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5 minutes ago, Dirts said:

New thread , keep the weed!

If I was Frost and Weed, I would look at least look at offers elsewhere for guaranteed game time.  If it wasn't for Lever going down and Hogan's foot, both would be playing at Casey.

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    Yes. Very good today. Ruck work. Contests. Good marks.  Gave us a target 

    Needs to 

    1- improve body work and strength

    2- kicking for goal (needs work)

    3- tackling. Some were good. Some were not good enough

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    11 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    Good hands but lacks penetration?

    Too many behinds?

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    2 minutes ago, TGR said:

    If I was Frost and Weed, I would look at least look at offers elsewhere for guaranteed game time.  If it wasn't for Lever going down and Hogan's foot, both would be playing at Casey.

    Good thing we can trade them and get something in return.

    I'd have Frost ahead of O. McDonald but that's just me.

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    15 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

    Too many behinds?

    messes about on the flanks when he should go straight up the middle

    Can produce a big tackle

    Known to spray it wide

    .....................i'll see myself out

     

    Edited by Demon Disciple

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    Held his marks and nailed his goal early, then started dropping them and missing chances. If it's just fatigue he can get better and better. That said, they did move McGovern forward for a fair bit so he was on a flanker. Easier to get the ball but even more chasing required. 

    Would like to see Sam build for next week especially when he's not playing in the Perth heat. The more he can ruck the more we can rest Max effectively.

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    28 minutes ago, TGR said:

    If I was Frost and Weed, I would look at least look at offers elsewhere for guaranteed game time.  If it wasn't for Lever going down and Hogan's foot, both would be playing at Casey.

    As if we’re going to let either of them go other than for massive overs

    Frost would be depth at most finals-bound clubs and for the moment has guaranteed himself, injury-permitting, in finals football in 2018

    Weed is a young developing key forward who has played bugger all football as a junior and there’s no way we’ll let him go

    He was fantastic today, really attacking the ball and kicking it beautifully

    He was cooked by midway through the third term but buttered up at the contest time and time again

    Saw three of his junior games and still think he’ll be the pick of the key forwards of his draft year...Curnow or no Curnow

    Kid has what it takes to be a serious, serious footballer

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    36 minutes ago, TGR said:

    If I was Frost and Weed, I would look at least look at offers elsewhere for guaranteed game time.  If it wasn't for Lever going down and Hogan's foot, both would be playing at Casey.

    Goose

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    2 hours ago, old dee said:

    Got what I asked for, he created a contest and while not the greatest game ever he was good enough to keep the defence honest and should play next week.

     

    Good fair comments OD, looks like a goer too........

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    His tackling was a feature today, a vast improvement from when he last played at the tolp level.

    His aerial work is good, just need the hands to hold the marks.

    I'm keen to see how he goes against the Giants.

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    On 8/17/2018 at 1:23 PM, Lord Travis said:

    I’m just waiting for Weid to start sticking his marks. He is our most aggressive and component tall forward in the air, he just needs to start clunking them. He just launches at the ball so well, a really good leap, it would be a shame if they never stick. The coaching staff are really bullish about him becoming an aerial threat in the future. 

    Part of it is fitness and concentration for Weid. He’s one of the most aggressive tacklers on the list, but once he get what tired he stops sticking them. Hopefully he continues to build fitness, as the aggression and technique are already there.

    Here’s hoping this weekend it starts to come together more consistently.

    Good to see Weid stick some of those marks and tackles today. The only thing holding him back is fitness IMO He's got a great leap when flying for marks, and he's an aggressive tackler. You could see in the third quarter he was buggered and his tackles started to slip, but he kept pushing himself to more contests and managed to interrupt a few Eagles forward movements. 

    Weid will become a good AFL player. It's just going to take a bit more time to build fitness and concentration. He'll grow in confidence once his body is capable of producing four quarters of AFL level footy instead of one-two. He has all the physical attributes and skills to make it. Keep it up for the rest of the year Weid!

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    Even now, at such a low level of development, all Weideman has to do to be a solid B-grader is to hold his marks. With more development, and providing he could hold his marks, I see no reason why Weideman wouldn't make it as a really good player. Looks a safe bet for mine. We just have to be patient. He should be in for a really big 2019.

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    Had around 15 touches and contested in the air well. I think he gave us more of a contest in the air than what Hogan has been giving over the last few weeks. Today was a good step for him and you can see the effort and desire is there. The rest will come with time hopefully.

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    He came to the party today! Great hands, was always a presence. I was really impressed. I know he missed a set shot but he did everything he had to do today I think he might have a future if he tracks the way he’s going. 

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    I’ve been critical of Weiderman.

    Today was the first game Of I hope a few that he proves me wrong.

    Looked to have more intent in his game.

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    Trade Hogan

     

    I'LL JUST LET MYSELF OUT?

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    Weed took 3 overhead contested pack marks that Hogan would not.

    Weed as FF/2nd ruck, Hogan mobile CHF hitting up to wing, Tommy Mac roaming the forward 50.

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    Cant believe how much he's bulked up? Or do I have my rose coloured glasses on? Looks strong, has a big leap, he'll start clunking those marks soon and when he does look out. He kind of reminds me of Jarrad Waite in some ways with that spring n his step. Still question his kicking though, it'll come as he gains more confidence.

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    he will get better for the run and more game time he will improve , his has bilked up as stated 

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    18 hours ago, TGR said:

    How many games has Weed played in succession?  I recall him getting picked then dropped...then picked and dropped and so forth.

    One thing that Goodwin and Co have done poorly IMO is not giving guys at least 2 games to shine.

     

    Yes his marking looked great today and will probably play next week.  But young guys coming in, shouldn't have the shadow of the axe over them constantly.  Most guys with reputation are given a licence to have a poor game or two.  Yet young kids aren't given a licence for at least one.  Many a great coach has picked a kid and guaranteed him two or three to remove focus from the axe above.

     

    I'm not sure I can agree with this statement. Generally I think Goodwin has given players at least two weeks to prove themselves. There have been exceptions (White last year and Petty this year come to mind, but both looked well off the pace in their single game). 

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    I`ve been a critic of Weid but he played his role really well and has earnt another game next week. Looks like he has timed his run to perfection on will be part of our finals campaign.

    Well done young fella.

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    Showed heaps in a very high pressure game. Was quiet in the second half, but that is to be expected when he has barely played any AFL games and it was very warm. We played a lot smaller in the second half too with Hannan and Melksham deep forward and even Oliver at times. 

    Really pleased for him. I especially loved how confident he looked. Absolutely did not look like a kid out of place out there anymore. He believes in himself now. 

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    1 hour ago, Jaded said:

    Showed heaps in a very high pressure game. Was quiet in the second half, but that is to be expected when he has barely played any AFL games and it was very warm. We played a lot smaller in the second half too with Hannan and Melksham deep forward and even Oliver at times. 

    Really pleased for him. I especially loved how confident he looked. Absolutely did not look like a kid out of place out there anymore. He believes in himself now. 

    Yep me too 

    I don't buy the Richmond smalls Forward line. even though it has worked for them teams are constantly looking for innovation!

    A three Prong TALL forward line of T Mac, Weeds and Hogan depending on HOW you set them up with a Milkshake, And others might force a few teams out of their comfort zones based on matchups and mobility factor!

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    Apparently there was a poll by a Dees forum on Facebook asking supporters who should play against West Coast out of Pedersen or Weideman.

    Pedersen was chosen by 70% of supporters.

    It merely confirmed my long-held views.  Most Melbourne supporters are clueless about footy.

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