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Fat Eddie making a note re the Collingwood fan comment as I write no doubt.

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    only clarry possibly has him covered for clean hands, and he is arguably our best kick.

    He and Spargo have been great pick-ups and will be a key part of our growth and development (which is far from complete).

    whilst demonland has been its usual bipolar self in reactions to wins and losses, I still think we are continuing to build nicely. Unfortunately it will probably be too late for chunk and nev, but when the likes of Fritsch and Spargo have played 50 games I think we will be peaking.

    no doubt there will be lots of dummy spitting happening before we get there. 

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    24 minutes ago, spalding said:

    only clarry possibly has him covered for clean hands, and he is arguably our best kick.

    He and Spargo have been great pick-ups and will be a key part of our growth and development (which is far from complete).

    whilst demonland has been its usual bipolar self in reactions to wins and losses, I still think we are continuing to build nicely. Unfortunately it will probably be too late for chunk and nev, but when the likes of Fritsch and Spargo have played 50 games I think we will be peaking.

    no doubt there will be lots of dummy spitting happening before we get there. 

    Jetta is only 28, will play for another 4-5 years.

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    49 minutes ago, spalding said:

    only clarry possibly has him covered for clean hands, and he is arguably our best kick.

    He and Spargo have been great pick-ups and will be a key part of our growth and development (which is far from complete).

    whilst demonland has been its usual bipolar self in reactions to wins and losses, I still think we are continuing to build nicely. Unfortunately it will probably be too late for chunk and nev, but when the likes of Fritsch and Spargo have played 50 games I think we will be peaking.

    no doubt there will be lots of dummy spitting happening before we get there. 

    Outside of some of the defenders, who tend to get a few cheapy chip kicks, he is our best by a fair margin Spalding.

    Kicking efficiency 77.2%

    Next best is T-Mac @ 71.9%

    Salem not far behind @ 70.4%

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    I really hope you’re right - but the way he puts his body on the line every week I worry about his longevity

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    3 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

    Outside of some of the defenders, who tend to get a few cheapy chip kicks, he is our best by a fair margin Spalding.

    Kicking efficiency 77.2%

    Next best is T-Mac @ 71.9%

    Salem not far behind @ 70.4%

    He's a great kick, but, his sample is of a much smaller size because he only kicks the ball 5 or 6 times a game.  Salem, for example, would easily get double that, hence it would affect his kicking percentage.

    It does show that, if Clarry can learn to kick just a little more, or get himself in positions to, then he will hit the target more often than not.

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    If in doubt about Fritschkrieg go listen to him on Inside Melb podcast. Totally down to earth. More at home at the wheel of a 70 series land cruiser or HQ Ute than whatever the hipster footballers are driving to board game clubs and what not. (I hope I'm not wrong and he's driving an Evoque around.)

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    51 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    He's a great kick, but, his sample is of a much smaller size because he only kicks the ball 5 or 6 times a game.  Salem, for example, would easily get double that, hence it would affect his kicking percentage.

    It does show that, if Clarry can learn to kick just a little more, or get himself in positions to, then he will hit the target more often than not.

    Far from double Wise.

    Fritschkrieg averages 9.8 kicks per match

    Salem 11.7

    Salem might play a little more time through the middle which might effect the % a little.  Fritschkrieg is just damn good at it.

    Clarry playing inside under heat much of the time it would be difficult to improve kicking efficiency substantially but yes, if he can find ways out of congestion a little more (learn more tricks to evade / body strength with extra pre-seasons etc) it might help a little.  Currently ranked 6th but plenty of upside given his age...

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    MFC Kicking efficiency % to Rnd 15 Season 2018

    Edited by Rusty Nails

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    7 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

    Far from double Wise.

    Fritschkrieg averages 9.8 kicks per match

    Salem 11.7

    Salem might play a little more time through the middle which might effect the % a little.  Fritschkrieg is just damn good at it.

    Clarry playing inside under heat much of the time it would be difficult to improve kicking efficiency substantially but yes, if he can find ways out of congestion a little more (learn more tricks to evade / body strength with extra pre-seasons etc) it might help a little.  Currently ranked 6th but plenty of upside given his age...

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    MFC Kicking efficiency % to Rnd 15 Season 2018

    Sorry, I was comparing Salem to Oliver and their kicking efficiency. Should have been clearer! 

    All good points above, too. 

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    Fritsch is a ripper. Pick 31, number 31, doing an iconic number proud.

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    Kudos  to a few blokes on here who were adamant he was the goods prior to the draft. They wanted him and talked him up so much I think most of DL was convinced, to the point where a Fritsch rumour file was created. I can't remember names but Drunkn was definitely a big instigator.

    He'll be a star of the game with a couple of preseasons under the belt.

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    16 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    Sorry, I was comparing Salem to Oliver and their kicking efficiency. Should have been clearer! 

    All good points above, too. 

    Ah gotcha.  I would have thought same Wise but having checked Clarry he isn't that far from Salem either at 9.4 per match.

    Clarry obviously under much more pressure given where he is playing but no doubt plenty of room to improve also as you say.  10% is a big gap between the two.

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    11 hours ago, Rusty Nails said:

    Far from double Wise.

    Fritschkrieg averages 9.8 kicks per match

    Salem 11.7

    Salem might play a little more time through the middle which might effect the % a little.  Fritschkrieg is just damn good at it.

    Clarry playing inside under heat much of the time it would be difficult to improve kicking efficiency substantially but yes, if he can find ways out of congestion a little more (learn more tricks to evade / body strength with extra pre-seasons etc) it might help a little.  Currently ranked 6th but plenty of upside given his age...

    image.png.07bcabf993c93fa7b516a03ffdac5433.png

    MFC Kicking efficiency % to Rnd 15 Season 2018

    Kicking efficiency is an interesting stat, it feels misleading! As what stands out to me is the real changers where we have the ball players free surging forward and then turnover that results in an opposition goal. Feels like Tyson, Lewis and last week Brayshaw let go a few bad ones!

    Fridge is a gun, beautiful kick, has great vision, nearly always gives it to a player that benefits the team! Fantastic #31 draft pick and Spargo has similar characteristics using the ball.

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    1 hour ago, SFebey said:

    Wow stress fractures in his back and he still courageously flies for pack marks. 

    Say what?

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    What an inspirational young man!  Very happy for him for what he has achieved so far.  Just hope he can go on to carve out a long and distinguished career with the Dees.  So, far, looking good!

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    Ok read the article.  There is a bit about his brother Darcy.   I hope we are looking at the sibling   Does anyone have any info on him ?

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    5 hours ago, D4Life said:

    Fridge is a gun, beautiful kick, has great vision, nearly always gives it to a player that benefits the team! Fantastic #31 draft pick and Spargo has similar characteristics using the ball.

    You might have stumbled on an appropriate nickname for him. Plenty of good inside!

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    13 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    You might have stumbled on an appropriate nickname for him. Plenty of good inside!

    I’m not so good at spelling his name, so Fridge seems a lot easier!

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    7 minutes ago, D4Life said:

    I’m not so good at spelling his name, so Fridge seems a lot easier!

    Sorry, my intention wasn’t to point out the spelling, I liked the sound of it. He’s become my daughter’s favourite and we will run with it here.

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    4 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    Sorry, my intention wasn’t to point out the spelling, I liked the sound of it. He’s become my daughter’s favourite and we will run with it here.

    No worries I was having fun at my own expense!

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