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Petracca wants to start in the guts.

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6 hours ago, samcantstandya said:

He could be a superstar if puts in the hard yards.

And eats less of his mums pasta.. if he really wants to improve his endurance, reduce the mass bro! He’s got so much going for him:

- commands ground with his bulk, like a Sherman tank

- always finds his feet, like a cat you’ve thrown off a roof (figuratively)

- has goal sense, like a frenzied sniper in Afghanistan

- is an aerialist, like a red bull stunt pilot, and

- gets the team and crowd going with his infectious celebration, like its Merv doing stretches

Ok, so I might have over exaggerated there... but you get the point.

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    16 hours ago, olisik said:

    Am I the only one who thinks Petracca looks slow at times?

    Yes....

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    On 3/20/2018 at 4:22 PM, samcantstandya said:

    He could be a superstar if puts in the hard yards.

    I couldn't agree more,  'scsy'.

     

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    I would keep trac in the forward line. He makes good positions down there and has good goal sense. Just needs confidence with his kicking. I am a bit on the side with @olisik when it comes to speed. 

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    He thinks fast. You don't need to move fast when you can do that.

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    16 minutes ago, dl4e said:

    I would keep trac in the forward line. He makes good positions down there and has good goal sense. Just needs confidence with his kicking. I am a bit on the side with @olisik when it comes to speed. 

    DL, this is a thread from the star of the 2018 season.  Interesting that some had their concerns about his pace back then.

    The other thing I found interesting was that there were a few "starting" midfields proposed.  I think you would be hard pressed to find a starting midfield for 2019 that doesn't include Harmes.

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    58 minutes ago, dl4e said:

    I would keep trac in the forward line. He makes good positions down there and has good goal sense. Just needs confidence with his kicking. I am a bit on the side with @olisik when it comes to speed. 

    Yep, great forward skills and intent that could be devastating if he went for goal, more often, preferably on the run in quick plays. Great in close to weave and deliver around opponents - or just find the starting point for his own line towards goal. 

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    1 hour ago, The Chazz said:

    He should know a bit about "the guts" - he has plenty of his own... :ph34r:

    (joking)

    Had, not has.

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    On 3/20/2018 at 7:21 PM, olisik said:

    Am I the only one who thinks Petracca looks slow at times?

    I call him Petreacle.

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    5 hours ago, Uncle Fester said:

    He thinks fast. You don't need to move fast when you can do that.

    Williams at Carlscum and the Swannettes proved that years ago - fast thoughts, fast actions, slow pace. Big points.

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    And here come the armchair high performance managers to tell us that Petracca needs to lose weight. 



     

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    i'd be more concerned about his knee than his weight. he seems to be having a bit of trouble with it this preseason. not sure what the issue is, maybe just needs a clean out done on it hopefully.

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    32 minutes ago, Demon Dude said:

    i'd be more concerned about his knee than his weight. he seems to be having a bit of trouble with it this preseason. not sure what the issue is, maybe just needs a clean out done on it hopefully.

    Maybe his obesity is the cause of his knee issues?

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    On 1/23/2019 at 2:17 PM, The Chazz said:

    He should know a bit about "the guts" - he has plenty of his own... :ph34r:

    (joking)

     I resemble that remark

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    Apparently I am technologically disabled and cannot post a picture in here, but check out Clarry's Instagram story for some interesting looks at the Tracc's "chubby" physique. 

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    I want him to play more midfield minutes in 2019. His mix of x-factor, power and decision making is what we often lack in the midfield (with the exception of Clarry). 

    I'd still have him forward 40-50% of the time, but we need him to take the next step this year and that means more midfield time.

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    He has to get over his knee problems first. Not fit enough to play more minutes in the midfield, give him a good knee and a couple of years and he'll definitely have more minutes in the midfield.

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    On 1/23/2019 at 2:46 PM, Uncle Fester said:

    He thinks fast. You don't need to move fast when you can do that.

    Diesel Williams was slow but very quick.

    On 1/24/2019 at 3:57 PM, Richard Tionary said:

    Apparently I am technologically disabled and cannot post a picture in here, but check out Clarry's Instagram story for some interesting looks at the Tracc's "chubby" physique. 

    I am even more tech disabled so please explain 

    i. What is Instagram and don’t say social media, as most bearing that title can be  more antisocial than social

    ii What did Clarry say  

     

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    On 1/25/2019 at 12:04 AM, WERRIDEE said:

    He has to get over his knee problems first. Not fit enough to play more minutes in the midfield, give him a good knee and a couple of years and he'll definitely have more minutes in the midfield.

    Spot on he might be lucky to start anywhere in March.

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    I reckon there will be many hairless AFL Coaches, end of this season alone that will be directly as a result of Petracca on the forward line..

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