(07-04-2016, 04:46 AM)cookie2 link Wrote:From what I can see a clearance is credited to the player who has the first disposal in the chain that clears the stoppage area to either teams advantage.

Question then is whether a tap or hitout from the ruck contest is counted as a disposal or whether a disposal is determined strictly as a legal disposal by hand or foot?

(07-04-2016, 03:23 AM)PaulP link Wrote:Stats are useful if people understand their limits, and if they apply the information correctly.

In this case, it shows we don't have an issue getting first use. we don't have an issue getting our hands on the ball. It's what happens after that causes the problems.

Bolton referenced CHF a couple of times in his presser - as we all know, our forward line and delivery into the forward line are the major problems.

(07-04-2016, 05:05 AM)DJC link Wrote:It has to be kick or handpass that clears the stoppage area - even if it goes directly to an opponent.  I guess that would be picked up in the turnovers/disposal efficiency stats.

(07-04-2016, 05:07 AM)flyboy77 link Wrote:Granted Casboult, Everitt et all are playing like gooses but our midfield/ruck is a far larger problem imo. Fix that, the forwards will 'improve' immeasurably.

Simple fact is (sadly) - and noting he's still relatively young - but Kreuzer simply doesn't cut it against the better ruckman in the league these days.

Cripps is either injured or missing in action and Gibbs gets tagged stupid every game now. Curnow in a lull and Sam having a quiet patch too.

Really need to acquire a top notch inside mid asap.

And our midfield goes missing way too often, especially defensively.

(07-04-2016, 05:10 AM)cookie2 link Wrote:Thanks DJC. Do you know what is the definition of the stoppage area? I can't find one anywhere.

(07-04-2016, 05:53 AM)DJC link Wrote:Outside of the area you could throw a blanket over?

No, I don't know Cookie.  Perhaps Champion Data could provide definitions.

(07-04-2016, 05:16 AM)PaulP link Wrote:I agree fly - I'm one of the few on here who prioritize 2 elite mids above all else. 2 Dangerfield / Selwood types, with a decent supporting cast - terribly important IMO.

(07-04-2016, 06:39 AM)flyboy77 link Wrote:Sure, two would be great but perhaps one mature player and one draftee (high pick)?

(07-03-2016, 10:02 PM)LP link Wrote:Weitering needs a rest, he's just a kid playing like a man, I want him for the next decade not just the next few weeks.

(07-04-2016, 08:25 AM)RiverRat link Wrote:The main problem with Weitering is that the absence (is he injured or has he retired?) of Jamo. I know he is way past his best but he is still an effective defender and when Jamo was playing, Weitering was able to zone off from lesser forwards and play to his marking strength - in recent weeks, he has had to match up on stronger opponents.