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2020 Player Reviews: #12 Toby Bedford

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22 minutes ago, Ham said:

And my post was in response to you saying he was useless. 

He had 12 supercoach points for the game and got dropped.

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    9 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

    He had 12 supercoach points for the game and got dropped.

    Clearly missing the context.

    On your way. 

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    He's young and developing, I liked some of the things he did and he could well eventually take Jetta's role as the small defender permanently. For now he's in a bit of a battle to get a spot in the team.

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    Is Bedford getting a new deal? I think another year for the youngster.  Still raw and developing.  I think putting him and Pickett together for a few games might be handy and create some chaos and pressure for opposition defenders.  

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    Only played the 2 games and looked lightweight. He needs to play a run of games to find out if he has it or not. No point taking up a list spot and not giving him a proper run. Ditto Baker.  

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    On 11/17/2020 at 7:18 PM, Pates said:

    He's young and developing, I liked some of the things he did and he could well eventually take Jetta's role as the small defender permanently. For now he's in a bit of a battle to get a spot in the team.

    Why go D/L ers continually invent players to take Jay Lockhart's natural BP position or small defenders role???

    We have him learning and providing run and carry and courage but our Coach somehow lost faith in Jay  about 5 games out In 2020.

    More games into Locky would have him even further advanced for 2021 and we can experiment with potential Forward  crumbers with pace where we need more of a lift.

    I am all for experimenting ( want Salem up forward or wing at least) but Goody won't change his mind ( Harmes) once he gets it into his Th..k head !!!
    Looks as though Beddy will get at least another year to develop hopefully with Yze in his corner as a HF flanker. 

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    I would give him a one year deal,. He will be a third year player who was initially light and speculative. He has great speed and endurance and plays a role which we lack depth in. He just needs to put on a bit of muscle, clean up his kicking and build his confidence, Whilst he did not do much in his two games he showed glimpses of quality defensive pressure.  I particularly recall a defensive play that used his speed that got the ball to Koz.

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    9 hours ago, 58er said:

    Why go D/L ers continually invent players to take Jay Lockhart's natural BP position or small defenders role???

    We have him learning and providing run and carry and courage but our Coach somehow lost faith in Jay  about 5 games out In 2020.

    More games into Locky would have him even further advanced for 2021 and we can experiment with potential Forward  crumbers with pace where we need more of a lift.

    I am all for experimenting ( want Salem up forward or wing at least) but Goody won't change his mind ( Harmes) once he gets it into his Th..k head !!!
    Looks as though Beddy will get at least another year to develop hopefully with Yze in his corner as a HF flanker. 

    Haha I’m going to confess being a complete tool here, I mixed up Locky and Bedo! I agree HF is Bedfords best position. 

    At least the “young and developing” part was right. ?‍♂️

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    I was optimistic after his preseason and even Round 1 performance.
    Not so sure now.

    Struggles to find the ball and isn't damaging enough when he does. 
    Kinda needs to be one or the other.

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    concerning for him that he's our only OOC player atm according to mitch cleary on afl.com.au's latest update

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    15 minutes ago, Turner said:

    concerning for him that he's our only OOC player atm according to mitch cleary on afl.com.au's latest update

    Just announced he has re-signed.

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    35 minutes ago, Beetle said:

    Just announced he has re-signed.

    terrible timing by me ahaha

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    On 11/16/2020 at 12:52 PM, Cranky Franky said:

    "The most important player we have."

    This is arguably the silliest comment ever posted in Demonland.

    Disagree, It's the silliest comment ever made, by anyone.

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    On 11/22/2020 at 6:17 PM, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

    I was optimistic after his preseason and even Round 1 performance.
    Not so sure now.

    Struggles to find the ball and isn't damaging enough when he does. 
    Kinda needs to be one or the other.

    That late goal multiple assist in Perth, where young Bedford followed up his kick into the forward 50, gained possession of the loose ball, with big boy McGovern steaming in, was full of merit. The No. 12 than stepped away with almost casual aplomb, leaving a perplexed McGovern in his dust. Kossie received a well directed handball to score his second goal on debut.

    His second call up in Cairns, amid the flotsam of the truncated fast finishing final rounds of the season. Was as forgettable as the whole team performance. Down the plug hole, as the goodship SS Simon (and crew) foundered in the tropical maelstrom at Cazaly stadium.

    As 2020 recedes far into the rear view mirror universe. All is forgiven!

    May Toby move on up in season 2021, as he and  the other young rookies deserve to be retained, as their development was very much afflicted by covidus footballus interuptus XXXX.

     

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    9 minutes ago, Tarax Club said:

    That late goal multiple assist in Perth, where young Bedford followed up his kick into the forward 50, gained possession of the loose ball, with big boy McGovern steaming in, was full of merit. The No. 12 than stepped away with almost casual aplomb, leaving a perplexed McGovern in his dust. Kossie received a well directed handball to score his second goal on debut.

    His second call up in Cairns, amid the flotsam of the truncated fast finishing final rounds of the season. Was as forgettable as the whole team performance. Down the plug hole, as the goodship SS Simon (and crew) foundered in the tropical maelstrom at Cazaly stadium.

    As 2020 recedes far into the rear view mirror universe. All is forgiven!

    May Toby move on up in season 2021, as he and  the other young rookies deserve to be retained as their development was very much afflicted by covidus footballus interuptus XXXX.

     

    this is like some kind of soft porn, we can only dream

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    On 11/22/2020 at 7:18 PM, Pates said:

    Haha I’m going to confess being a complete tool here, I mixed up Locky and Bedo! I agree HF is Bedfords best position. 

    At least the “young and developing” part was right. ?‍♂️

    Where will you play ANB another coaches favourite?

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    11 hours ago, Kent said:

    Where will you play ANB another coaches favourite?

    Assuming everyone is fit and firing Casey, however if Nibbler is getting games then the HFF would probably be his position. I could see him being used in a defensive role on oppo HBF, he’s not a bad tackler and has the tank to go with most players. 

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    On 11/24/2020 at 7:39 AM, Kent said:

    Where will you play ANB another coaches favourite?

    I'm not an ANB fan (except for in 2018) but he did actually play pretty well in the last couple of games and kicked some ripper goals.

    I'm OK for him be on the list.

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