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Author:  bluekettle [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Ratten still don’t get it.

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 :hitcomputer: hat?

Author:  Wojee [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:05 pm ]
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A full forward who can't kick, that's a novel idea :smile:

Author:  bluehammer [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:14 pm ]
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I think your 45 mins of allowed time on the computer per day is up.

Author:  bluekettle [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:15 pm ]
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Wojee wrote:
A full forward who can't kick, that's a novel idea :smile:

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

Author:  bluegirl72 [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:22 pm ]
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Ratten still doesn't get it?

bit personal!!! :grin:

Author:  bluehammer [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:25 pm ]
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bluekettle wrote:
Wojee wrote:
A full forward who can't kick, that's a novel idea :smile:

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


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

Author:  Michael Jezz [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:39 pm ]
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Walker isn't defensive enough to play on the ball. He has one position HFF third tall

Author:  buzzaaaah [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:26 pm ]
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bluehammer wrote:
I think your 45 mins of allowed time on the computer per day is up.



You're funny when you're annoyed.

Author:  GWS [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:36 pm ]
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buzzaaaah wrote:
bluehammer wrote:
I think your 45 mins of allowed time on the computer per day is up.



You're funny when you're annoyed.


Funnier still if you've met bluekettle... :lol:

Author:  17th Premiership [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:58 pm ]
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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.

Author:  bondiblue [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:09 pm ]
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17th Premiership wrote:
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. :thumbsup:

Author:  Teddy Hopkins [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 4:32 pm ]
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bondiblue wrote:
17th Premiership wrote:
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. :thumbsup:


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.

Author:  KING BLUE [ Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:08 pm ]
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bluekettle wrote:
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 :hitcomputer: hat?


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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