Midfield Depth

[bornadog]

Another slowish mid is not what we need.

We need a good outside with speed

[macca]

Beveridge has indicated that "utilities" are our priority for list management gaps.

I wonder if this will progress Freijah into the midfield group this preseason or he will continue to train with the defenders.

We are desperate for the Sanders pick to pay off.

That would be just a bad idea.

Jack of all trades master of none.

Can't we just get fast players who can kick properly ?

[DOG GOD]

That would be just a bad idea.

Jack of all trades master of none.

Can't we just get fast players who can kick properly ?

Yep agree…should be simple, but nothing with this club is simple

[kruder]

Can anyone else see Williams training as mid this preseason? I have a feeling this could happen if we pick up an O'Driscoll type and we don't bring in a Peatling type. Have always felt he could be good in there, plus Bevo happened to mention a few weeks ago how he thought he could be one to go in there.

Bevo mentioned it on 360 recently that they see Williams having the ability to play inside mid.

[bornadog]

Bevo mentioned it on 360 recently that they see Williams having the ability to play inside mid.

What do you think? I think he is too slow

[kruder]

What do you think? I think he is too slow

I think too much is being made of speed being the issue on Friday night we just didn't turn up, worth noting PA has plenty of speed in the midfield got smashed. Ive always thought he can play inside mid, has a nice step and a neat kick I think we need to add speed/skill on the flanks more so.

[WBFC4FFC]

Don’t we have Cooney’s son and another West eligible in next year’s draft. Also, another Darcy as well (as ruck perhaps).

So three mids (of various types) could be at the club in a little over 12- months time.

[macca]

Can anyone else see Williams training as mid this preseason? I have a feeling this could happen if we pick up an O'Driscoll type and we don't bring in a Peatling type. Have always felt he could be good in there, plus Bevo happened to mention a few weeks ago how he thought he could be one to go in there.

If Williams plays in midfield, I hope Baker or Poulter fill the Wings spot. Both need to go up another level and be accurate kicks in the forward line delivery and for shots at goal.

[azabob]

If Williams plays in midfield, I hope Baker or Poulter fill the Wings spot. Both need to go up another level and be accurate kicks in the forward line delivery and for shots at goal.

My only concern is that neither Poulter or Baker have been able to make the wing opposite Bailey Williams their own. Not sure they are the answer if Williams moves to an inside mid.

[SquirrelGrip]

My only concern is that neither Poulter or Baker have been able to make the wing opposite Bailey Williams their own. Not sure they are the answer if Williams moves to an inside mid.

I agree. We want to improve our wing position. I’m interested in what O’Driscoll could provide here, perhaps Houston. Baker and Poulter are good depth, but we won’t improve they are first team wings next year. Caleb Daniel too needs to find a permanent spot and ended up rotating wing at the end of the season. Could Arty step up here?

[GVGjr]

My only concern is that neither Poulter or Baker have been able to make the wing opposite Bailey Williams their own. Not sure they are the answer if Williams moves to an inside mid.

They're good depth players but I agree they had their chances to to become somewhat regular players and didn't grasp them.

[Grantysghost]

My only concern is that neither Poulter or Baker have been able to make the wing opposite Bailey Williams their own. Not sure they are the answer if Williams moves to an inside mid.

We've got some wing issues.

I think Baker is better than Poulter. But clearly he's doing something wrong.

It's why I look at Caleb Windsor and think DAMN IT!

Anyway - what's Hunter doing next year x^]

[bulldogtragic]

They're good depth players but I agree they had their chances to to become somewhat regular players and didn't grasp them.

What are the odds both get extended next year? I’d say not high if their form line maintains.

[GVGjr]

What are the odds both get extended next year? I’d say not high if their form line maintains.

If I was Baker I'd have a close look at how Bramble established himself in the team as a regular player then have a look at the aging Duryea and JJ and my talks to the coaches would be about a potential change to the back line. It's worth a shot and he should realise that his chances of becoming a regular winger with us has come and gone.

[bornadog]

If I was Baker I'd have a close look at how Bramble established himself in the team as a regular player then have a look at the aging Duryea and JJ and my talks to the coaches would be about a potential change to the back line. It's worth a shot and he should realise that his chances of becoming a regular winger with us has come and gone.

Baker played in the backline in the last few VFL games in the H&A and I thought he did well. Not sure where he played in the last final.

I think Baker is better than Poulter. But clearly he's doing something wrong.

I think he is not consistent for 4 quarters and only plays in bursts