NEAFL discussion thread

[Nico]

So, a question for those who watch more ressies than me this year.

Last year, Dawson seemed set to go as a big bodied midfielder rolling forward a bit.

Similar role this year? And if so, would you play him that way in seniors or more as a half forward rolling up to the midfield occasionally?

Dawson has to be better value than Rohan.

[ugg]

Yes similar role. However many players get a run in the NEAFL midfield that would never do so at senior level so I wouldn�t take that as an indication of where he would play at AFL level.

[liz]

Yes similar role. However many players get a run in the NEAFL midfield that would never do so at senior level so I wouldn�t take that as an indication of where he would play at AFL level.

I agree with your general observation, but I've heard Harley refer to him as a strong bodied midfielder so it sounds like they do see him playing in the midfield in due course (at senior level).

He could probably do with another week or two in the NEAFL side but I can see him coming in to play the role Rohan is currently occupying (a medium sized marking forward) if or when the coaches lose patience with Rohan's output. He obviously doesn't have Rohan's extreme pace but is capable of contributing in the forward line in other ways.

[Blood Fever]

Dawson has to be better value than Rohan.

Deserves a game, probably up forward, but does he have the pace to create forward pressure? This seems to be an automatic prerequisite these days.

[lwjoyner]

Don't agree with Foote and Rose or Robbo all not up to afl ,maybe we can get another 2nd rounder for one of them

[stevoswan]

Dawson mightn't have the pace of Rohan but he seems to be able to at least read the game and as such, will probably be more effective anyway.....shouldn't be hard to get more possessions than Gary and we know Dawson uses the ball well....adds up to at least the same potential. If not this week, at least after a game or two more in the two's (or we'll lose him at season's end anyway)......which gives Gary one or two more chances to prove himself.

[ugg]

Best Players: H. Marsh, J. Dawson, C. O''Riordan, D. Cameron, N. Newman, C. Flanagan

[MattW]

Best Players: H. Marsh, J. Dawson, C. O''Riordan, D. Cameron, N. Newman, C. Flanagan

Go Jordan!

[ugg]

Sydney v Brisbane


5: Jordan Dawson (Sydney)
5: Nic Newman (Sydney)
5: Harry Marsh (Sydney)
5: Darcy Cameron (Sydney)
5: Ben Keays (Brisbane)
3: Colin O’Riordan (Sydney)
2: Liam Dawson (Brisbane)


With 5 players getting 5, the only way that is possible is that there were 2 lots of 5-0 and 4-1 each, and one 3-2


So quite a big discrepancy between the coaches and the umpires

[dimelb]

Sydney v Brisbane


5: Jordan Dawson (Sydney)
5: Nic Newman (Sydney)
5: Harry Marsh (Sydney)
5: Darcy Cameron (Sydney)
5: Ben Keays (Brisbane)
3: Colin O’Riordan (Sydney)
2: Liam Dawson (Brisbane)


With 5 players getting 5, the only way that is possible is that there were 2 lots of 5-0 and 4-1 each, and one 3-2


So quite a big discrepancy between the coaches and the umpires

Encouraging to see our Dawson hitting his straps. I have high hopes for this one.

[707]

Right now Newman should be in the senior side, offers so much more than Hanners or KJ, 30 possies and 10 tackles, Gold Passes need to be revoked - enough said!

[Billericay]

Right now Newman should be in the senior side, offers so much more than Hanners or KJ, 30 possies and 10 tackles, Gold Passes need to be revoked - enough said!

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