#10 Franga: IN OUT IN OUT

[Humble_NSW_Fan]

BRING HIM IN!

After a few VFL games where he gets match fit.

[billybomber]

the game will be over at half time he wont need to feature in the second half. he will have BOG sewn up like Mercuri did all those years ago

[Ants]

Still better than getting 15 touches in the VFL.
He is far better off in the league side, the quality kids will develop far better at a better level. I’d bet Parish wouldn’t be half the player he is now if he played all last year in the twos

If last year had been a normal year and Parish had spent those games in the forward pocket, it might very well have hurt him compared to playing in the VFL on the ball. I have no doubt playing forward in the AFL team rather than in the midfield hurt Jerrett’s development (not saying he would have made it, just that he performed worse due to it).

At VFL level Francis will get the first defender, and be the focus of the attack. That lets him develop the skills to handle that, to being the focus of the opposition and your own team. At AFL level he’ll be a third tall with no engine who is bobbing up for the occasional goal. I don’t see the development he’ll have in the AFL will be at all the match of what he’ll get in the VFL.

[Allblack]

There is a groundswell building… Mostly of stupidity but it is building.

[westozziebomber]

Il be wristing myself in the great southern when he clunks one and wheels around from 55. Fuaaaark

[chris_64]

Still better than getting 15 touches in the VFL.
He is far better off in the league side, the quality kids will develop far better at a better level. I’d bet Parish wouldn’t be half the player he is now if he played all last year in the twos

If last year had been a normal year and Parish had spent those games in the forward pocket, it might very well have hurt him compared to playing in the VFL on the ball. I have no doubt playing forward in the AFL team rather than in the midfield hurt Jerrett’s development (not saying he would have made it, just that he performed worse due to it).

At VFL level Francis will get the first defender, and be the focus of the attack. That lets him develop the skills to handle that, to being the focus of the opposition and your own team. At AFL level he’ll be a third tall with no engine who is bobbing up for the occasional goal. I don’t see the development he’ll have in the AFL will be at all the match of what he’ll get in the VFL.

As the 3rd tall forward, in the AFL either Francis or Stewart will benefit from the attention that Joe and Hooker will receive. Its similar to the attention that McCartin and Bruce get, while this virtual unknown guy Membrey, a Sydney refugee bobs up and almost kicks more than the 2 of them combined.

[Ants]

Still better than getting 15 touches in the VFL.
He is far better off in the league side, the quality kids will develop far better at a better level. I’d bet Parish wouldn’t be half the player he is now if he played all last year in the twos

If last year had been a normal year and Parish had spent those games in the forward pocket, it might very well have hurt him compared to playing in the VFL on the ball. I have no doubt playing forward in the AFL team rather than in the midfield hurt Jerrett’s development (not saying he would have made it, just that he performed worse due to it).

At VFL level Francis will get the first defender, and be the focus of the attack. That lets him develop the skills to handle that, to being the focus of the opposition and your own team. At AFL level he’ll be a third tall with no engine who is bobbing up for the occasional goal. I don’t see the development he’ll have in the AFL will be at all the match of what he’ll get in the VFL.

As the 3rd tall forward, in the AFL either Francis or Stewart will benefit from the attention that Joe and Hooker will receive. Its similar to the attention that McCartin and Bruce get, while this virtual unknown guy Membrey, a Sydney refugee bobs up and almost kicks more than the 2 of them combined.

Absolutely he will benefit as far as impact goes. But will he benefit from a development POV being the guy with no attention, versus having to learn to be the #1 man in the VFL?

[Klawdy]

Il be wristing myself in the great southern when he clunks one and wheels around from 55. Fuaaaark

Quite pleased to be in the Olympic stand all of a sudden.

[anon71769209]

Imagine the demolition job he’ll do on the Pies when he’s cherry ripe for ANZAC day. I want him to fkn jump on someone’s head. Several times.

[SillyBilly]

Il be wristing myself in the great southern when he clunks one and wheels around from 55. Fuaaaark

Knew I saw you from somewhere

[andrewb]

Depends on how long they wait to introduce him. Round 10 or later and we are all farked

[Michael_Long_Legend]

Caught the end of a 3AW report just before. I think the bloke said Francis looked way off the pace at training today.

He also said Hooker is good to go.

[Tippa-the-Iceberg]

Agreed.

Burst power forward.

Give the bloodnut a crack!!!

[Alan_Noonan_10]

Caught the end of a 3AW report just before. I think the bloke said Francis looked way off the pace at training today.

He also said Hooker is good to go.

Some guys just aren’t great trainers but fire up in games.

Same as some players grow another leg in September

[LucasLefty]

Totally agree and that’s what I’m starting to think is the case for Aaron. The poor kid has had a rough trot with injuries and then in the VFL on Friday looks like he’s about to tear the game apart. I’m excited by his elite talent. Hope to see him in the seniors soon.

[Warlock_Paul]

Caught the end of a 3AW report just before. I think the bloke said Francis looked way off the pace at training today.

He also said Hooker is good to go.

Some guys just aren’t great trainers but fire up in games.

Same as some players grow another leg in September

Nah, I think that is just WOB in the great southern…

[choppsuey]

Named for the VFL practice match this weekend

[barnz]

just get 10 goals franga so you can sit in the fwd pocket.

[Nocturnal]

After seeing Carlisle play on the weekend I am pretty sure Daniher is going to give him a bath. Just to rub it in I think we should be planning to have him up and running a full capability to play Saints R17. That being at least 5 - 7 games in the ones by then.

[sweatyman]

From my vivid memories of the bloodbath at Moorabin I witnessed as a kid growing up, I’m always very very glad to see the Saints get a thorough thrashing. I hope we turn up full of intent.