1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Today's technical whinge:

Steve May skills more marks than he should because he doesn't get his hands close enough together and he also doesn't allow enough cushion by way of bending his elbows. Locking your elbows makes your arms stiff and heavy, keeping them bent allows for more movement and you can pluck the ball from the air.

Weid's and Tommy Mc have far better technique.

You played much footy? Having the confidence to Extend your arms and mark at full stretch is critical when marking on a lead. Prevents the defender from being able to reach the ball. A defender loves it when a forward bends their arms, as you simply need to put your chest on their shoulder and reach for a spoil. No timing required. But hey, go criticise a high level afl player who has based his game on one on one marking contests because of a photo

8 hours ago, kev martin said:

In rehab, Harrison Petty, Kade Chandler, Aaron Vandenberg and Austin Bradke.

AVB would have to be the most rehabilitated player in the history of the MFC. 

3 hours ago, kev martin said:

Yes, pre-incident. It happened about 15 to 20 minutes before the end of the full session. I think he will be ok as he wasn't making much of it. He also waited around for his mates to finish up.

PS. They all went off to eat lunch together at a buffet.  

Were they smiling? What was body language like? Did the team look united? Did Gus look like he was dreaming about moving to WA? 

5 hours ago, kev martin said:

They used GT (thick yellow down the middle) stripped balls for the warm up kicks. Helps see the rotation and flight of the ball.

Love it. $2 innovation. 

My first day of film school the lecturer asked what the most important 'role' on a set was. 

Then pulled out a roll of gaffa tape. 

We had to carry one around with us at all times. 

2 hours ago, Robbie57 said:

Notice the hand position on Weid and Tmac out in front for a change. 

It’s my major bugbear, arms out whenever* you’re trying to mark, no matter how much space you think you’re in. I’ve seen it so many times in the last ten years.

* unless it’s very wet then discretion is advised.

2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Normally most go to Edwins and have a pasta salad or similar, today most were in, grabbed a coffee only and out again

Were you stalking them Saty? ?

35 minutes ago, tappysquads said:

You played much footy? Having the confidence to Extend your arms and mark at full stretch is critical when marking on a lead. Prevents the defender from being able to reach the ball. A defender loves it when a forward bends their arms, as you simply need to put your chest on their shoulder and reach for a spoil. No timing required. But hey, go criticise a high level afl player who has based his game on one on one marking contests because of a photo

Yes I'm judging from one photo, hence why I've called it my technical whinge. But you extend your arms to the ball as it comes in, they only need to be at full stretch when the ball arrives. May has hard flat hands and drops a few too many marks he should take.

His use of the body and spoiling is off the charts. Given his strength in the contest his marking is not.

29 minutes ago, chookrat said:

Were they smiling? What was body language like? Did the team look united? Did Gus look like he was dreaming about moving to WA? 

There was a little bit of joviality between drills, but my impression is that they are down to business.

The volume and numbers of calls, voice and instructions seems to have increased. Body language looks like they missed the place and are ready to go. Even on a hot day like this morning they remained positive and disciplined.

Yes, they appear united.

Gus look bulked up a bit, I would say he has come back a little under done. He hangs out a lot with Oliver and seems to have great relationships with numerous others. So I'd say he is invested emotionally.   

5 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Yes I'm judging from one photo, hence why I've called it my technical whinge. But you extend your arms to the ball as it comes in, they only need to be at full stretch when the ball arrives. May has hard flat hands and drops a few too many marks he should take.

His use of the body and spoiling is off the charts. Given his strength in the contest his marking is not.

His last (almost) full season (17 games in 2018) he was ranked 8th in the comp for marks.

 

4 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

His last (almost) full season (17 games in 2018) he was ranked 8th in the comp for marks.

 

I know he's played forward and in other roles but he has a career average of 1.6 intercept marks which is barely above Oscar McDonald's 1.4. There was no shortage of the ball in the Suns backline for him to chip around kicks and marks.

From what I saw last year I stand by my comment that he has hard hands. Maybe a full preseason and health will see him hold more this year.

But one of the biggest failings of the Melbourne football club pretty much in my entire lifetime is that we are happy with good players being good and we don't develop every aspect of their game.

If these guys are out there training in November I want ever single part of their games dissected and improved on and I think for May that means marking technique.

3 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I know he's played forward and in other roles but he has a career average of 1.6 intercept marks which is barely above Oscar McDonald's 1.4. There was no shortage of the ball in the Suns backline for him to chip around kicks and marks.

From what I saw last year I stand by my comment that he has hard hands. Maybe a full preseason and health will see him hold more this year.

But one of the biggest failings of the Melbourne football club pretty much in my entire lifetime is that we are happy with good players being good and we don't develop every aspect of their game.

If these guys are out there training in November I want ever single part of their games dissected and improved on and I think for May that means marking technique.

DeeS, give him some advice from the sidelines when and if he mucks up an easy mark.

He doesn't have to take your advice but as most professional are about continual improvements it could give him some options.

Or he could just ignore and no harm done.

They all get harder feedback at times from within the club.

Pretty sure it won't upset or unsettle him so long as it is done in a positive, respectful manner.

