One of the things that probably held Newman back from getting a senior opportunity earlier was that he was something of an outside player - always a great kick but maybe lacking defensively. I've been (very pleasantly) surprised that he's not just elevated this aspect of his game to an acceptable level for senior footy, but that he's become one of the most effective at applying pressure in the senior team.
He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)
Coaches votes
10 Rance
6 Newman
4 Lloyd
3 Heeney
3 Papley
2 Houli
2 Jones
Only possible breakdown
Rance 5-5
Newman 4-2
Lloyd 4-0
Heeney 3-0
Papley 3-0
Jones/Houli One 2-0 the other 1-1
Buddy $1000 fine
BUT
Zak Jones offered 1 week for striking Butler. Anyone remember the incidents?
Unsurprisingly, he was one of the feistier ones involved in the push and shove that followed Buddy's bump. I don't recall anything that looked like a punch but I think he did make some contact high to a Tiger. Given the AFL's crackdown on punching, they may well have determined that his action was more than a push. Although he'll be a loss, it might not be a bad thing to calm him down a bit. Feistiness is good but he always looks likely to do something a bit daft.
Edit: The MRP statement says the incident occurred in the 3rd term, so was unrelated to the post-buddy-bump fracas.
Last edited by liz; 19th June 2017 at 06:43 PM. Reason: update
Rohan will not be dropped. As others have pointed out, he does so many one percenters that don't go into the stats book. He marks well, he has speed and an X factor which can win games......and you only improve your game at that standard by playing at that standard. He won't be dropped. Towers however........
Yeah I can't believe he was fined for contact to the head. Maybe they had a different camera angle that showed the contact.
Haven't seen any footage of the Jones incident. Even the sport news didn't show anything. It must have been bad if it is 2 weeks down to 1.
What's laughable is that the MRP assessed that the exaggeration by Rance to the push in the chest was not excessive. What a load of rubbish!!
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He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)
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