28 minutes ago, tiers said:

When May, Lever and Jetta return, it will free up Frost and Hunt for the wings. Open space to run and long kicks to attack.

Rotate through the wings with TMac & Weideman to offer variety in size and marking ability as well as run.

Tracca needs a chill pill and to be instructed to hold the ball after a mark to take the time to make good choices and to set up his kicking.

There is no rush to win.

Turbo McTreacle must be worried if all these moves come of!

1 hour ago, Forest Demon said:

Lockhart has been a professional footballer for no more than a month or two. In each of his previous games, he was fading out quickly after a lively start, but he put together 4 quarters on the weekend and was vital. I think he will continue to improve.

Hore's disposal on the weekend was concerning, but love his intercept marking, which is as important a trait as you can get in today's game.

The little I've seen of Lockhart so far he could be something, shows a bit.

This was the first game where Lockhart didn’t have any holding the ball frees paid against him (or any frees against at all) on top his highest possession game. He’s definitely getting used to the pace of the game now.

I was surprised they dropped Hore after round one. He’s been fantastic and exactly the type of player we need with Lever out. 

I was surprised Lockhart has come in off a VFL preseason and has had the impact he has. Looking forward to him for the rest of the year. Should build confidence after the weekend. 

I really enjoyed Lockhart's fake handpass that led to the Garlett/Stretch Goal. Showed great awareness of stuff happening around him.

Anyone know if Lockhart is indigenous? 

 

8 hours ago, Hunt29 said:

I was surprised they dropped Hore after round one. He’s been fantastic and exactly the type of player we need with Lever out. 

I was surprised Lockhart has come in off a VFL preseason and has had the impact he has. Looking forward to him for the rest of the year. Should build confidence after the weekend. 

He was dropped because May came in.

Has done a terrific job since coming back in.  Deserves to stay when other defenders return.

12 hours ago, tiers said:

Rotate through the wings with TMac & Weideman to offer variety in size and marking ability as well as run.

 

Weideman on a wing?

Good grief

9 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Anyone know if Lockhart is indigenous? 

 

He’s from Tassie, so probably not... ? at least not directly.

On 5/7/2019 at 7:29 AM, Lucifer's Hero said:

He was dropped because May came in.

Has done a terrific job since coming back in.  Deserves to stay when other defenders return.

No doubt he was replaced by May. But we lacked an interceptor. 

A feel good story about Lockhart's path to AFL:  From Docks to Dees

He has missed only 2 games since debut due to injury.  Last line of the article sums it up very well:  He won’t be back on the docks any time soon".

It seems he has taken ANB's spot in the team, having been selected ahead of him several times.  Will be interesting to see who goes out when Hannan comes back.  Given the huge wrap Hibberd gave Lockhart for being 'hard as nails and one of the toughest guys he's met in footy', I doubt it will be Lockhart.

On 5/6/2019 at 2:03 PM, DubDee said:

When lever comes back in a couple of weeks it will be interesting to see what happens to Hore.  they play similar roles.

Lever, Frost, Hore and Hibbo in the same back 6?  could work

Steady mobility rather than pace but runs in possession to space. That's how I see Hore. He reminds me of Brett Lovett at about the same body size, but a better mark in the congestion of the field, these days. Not quite ready for direct comparison with Brett but definitely getting there. Thus, he may well be Mr Reliable, too. 

Edited May 11, 20196 yr by Deemania since 56

It’s always a compelling narrative to see players who work bloody hard for their opportunity, and then seize their chance.

Lockhart and Hore play like they know what a big deal it really is, and you can just see how grateful they are for the opportunity, and how much they respect it.

I really like both of these guys. They definitely add value to the squad.

 

26 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

It’s always a compelling narrative to see players who work bloody hard for their opportunity, and then seize their chance.

Lockhart and Hore play like they know what a big deal it really is, and you can just see how grateful they are for the opportunity, and how much they respect it.

I really like both of these guys. They definitely add value to the squad.

 

Exactly why  Petracca needs a rest with Casey, imo.

Battlers

I like them both. Hore seems like a good fit for our eventual best backline.

Edited May 11, 20196 yr by Chook

Marty Hore you star, take a bow!

I can see both Lockhart and Hore holding their spot in our best 22 even when guys like Lever, May, Hannan, AvB come back in. 

1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Battlers

Lol.. rich coming from you mate where you throw all these sub VFL standard players in every trade period.

 

Edited May 11, 20196 yr by Grapeviney
Watch it dazzle

Wonderful goal that really capped Hore’s rapid improvement in disposal since round 1. Sticking his tackles too. Well done.

Lockhart just does some real footballer things - holds some good marks, bursts from packs, reads the bouce of the ball. A bit down from last week and he has to hit more targets to do more damage but he’s such a change from the rest of our battlers who usually get the half forward jobs.

Couple of gems we have unearthed here.

2 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Battlers

AH, no!

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Wonderful goal that really capped Hore’s rapid improvement in disposal since round 1. Sticking his tackles too. Well done.

Lockhart just does some real footballer things - holds some good marks, bursts from packs, reads the bouce of the ball. A bit down from last week and he has to hit more targets to do more damage but he’s such a change from the rest of our battlers who usually get the half forward jobs.

He's got a bit of  'Go',  in him.

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Wonderful goal that really capped Hore’s rapid improvement in disposal since round 1. Sticking his tackles too. Well done.

Lockhart just does some real footballer things - holds some good marks, bursts from packs, reads the bouce of the ball. A bit down from last week and he has to hit more targets to do more damage but he’s such a change from the rest of our battlers who usually get the half forward jobs.

Indeed. Scores were level and with 49 seconds to go. At the centre ball-up Max's double effort sent us forward, Viney bustled a trademark tough clearance inside 50, a brilliant ground ball get from Hunt and his pinpoint handball to Hore who had found space running toward goal and his sublime composure in the "moment of truth" as he steadied and kicked a classic sausage roll from 50 - a sight to behold! With 18 seconds to go he had put us level with GC and given us a slim chance of winning. Which we did. What Marty did cannot be over-adulated. It should be remembered especially by Demons for the ages. His goal was a watershed moment. Not just in the game but in the season...

Battlers by my intentions was players not versed with natural skills but they battle on.  Big hearts.  Battle on.  Key going despite adversity.  Neither are naturally gifted.  

Petracca and a few more could learn from them about the struggle to realise your dream and then finally have it.   I was a fan of them both as VFL Players.  So DD LOL you caveman.