Baguley isn’t disgracing himself and is performing to the best of his ability which is AFL level. He did lead the team in goal assists and had basically the same score board impact as Stringer and Fantasia.
I would actually prefer if Begley is made to earn his position in the seniors, and I want him confident, hungry and champing at the bit when he gets his opportunity. Having said that I don’t want the selection committee to wait until Baguley is in a rut of form before making the change, when Begley is ready and performing, play him.
Agreed. He played a role in 5 of 10 first half goals…1st goal (tackle leads to goal), 2nd (Bags i50), 7th (kicks goal on the run), 9th (taps to Brown) and 10th (another i50).
He’s not a star and he’ll get pushed out of our best 22 later this year but he deserves a bit more respect around here.
Yep, it is. And the coaches do believe this to be the best pathway, as it can get more difficult doing it in the reverse. However, I think/feel Ham has goals in his eyes, and that’s where he needs to be. Meh - just a causal observation.
I also think it’s an easier spot for the smaller guys to find some footy.
Up forward, with an opponent wearing them, often it’s harder to break away and get any space.
Give him a year finding some footy off half back, do another preseason, then get him either onto the ball, or as you’re pushing for, up to the forward line.
I was seriously going to question those stats when I saw Captain Courageous listed in the ‘repeat sprints’.
Then I saw Hodge didn’t make it to a mention in either the top speed or the distance categories.
So 8 times Hodge got himself past a jog for what? - 5 metres at a time? Over two hours.
Blitz levels of fitness.