Colin Garland potential forward

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

Who else thinks it would be good to see Colin Garland given an opportunity up forward, I have been a massive critic of Garland and I think his time down back should be done?

[Moonshadow 16,305]

Who else thinks it would be good to see Colin Garland given an opportunity up forward, I have been a massive critic of Garland and I think his time down back should be done?

With Hoges, Dawes, Jamar/Gawn, Watts, Pedo and a bunch of young recruits...... why?

[DeeSpencer 23,247]

No for a number of reasons:

1. He still is a versatile defender which is handy as he can play tall or small as well as defensive or more attacking

2. He was near elite in his position in 2013

3. Medium sized forwards are pretty useless when you have 2 big forwards and a 2nd ruck, I'd rather use the spot on guys with midfield ability

4. He's really not been tested as a forward much at all

Let's give him the benefit of the doubt from last year and see if he's back near his 2013 form.

[Biffen 12,365]

What Neeld has done,let no man do again.

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

With Hoges, Dawes, Jamar/Gawn, Watts, Pedo and a bunch of young recruits...... why?

I think he has showed potential up forward when given the opportunity and with our history of injuries I wouldn't be surprised if at one time Hogan, Dawes and another forward are out of the team.

He could do a Frawley type role, and he would draw a tall defender.

[Steve13 457]

Tyson Goldsack?

[Demon Jack 6,334]

I remember he showed some talent forward in 2012 (particularly the Essendon game). But I much prefer him as a defender. Sort of a "break glass in case of emergency" forward player.

[Tatu 416]

Im curious... When does his current contract end? Why did he step away from the leadership group?

[Ted Lasso 16,903]

2013 garlo Had as great year in defence 2014 he had Injuries 2015 Will be about recapturing his best form and if he does the team will be much better for it.

[Canplay 573]

He's a good defender on smalls and talls - just needs to get over injuries and get fitness up

[s-t-i-n-g-a 439]

I think he would make a great defensive forward if that was part of our structure. He would really be able to lock down on a Suckling or Malceski and has shown an ability to kick a goal.

[Pipefitter 2,024]

From my recollection he played really well in that game him and Rivers were shifted forward, but that's the only game up forward i can remember him having a real effect.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,294]

What Neeld has done,let no man do again.

Ahh the days of 2012 when we had Jared Rivers at full forward and Colin Garland at centre half forward.

Maybe he can play in the fwd line in round 1 with the absence of Dawes?

In rd 21, he did play in the fwd line V's GWS in the last qtr out of deperation, and actually snagged a goal.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I don't mind the idea of Pedersen as a defender and Garland as a forward.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

I don't mind the idea of Pedersen as a defender and Garland as a forward.

Garland's ability to play on small, agile and quick opposition forwards as well as your more one-dimensional straight-line leading forward is an extremely valuable quality.

Pederson doesn't have that positional flexibility due to his physical attributes and not only that, he just had his best year of AFL football playing as a forward.

Why you'd entertain the thought of swapping the two I'm not sure.

It's most certainly something Neeld would do.

Garland's challenge is to get back to playing as a consistent and versatile defender like he was in '13.

Edited February 5, 2015 by stevethemanjordan

[hemingway 7,598]

defender for mine. we be disappointing if we have to play him up forward it will mean our forward line is in bad shape.

[Wrecker45 3,378]

I think he will do stints in the midfield this year. Roos rotated him through the centre on one or two occasions last season but that was off no pre-season. I have a feeling he will go through a bit for frequently when his fitness is right up.

[daisycutter 28,629]

just for round 1 and in dawes's absence i wouldn't mind him at FF with hoges at CHF

[Demon 16 176]

I would far prefer he just returns to his 2013 form.

I wouldn't be against it for a short term thing, if it helps him freshen up and gives his enthusiasm a boost.

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Im curious... When does his current contract end? Why did e step away from the leadership group?

I put it here rather than in the training thread, I spoke to him on Friday about this, he is following Jack Grimes' lead, he has been plagued with foot and ankle injuries, he knows there is serious competition for spots, he just wants to be selfish and get back to where he was a couple of years ago without any distractions, said Jack is better at handling the leadership group activities as well as his own form. So that is his answer

Edited February 7, 2015 by The Devil Inside

[tappysquads 618]

just for round 1 and in dawes's absence i wouldn't mind him at FF with hoges at CHF

As long as hoges is at chf, I couldn't care if tye vickery played ff..... I just wanna see number 1 run out round 1

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

What Neeld has done,let no man do again.

I lol'd so hard

[Demon trucker 1,776]

Been there done that, he misses to many shots, since we are a low inside 50 side can't offered to miss too many.

[Moonshadow 16,305]

Judy reads the play well and generally locks down an opponent. Needs to consolidate his spot in the back 6 this year. Had a couple of good seasons in the past, eg 2013, and has the very valuable ability to play well on both talls and smalls.

[Winners at last 4,764]

Obfuscate!! (C + B). What a great word!!