by MW » Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:15 pm
by Vamos » Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:02 pm
valleys07 wrote:Vamos wrote:Dutchy wrote:valleys07 wrote: Lycett is looking to me like the game has passed him by, and at what point do we get games into Sam Hayes to be ready for our next tilt?
I said this last year, thought he was labouring mid season, Hayes needs to play.
Hayes not up to it imo, not even close. Losing Ladhams will cost us dearly, Marshall/Finlayson will have to ruck if Lycett wants a spell or gets injured.
I disagree. There is enough to suggest Hayes CAN develop into an AFL standard ruckman. He was an elite tap ruckman at junior level which hasn't left him and we have seen glimpses of at both SANFL level and during this pre-season. He has a way to go to develop the motor required to cover the ground enough to make regular impact at AFL level, and the by product of that increased aerobic capacity will be the contested marking, extra tall in defence etc, which we lack. Nankervis destroyed us in the last Q of the 2020 prelim, and I don't want to talk about the same game in 2021. Both games heavily influenced by ruck/midfield dominance.
We need to get games into Hayes asap, ready for that next tilt.
by valleys07 » Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:17 am
Vamos wrote:After 4.5 years I want more than glimpses. You don’t think 4.5 years is enough time to motor up?
by Vamos » Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:32 pm
valleys07 wrote:Vamos wrote:After 4.5 years I want more than glimpses. You don’t think 4.5 years is enough time to motor up?
Considering 2018 was wiped out with an ACL and he lost another year of development in 2020 when Port Adelaide's reserves weren't allowed to compete in the SANFL, he has had 2 full seasons of SANFL to develop, one which culminated in a B&F win.
It's well noted that talls take time to develop, first comes building the frame and then the aerobic capacity. Max Gawn, for instance, was selected in the 2010 national draft and didn't solidify himself in a very average Melbourne line up until midway through 2015. Your NicNat's and Luke Jackson's of the world are the exceptions to the rule.
I think Hayes is progressing nicely and I expect him to debut this season.
Would have I liked Pete Ladhams in the side? Absolutely. However, Pete himself is the reason behind that trade, and unless he has had a complete change of mindset upon arriving at Sydney, he will not deliver on his enormous potential.
by Brodlach » Fri Mar 11, 2022 1:29 pm
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by Dutchy » Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:23 pm
by tigerpie » Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:13 pm
by cracka » Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:16 am
MW wrote:Interestingly one captain thought Port would miss the eight. Wonder who that was?
by Booney » Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:38 am
Dutchy wrote:Do effectively a 6 year deal for Houston and wasn't Clurey playing SANFL last year?
by Booney » Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:39 am
tigerpie wrote:Houston gets a five year deal, what's Butters and Rozee asking?
Any reason for Port fans to be a little nervous that they're deals haven't been done?
by DOC » Sat Mar 12, 2022 9:03 am
Dutchy wrote:Do effectively a 6 year deal for Houston and wasn't Clurey playing SANFL last year?
by Brodlach » Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:17 am
Booney wrote:tigerpie wrote:Houston gets a five year deal, what's Butters and Rozee asking?
Any reason for Port fans to be a little nervous that they're deals haven't been done?
Butters will be announced this week.
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by Dutchy » Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:02 pm
cracka wrote:MW wrote:Interestingly one captain thought Port would miss the eight. Wonder who that was?
I reckon its Ports year. Remembering back to 02/03 they choked then came into 04 as underdogs. Its a case of Dejavu for me. I've taken the $10 on offer for the flag already
by locky801 » Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:45 pm
Brodlach wrote:Booney wrote:tigerpie wrote:Houston gets a five year deal, what's Butters and Rozee asking?
Any reason for Port fans to be a little nervous that they're deals haven't been done?
Butters will be announced this week.
Both announced today
by Brodlach » Sat Mar 12, 2022 6:26 pm
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by Lightning McQueen » Tue Mar 15, 2022 11:12 am
Dutchy wrote:cracka wrote:MW wrote:Interestingly one captain thought Port would miss the eight. Wonder who that was?
I reckon its Ports year. Remembering back to 02/03 they choked then came into 04 as underdogs. Its a case of Dejavu for me. I've taken the $10 on offer for the flag already
just cant see how Port can win it with their lack of midfield depth
by Booney » Tue Mar 15, 2022 11:26 am
Lightning McQueen wrote:Dutchy wrote:cracka wrote:MW wrote:Interestingly one captain thought Port would miss the eight. Wonder who that was?
I reckon its Ports year. Remembering back to 02/03 they choked then came into 04 as underdogs. Its a case of Dejavu for me. I've taken the $10 on offer for the flag already
just cant see how Port can win it with their lack of midfield depth
Not that I think that we're a real major threat but I think midfield depth is probably the least of our worries.
by am Bays » Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:17 pm
Booney wrote:
Agreed, our top end stacks up ok with the best. Wines, Boak, Butters, Amon, Drew, that 5 holds up against most other top 5 midfield units.
We then get Rozee, Gray, Houston, Duursma, Bergman, SPP. Our midfield might not have as much top end talent but I'd argue our depth is pretty good.
by Mr Beefy » Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:12 am
by Lightning McQueen » Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:28 am
Mr Beefy wrote:Port's top up list:
Ryan Garthwaite South Adelaide
Bryce Gibbs South Adelaide
Keegan Brooksby South Adelaide
Oscar Clavarino South Adelaide
Jay Rantall Norwood
Ben Jarvis Norwood
Declan Hamilton Norwood
Jacob Kennerley Norwood
Hamish Hartlett West Adelaide
Kaiden Brand West Adelaide
Tom Keough West Adelaide
Josh Ryan West Adelaide
Connor Ballenden Woodville West Torrens
Dylan Clark Woodville West Torrens
Troy Menzel Woodville West Torrens
Daniel Menzel Woodville West Torrens
Cameron Sutcliffe PAFC SANFL
Trent Burgoyne PAFC SANFL
Luke Surman PAFC SANFL
Matthew Lobbe PAFC SANFL
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