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Billy Stretch Appreciation Thread

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11 hours ago, Damo said:

Id say Petracca has plenty of advice on not stressing himself and then relaxes too much. He then just retreats into his normal game. Some players have been uncoachable. Wouldnt be surprised if Tracc is one.

 

9 hours ago, Redleg said:

Yep. I think his natural game has been coached out of him, with him being told he is not to turnover the ball at all costs and that has stopped him playing on like he did in his first few games. He was a run and carry player who is now stop start. I think he has improvement in him.

 

9 hours ago, binman said:

Before he got injured last year he was starting to play really well and much more fluent and instinctive. But seems so hesitant now. Needs to release the ball more quickly and take the game on and break some lines. Those issues were on display again yesterday, though there was couple of occasions where he did kick quickly.

On improvement i think it is dependent on his mindset.

I've been going thru a couple of recordings of our 2019 games.

I noticed Tracca during some after-goal celebrations,  of Dees players.  He appeared, a little as an outsider...  shy, or jealous ?

I got the impression he might be a bit of an introverted character...  Or of current nature ??? = mood...   This seems to fit with these comments above,  imv.

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    Bump- what’s going on with Stretch, had couple decent AFL games, got injured now nowhere to be seen. Not injured nor starring in VFL. What’s his story? 

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    He’s been out for 4 weeks injured again. Missed half the year so far.  

    Needs the next 4 weeks to show his capabilities.  I think he’ll get a round 23 game v Kangas. 

    He may walk at seasons end in any case. Crows may offer him a lifeline with a trade opportunity.  

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    Hard to pick. With Maynard and JKH going (presumably) you would think Stretch would survive as depth. His proneness to injury concerns me given the other three or four fringe players we have in the same boat. And of course there's is ANB who is out of contract.

    Having watched him many times at VFL level while he often racks up the possessions a la JKH I cannot recall seeing him have a major impact on a game. Sure he gives drive etc etc but game busting plays.. no.

    I think it will all come down to both the trade season and who we draft as to whether he remains as number 1 depth. Going forward I cannot see him ever getting beyond that 20-30 ranking

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    Too good for VFL. Clearly has potential to be a very good midfield runner.  Pace and endurance    

    Get his kicking sorted out.  Wobbles it when he delivers. Needs to straighten up his ball dtop.  

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