The GWS Gang - Will They Or Won't They ??

[crashlander]

Lamb was picked up and played games for the Swans....from what I understand he left for the chance to get more regular senior game time.

The bloke can play.

Just wait when we learn how to move the ball into F50 with speed like the better teams - then you'll see the best of blokes like Lamb and Sumner.

Another things is that, unlike cubs who have dominant forwards, we don't have anyone that needs to be regularly double teamed. That allows our opponents to keep a tighter check on our smaller forwards. If one of our large forwards all of a sudden hit some form and became a serious danger, the pressure on our smaller forwards would decrease remarkably, offering them more opportunities.
Look at Hawthorn: player gravitated firstly to Franklin (when he was there) and then Roughead. It meant that players like Gunston did not have the same pressure on them. Gunston used that and kicked a lot of goals. So did guys like Breust and Puopolo.
They have other attributes: their excellent disposal, for example. However, never underestimate the effect of having a big name who needs to be squished leading to opportunities for the rest.

[shadesy]

Lamb has showed way more than Sumner. He was my least impressive pick up, but is great one on one for his size, has good running ability and doesn't shirk a contest.

Reckon it wont be long until he kicks 3 or 4 in a game.

[JonHenry]

I think Phillips will end up being the pick of them.
Plowman looks very good at this stage but Phillips could be a very good ruckman.
Needs a bit more aggression

[jeza]

One of the greatest irritations of this season is Jaksch non-selection.

As if we have enough performance in our forward line to justify keeping that guy out. Anyone showing a shred of form at VFL level in the fwd line should be straight in.

I know he still has weaknesses in his game but name me a Carlton player who doesn't.

Plowman - couldn't be happier with this guy. He and Weitering have really settled down our backline. Calm and keeps things simple. Very happy with this pick.

Lamb and Sumner both showing really positive signs. Phillips is really improving which is awesome.

Whiley gone.

Fine - irrelevant. Wouldn't know if his a55 was on fire.

[Gointocarlton]

One of the greatest irritations of this season is Jaksch non-selection.

Dunno, I am confident the coaches have a plan in place for KJ, once he ticks the boxes, he will be in. He was fairly ordinary in the 2s early on I believe, he is slowly improving it seems. We have won the last 2 so its always hard to break into a winning team, injuries need to occur for that to be made easy. His time will come.

[crashlander]

Dunno, I am confident the coaches have a plan in place for KJ, once he ticks the boxes, he will be in. He was fairly ordinary in the 2s early on I believe, he is slowly improving it seems. We have won the last 2 so its always hard to break into a winning team, injuries need to occur for that to be made easy. His time will come.

I believe, and it is not confirmed, that Jaksch has certain performance criteria to reach to get a game. I am not sure what they are, but they do involve defensive pressure. Hopefully he can meet these criteria soon.

[DJC]

One of the greatest irritations of this season is Jaksch non-selection.

He won't get a game until he buys in to the Bolton way. 

I reckon it's a source of frustration for Bolton too; he has made comments about KJ playing as a swingman.  Hopefully KJ can get his act together as his best is pretty good.

[MilkIt]

I still reckon he needs to put on size. He mightn't get a whole lot bigger with his body type but he needs a few more Kgs IMO. During the preseason he said he needs to work on bulking up and his running capacity in an interview. That should've improved over the preseason and now it's about second efforts and being involved for four quarters.

[northernblue]

If he ain't earning a position, he ain't getting one...

[malo]

One of the greatest irritations of this season is Jaksch non-selection.

As if we have enough performance in our forward line to justify keeping that guy out. Anyone showing a shred of form at VFL level in the fwd line should be straight in.

Well this has been the case in fact...Jones showed more than a shred of form in the VFL & so therefore gets a game.  You can't tell me that Jaksch out performed Jones ?  (& believe me....I am not a Jones fan.  I am still to be convinced that he is an AFL level footballer)

But, yeah, I hear your frustration Jeza, hopefully Jaksch can do what is required & get a go very soon.....I think he does have the attributes to make it & I firmly think he will be a better bet than Jones in the long run.

cheers

Mal.