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I think he is worth a look if cheap. We lose Grundy and Tomlinson, need some tall stocks. 

Hes actually quite talented and is one of the few rucks who can genuinely play fwd

But he plays with this almost care free nature where he looks like he lacks intensity and any form of urgency 

 

15 minutes ago, BoBo said:

Is he better than Silvagni?

More physically gifted, but has little intensity or physicality compare to Jack. 

30 minutes ago, SPC said:

We lose Grundy and Tomlinson,

I can't see Tomo going anywhere.

There weren't any takers last year and there's nothing to suggest that's changed.

Needs to lift work rate. He put in some very lazy performances this year. Not a fan.

 
57 minutes ago, adonski said:

But he plays with this almost care free nature where he looks like he lacks intensity and any form of urgency 

I agree he is super talented. He is a natural forward who as you suggest is a good second ruck option.  And that is exactly the sort of player we need.

But i reckon his lack of intensity rules him out from any team goody coaches.

No coincidence he's keen to leave the Suns.

I suspect he left the Tigers because Hardwick is like Goody in that he values intensity and attack on the ball over all else. And who is coaching the Suns next year? Hardwick. 

 

Edited by binman

2 minutes ago, binman said:

I agree he is super talented. He is a natural forward who as you suggest is a good second ruck option.  And that is exactly the sort of player we need.

But i reckon his lack of intensity rules him out from any team goody coaches.

No coincidence he's keen to leave the Suns.

I suspect he left the Tigers because Hardwick is like Goody in that he values intensity and attack on the ball over all else. And who is coaching the Suns next year? Hardwick. 

 

Josh Schache has less intensity and just  got another contract. 


1 hour ago, rjay said:

I can't see Tomo going anywhere.

There weren't any takers last year and there's nothing to suggest that's changed.

2 years at 500k remaining, when he did not get any senior games last year, is a hell of a lot different to 1 year at 500k and numerous senior games where he played very well.

 

Will be at least 3 clubs looking at him to take in that year and smooth it out with two more on less coin. If it's not us doing the same.

Edited by John Demonic

1 hour ago, Fat Tony said:

Josh Schache has less intensity and just  got another contract. 

I don't think he has less intensity, but I take your point - Josh is not  naturally super competitive but he still works really hard

But despite us being desperate for a forward option Josh has only been able to play two senior games tgis season.

I suspect resigning him is about ensuring we can replicate the one's structure at Casey. 

30 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

Will be at least 3 clubs looking at him to take in that year and smooth it out with two more on less coin. If it's not us doing the same

I doubt it...


3 hours ago, adonski said:

Hes actually quite talented and is one of the few rucks who can genuinely play fwd

But he plays with this almost care free nature where he looks like he lacks intensity and any form of urgency 

Josh Schache says hello

2 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Josh Schache says hello

Chol kicked 40 odd goals during King's missing ACL season


If Grundy goes I think he would be a better fit  assuming he isn’t on some silly contract.

Whenever I’ve seen him he always looked dangerous up forward I wasn’t aware he was also a ruck so that’s a bonus if we need him there to.

After an impressive 2022, makes you wonder why he's being shopped around. Or perhaps he's trying to avoid Hardwick again?

Have the impression his defensive efforts are not what they should be.

If a coach could get Chol to release some inner aggression and play more physically, he could be anything. His skills are really good and he can kick straight. But like Binman said above, Hardwick and Goodwin favour intense, contested ball players so I can't see us being interested in him. 

Edited by Maldonboy38

 
4 hours ago, adonski said:

Hes actually quite talented and is one of the few rucks who can genuinely play fwd

But he plays with this almost care free nature where he looks like he lacks intensity and any form of urgency 

Some would say he looks laconic @Grapeviney? No?

 

I think he signed on with GC as he's originally from that area. He was probably offered decent coin to move and from memory I think Dimma was disappointed to lose him at that time. Clearly not in his plans now though. 


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