Ratten still don’t get it, Walker’s spot is purely full forward or maybe half forward flank because of his bad kicking and I’m sure he will produce his best in these two positions and not centre as he is suggesting, what’s your thought about it hat?

A full forward who can't kick, that's a novel idea

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I think your 45 mins of allowed time on the computer per day is up.

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Congratulations CK95

At least his turnovers won’t hurt us as much, plus he played a sterling game in the forward line last time.

Ratten still doesn't get it?

bit personal!!!

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He played a sterling game off the wing, bench and half forward flank out at Princes Park once...

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Congratulations CK95

Walker isn't defensive enough to play on the ball. He has one position HFF third tall

You're funny when you're annoyed.

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Funnier still if you've met bluekettle...

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Walker has played well in several positions and has played badly in the same positions, at different times.

I disagree that it is bad to play him more in the midfield. He is fast, strong, clean and has good evasive skills. He can get the ball and dish off quickly or break the lines and kick into the forward line.
He is a much better kick than he is given credit for. His bad kicks often come at the end of a long, exciting run and he loses his cool. I've seen him land 60m passes onto the chest of running players several times. And, even if his kicking is not great, if we set up our forward line well, with Waite, Henderson & Kreuzer and the 3 amigos at their feet, we will be able to make something of it.

His weakness is his tackling and decision making. And, his particular tackling weakness is more apparent when trying to stop a player at full steam. In the midfield, most of the tackling he will need is closer in. He will obviously be focusing on it during the off-season as well. He will be able to play lock down roles on the likes of Goodes or he could become more attacking and let other teams worry more about him.

His speed and endurance are wasted in the back- or forward lines (although he could rest in/rotate through the forward line and cause headaches there in bursts).

This is a guy who needs to run free. Not have to think too much. Just let him play. Some player need more rules. Walker needs more freedom.

Excellent Post.

IMO Hit nail on head.

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I agree as well. Plus his kicking for goal is for some reason better than his field kicking. For most players the reverse holds true. So play him to his strengths, forward of centre.

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Why do moderators continue to let people start new threads with the same shit thats been discussed for weeks...Shouldn't this be in a andrew walker thread with the other 1000 regurgitated posts on the same subject...What's this got to do with ratten?.... If walker can't kick he shouldn't have an AFL contract in the first place....

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