Hird era Ambrose?
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Joey played the first half of ANZAC day at half forward.
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Joe works best getting up the ground. Sit frang in the goal squares.
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At best Azza is a HFF who gets 5-10 possessions and impacts with long straight kicking for goal. At worst, he fails to apply enough defensive pressure and the ball exits our forward line too easily. He is not a replacement for Mitch Brown, but might be able to replace Stringer if Jake is needed in a different role. Prior to selection in the 1s Azza might need a run of games in the 2s playing forward to work on leading patterns and defensive pressure.
Playing forward is obviously a much more difficult task for him than playing 3rd tall back. But he has star qualities and the backs are settled, so hopefully he learns quickly.
Youād think the natural match ups would be:
JoeDan v Blicavs
Stringer v Stewart
Frang v Henry
So plz woosha give me some sweet Francis v Henry 1 out in the goalsquareā¦ Ooooh baby
Didnāt think Francis was anywhere near the top 3 or 4 demanding an AFL game, irrespective of how we go about covering anyone who canāt get up after ANZAC day.
Draper, McNiece, Ham and Begley looked more intent on making a claim today.
Langford needs some serious one on one with Hepp about intensity and where he wants to take his footy career.
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Surely he gets a game, heās a better forward than Clarke and youād also say Draper. With no Brown and McKernan he gets the nod.
Harry Taylor is the other tall who could play on Francis.
I agree with your other 2 likely match ups.
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Yep, I thought similarly. He looked better when he ranged higher up, actually.
Geelong play a tall back 6. Taylor, Bliczavs, Henry, Kolodjashn, Stewart. Maybe Toohey and Clark are the nearest they are likely to play to small defenders. We are unlikely to worry them with height.
Itās clear what youāre saying.
Bring in Mozzie!!
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Weāre capable with only JD and Stringer as our marking targets given Jake is pretty much a small KP.
But I would rather bring in Francis.
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Tbh, Iād probably go with Langford as a lead up forward over Francis.
Or we could go abit smaller, by having Begley come in to the side.
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Apparently, Francis trained with the forwards today.
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BRING
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Could Always move hurley forward and put francis in his spot,
Franga isnt as good a 1on1 player but he does intercept and read the play almost as well.
I would normally suggest throwing hooker forward but to me he is too good in the backline because he can play on almost anyone and beat them in a 1v1 marking contest
We do have plenty of options in terms of throwing the magnets around but Iād prefer to leave the defence as is to give them the chance to gel further and bring in Franga to play forward
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Fair call 
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Francis could become a really interesting prospect as a perm forward. Iāve mentioned previously that I think he could be a good forward. He has wonderful tools to be successful.
My major concern is does he have the fitness required of a creative modern forward?
I donāt know the answer to this question.
I feel like when he is involved in games, his effort goes up along with his impact.
But when he isnāt near the ball his interest fades.
He is a natural footballer and does almost everything instinctively exceptionally well although when he isnāt in the play, he can appear disinterested and even lazy.
If he is involved in the game and kicks goals / sets up teams mates I reckon he may get over this apparent āfitnessā issue. This issue I feel is partly conditioning, but predominantly a mental hurdle.
Itās like my own situation, I donāt exercise enough.
When Iām involved I feel my limitations but when itās fun I just throw myself at it and grow. I extend myself heaps. I can get way more out of my body when Iām simply in the moment going for it and not caught up in reflection.
I think that Francis will actually become a very dangerous forward, although letās be honest he wonāt be a great defensive forward. Will he provide more than Zac Clark defensively? At this stage, I would say about the same, but he offers so much upside as a fwd than Clark with his kicking, marking, contested game and footy nous.
Begley is another guy we could bring in offering something a bit different who may be able to do occasional mid field forays.
Iād be very happy for Francis to play a role up front. Going on his training loads, impact and performance in the 2s Begley is well and truly ready for a sustained senior football match.
Both are way too good for VFL.
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