What to do with Petracca?

[whatwhat say what 22,909]

Just now, SFebey said:

There is also a week off after round 23 if we make it too, so you're quite right, resting a player now would be silly unless it's someone sore like Viney. Not enough continuity going into finals.

yeah, if viney is genuinely 'sore' then you could understand it, but not someone who is simply not having a HUGE impact on the game but is still very involved and working hard on and off the ball

i thought it was interesting when trac started on the back of the square a few times; both times i seem to remember him not rushing in with alacrity but actually sitting out the back

we won the ball both times i vaguely recall, but it was an interesting switch and something he did effectively at some stages during the year; tyson has done it too (e.g. the game in alice)

[SFebes 4,884]

Just now, DemonAndrew said:

yeah, if viney is genuinely 'sore' then you could understand it, but not someone who is simply not having a HUGE impact on the game but is still very involved and working hard on and off the ball

i thought it was interesting when trac started on the back of the square a few times; both times i seem to remember him not rushing in with alacrity but actually sitting out the back

we won the ball both times i vaguely recall, but it was an interesting switch and something he did effectively at some stages during the year; tyson has done it too (e.g. the game in alice)

With Garlett a little out of touch along with Petracca, I'd chuck them both down there and say go tear it up lads.

[MudDogs Gawn Win.. someday 499]

He hasn't been kicking goals.. But if anyone else who doesn't just look at the AFL stats after a game would no. He has been playing on the inside and still distributing the footy quite well well.. 

Still in reality only a second year player.

in response to the question. 

"Back him in"

[Jock Strap 197]

27 minutes ago, Mud Dogs Gonna Win said:

He hasn't been kicking goals.. But if anyone else who doesn't just look at the AFL stats after a game would no. He has been playing on the inside and still distributing the footy quite well well.. 

Still in reality only a second year player.

in response to the question. 

"Back him in"

Agreed. I rewatched the replay last night and payed particular attention to Trac (& a few others). I thought his first couple of quarters were ok - some good touches, and alot of bad luck. He couldn't quite find the right position or space in last half, but he certainly did a few good things. Was clearly frustrated by how the game panned out for him.

I'm really confident he'll be right for next week, & he's not far from a big game

[armstrong35 262]

I think he hasn't been to bad. Maybe he is due for a rest but they'd know way more than me. I think opposition put more time into him now because if he isn't kicking goals he is creating them. If he is just outside the 50m arc he is happy to hold the ball and do his twist and turns until someone runs into space. So giving him a few metres of space is just as dangerous than him also being in the 50. I prefer him up forward though 

[junk 342]

Ding, you will cause Petracca to be best on ground v lions(at least top 3). Thankyou for your support ( or was that unsupport).

[Tough Kent 2,137]

Trac can have a rest in six weeks. 

[binman 43,717]

3 hours ago, SFebey said:

With Garlett a little out of touch along with Petracca, I'd chuck them both down there and say go tear it up lads.

Having a little cry won't help them much. Though i could see trac tearing up quite easily as he seems an emotional type

[DistrACTION Jackson 9,205]

As there is a bye before finals I see little benefit in resting anyone these next 2 weeks. 

Match fitness is important so we should be putting our best side out there, knowing they will all get the week off to rest up and then attack the finals.