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After watching him yesterday I am less enthused.


 

Can someone ask the Saints to trial him at CHF for the rest of the season please? 

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Gives me strong TMac vibes. Solid and dependable, good team man, can play either end of the ground, safe in pressured moments. Is better than he often appears. Worthy of a thorough investigation depending on price.


I really rate this guy. Versatile and reliable defender who can also play forward if need be.

Makes you wonder where Tomlinson will play his footy in '25 if we're looking at Battle. 

12 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

I really rate this guy. Versatile and reliable defender who can also play forward if need be.

Makes you wonder where Tomlinson will play his footy in '25 if we're looking at Battle. 

My guess is we'll continue seeing him dominate on Kings Birthday...

23 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

I really rate this guy. Versatile and reliable defender who can also play forward if need be.

Makes you wonder where Tomlinson will play his footy in '25 if we're looking at Battle. 

TMAc is also out of contract and if Petty does end up at the Crows we may need him.

We spoke to him before he's last contract extension. He was unhappy at the time as he was playing all over the place - forward, back, wing. Presumably he found a set position in 2022 when he signed on. Richo likes him


Question would he get a game in our best 22, straight away,  If not why would he come, and play at Casey

8 minutes ago, 640MD said:

Question would he get a game in our best 22, straight away,  If not why would he come, and play at Casey

for the famed egg and bacon sandwiches 

2 hours ago, Demon Jack said:

I really rate this guy. Versatile and reliable defender who can also play forward if need be.

Makes you wonder where Tomlinson will play his footy in '25 if we're looking at Battle. 

Despite his Lazarus like miracle return this year, I would suspect that Tom McDonald may retire at the end of this season.

And if Richo likes him, that must be a positive.


is it getting weird that we keep taking players from St Kilda?

I think we can safely say that Petty has been committed to the transtion to being a forward (whatever you think of Crow rumours) which means we have three currently playing tall defenders over 30yrs old. So the question is;

Would Battle be another in the string of 'yeah, okay' players who struggle to find a spot in our best 22?

OR

Would he be a valuable defensive role-player who finds a place in the system and plays 100 handy games for us?

 

15 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

is it getting weird that we keep taking players from St Kilda?

I think we can safely say that Petty has been committed to the transtion to being a forward (whatever you think of Crow rumours) which means we have three currently playing tall defenders over 30yrs old. So the question is;

Would Battle be another in the string of 'yeah, okay' players who struggle to find a spot in our best 22?

OR

Would he be a valuable defensive role-player who finds a place in the system and plays 100 handy games for us?

 

I think Battle can command a key position in the backline for sure. He will look better in our system too.

17 hours ago, Nascent said:

I like it. Hope we're looking at Moyle as well.

Great post — have hoped we’re keen on him for 18m & I truly blv Battle fits bill as far as needs go as well, we like swing players and his 1/1 has improved incredibly!

 

Could he be a defensive big forward (role isn't to kick goals per se, rather to nullify the enemies best big defender or keep his opponent away from other forwards - but also go back if any injuries etc. 


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