Gumby
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I was watching the replay last night, between flicking through the lamest show on TV (NEXT) Dont even know why i bothered watching it, and Also, LAter with Jools (Good old Pearly Jam were on there) Anyways, i don't think Gumby was that slow. I saw him chasing Edwards out of the backline. Edwards didnt seem to gain any leverage on him. For a guy that is 197cm, thats a pretty good effort.
He was slower then Perrie, and I dont think that perrie is faster than Edwards.sconsey wrote:I was watching the replay last night, between flicking through the lamest show on TV (NEXT) Dont even know why i bothered watching it, and Also, LAter with Jools (Good old Pearly Jam were on there) Anyways, i don't think Gumby was that slow. I saw him chasing Edwards out of the backline. Edwards didnt seem to gain any leverage on him. For a guy that is 197cm, thats a pretty good effort.
(Either that or he doesnt like to chase which is an even bigger problem than not being quick)
PS. A guy with the footy is always going to be slower than they guy without it.
I'm with you, Gossy.Gossy7 wrote:I notice you said he looked fast, i thought he looked a tad too slow for mine.
The way he was moving reminded me of how Ryder looked last year. Hopefully with another pre-season under his belt he will make similar improvements in legspeed and endurance.
I was p*ssed off with the crap delivery to Gumby, particularly early in the game when it would have done his confidence no end of good to get a few passes 'laces out'
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So Bradley would be able to chase down Davey with the footy?nomolos wrote:PS. A guy with the footy is always going to be slower than they guy without it.
I don't think having the footy it going to slow a player down as much as in basketball where you have to keep bouncing the ball, or netball where you are not allowed to move with it.
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Dare I say, we might have found a new Carey? Once he bulks up this kid could be anything. We haven't had a pack marker in our forward line for years. And he kicks straight too, something that blokes like Rocca, Richo, Lynch & ocassionally, Scotty lack.Sismis wrote:I am big kev excited. Yesterday really showed some ability, especially when we were flat. Worked his arse off all day.
The brilliant split second thinking to get that goal really capped it off.
We have something very special here.
He's played two games. Love the enthusiasm but ease up boys.CameronClayton wrote:Dare I say, we might have found a new Carey? Once he bulks up this kid could be anything. We haven't had a pack marker in our forward line for years. And he kicks straight too, something that blokes like Rocca, Richo, Lynch & ocassionally, Scotty lack.Sismis wrote:I am big kev excited. Yesterday really showed some ability, especially when we were flat. Worked his arse off all day.
The brilliant split second thinking to get that goal really capped it off.
We have something very special here.
yer, he looks like the number 2 draft pick alright, I am glad we got him.
although with daniher hopefully coming across this year, I would like too see the club lay its hands on the best midfielder in the country one year.
We skipped on Selwood(didn't have a crack at Gibbs obviously), I hope next year we have a chance at someone with talent and speed.
although with daniher hopefully coming across this year, I would like too see the club lay its hands on the best midfielder in the country one year.
We skipped on Selwood(didn't have a crack at Gibbs obviously), I hope next year we have a chance at someone with talent and speed.
I think that is one of the more exciting aspects. His improvement in the 2 games he's played, as his confidence grows. But it wan't just his skills it was his attitude. It was never say die all day.Staggy wrote:He's played two games. Love the enthusiasm but ease up boys.CameronClayton wrote:Dare I say, we might have found a new Carey? Once he bulks up this kid could be anything. We haven't had a pack marker in our forward line for years. And he kicks straight too, something that blokes like Rocca, Richo, Lynch & ocassionally, Scotty lack.Sismis wrote:I am big kev excited. Yesterday really showed some ability, especially when we were flat. Worked his arse off all day.
The brilliant split second thinking to get that goal really capped it off.
We have something very special here.