JP_12 wrote:I wish I could've reported to you guys yesterday that he had kicked six and that he was taking hangers but unfortunately he didn't do too much. He moved up the ground a far bit too. In saying that...there's no harm in giving him a go with our depleted forward line at the moment. But otherwise he shouldn't get a game based on his performance yesterday.
He survived another game. That's good for him. It's all about rebuilding confidence, to know that the the body can hold up. I have never lost faith in Gumby. He has shown in these first 22 games what he can do. Imagine if he could get 50-60 games under his belt!!!
Hang on, what did he show us in his first 22 games? Not a lot.
Watch the above Video then come back to me.
Sure, it's just a highlight reel but the fact is, he can mark the ball like that, it's no fluke. And honestly, he has only played the 22 games- it takes 75 games to simply learn how to play CHF. Michael Hurley only got his first bag of 5 goals a week or do ago after 3 and a half seasons of trying
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JP_12 wrote:I wish I could've reported to you guys yesterday that he had kicked six and that he was taking hangers but unfortunately he didn't do too much. He moved up the ground a far bit too. In saying that...there's no harm in giving him a go with our depleted forward line at the moment. But otherwise he shouldn't get a game based on his performance yesterday.
He survived another game. That's good for him. It's all about rebuilding confidence, to know that the the body can hold up. I have never lost faith in Gumby. He has shown in these first 22 games what he can do. Imagine if he could get 50-60 games under his belt!!!
Hang on, what did he show us in his first 22 games? Not a lot.
Not much you say?
Franklin, Cloke and Lucas kicked the same or less amount of goals in their first 22.
Nah he's shit. You idiot.
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JP_12 wrote:I wish I could've reported to you guys yesterday that he had kicked six and that he was taking hangers but unfortunately he didn't do too much. He moved up the ground a far bit too. In saying that...there's no harm in giving him a go with our depleted forward line at the moment. But otherwise he shouldn't get a game based on his performance yesterday.
He survived another game. That's good for him. It's all about rebuilding confidence, to know that the the body can hold up. I have never lost faith in Gumby. He has shown in these first 22 games what he can do. Imagine if he could get 50-60 games under his belt!!!
Hang on, what did he show us in his first 22 games? Not a lot.
Not much you say?
Franklin, Cloke and Lucas kicked the same or less amount of goals in their first 22.
Nah he's shit. You idiot.
Are you agreeing with me and abusing me all at once? Are you trying to say Franklin, Cloke and Lucas didn't perform early in there careers and that I'm an idiot for pointing out Gumbleton hasn't done a lot in his?
Interesting you choose Franklin and Cloke to make a comparison. Both are only a year older than Gumbleton and have had decorated careers to date, Buddy just passing 500 goals. What do we get, 22 goals.
Lets not get all antsy if the poor bastard doesnt kick a bag
We are probably going to play a very defensive game so I am expecting a low score
If Gumby can grab a couple of marks, lay off a few passes and maybe grab a goal - he has done very, well. Any more, bonus!!
He will be nervous, and possible be trying too hard. Remember, Hurley did nothing in the first half of the season. Its a tough position being the key tall foward. Its even tougher when you havent played at this level for more than a season and a half
So, lets hope Gumby shows us some signs - thats all I need to be satisfied
Lets not get all antsy if the poor bastard doesnt kick a bag
We are probably going to play a very defensive game so I am expecting a low score
If Gumby can grab a couple of marks, lay off a few passes and maybe grab a goal - he has done very, well. Any more, bonus!!
He will be nervous, and possible be trying too hard. Remember, Hurley did nothing in the first half of the season. Its a tough position being the key tall foward. Its even tougher when you havent played at this level for more than a season and a half
So, lets hope Gumby shows us some signs - thats all I need to be satisfied
Lets not get all antsy if the poor bastard doesnt kick a bag
We are probably going to play a very defensive game so I am expecting a low score
If Gumby can grab a couple of marks, lay off a few passes and maybe grab a goal - he has done very, well. Any more, bonus!!
He will be nervous, and possible be trying too hard. Remember, Hurley did nothing in the first half of the season. Its a tough position being the key tall foward. Its even tougher when you havent played at this level for more than a season and a half
So, lets hope Gumby shows us some signs - thats all I need to be satisfied
Are you his manager?
No mate - it would just kill me to see a number 2 draft pick go down the tube. Dont let us go through the pain of those dark years for no consolation.
2 goals would be ok
3 goals pretty good
4+ bloody brilliant
Kakadu Kangaroos
Captain of the first BomberTalk International Test Squad
BT Soccer World Cup Champion Captain of the Bombertalk Reds 3rd with 4 wins - 108.30%
(6 games) - 65 kicks, 33 marks, 52 handballs, 4 tackles, 3 Hit Outs, 2 goals