Disagree. I remember snelling. He was nothing special but I’d pick him ahead of Hobbs anytime
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He’s got deficiencies, we can all agree on that. But he’s being played in a position where those deficiencies get exposed big time, it’s just poor coaching.
With Parish and Caldwell unlikely to play next round I’d love to see Hobbs get thrown a proper opportunity to play on-ball, a position he’s suited to and where he could/should be complemented by Merrett, Durham and Martin. Give him this opportunity and I’m absolutely convinced he’ll look a much better prospect.
Typical “Best available” option.
While l agree with your point, l would still prefer to see Tsatas given that opportunity.
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I can understand the decision. We had just got belted for inside ball and lack of midfield depth against the Doggies.
McGrath was transitioned out of the midfield early 2022 and iirc, Shiel was out to half forward. And no one would have predicted Durham to come on like he did.
I couldn’t understand the decision to get another two inside mids in Setterfield and Tsatas the following year though
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I don’t doubt his ability to win the ball in clinches
It’s his decision making
Tends to always ignore the first give and then gets himself into trouble
4th quarter, we had the overlap. Handballed to Hobbs, he should have given another one and we could have run in it another 20m
He kicked it long, to a 2 on 1
No where near our forward
Easy Gold Coast mark
He isn’t the only one, but he should know better.
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I thought he was pretty good when we were able to keep the game in tight but as GC got it more on the outside he was exposed. And that’s the battle with Hobbs. All the endeavour but just doesn’t have the athletic profile.
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one paced players might be ok in other sides but we have an over abundance of plodders already.
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They should both be getting those opportunities.
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I would say that Hobbs has had a few opportunities to show what he can do and has been found wanting. Tsatas on the other hand has not had so many chances.
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Hobbs has been given plenty of games in a position he’s completely unsuited to.
They should both be getting games, primarily as on-ballers.
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