24 minutes ago, kev martin said:

 

Gus look bulked up a bit, I would say he has come back a little under done. 

Uh oh...

Just now, Good Lord George said:

Uh oh...

He is a hard worker and will be right to go when needed, it is preseason.

4 minutes ago, kev martin said:

DeeS, give him some advice from the sidelines when and if he mucks up an easy mark.

He doesn't have to take your advice but as most professional are about continual improvements it could give him some options.

Or he could just ignore and no harm done.

They all get harder feedback at times from within the club.

Pretty sure it won't upset or unsettle him so long as it is done in a positive, respectful manner.

I'l leave the cobbling to the cobblers and carry on with the squabbling. Although I've often thought about a big long email to Matty Egan with all my developmental ideas.

The other one for today - Toby Bedford surely can't wait to have Lewis coming on as a kicking consultant. He needs belief and repetition with technique.

8 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I know he's played forward and in other roles but he has a career average of 1.6 intercept marks which is barely above Oscar McDonald's 1.4. There was no shortage of the ball in the Suns backline for him to chip around kicks and marks.

From what I saw last year I stand by my comment that he has hard hands. Maybe a full preseason and health will see him hold more this year.

But one of the biggest failings of the Melbourne football club pretty much in my entire lifetime is that we are happy with good players being good and we don't develop every aspect of their game.

If these guys are out there training in November I want ever single part of their games dissected and improved on and I think for May that means marking technique.

You didn't say anything about intercept marking, you said "May has hard flat hands and drops a few too many marks he should take."

His career average for marks is 5.2 per game which puts him in "above average" as per AFL player ratings.

Intercept marking in the context of an under siege team is not entirely useful. There's too many circumstances that weaken that stat if you're looking deeply into it, rather than just cherry picking that one. Not only has he played forward, but there's also the rest of the Suns defence to consider (covering weaker defenders), his particular role with them (not an intercept style player) and midfield pressure (Suns in 2018 rated 4th worst for clearance differential, worst for intercept differential, 2nd worst for inside 50s, 2nd worst for contested possessions and worst for centre clearances).

Your critique was on his marking technique, but I suggest the stats (when you look deeply) do not back it up at all.

 

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

The other one for today - Toby Bedford surely can't wait to have Lewis coming on as a kicking consultant. He needs belief and repetition with technique.

I agree about Toby. 

At one stage he dropped and easy drill mark infront of Goody. The coach didn't look very impressed.

Right technique, repeat and continually repeat, adjust to the situation and keep improving.

3 hours ago, ding said:

Beat you by 2 hours.

saw that..........later

2 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

You didn't say anything about intercept marking, you said "May has hard flat hands and drops a few too many marks he should take."

His career average for marks is 5.2 per game which puts him in "above average" as per AFL player ratings.

Intercept marking in the context of an under siege team is not entirely useful. There's too many circumstances that weaken that stat if you're looking deeply into it, rather than just cherry picking that one. Not only has he played forward, but there's also the rest of the Suns defence to consider (covering weaker defenders), his particular role with them (not an intercept style player) and midfield pressure (Suns in 2018 rated 4th worst for clearance differential, worst for intercept differential, 2nd worst for inside 50s, 2nd worst for contested possessions and worst for centre clearances).

Your critique was on his marking technique, but I suggest the stats (when you look deeply) do not back it up at all.

 

Intercept marks are the marks that matter for key defenders, I would've thought that was obvious.

Otherwise you are just pointing out that he can play kick to kick without dropping the ball. Wonderful. If the Suns are so bad at giving away inside 50's then why isn't he taking more intercept marks? The balls coming in a million times a game.

Watch him play this year and see if he spills a few that it looks like he should hold.

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

Intercept marks are the marks that matter for key defenders, I would've thought that was obvious.

Again, you were critiquing his general marking technique, you said he drops too many marks and has flat hands. Intercept marks is not the go to stat for general marking technique.

The facts don't back up your assertion about his technique. I provided you with plenty of stats and context around the stat you decided to cherry pick, maybe you should re-read my full post seeing you're asking questions I answered in it already.

I've had a keen interest in him most of his career actually, so I've watched him a fair bit before he was in red and blue.

 

26 minutes ago, Good Lord George said:

Uh oh...

Complete and utter bollocks

Underdone my [censored]

15 minutes ago, kev martin said:

I agree about Toby. 

At one stage he dropped and easy drill mark infront of Goody. The coach didn't look very impressed.

Right technique, repeat and continually repeat, adjust to the situation and keep improving.

Oh no a player dropped a mark, I saw about 10 today, that's what pre season is about

12 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Complete and utter bollocks

Underdone my [censored]

Gee, Saty getting a bit worked up over my opinion.

You reckon he is ready to play, I reckon he could do with some training.  

13 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Oh no a player dropped a mark, I saw about 10 today, that's what pre season is about

That and rehabbing

19 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Oh no a player dropped a mark, I saw about 10 today, that's what pre season is about

Please no.  Not with the censorship Stalinyrcon.  The reports have been going so well.

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13 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Oh no a player dropped a mark, I saw about 10 today, that's what pre season is about

I was making a comment about Goody and Toby.

Also I believe is is not quite ready for the big stage.

Again preseason, and who knows.