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Have we officially found our full forward?

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7 hours ago, robbiefrom13 said:

saying to the morning sun...

If I came across a refreshing beer after a particularly brutal encounter with the morning sun (or probably a rejuvenating vial of laudanum in Donne's case) and said, 'gee, don't you look refreshing', I would be saying that to myself, of the beer (I've been in Southern Europe lately so know exactly what I'm talking about). Speaking to a ale is just plain silly, as it has limited self-consciousness, as is speaking to someone else after 15 or so pints for the reverse reason, despite my habit of doing so Demonland.

Now suppose I encountered and ingested some strong field mushrooms, and said, 'gee, aren't you little brutal cups of golden morning sunshine', that may however be another matter. But narrator-protagonists in text don't 'speak' to anyone or thing, despite the most common attribution device of 'he/she/so-and-so said'. In this case, the anti-Romantic poet John Donne, likely suffering from a hangover of some sorts and lamenting the morning sun, at best speaks to an implied readership, of that dastardly morning sun. 

If you would like further instruction on implied readers and even implied authors, or textual semiotics, I have an account of Fiver. It's free to sign up. Although I feel like I might have undermined my credibility by forgetting to note the most 'ironic' point of this sub-discussion on pedantry; it's taking place in a thread about a player named Petty lol. 

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    I wouldn't say we have found our FF but it's a start.

    The pros are that Petty has trained with the fwd line at times through pre season and during the year.

    He is a strong contest player and good grab.  Balta is a very good and strong defender and Petty killed him.

    The cons are that we have seen it once for a full game, his other good performances up forward were in minimum time or against very average opposition.

    Nest option right now and I hope it works, but have to have a plan B too

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    5 hours ago, Travy14 said:

    I wouldn't say we have found our FF but it's a start.

    The pros are that Petty has trained with the fwd line at times through pre season and during the year.

    He is a strong contest player and good grab.  Balta is a very good and strong defender and Petty killed him.

    The cons are that we have seen it once for a full game, his other good performances up forward were in minimum time or against very average opposition.

    Nest option right now and I hope it works, but have to have a plan B too

    Petty did reasonably well as a forward in 2019 too...

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    After Ray (?) Carr and Darren Cuthbertson I am always reluctant to proclaim a new full forward until there are more goals on the board. But he is promising and this is the time of the year for a new champion forward to announce himself.

    However, how refreshing it was to see Petty and JVR take marks in the forward line without having to compete with Gawn or Grundy (I know he was not playing). Its hard enough against the oppos without having to compete with your own team mates.

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    When Fritta comes back he will probably cause Melksham to be on the I.C bench. J.Smith may end up getting dropped. Tomlinson or T.Mac will end up with Petty's defensive role. J.Smith needs to do a lot more especially when playing North. Much more disposals and score a few goals.

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    4 hours ago, A F said:

    Petty did reasonably well as a forward in 2019 too...

    6 goals from 10 games isn't great.  Which is my point.  Hope he proves me wrong.  I also don't think this is his future either, but it's what we need atm

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    8 hours ago, COOLX said:

    When Fritta comes back he will probably cause Melksham to be on the I.C bench. J.Smith may end up getting dropped. Tomlinson or T.Mac will end up with Petty's defensive role. J.Smith needs to do a lot more especially when playing North. Much more disposals and score a few goals.

    T MAc will not figure in my opinion If we need him we havent moved forward

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    9 hours ago, COOLX said:

    When Fritta comes back he will probably cause Melksham to be on the I.C bench. J.Smith may end up getting dropped. Tomlinson or T.Mac will end up with Petty's defensive role. J.Smith needs to do a lot more especially when playing North. Much more disposals and score a few goals.

    For like 2 minutes. 

    Haven't heard of rotations?

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    9 hours ago, Travy14 said:

    6 goals from 10 games isn't great.  Which is my point.  Hope he proves me wrong.  I also don't think this is his future either, but it's what we need atm

    Why 6 goals from 10 games that's not Petty's record? He kicked 6 last week in one game and other games in 2023 has not been played on the forward line as a priority in all games. 

    It's what he does from now on that matters when he is played as a forward. 

    If he is successful and looking at how he played last week he looked every inch a forward so that may well be his new found career position with the ability to  do cameos if needed in defence in the future.

    Go Harry kick another half dozen again today against North. 

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    9 hours ago, Travy14 said:

    6 goals from 10 games isn't great.  Which is my point.  Hope he proves me wrong.  I also don't think this is his future either, but it's what we need atm

    It’s 10 goals from 10 games.. A lot of them he played in defence 🧐

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    Can’t believe I am saying this, but Melk has added an “it” factor. He is experienced and has footy smarts, can take a grab and kick goals on both feet from anywhere and at distance. His biggest problem is staying in the game. Whether this is his last year, or he gets another, remains to be seen.

    Petty can’t be expected to kick 6 each week, but with JVR we have a couple of strong marking key forwards, who can contribute.

    Fritta we know and when we add Kozzie, Chandler and yes ANB, we have an ok forward line.

    Wirh Clarry back, Tracc will see a bit more of the F50 and that again improves the forward line and adds unpredictability, making it harder for the opposition.

    We have Jefferson to come, hopefully next year and imo, we still need to draft another key forward to develop, so we have 3 on the list. I am assuming BBB will retire and Tom might as well, or play out the last year of his contract, maybe more for Casey than in the AFL.

    Petty as our pillar key forward, now that he has had a breakout game, looks likely for the short term future at least.

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    Melksham is desperate. Desperation at this time of the year is very good. As is pressure for spots. 


    Clarry is back next week. That means JJ and Harmes will need to play the game of their lives today because only one stays in next week. 
     

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    5 hours ago, 58er said:

    Why 6 goals from 10 games that's not Petty's record? He kicked 6 last week in one game and other games in 2023 has not been played on the forward line as a priority in all games. 

    It's what he does from now on that matters when he is played as a forward. 

    If he is successful and looking at how he played last week he looked every inch a forward so that may well be his new found career position with the ability to  do cameos if needed in defence in the future.

    Go Harry kick another half dozen again today against North. 

    I think you need to look at what I replied to to get context rather than go on your rant  before hand. 

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    5 hours ago, Demonsterative said:

    It’s 10 goals from 10 games.. A lot of them he played in defence 🧐

    Again another that has replied without looking at the comment I was responding too!

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    15 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

    I hope Petty is ok.

    What did he injure??

     

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    Another garbage kick, a 15 metre pass from Sparrow has cost us our forward. Only question how long?

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    1 minute ago, Kent said:

    What did he injure??

     

    His foot. In a moon boot. 

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    2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    His foot. In a moon boot. 

    GO* Damn !!!!!!

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