you're right shags, his kicking style is very unorthodox...but it sure works.
He hits a target more often than not...and he doesn't get rattled when under pressure...
He stops and props and spins on a 20c piece, it's so much fun to watch.
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| Author: | The Shag [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:04 pm ] |
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my worries about setanta not popping up in the goal kicking tally were answered today...he has been playing down back...and by god, he was great..he was rarely beaten all day and on some occasions marked the ball infront of his opponent as if he was the one making a lead....he looked really good and did some great things...really great things... i think he could be used permanently down back, although i have always pictured him as a forward... -------- also thought walkers demotion to the 2's was worth it...he played a great game and did some magical things... our team structure could be a lot different next year...and with russel, blackwell and hartlett (who all did some really good things) also to come in soon, we could really post a challenge next season....i actually feel positive about our team.... |
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| Author: | The Shag [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:06 pm ] |
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please dont move this to the bullants section, im talking more about the players rather than the actual bullants team... enjoy! |
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| Author: | teknodeejay [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 8:55 pm ] |
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Can't fault his effort and endeavour. Big leap from VFL to AFL though. But I think he's at least more promising than half of the remainder of the list, so that's saying something. Will the big Pagan gamble pay off? |
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| Author: | Mickstar [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:03 pm ] |
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Thought he looked a million dollars when he was charging around out on the wing.That's where he's gotta start his AFL career ALA Kouta in his early year's. |
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| Author: | Mrs Caz [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:18 pm ] |
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you're right shags, his kicking style is very unorthodox...but it sure works.
He hits a target more often than not...and he doesn't get rattled when under pressure... He stops and props and spins on a 20c piece, it's so much fun to watch. |
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| Author: | The Matador [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:36 pm ] |
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Couldn't agree more. As I watched him in action today, it was just so obvious he has been what our backline has been crying out for. He needs to be promoted for next year, and hopefully be played for 22 rounds in the backline, where he can learn the caper from the best forwards in the comp and use his huge frame and drive to really strengthen us back there. |
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| Author: | dannyboy [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:50 pm ] |
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Its a big jump and he's got a lot to learn but gee it was a good game wasn't it. |
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| Author: | Zippy [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:03 pm ] |
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Super game by Setanta. He still made a few disposal and decision areas but apart from that looked great. I was also impressed with Hartlett in the first quarter. Thought he added a bit of toughness to the backline. |
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| Author: | The Tyrant [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:25 pm ] |
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see, I watched the last 10 minutes of the game and saw him get outmarked by David Haynes and thought "gee.... thats not good" but his other stuff was good. I like the "scruffy look" as well |
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| Author: | The Shag [ Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:29 pm ] |
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he played on lonergan most of the day...but carlos did so well geelong dragged him for the last quarter... |
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| Author: | phoenix johnson [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 1:43 am ] |
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Don't like him as a backman. Prefer him as a forward. |
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| Author: | marciblue [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:38 am ] |
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I agree with mickstar, he should probably begin out on a wing when (not if  ) he plays AFL next.
I was super happy with Setanta. I still feel he lacks a bit of confidence and self-belief. I don't think he has reached a level where it is more instinct instead of being thought out. He thrashed Lonergan, who is high up on a lot of supporter lists as an acquisition off season. Will definitely be given a senior spot next year. Would like to see him kick longer at times. Tends to try and spot a short option too often. He can kick it 50m+ so he shouldn't hold back |
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| Author: | Synbad [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:46 am ] |
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Thought Setanta was ok in defence but its nit his ideal position. I agree that id love to see him kick the ball long but he did have the poise to settle down and try and spot a kick short. He didnt look flustered at all. He is coming along very well. |
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| Author: | budzy [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:53 am ] |
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He's my favorite player. In the 2nd qtr yesterday the ants dropped away a bit and who stepped up?....Setanta. Showed great leadership qualities I thought. He ran and worked his guts out. If he kicks on next year and becomes a regular in the seniors he could be captaincy material down the track. |
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| Author: | The Shag [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:59 am ] |
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how awesome was that run from the HB line and kick into the forward 50...i was inspired... |
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| Author: | teknodeejay [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:49 am ] |
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The only thing that I hope Setanta works on in the off season is his handballing. He seems to dish up hospital handballs to his teammates and in the AFL this can not only cause a turnover but get your teammate poleaxed at the same time. Other than that I was really excited. He's a bit of a hairy gorilla isn't he? In the quarter time huddle he was a big hairy monster sticking out above the rest of them. |
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| Author: | Synbad [ Sun Jul 31, 2005 11:53 am ] |
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Hes ok.. he is still learning it... AND enjoying it...!!! His enthusiasm will rub off in future years. |
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