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Wish there were more of these. My dad constantly asks me how pressure is graded so I'm just going to give him this.

I think our youngster crop is very impressive but I wouldn't be parading it around as one of the best or using it as the ultimate selling point to snare big name players. The fact is that every team has a few good youngsters. I could pick any list in the comp and make a narrative for some of their youngsters being good. I think in Langford, Linsday, Windsor, McVee we are well on the way to forming the nucleus of our next premiership challenging side, however we still need to add to these stocks.

Being a 'good kick' is too broad a phrase. There's the players who are great relieving field kicks who find the target when needed or loop a nice weighted kick giving their man space and time to mark it, then there's the guided missile chest hitters who can land it on a 20c piece. Goal kicking ability is another thing altogether in my view. There have been literally thousands of players who couldn't kick a set shot for peanuts but could hit anyone on the chest and vice versa. And then to your point, the role and position you play factors into it too. As mentioned I think he's a reasonable get out of trouble kick but he's probably not the most technically gifted kick going round. Which is no slight on him at all, he can still be everything we think he'll be. It was interesting to note on his rookieme profile he had made big improvements with his kicking back before he got drafted.

At the end of the day, there is none. After last season, this was the one where people were going to 'see what this team is made of' and it turns out we're made of cream puff pastry.

They will all laugh but if there was actually wind of him wanting to come back to VIC and I were another VIC club in need of that type I'd be asking the question. It's essentially a Petracca situation and unless he says he would only leave for Melb then why can't another team with better trade capital enter the frame? Would make for some great AFL Trade Radio..

NEVERRRRRRR!

Happy birthday Dirk.

I can't get around it. I'm sure he could help us out but taken on another mega contract isn't ideal considering we've handed them out like candy lately. I'd be happy with a B grade key forward who does their job.

Yes please.

Always happy to try new stuff Jim, only reason I got TP-Link is because I've only ever had them so it's unconscious brand loyalty. The Orbi does look nice though and has everything you need. And this one is fantastic for all things WIFI 5 related. I was keen to add the Deco Mesh but you can't add it to this one only the Archer VX1800v which is less of a premium product so it doesn't make sense. The house isn't too big, just get a slight dead spot in the living room from time to time. Honestly I would solve a lot of problems if I connected the TV with ethernet and figure out why it's kicking everything out. I hope it's just a router configuration and nothing to do with the outlet itself!

Someone told me the other day we're about 20,000 behind what we were this time last year, is that the case?

I get this too, sort of goes a bit Benny Hill. Btw after my last post I learned that you can't do a mesh setup with a TP-Link VR2800 modem/router. So if anyone is planning to mesh and looking at buying one of these second hand to save a few bucks like I did, don't.

I tried to plug my TV into the ethernet but it kicked out the whole internet and I can't be bothered to get to the bottom of it yet so WIFI for now.

I'd hate if it were 9 out of 10 free throws. I'd be hoping it's more like 4 out of 10 jump shots and 2 out of 10 three pointers! It probably is on the worse end and there are definitely players who we know can shoot for goal better ie Fritta, Petty but I just can't see the accuracy ever being at sniper agent levels I'm afraid.

I may well be, but that's the situation we're in. We prioritised certain skill sets as now we're having to make the most of what we have. I would even argue that consistent forward pressure is rated a higher trait than being able to hit 5 set shots in a row. We can't turn a Jeep into a Ferrari at this point. As far as accuracy goes we just have to hope that it's as good as it can be.

I have no idea how this one will turn out, Gorg's post sums it up beautifully at first glance. But one thing I think works in his favour is that the Steelers do play a fast style offense and use no huddles quite a bit. Could be a fun watch. The other thing with Aaron is that while he obviously doesn't move the way he used to, he still throws the ball really well. I saw a short clip of their minicamp and he's still zipping 30 yarders in at speed. If he's got enough decent route runners around him (Metcalf, Austin and Washington nothing to sneeze at) then he might not even need to be the best version for it to work. I can see it being like the Favre season in Minnesota, but it could also be a blip on the screen.

Healy off, Ellingworth on!

This is why I don't even bother with the 'they need to do more goal kicking practice' line. I reckon I've seen Max nail 3 set shots in a row in the training sessions I've been to, with head over the ball and no sideways running out as well. Psychological is a huge part of it but also the fact that our list doesn't have enough of the natural kicking technique to begin with. I honestly just want to see 50% conversion on a regular basis, we can improve a little but we aren't going to shoot the lights out like Adelaide. Look at Darcy Fogarty for example, that guy came into the league as one of the best set shots in that draft. I just want to be comfortable in the knowledge that if we generate X amount of scoring chances, we can convert somewhat of a winning score.

I think Winsdor is a good 'find the target' with weighted kick but he's probably not going to spear drop punts onto chests like a knife. The comparisons with Gulden are a bit harsh though. Probably the best field kick in the league by a stretch

It is kind of funny how the old CEO was/is still part of the project and the new CEO hasn't started yet but is doing work on it as well

Ronald Deeman FTW

You could cut the relief with a knife.

At first glance I'd agree but I remember a lot of people saying at the time how much he never shut up about tactics and stuff, seemed like he was very keen on it as well. Doesn't always translate though.

9 CBA attendances for Clarry in that game? That slipped past me. We're sitting here worried about going forward with Trac, Clarry and Viney in the middle all the time when the stats are clearly showing that Kozzie had around 20 CBAs. It's annoying because now you have to think about a new complaint to have about our midfield 😛

Interesting Daz. After he retired I would have thought coaching was a natural move for him as he does seem to have the brain for it. I'm actually surprised to hear that he's not in the AFL anymore, last I remember he'd gone back to GWS from Sydney. Probably a sign.