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On 11/16/2017 at 9:05 AM, Redleg said:

At best probably 4-5 years. To get 100 games would be massive from this point and very unlikely. 

Yes, Redleg. 100 games achieved would be excellent for Corey and we'd reckon he could probably get there, too. Just because he is 26 years old does not really mean a great deal to me. What is signifies is sporting experience at a highly competitive level and a certain type of conditioning that has served him well for many observers so far, despite footy being a highly differential code of sport. If he is impressive to those who have seen him and also those with real knowledge beyond that of a mere supporter - eg: Gary Lyon - then maybe one could reserve opinions at this point or give credit to acknowledged potential.  I'd reckon he was spot on for our team and have been impressed with his game and skills yet I have only seen him twice. Let's hope it turns more favourably as the year progresses.

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    9 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

    Gawd

    Another preseason of talking up list cloggers

    Yep, having this guy on our Category B list is really stopping us from developing the next superstar.

    I honestly don't care if Maynard never amounts to more than good foot soldier - every premeriship team has a dozen goof foot soldiers behind it and Maynard looks like he could fit that bill to me.  

    To put him in the same basket as players like Mitchie, Newton, Pig Dog etc is total BS.  This guy has size, athletic ability and competitiveness/agression running through his veins which to me suggests he will make his mark.

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    On 11/16/2017 at 9:49 AM, hells bells said:

    I know not everyone rates his opinion, but Garry Lyon on SEN yesterday mentioned that he thought Corey could turn into something special.  Can't remember his exact wording but he sounded pretty excited about what he could bring.

    Last year he was very bullish about Clayton Oliver before 2017 started, so hopefully he has the same foresight on Corey.

    I hope you're right, but I wouldn't hold Gazza's opinion above many others. I think most of us picked Clarry for a big season after Round 1 2016. 

    But for the record, Corey certainly has the body and I'm intrigued to see what he brings.

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    1 hour ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    To put him in the same basket as players like Mitchie, Newton, Pig Dog etc is total BS.  This guy has size, athletic ability and competitiveness/agression running through his veins which to me suggests he will make his mark.

    We have also already seen a marked steady improvement in Maynard - by some reports, right up until his final game in 2017. This is not the definition of a list-clogger. 

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    8 minutes ago, Skuit said:

    We have also already seen a marked steady improvement in Maynard - by some reports, right up until his final game in 2017. This is not the definition of a list-clogger. 

    I hear you brother.

    Please remind me just how many years this guy has spent ('clogging') an AFL list?

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    20 hours ago, Vogon Poetry said:

    I think it's very difficult to tell a persons strength by looking at them and Jnrmac's statement was absolute.  I just wondered if he had hard evidence or if it was based on using his eyes which to me means it's just a guess.

    How do you measure a person's strength? There are a number of ways you can do that in a gym - e.g. the bench press. 

    On a football field you can tell it by the way players can burst through packs, shrug off tackles and lay hard tackles on opponents. I don't think it's all that difficult to make an assessment as to whether a player is strong by observing how he plays. It's probably more difficult to determine the relative strengths of two players. Physical strength is an attribute of both Maynard and Tyson and of course, we've had more opportunities to see the latter in the pressure of an AFL game.

    Mental strength is another thing altogether and that's where Jack Viney comes into it because he's shown that he's up there with the best in both departments despite his size.

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    16 hours ago, jumbo returns said:

    Gawd

    Another preseason of talking up list cloggers

    You have obviously decided that Corey won't make it. 

    Some of us disagree.

    So rather than being optimistic and excited about untried players in the off season, you would rather talk about our past glories I guess.

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    17 hours ago, jumbo returns said:

    Gawd

    Another preseason of talking up list cloggers

    Gawd, we did it for 9 years with Wattsy.

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    2 hours ago, McQueen said:

    Gawd, we did it for 9 years with Wattsy.

    You've got a problem letting go don't you.  Couldn't help yourself with Saty and now continue to pot Watts at every opportunity.  He's gone, you've won, move on.

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    57 minutes ago, Vogon Poetry said:

    You've got a problem letting go don't you.  Couldn't help yourself with Saty and now continue to pot Watts at every opportunity.  He's gone, you've won, move on.

    The sweet irony.

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    22 hours ago, jumbo returns said:

    Gawd

    Another preseason of talking up list cloggers

    Just love your positive outlook, jumbo.

    When will the next species-extinction meteor strike occur?  Gosh, could be next year’ grand Final day ?

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    53 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    Just love your positive outlook, jumbo.

    When will the next species-extinction meteor strike occur?  Gosh, could be next year’ grand Final day ?

    The end is nigh, mono....

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