(07-10-2016, 11:57 PM)Robblues link Wrote:Well put , you are right it is a running scrum these days , not a fan either, look like a bunch of buffalo running over the plains. Few  positional players , lots of inbetweeners & pretend mids. No wonder we have no natural goal kickers. Bunch of "Jack of all trades " and masters of none . I realise we are the first year of a rebuild etc , but what about the year its self? I know it will sound like " Back in my day rant " but the football in the 80's was good, 90's sped it up , had the attributes that made our game great & distinctive , great high marking, running , positions, with flair. Then the 00's came , zones of this and every description , change this , change that mould every player so they can play 20 possies , we lost so many skills we dont see any more.  Pheeew needed that , several have said in the various threads , about being a forward in our set up would be a tough ask, and so right. Can see another major shake up late this year , but please lets get players for roles to balance the team  , not a bunch of multi taskers like we have now in abundance.

(07-11-2016, 07:05 AM)PaulP link Wrote:No surprises - Levi banned for 1 week :

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-11/casboult-banned-for-stomach-strike-lycett-fined

(07-11-2016, 09:48 PM)BluePhantom link Wrote:I actually thought Levi slapped his arm then the Hollywood acting took over. :

(07-11-2016, 09:57 PM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Looked like a glancing blow  to me. What puzzled me though is why the 50m was paid. Levi didn't infringe on the bloke with the ball, it was off the ball if you like, does the 50m still apply after the report?

(07-12-2016, 12:42 AM)LP link Wrote:As I understand a report is automatically a 50m under the current rules, if is wasn't paid 50m it would be a mistake.

(07-12-2016, 03:03 AM)shawny link Wrote:Was at the game so here is my 2 cents on a few players:

Simpson: Must re sign this guy for 2 years contract. Only true leader we have - should be captain IMO. Was going off at defenders and half forwards not coming up the ground enough. Love seeing a player who plays for the jumper.

Kruezer: B grade ruckman at best ability wise, but tries his heart out so big pass for me.  His ground work pressure, tackling and 1%ers are first rate. Our mids need his big frame in the contest and i think he would be sorely missed if we didn't have him 

Gibbs: How do you get over 30 touches yet be one of our worst players -  Heard on the radio after the game he went at just over 30% efficiency! Amount of time he kicks the ball forward without looking is amazing. Must have been over 10 times he kicked directly to the opposition hacking it forward. 

Plowman: Really knows how to defend under pressure - Positions himself perfectly when the ball is coming in high and he is one on one. Watches the ball not just his opponent. Great long term trade.

As others have noted defence is looking quite sound dont mind the ruck set up with Kruezer and Phillips but mids lack outside run and forwards are non existent.