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1 minute ago, ucanchoose said:

Zero second. Efforts.  JVR is closer to a call up

And that is the problem with him and Daw if they are out of reach they don't chase, they stop unless it goes back to them.

 
10 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Agree re Weid he needs to cultivate an intensity and attitude that it’s his forward line, could have lined up a North defender with a fierce tackle in the 3 and just wandered in… 

Hard to teach a nice man to be a mongrel. 

If he doesn't have it now he never will. 

 
58 minutes ago, sisso said:

Weid might be the unluckiest player ever to not get a call up to the seniors if he ends up with a bag of 10

You mean outside of Brian Taylor, Mark Scott and Mark Jackson?


JVR has incredible ground ball skills for a big man. Hits the contest with intensity and gathers cleanly. Good in front of the sticks too. I'd say we have found one here but with Taylor at the helm I think we knew we'd have the goods.

3 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

You mean outside of Brian Taylor, Mark Scott and Mark Jackson?

I’m old but I dont go that far back!

I thought Van Rooyen may be a bit small for a KPF but only 1cm smaller than Macca (according to google)

Looks like a great successor for Tmac

 
21 minutes ago, old dee said:

If he doesn't have it now he never will. 

Wish he had some like his grandfather Murray he would own CHF but then again I don't think he would play many games the way it is umpired now....

The way Jason Taylor has been  recruiting he will likely  end up a Dees Hall of Famer one day.


33 minutes ago, sisso said:

I’m old but I dont go that far back!

That’s not old

Old is when you remember John Peck and Graeme Arthur

7 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Weid kicks 6 and still gets pummeled on Demonland. Of course.

 

Did you watch?   I could have booked bobbed up on the half forward flank for a couple.    North were atrocious.    As noted, weid doesn't do enough without the ball

1 minute ago, ucanchoose said:

Did you watch?   I could have booked bobbed up on the half forward flank for a couple.    North were atrocious.    As noted, weid doesn't do enough without the ball

Doesn't matter what Weid does, some Demolanders will smack him for something that they perceive he didn't do.

Weid has 10 marks and 20 hitouts, Demoland: 'Oh but he just doesn't hit the scoreboard!'

Weid has 6 goals, Demonland: 'Oh but he just doesn't do enough other stuff!'

Far out.

The Weid is an interesting player. i saw the last half live and was, like a few other posters a little disappointed in his output, and was surprised he kicked that many (6). So why is he marked more harshly than others ?  I think its because he could be so more effective if he started marking a lot of the marks he spills. He gets his hands on a lot of kicks but drops so many....it gets frustrating, probably for him as well. 


8 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Doesn't matter what Weid does, some Demolanders will smack him for something that they perceive he didn't do.

Weid has 10 marks and 20 hitouts, Demoland: 'Oh but he just doesn't hit the scoreboard!'

Weid has 6 goals, Demonland: 'Oh but he just doesn't do enough other stuff!'

Far out.

If he was as good as you say he'd be in the side.  He's not, and there are VERY good reasons at least 3 guys are ahead of him at our club

JVR very impressive. Good mark and his 2nd efforts were very good. His contest and tackle to get the holding the ball in the 3rd quarter showed his potential. Sometimes it’s how you play without the ball that shows your ability. I think he will be managed at Casey this year but is definitely ready to step up if we need him.  
 

Woey jnr also showed his run and composure with the footy. 
 

Bailey Laurie is a small forward (creative half forward) in my view and today showed his ability.  A goal from 55 and another smart snap showed his love for a goal.  Probably shapes as a backup to Spargo at this stage.  But he again is another player who could step up to AFL level if required.  

1 minute ago, ucanchoose said:

If he was as good as you say he'd be in the side.  He's not, and there are VERY good reasons at least 3 guys are ahead of him at our club

Nowhere did I say he's a gun. The point is there's a ton of Demonlanders who will put him down no matter the output.

Sure, Brown and TMac (albeit only just most of the time) are ahead of him, but who's the third? You're surely not suggesting JVR (who is yet to debut) are you?

3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Holy smokes what a clunk by Van Rooyen! 🔥

In my training reports Dazz I was super impressed by him for this very reason.🤩

11 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Doesn't matter what Weid does, some Demolanders will smack him for something that they perceive he didn't do.

Weid has 10 marks and 20 hitouts, Demoland: 'Oh but he just doesn't hit the scoreboard!'

Weid has 6 goals, Demonland: 'Oh but he just doesn't do enough other stuff!'

Far out.

Not being able to get to more than 1 game a year if I'm lucky, I can only watch on TV.  I am pretty neutral on Weid but one thing stands out on TV and was visible again in today's game.  When an opponent has the ball coming out of defence and Weid can see that he won't cut his run off, he makes no effort to do so.  Weid is probably right, he'd wouldn't effect the player 99 times out of 100.  But surely he should always go at him. 


JVR bears a remarkable resemblance to The Ox at the same age, both physically and skill-wise.

We’ve got a beauty here

2 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Nowhere did I say he's a gun. The point is there's a ton of Demonlanders who will put him down no matter the output.

Sure, Brown and TMac (albeit only just most of the time) are ahead of him, but who's the third? You're surely not suggesting JVR (who is yet to deb

1 minute ago, sue said:

Not being able to get to more than 1 game a year if I'm lucky, I can only watch on TV.  I am pretty neutral on Weid but one thing stands out on TV and was visible again in today's game.  When an opponent has the ball coming out of defence and Weid can see that he won't cut his run off, he makes no effort to do so.  Weid is probably right, he'd wouldn't effect the player 99 times out of 100.  But surely he should always go at him. 

Justice must not only be done but seen to be done.

 

3 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Nowhere did I say he's a gun. The point is there's a ton of Demonlanders who will put him down no matter the output.

Sure, Brown and TMac (albeit only just most of the time) are ahead of him, but who's the third? You're surely not suggesting JVR (who is yet to debut) are you?

Mitch Brown, mate.  That's why he's in Perth ahead of Weid

 
1 minute ago, sue said:

Not being able to get to more than 1 game a year if I'm lucky, I can only watch on TV.  I am pretty neutral on Weid but one thing stands out on TV and was visible again in today's game.  When an opponent has the ball coming out of defence and Weid can see that he won't cut his run off, he makes no effort to do so.  Weid is probably right, he'd wouldn't effect the player 99 times out of 100.  But surely he should always go at him. 

Ok.

Also though, he had 6 goals, 19 disposals, 6 marks and 3 clearances today. Good on him.

Just don't understand why the focus always has to be negative with Weid.

1 minute ago, ucanchoose said:

Mitch Brown, mate.  That's why he's in Perth ahead of Weid

How many games has Mitch played at AFL level this year again?


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