boo whoo
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Thatās weird. If I had to point to what is currently our greatest weakness, itās transition out of the backline.
See you in Round 21 Andrew
We only had him for such a small moment in time.
He will be missed by all.
Your right probably too much credit, that, whilst a better part of our game sucks now too.
EFA.
Good to see pigeon back this week.
6 clearances is very promising.
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quietly great game from MCG
Loved his second half, great pressure and disposal in the contests.
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Like that he had far more kicks than handballs
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That goal was all class
The more I see this kid play, the more I am convinced that his best position is as a back pocket (ala Wanganeen).
His ability to quickly harass opponents and his quick hands are ideal for a role deep in defence and for giving off to Saad/McKenna runners.
He just hasnāt the size, nor the damaging penetrative kicking skills of very good mid-fielders.
Disagree, his ability to change direction at pace are what will make him an elite midfielder. Had a very good contested possession rate as a junior in the midfield as well.
Everyone is so quick to make judgements, he just needs time.
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With Archie on this one.
McGraths change of direction is exactly what you need to be a gun mid along with his great hands and decision making.
He will make it, itās just a matter of when.
What % of time would he be playing mid?
He has got a good case of the second year blues. Just needs time to figure out how to impact in the midfield more. Shown some good signs at times.
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i think its moreso adjusting to a new role than second year blues, its just so happened that his role has been changed in his second year. Doesnt seem down on confidence or workrate, just learning a new role.
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Yeah this āsecond year bluesā comment is wrong IMO. That comes from having very high expectations on the kid after he did almost everything he could have done in his first AFL season - full season, rising star award, etc.
Heās got a second year frame with a second year engine and I think heās shown some promising signs this year. Weāve definitely seen a more attacking side of him this year. Last year he predominantly beat his man and then handballed with a few flashes of brilliance here and there. Heās definitely improved on that Iām a new role.
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A lot of our young talented guys seem to of had second year blues over the years, so doesn;t really suprise me. I even remember monfries was going to be the next big thing after year 1.