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Jaws
Id say start of december
2016 Squad
- Thread starter Sutty
- Start date
Id say start of december
Mark^Bastard
Great White
At his best he is great, I just don't hold hope of that happening. Whether it's form or injuries I am very skeptical of him being able to play 80 minutes consistently even at fullback. If he is given the shot and he does do that I'll be over the moon. Does he even have speed any more though?
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
If we want speed at fullback why go with Bird though?
Mark^Bastard
Great White
Barba's prior strengths at fullback were all based on speed, not just in a straight line but speed in general.
If Bird plays there it won't be because of speed, but ball playing in attacking plays similar to his work at 5/8, and a mix of power and elusiveness on kick returns, similar to what he has shown in broken play. That is what I believe Flanno would be thinking.
His ability to catch bombs under pressure is the biggest spanner in the works and he does have a few mistakes in him too. Really could go either way.
If Bird plays there it won't be because of speed, but ball playing in attacking plays similar to his work at 5/8, and a mix of power and elusiveness on kick returns, similar to what he has shown in broken play. That is what I believe Flanno would be thinking.
His ability to catch bombs under pressure is the biggest spanner in the works and he does have a few mistakes in him too. Really could go either way.
snowman
Total gronk
when barbas leg was heavily strapped he looked slow, but when he was free moving he still had explosive speed
flanno putting bird at fullback is a standard flanno move, the guy has no ****ing brains
barba needs to be the 1 so we can run with a deep bench
flanno putting bird at fullback is a standard flanno move, the guy has no ****ing brains
barba needs to be the 1 so we can run with a deep bench
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
I must have been watching a different player this year. I don't think his ball playing is anything to write home about.
slide rule
Jaws
Barba also seems to have very good instincts there. He has a habit of being in the right place at the right time. Can sniff out a try opportunity.
snowman
Total gronk
agreed again
and his support play is the best at our club
anything other than barba in the 1 at round 1 and flanno may as well pick mitch brown ahead of holmes again
Bundy Shark
Jaws
Would not surprise me at all if he did that, this is Flano we are talking about.
andrew's_sharks
Great White
Im not sure it is the best at the club. Holmes is an excellent support player. (I would however pick barba at fullback in the trials and see how he goes with holmes on the wing)
Anything other than Barba or Holmes at fullback is laughable.
Our most likely best team is Barba at the back rotating with Holmes in the position to mix up attacking plays.
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
I'd love to know what he plans on doing with Barba if he does go with Bird at the back. There really is no other option than on the bench which would be a stupid move with more fatigue coming into the game next year. Our forwards will need more of a break.
slide rule
Jaws
Why does Bird get first crack?
We were told last year that Val was doing his apprenticeship by moving from wing to fullback.
What apprenticeship has Bird done?
How is he a better option than arguably the best young outside back in the game with a year down on his "apprenticeship" or the former Dally M?
We were told last year that Val was doing his apprenticeship by moving from wing to fullback.
What apprenticeship has Bird done?
How is he a better option than arguably the best young outside back in the game with a year down on his "apprenticeship" or the former Dally M?
snowman
Total gronk
because Flanno
sharks2010
Dribbler
We were also told that val would swap with flash regularly and also that flash will do some general kicking...
djhabib
Jaws
Saw an article saying before December is the aim. Sooner the better so I can sort flights.
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
Only explanation required.
It's been December in the past so they'll probably stick with that. The AFL's draw came out last month. Some people don't care but I like seeing it as early as possible.
snowman
Total gronk
december is good for the draw
gives you time to recover from the christmas rape and gives you something to look forward to blowing your money on in the new year
gives you time to recover from the christmas rape and gives you something to look forward to blowing your money on in the new year
sharks2010
Dribbler
We better have a brisbane trip this year
djhabib
Jaws
I'll be super pissed if we dont
