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Just thought i would throw this one up.

Witha distinct lack of forward pressure, and a real reliance on Aaron davey to provide pace in the midfeild, is it time to unleash Austin W...

Thoughts.. becuase we need someone who is quick to apply the pressure that Neitz, Robbo and the like struggle to do?

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    Just thought i would throw this one up.

    Witha distinct lack of forward pressure, and a real reliance on Aaron davey to provide pace in the midfeild, is it time to unleash Austin W...

    Thoughts.. becuase we need someone who is quick to apply the pressure that Neitz, Robbo and the like struggle to do?

    IMO -No. I think he'll be good, but to me he lacks confidence and is overweight. I think he's where Flash was 12 mths before he was drafted. He needs a good solid season in the VFL to feel like he belongs at the next level.

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    Thats what i think we really struggled with on sunday. Defensive forward pressure.

    There was no one fast enough there and hawks basically walked it out everytime.

    I tend to think Davey should go back to being a forward.

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    id certainly be keen to bring someone like him ( if not him) in as soon as ready, but he's probablly in need of a few months beachside to get better prepared. then..by all all means :) When and if he can show he's up to it.. let him rip !!

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    id say Maric is in before him just at the time being.

    I would really like to see Davey and Maric together crumbing in the forward line because our big fellas are not taking a lot of contested marks

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    Maric should naturally get a look in earlier if for no other reason than he ( and not Aussie ) is a senior .

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    no... Davey works in space.. Magic maric is far more familiar with the forward line.. he KNOWS where the goals are :)

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    Would love to see the next Pickett unleashed in the near future, as long as the next A.Jakovich

    Woneamirri and Maric.. bring it on I say

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