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I've been a bit concerned that some posters lately seem to think Aaron Davey needs to prove himself in finals.

His last 1/4 efforts against the Saints last year, backing himself on the boundary was how I see him play all the time, lots of brilliant cameos that require an alert opponent all day. And courageous as all get out just to be out there given his physique

At Geelong he was running all over the place and didn't seem to have a fixed position, still nearly running down a few oponents, attempting a screamer, and generally harrassing and herding Geelong backs.

Any thoughts?

(I admit that I go just to watch him play, so may be biased)

 
:huh:

Iv'e been a bit concerned that some posters lately seem to think Aaron Davey needs to prove himself in finals.

His last 1/4 efforts against the Saints last year, backing himself on the boundary was how I see him play all the time, lots of brilliant cameos that require an alert opponent all day. And courageous as all get out just to be out there given his physique

At Geelong he was running all over the place and didn't seem to have a fixed position, still nearly running down a few oponents, attempting a screamer, and generally harrassing and herding Geelong backs.

Any thoughts?

(I admit that I go just to watch him play, so may be biased)

To be honest I thought the Geelong game was the worst he has ever played in the red and blue. He seemed to be running around like a headless chook. IMO he is suited to the forward pocket not further up the ground. He is most likely (I have nothing to back up my argument) the fastest player in the league over 20 - 30 metres. When he is running around all day in the midfield he is still lightning fast, but he loses the explosiveness that sets him apart from everyone else.

Having said that if a game was in the balance at a pivotal time I'd be happy if Daniher sent Davey up the field to mix things up and add some spark to our midfield.

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To be honest I thought the Geelong game was the worst he has ever played in the red and blue. He seemed to be running around like a headless chook. IMO he is suited to the forward pocket not further up the ground. He is most likely (I have nothing to back up my argument) the fastest player in the league over 20 - 30 metres. When he is running around all day in the midfield he is still lightning fast, but he loses the explosiveness that sets him apart from everyone else.

Having said that if a game was in the balance at a pivotal time I'd be happy if Daniher sent Davey up the field to mix things up and add some spark to our midfield.

Thanks for the backup Wrecker.

I wanted to say what you observed but couldn't bring myself to use the 'headless chook' phrase.

Determination and guts was never an issue though.

He even trid a Robbo-like speccie at one time.

 

his "speccie" started a run on for geelong late in the 3rd quarter, i thought it was very reminiscent of xavier clarkes "speccie" against us a few years ago

he was at his best chasing and tacklng wise in the first quarter, as he started HFF area, but later in the game he moved around the ground more, not really touching the ball too much

still, he will ignite the midfield quite often for us this year

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