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(05-09-2017, 04:54 AM)shawny link Wrote:x2. Agree.
Never going to be a 'A grader' but he provides the support for our first line mids which is an area we have been lacking in recent times.
As supporters IMO, too often we underestimate the importance of the second stringers like Graham as they are not star quality and therefore we discount their qualities as they never win a game or stand out but they are vital part of the team make up. They provide the pressure needed around the ball in blocking and tackling. In turn their work makes life so much easier for the A graders to hurt the opposition. (see the big No8 as another example of these qualities).
He's also been more careful this year with his ball use and as a result doesn't turn it over like previous years. Plus has a knack of going forward and finding space and can kick an unexpected goal.
I will be shocked if he doesn't keep his spot. Fair post Ol' Boy.
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(05-09-2017, 04:57 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:I'd consider giving Kreuzer and Thomas the week off too.
These guys have struggled at etihad with the foot injuries and we go West to Freo next week which is a much more winnable game IMHO and a much more winnable game for us. WTF is all the rest stuff all of a sudden. Go hard or go home.
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(05-09-2017, 06:55 AM)Pratty link Wrote:Agree we need a bit more pace against the Saints at ES this Sat.
Not sure we need as many tall defenders either - Rowe, A.Silvagni, White, Plowman and Marchbank seems a little too big for mine. Being working OK though. Just wondering, however, if we may bring in another runner for say someone like Simon White. BUT, what we have is some decent structure, strength and toughness down back now. And, I'm loving Alex Silvagni and also Sam Rowe with their fierceness. Loving Tom Williamson coupled with Sam Docherty. Simpson and Doch having more midfield minutes is smart also.
The good thing is all but Rowe can play small or tall....all bar White and Rowe quick enough....suppose it depends on what the match ups are....
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If, and its a massive if, but if we can grind out a win this week, plenty will sit up and take notice. The confidence will get and added boost, I reckon the Cocker would really love a win against this mob. There is no reason why we cant knock them off, if we plan and execute as well as we have the last few weeks, I see no reason why we can be a good chance.
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(05-09-2017, 07:25 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:If, and its a massive if, but if we can grind out a win this week, plenty will sit up and take notice. The confidence will get and added boost, I reckon the Cocker would really love a win against this mob. There is no reason why we cant knock them off, if we plan and execute as well as we have the last few weeks, I see no reason why we can be a good chance.
Some teams just seem to have our measure... the aints are one. A win against a team like that would show real progress.
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Reader Fraser's VFL report sounds like we are unlikely to make changes, compared to previous weeks there were obvious stand-outs in his reporting. I suppose that also reflects the game and the windy conditions it was played in.
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(05-09-2017, 07:12 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:WTF is all the rest stuff all of a sudden. Go hard or go home.
It's all about managing players in an effort to get the most out of their careers IMHO. I'd keep Kreuzer away from etihad as much as possible.
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this year reminds me of last year a little. started slow and then started to get on a roll. media started taking notice and pumped up our tyres. we kept it going for a bit and then fell away badly. i wonder where we are on the cycle now. i think we're a bit more mature and classy, and hope that win or lose this game we are a bit more even throughout the rest of the season. i guess the point i'm making is that we're a real chance of doing absolutely anything. definitely can win this game, definitely could get our pants pulled down. i'm hoping for a gutsy performance. it will be a big test if the saints come to play. they're a good side when they're on.
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(05-09-2017, 04:19 AM)shadesy link Wrote:Nick Graham stays 100%. Busted his ass in the 2's to earn a recall and playing more than serviceable role at the moment. The message is clear, play well and get a game and it shows by bringing form players into the 1's.
He is providing a great link man around teh contest (10 marks) which I prefer as he runs all day, but is a bit slow of mind in and around the contest. Pushing forward nicely as well and finding space.
Keep going Nick.
He's a younger Brock McLean, no world beater, but a good role player, and provides good depth to our squad.
When we delist Graham, you'll know we have really good midfield depth!!
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(05-09-2017, 12:57 PM)Tragic link Wrote:this year reminds me of last year a little. started slow and then started to get on a roll. media started taking notice and pumped up our tyres. we kept it going for a bit and then fell away badly. i wonder where we are on the cycle now. i think we're a bit more mature and classy, and hope that win or lose this game we are a bit more even throughout the rest of the season. i guess the point i'm making is that we're a real chance of doing absolutely anything. definitely can win this game, definitely could get our pants pulled down. i'm hoping for a gutsy performance. it will be a big test if the saints come to play. they're a good side when they're on.
I'm getting the feeling now that we are getting to combine the passion and spirit with a more measured and calculated approach where our structures are beginning to be firmly established. This of course is most evident with our defence but the midfield is also starting to show signs. Hopefully we can continue to make progress throughout the year and this week will be a strong test.
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