Damo 3,469 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Although he didnt win the game for us, he was probably the difference if the Weid's form was the same as it has been. Glad he came into the side. 1 Quote
buck_nekkid 6,126 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 The composure he showed to gather the 50/50 ball from the ruck, break the contest, run and kick inside 50 directly led to a goal. Didnt kick his first, but that will come. Lowest AF points on the ground, but worth giving another go. Showed he is not lost at this level. 5 Quote
chook fowler 19,787 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Played his role well. That clearance he had that resulted in a goal was a beauty and came at a critical time. Something for him to remember 3 Quote
What 18,810 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, chook fowler said: That clearance he had that resulted in a goal was a beauty and came at a critical time. Something for him to remember That clearance out of the centre circle was epic. 3 Quote
DV8 2,271 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, buck_nekkid said: The composure he showed to gather the 50/50 ball from the ruck, break the contest, run and kick inside 50 directly led to a goal. Didnt kick his first, but that will come. Lowest AF points on the ground, but worth giving another go. Showed he is not lost at this level. That wasn't the only trick he pulled when in the ruck... he did another from the forward pocket, where he was out-positioned, and he worked his way quickly reaching past his opponent, to work the ball into our hands... which resulted a goal. Has some nice efforts and tricks. Edited May 4, 2019 by DV8 4 Quote
Old Bear 388 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 18 minutes ago, DV8 said: That wasn't the only trick he pulled when in the ruck... he did another from the forward pocket, where he was out-positioned, and he worked his way quickly reaching past his opponent, to work the ball into our hands... which resulted a goal. Has some nice efforts and tricks. Has a football brain Its been on show at Casey for a while now 3 Quote
Thehardtackler 785 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 He seemed to be slightly more aggressive and versatile than Weideman. I guess they could both play together if they are in form. Quote
DV8 2,271 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Just now, Thehardtackler said: He seemed to be slightly more aggressive and versatile than Weideman. I guess they could both play together if they are in form. they certainly could play together. Quote
joeboy 3,194 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I’m impressed how he actually composed himself before kicking 2 Quote
What 18,810 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, joeboy said: I’m impressed how he actually composed himself before kicking The burst of speed was golden. 1 Quote
Drunkn167 5,093 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 A great photo after Harmes’ goal from Dec’s clearance 24 4 Quote
Bitter but optimistic 22,289 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I thought his work as a back up in the ruck was very good and that last quarter clearance from the centre was a gem and team lifter. He seemed somewhat at sea as forward though - is he more comfortable and useful as a defender? 2 Quote
SPC 3,596 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 Certainly a very competent back up ruckman. Hoping he can become Pedo 2.0 5 Quote
Drunkn167 5,093 Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said: I thought his work as a back up in the ruck was very good and that last quarter clearance from the centre was a gem and team lifter. He seemed somewhat at sea as forward though - is he more comfortable and useful as a defender? He can play forward pretty well, I think the first game on the big stage just threw him a little. He also copped a nice corky from Roughead in his first ruck contest so he was running around sore all day 7 3 Quote
DeeZee 7,496 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 Definitely worth another game a senior level on that brilliant ruck clearance alone even though he was at the bottom of our ranking points for pure possessions. Looks solid and a smart footballer 1 Quote
Gator 18,057 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 It was a very quiet game, but first games are never easy. Whatever happens he's lived a dream 99.9% of the population never achieve. 5 Quote
TeamPlayedFine39 8,525 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 Gets another game IMHO. Great athlete and would like to see him used up the ground a bit more as a link up mark, like we used to use Pederson. 2 Quote
Frustrated Demon 252 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Petraccattack said: Got to love this....nice work. 2 1 Quote
Ethan Tremblay 31,405 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 Has some speed, agility and a good leap. He definitely gets a run next week vs Gold Coast. 2 Quote
DV8 2,271 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Drunkn167 said: A great photo after Harmes’ goal from Dec’s clearance And a nice block from Harmes... when Dec took the ball from the centre square ruck and found space to move in, to deliver the ball into F50. Congrat's to you Drkn167, on Decs, and your family's fantastic day. Edited May 5, 2019 by DV8 3 Quote
DV8 2,271 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said: I thought his work as a back up in the ruck was very good and that last quarter clearance from the centre was a gem and team lifter. He seemed somewhat at sea as forward though - is he more comfortable and useful as a defender? He'll get better uncle... best to have the backup ruck from the forward half, so we don't break structure in defence. I can see Dec plays a similar in skills role as TMc... just not sure of Dec's engine... but his ability to mark the ball, and to operate going forward. The team has tried playing TMc deep... when he is at his best, playing almost a centreline role out high. Creating in transitions, and repelling opposition defensive thrusts, and following the ball back into F50. Dec, IF he can continue to develop... I think will be able to play deeper, as a genuine 2nd ruck/forward, where his main deep game would be to assist the No1 tall forward. I think he could make an excellent tall mobile foil. . 2 Quote
DV8 2,271 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 4 hours ago, SPC said: Certainly a very competent back up ruckman. Hoping he can become Pedo 2.0 That's not a bad analogy for Dec at this stage. That's the role. Hopefully he will catch up to Pedo's role, and then surpass it. 1 Quote
DV8 2,271 Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 3 hours ago, DeeZee said: Definitely worth another game a senior level on that brilliant ruck clearance alone even though he was at the bottom of our ranking points for pure possessions. Looks solid and a smart footballer His contribution, Re effect, was top shelf, for a young 1st gamer in a struggling team. 1 Quote
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