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Ed Langdon the (Inside) Midfielder

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6 minutes ago, greenwaves said:

He'll play wing.  He might go inside occasionally but that's about it.  

I don't read replies or reactions 

We all know you read replies and reactions. 

Why do you post on a site like this?

If you simply left of the caveat you wouldn't be noticed. ... Attention seeking, of course. 

 

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    For speed on the ball and a bit of movement, i like the move

    Maybe its because he has just been such an outside player for so long but i just cant picture him lining up on a Tom Green and doing well?

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    2 minutes ago, Benny Dee said:

    For speed on the ball and a bit of movement, i like the move

    Maybe its because he has just been such an outside player for so long but i just cant picture him lining up on a Tom Green and doing well?

    no, but i think you've got to look at the way that slighter, more mobile bodies are moving into inside mid roles - look at nick daicos, etc.

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    The running of the bulls did win us a flag but I like this.

    Langdon, Rivers and Kossie really add something to the mix around Oliver, Trac and Viney. 

    Langford another inside bull. Sharp, Windsor and Lindsay outside. 

    Roles to be also be played by Kynan Brown, Bowey, Laurie and Woey. 

    Like the balance we now have in the mids. 

     


     

     

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    33 minutes ago, Benny Dee said:

    For speed on the ball and a bit of movement, i like the move

    Maybe its because he has just been such an outside player for so long but i just cant picture him lining up on a Tom Green and doing well?

    No I don’t think that would be a great match up for him. I don’t think he will play in the middle all game or every game but against the quicker more agile midfields I think he could do very well. 
    He be more likely to play on a Connor Rooze type than Tom Green I think. 

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    15 hours ago, DemonicFinalFantasy said:

    If the move happens, I doubt we'll see Langdon on the field 100% of the time. Surely his light frame isn't suitable for the role suggested?

    Skilton put Bobby into the middle,I said at the time the best winger ever will get broken with all those big blokes crashing in.Stuffed his shoulder week 1 ewas never the same again

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    54 minutes ago, Colm said:

    No I don’t think that would be a great match up for him. I don’t think he will play in the middle all game or every game but against the quicker more agile midfields I think he could do very well. 
    He be more likely to play on a Connor Rooze type than Tom Green I think. 

    butters, naicos, etc. etc - all slighter-framed but playing inside mid roles

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    27 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

    Would have preferred Windsor in this role.

    Windsor’s a second year kid still building his tank and strength. He should eventually fill a midfield role but there’s no hurry to rush him. Ed has a light build but a decade of afl weights and a huge tank 

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    3 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Windsor’s a second year kid still building his tank and strength. He should eventually fill a midfield role but there’s no hurry to rush him. Ed has a light build but a decade of afl weights and a huge tank 

    Wouldn't have him in their full time but he has more weapons than Langdon. Would love to see him do little stints in the centre bounce like Kozzy has the past couple of years.

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    15 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Centre bounce I'm still a bit dubious on but his pace could be useful there if he can hold up in contested footy, I think it will be more rotating in as a high half forward when Tracc or Kossie go forward.

    if you want run and carry and quick kicks through the corridor you need midfielders who have big tanks and keep presenting for the mark or handball options.

    It's absolutely worth trying.

    No one you would have to admit is less a tank runner than Ed. Whether the close in and strength to get free options on occasions is realistic time will tell. 
    I know who would get free and that’s Windsor that’s why I want him in the centre for bounces and scrimmages. Like Kossie he could extricate himself. Also run freely through the middle with licence to bounce the ball then deliver. 
    ( Do you understand now why I want The Duke in the centre   Dazzle?  To say that you can’t understand my posts now makes me not value your comments and judgement. Very simple explanations I would have thought. ) 

    My back points need addressing if you are a little bit not in the know.

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    7 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    the more options we have to transition the ball at speed into the forward 50, the better

    adds an additional layer of flexibility too if players can play (and know what to do) in multiple roles. 

     

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    5 hours ago, greenwaves said:

    He'll play wing.  He might go inside occasionally but that's about it.  

    I don't read replies or reactions 

    And I don't post anything.

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    3 hours ago, KozzyCan said:

    Would have preferred Windsor in this role.

    He is to slight still, don’t rush the kid let him develop 

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    7 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

    He is to slight still, don’t rush the kid let him develop 

    noooo

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    Certainly going to look a lot different this year 

    If this means Mr Ed is more involved in the game, i think it is a good move 

    Every Player has to step up a notch this year, we have been way to predictable since ‘21

    Keep the opposition guessing 

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    15 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

    He is to slight still, don’t rush the kid let him develop 

    no less slight than the daicos boys

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    2 minutes ago, binman said:

    Nor do i.

    I'm Spartacus! And so are all my friends, except BBO, not sure about Uncle Bitter.

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    40 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

    He is to slight still, don’t rush the kid let him develop 

    Rubbish he didn’t flinch once last year. I think he is of a wiry ( tuck but more bulked) variety. 

    Let them try and tackle or catch him. Swans Gulden and Warner are not musclemen and they break lines and kick goals. It’s the speed and skill of which is the Duke’s no 1 wood. Get him in where the action is and to play a starring role in our redemption. 
    ( Another little gem for you Dazzle hope it’s not too complicated for you to understand ). 

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