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jackcass 
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Location: Bendigo
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| Can't see him getting too much opportunity in the midfield but I think he can become a true utility as he matures. |
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Joined: 06 Apr 2006
Location: Jacana
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I've been pretty excited about Maynard's prospects since seeing his draft tape. And while he has coughed up some pretty ordinary turnovers, many of them have been from overambition, rather than sloppy kicking (and yeah yeah... some inexplicable brainfades too).
I'd like to see him stay back. He's one of the few of our boys capable of playing defence with a bit of seanut in them. Only really him, Marley and maybe Frost, though even then, Frosty's pretty tame at the opposition player.
When we've got types like Rambo, Reid, Howe, Schaz and even Marsh, who I think will be more of your "tough but fair" type, it's a pretty banal backline. Oppo forwards won't be intimidated enough and will have more headspace in which to ply their trade. You want them to be looking over their shoulder though, hearing the footsteps. |
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woodys_world69
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Brisbane
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| I think his junior career was all midfield wasn't it? And u can never have to many players rotating thru midfield. |
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CarringbushCigar 
Joined: 15 Nov 2007
Location: wherever I lay my beanie
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Owned Stevie J and doing a great job down back.
When we are getting smashed or cruising would like to see him have a run on the wing asap. |
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Darkstranger
Joined: 06 Jun 2012
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He would be years away from being that smart to be a midfielder.
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Steve86 
Joined: 29 May 2006
Location: perth
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| mate lucky to be getting a game. Is slack from what I hear and only came in because ramsey got injured who thoroughly deserved the spot over him from work rate + as a footballer. Probably won't get a game next year. |
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themonk
Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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| Allow him to become a solid defender, he has a long way to go. |
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RudeBoy
Joined: 28 Nov 2005
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| Steve86 wrote: | | mate lucky to be getting a game. Is slack from what I hear and only came in because ramsey got injured who thoroughly deserved the spot over him from work rate + as a footballer. Probably won't get a game next year. |
Sorry, but that's a load of rubbish. Maynard is a very hard worker and Bucks loves him. He'll be a 10 yr player for us. |
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Bob Sugar
Joined: 11 Feb 2010
Location: Benalla
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Put him in the ruck.
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watt price tully 
Joined: 15 May 2007
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| RudeBoy wrote: | | Watching Maynard get better each week and with his size and natural aggression, I wonder if he might become a midfield weapon for us next season, given that we should have other defenders in Scharenberg and Ramsay available. The idea of him smashing open packs and kicking long into our forward line is an exciting prospect. Overall, for a 19 yr old kid who has only 30 or so games under his belt, I reckon he be anything. |
+1. He's a tough bloke for his age & size. He works very hard & Bucks has wanted him for a long time. With "the pharaoh" (Ramses the rebounder) to return next year things are potentially looking up
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Pies4shaw 
pies4shaw
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
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| Is there really a place for this guy in a side with Ramsay and Langdon as the half-backs? I know Buckley only seems to recruit half-backs and slow midfielders who can be retrained as halfbacks but surely we need a few skilled players in the team? |
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stui magpie 
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005
Location: In flagrante delicto
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Ouch.
There's a place for some hard nuts too.
I like the kid, I loved the time he beat Stevie J at the contest, followed up to get the ball then powered away from him to deliver a good pass.
Kid has skills and likes it physical. Good attributes to have.
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Pies4shaw
pies4shaw
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
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| Yes, you're right, Stui. My tongue was in my cheek (except for the bit about Langdon, who will be captain before he is done). |
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RudeBoy
Joined: 28 Nov 2005
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| Pies4shaw wrote: | | Is there really a place for this guy in a side with Ramsay and Langdon as the half-backs? I know Buckley only seems to recruit half-backs and slow midfielders who can be retrained as halfbacks but surely we need a few skilled players in the team? |
This kid is very skilled....and tough as well. We don't have many who combine these attributes. |
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Pies4shaw
pies4shaw
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| See previous post, RB. |
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