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Played a ripper. Goodwin said before the game he just had to keep making a contest, and he did exactly that. Every time he went near it, he broke even at the very least.

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    Gave us far more today than a hindered Jesse would have. Not sure what we'll do next year. We could play all 3 of McWiedHogan but only if Hogan's roaming far and wide, and potentially not on the G where you need a very fast team.

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    Pass mark - outperforming my expectations 

    Overs in the contested/effort which was pleasing

    Unders in the disposals and would like to see a high percentage of grabs stick

    I think he'll take a lot of confidence from the game, well done!

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    Max mentioned on Triple M post-game that he was presenting so well as a forward, they didn't want to waste him in the ruck. So they put TMac there instead. Fairly tongue and cheek, but not far off IMO

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    First game where he’s consistently looked like an aerial threat. I’ve been bullish anyway because he’s shown other attributes like getting involved in linkup play and cleanliness with the ball, and he’s played a marking game in the VFL, but this is the final big tick required.

    I’m happy now to play the waiting game while he fills out and matures, confident in the view that he will make it as an AFL quality forward.

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    Holy [censored] he was good.

    I was definitely skeptical about this selection, but he showed that he'll be a hreat target up forward in years to come.

    Roosy's philosophy if developing talent in the VFL for a big stretch of games is potentially about to be paid off.

     

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    Well done Weid, attack that ball like you own it. Deep breath before the goal shot and you’ll be all good. 

    Next preseason he just needs to work his bum off to get that tank up to a higher level. Contest after contest.

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    Hasn't the Weed timed his run to perfection. Well done young man.

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    He did what was asked of him for the most part, still needs work on settling his nerves in front of goal. But attacked the contest well, clunked a couple and probably should've clunked a couple more.

    But there were good signs.

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    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.

     

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    40 minutes ago, IWAP said:

    Max mentioned on Triple M post-game that he was presenting so well as a forward, they didn't want to waste him in the ruck. So they put TMac there instead. Fairly tongue and cheek, but not far off IMO

    Weed was great in the first half, looked to run out of puff a bit in the 2nd half, been out of the AFL team for a while and with a high intensity game that’s ok, some great signs from him today, could become anything..

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    I'm worried about the report from a reputable poster that Sam may ask for a trade to Geelong because he can't get enough opportunities in the seniors.  Can see his point with Hogan and Tommy in front of the sticks.

    But Crikey, I hope we find a regular spot for young Sam as would hate for him to go.  A terrific fighting game from him today. And great back up for Max.

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    My wife and I generally have some bedroom action after a W and tonight will be no exception. I reckon I'll ask her to refer to me as Weiderman.

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    Competed very well today. Just what he needed to do. Halved or won most of his contests.

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    1 minute ago, chookrat said:

    My wife and I generally have some bedroom action after a W and tonight will be no exception. I reckon I'll ask her to refer to me as Weiderman.

    Good hands but lacks penetration?

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    2 minutes ago, chookrat said:

    My wife and I generally have some bedroom action after a W and tonight will be no exception. I reckon I'll ask her to refer to me as Weiderman.

    As in 'smoke the weiderman'?

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    19 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

    Well done Weid, attack that ball like you own it. Deep breath before the goal shot and you’ll be all good. 

    Next preseason he just needs to work his bum off to get that tank up to a higher level. Contest after contest.

    Said before I love this guy. Next year will be huge for him 

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    11 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    I'm worried about the report from a reputable poster that Sam may ask for a trade to Geelong because he can't get enough opportunities in the seniors.  Can see his point with Hogan and Tommy in front of the sticks.

    But Crikey, I hope we find a regular spot for young Sam as would hate for him to go.  A terrific fighting game from him today. And great back up for Max.

    New thread , keep the weed!

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    55 minutes ago, IWAP said:

    Max mentioned on Triple M post-game that he was presenting so well as a forward, they didn't want to waste him in the ruck. So they put TMac there instead. Fairly tongue and cheek, but not far off IMO

    I suspect Weid was relieved of his ruck duties after being soundly beaten in the half dozen or so contests he competed in. And I'd given him a rap after seeing him v the Suns.

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    Think improving his tank will see his largest improvement. Looks noticably more tired around contests after half time in the games I've seen him at AFL level

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    9 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    Good hands but lacks penetration?

    Not a great finisher.....

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