at that point in the West Coast game.

[Clucka 55]

Actually N.Jones was head down getting his breath and Dunn turned to him and told him to get over to Salem!

[jnrmac 20,189]

In years gone by, Dunn's 'leadership' has been anything but, but in full credit to him he's turned himself around and he's transformed into a player I have a lot more time for and lot more respect for.

Supposedly was one who tried to round up players to ignore any suggestions of tanking.....

just sayin