I think he’s struggling to play 2 quarters, let alone 4.
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He played 107 minutes against Freo (8th of 22). This was an increase from 97m against Collingwood (12th of 22). I suspect that the coaches are trying to pump as many minutes into him as they can, which is probably contributing to him looking stuffed.
Also, it’s possible that he’s still getting used to playing as a forward and is doing a lot of unnecessary running. Someone who has watched him carefully live can probably comment on this.
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Why are you disputing something that’s been well established since his first day of training, and is clear for anybody to see watching him play?
I don’t see your point. Nobody is saying he can’t play, just that he’s unfit.
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Maybe he looks more puffed-out/red-cheeked than others due to his complexion?
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Because there is a difference between fitness and endurance. A difference between being a burst player and and a Stanton or Ambrose who runs all day.
At this stage of his career with Francis this affects where and how he is used in a game.
A more nuanced commentary on how he is best used is what I was after - not just “drop him he’s unfit it’s his fault Jay Neagle”
Eg does he play more as an inside 50? Do the coaches expect him to roam up and down the ground?
Why not chuck him in the centre for 3 minute spells and see what havoc he can wreak? Do we play him like a mid with 5-6 minutes on, then a breather? Can the side afford this?
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Considering he is playing deep, and struggling to have any impact after HT, I would say there is no other role for him other than what he is playing now.
The stay at home forward/defender is long gone. All players are expected to push up the ground as part of a full press. You also need to be able to go with your opponent when the ball sling shots.
I’d say the coaches are tailoring his role to his fitness. Stints in the middle are not on the cards. And whatever way you want to spin it, his fitness is very poor by AFL standard.
I would prefer if it just showed how far they’ve run before they bounced, or disposed of the ball, exposing the umpires screw ups.
Also, how about putting one on the ball so we can see how often certain teams get away with kicking the ball 8 metres & awarded a mark
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Or how Troy Pannell is a bare-faced cheat.
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I remember Lloyd couldn’t kick more than 40 metres in his first season or so. His first big performance was late in his second season.
I think we should play him 5 weeks out of 6 for the rest of the season unless he shows that he’s not interested in building his tank.
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He has never ever given the impression he isnt interested in building his tank.
He is REMARKABLY leaner than last year, and looks to have grown an inch or two.
Daniher as a KPP at the start of his second season was producing similar sort of numbers to Francis is now, he got better towards the end of the season. And don’t forget we are still crying out for consistency from Joey in his 5th season!
JUST KEEP PLAYING HIM AND THE RESULTS WILL COME.
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I was just using that example so as not to make it an unconditional game gifting.
Would have, but didn’t, so can we please stop playing the what if game? FWIW he is very talented and is a big slice of our future and we need him to play as many games as possible. Leave him in.
SPS was BOG against the Filth and will probably get the umpires votes.
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Current 2nd year players? Weitering goes alright. But there wasn’t many KPP taken early that year. Weideman was probably the only other, and I guess he’s tracking about the same
Scache, 2nd pick behind Weitering IIRC.
Oh yeah, forgot about him. What’s his story, injuries/fitness too?
edit, yeah actually 2015 draft did have a few talls. confusing my years
Schache is playing most weeks, but coming along very slowly.
Weitering benefited from playing every week - because Carlton just had to play him for a variety of reasons.
Weideman at pick 8 has shown less, much less, than Francis.
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A lot of talls like Weideman have a lot of work to do to fill out their frame. Not something Francis needs to worry about at least.
Schache is a big skinny kid, he’ll take a while.
Weideman has had injury problems.
Reckon they’ll both be pretty handy players.
As will St Aaron of Assisi
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