Davey
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Davey
I think I can say after his last half - welcome back son
Running, tackling, creating chances and scoring goals
Running, tackling, creating chances and scoring goals
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Re: Davey
sight for sore eyes
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Re: Davey
BenDoolan wrote:Leigh Matthews once said it - "he's a better player without the ball".
His defensive pressure is A1.
Did some really good things with the ball I must add....
Just looked like he got his mojo back tonight - great to see
Re: Davey
He was shit in the first half, thought he should have been subbed off. Was very good in the second half, especially his hard running in the final quarter.
He kicks on the left
He kicks on the riiiiiiiiigggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhttttttttttttt
That boy Hurley
Makes Riewoldt look shite!
He kicks on the riiiiiiiiigggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhttttttttttttt
That boy Hurley
Makes Riewoldt look shite!
Re: Davey
Leroy Jetta was worse in the first half.Rossoneri wrote:He was shit in the first half, thought he should have been subbed off. Was very good in the second half, especially his hard running in the final quarter.
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Re: Davey
Was really worried in the first quarter when he tried to be our lead up forward - I thought here we go again. Been a massive critic but I'm glad to admit this is the first game where he has regained some sort of the form that we saw in his first couple of seasons - now FFS please don't get injured.
Re: Davey
he must have watched that video of him during the week
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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
- Mrs Mercuri
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Re: Davey
Yeah lets hope so, great to see Davey string a few games together. Definately chased and tackled harder last night, looked more dangerous last night than he has been for the past 12 months i reckon.robrulz5 wrote:Yep a good 2nd half from Alwyn, hopefully it's the start of some consistent form from him.
Re: Davey
It is really satisfying to see a player finally play to his known capabilities. The Frog is croaking again!!
Too far for Baker now he's on to it, now he’s got it, OPEN GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Dons are in front by one point at the 8 minute mark
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Re: Davey
And that I think is one of the main keys...a few games together, gaining a bit of self belief and possible turned the corner with confidence in his own body at long last...Mrs Mercuri wrote:Yeah lets hope so, great to see Davey string a few games together. Definately chased and tackled harder last night, looked more dangerous last night than he has been for the past 12 months i reckon.robrulz5 wrote:Yep a good 2nd half from Alwyn, hopefully it's the start of some consistent form from him.
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Pretty much my thoughts, i had him in the gun for the red vest until Colyer was subbed off. Still think Davey is very marginal to the team.Rossoneri wrote:He was shit in the first half, thought he should have been subbed off. Was very good in the second half, especially his hard running in the final quarter.
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Not sure I can agree with you being marginal to the team Jimmy. With emphasis on the forward press, he could be a critical factor given his chasing and tackling skills. A turnover in the forward 50 is almost as good as a goal these days. If he can force that 2-3 times a game then he is almost as valuable as a small forward who kicks his one or two goals a match.jimmyc1985 wrote:Pretty much my thoughts, i had him in the gun for the red vest until Colyer was subbed off. Still think Davey is very marginal to the team.Rossoneri wrote:He was shit in the first half, thought he should have been subbed off. Was very good in the second half, especially his hard running in the final quarter.
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Disagree. Yeah, he gets a few tackles and harasses a few guys, but if you stick anyone except a ruckman in the forward pocket, they'll probably achieve the same thing. He just has too many obvious deficiencies - too small to be of any use in contested ball situations (either marking or clearance type situations), struggles to stick a tackle unless he's coming from behind (again, too small), can't kick more than 45m, very one-sided, doesn't position himself particularly well.Windy_Hill wrote:Not sure I can agree with you being marginal to the team Jimmy. With emphasis on the forward press, he could be a critical factor given his chasing and tackling skills. A turnover in the forward 50 is almost as good as a goal these days. If he can force that 2-3 times a game then he is almost as valuable as a small forward who kicks his one or two goals a match.jimmyc1985 wrote:Pretty much my thoughts, i had him in the gun for the red vest until Colyer was subbed off. Still think Davey is very marginal to the team.Rossoneri wrote:He was shit in the first half, thought he should have been subbed off. Was very good in the second half, especially his hard running in the final quarter.
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Re: Davey
If he plays like he did in the second half this week every week, he's worth having in the team. It was great to see him play well eventually, but he needs consistency across games if he's to keep his spot and be useful.
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100% agree, but Jetta has now turned his career (bit dramatic but can't think of another description) around. Instead of playing one good game every four that he was doing in 2009 and one in every two in 2010 he is now playing 3 good games in 4 in 2011.BenDoolan wrote:Leroy Jetta was worse in the first half.Rossoneri wrote:He was shit in the first half, thought he should have been subbed off. Was very good in the second half, especially his hard running in the final quarter.
He kicks on the left
He kicks on the riiiiiiiiigggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhttttttttttttt
That boy Hurley
Makes Riewoldt look shite!
He kicks on the riiiiiiiiigggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhttttttttttttt
That boy Hurley
Makes Riewoldt look shite!
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Leroy has been terrific this year. I'm glad he's sorted himself out (mentally). Has the confidence to be a really good AFL player - and "feels" like he belongs now.Rossoneri wrote:100% agree, but Jetta has now turned his career (bit dramatic but can't think of another description) around. Instead of playing one good game every four that he was doing in 2009 and one in every two in 2010 he is now playing 3 good games in 4 in 2011.BenDoolan wrote:Leroy Jetta was worse in the first half.Rossoneri wrote:He was shit in the first half, thought he should have been subbed off. Was very good in the second half, especially his hard running in the final quarter.
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