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RudeBoy
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| Assuming that Jonathon Marsh finally gets his chance to play this week, after starring in the VFL for much of the season, I suspect he may turn out to be the best of all our debutants this year. Although being a relatively low draft pick, he has a wonderful physique, being big and strong, is incredibly quick, reads the ball well and is a terrific mark. The one question mark has been his disposal skills, but I've noticed this area improve dramatically this season. Last weekend he delivered his 20 disposals at an amazing 95% efficiency, meaning that 19 of his 20 disposals hit their target. That tells me his kicking can't be that bad! More importantly, he plays tough, committed football and takes the game on, often pushing opponents away and then blitzing away at full speed. He could well be the X factor we've been desperate for. Who knows, maybe in time he'll end up as the forward we're desperate for, given that's what he came to us as. |
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thompsoc
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Bring it on!!!
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MJ23
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95% disp eff on the week-end in tough conditions
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Member 7167 
"What Good Fortune For Governments That The People Do Not Think" - Adolf Hitler.
Joined: 18 Dec 2008
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| RudeBoy wrote: | | Assuming that Jonathon Marsh finally gets his chance to play this week, after starring in the VFL for much of the season, I suspect he may turn out to be the best of all our debutants this year. Although being a relatively low draft pick, he has a wonderful physique, being big and strong, is incredibly quick, reads the ball well and is a terrific mark. The one question mark has been his disposal skills, but I've noticed this area improve dramatically this season. Last weekend he delivered his 20 disposals at an amazing 95% efficiency, meaning that 19 of his 20 disposals hit their target. That tells me his kicking can't be that bad! More importantly, he plays tough, committed football and takes the game on, often pushing opponents away and then blitzing away at full speed. He could well be the X factor we've been desperate for. Who knows, maybe in time he'll end up as the forward we're desperate for, given that's what he came to us as. |
When we picked up this kid I was hoping that what you described above is what we end up with.
Before being drafted from what I read this guy was very raw but was tough and had a great deal of speed and natural talent. Decision making and skill needed work. In all but the last two areas he was as good as anything going and many speculated that he was in the top 10. To pick him up in the 70's was a bonus.
The two top picks from the 2013 draft have played one AFL game in total due to injury. Langden has been fantastic but we need a whole lot more from this particular draft to even consider it successful when considering the picks we had. So far the 2014 draft has proved to be the better of the two for us despite the players being younger. Marsh could be the diamond in the rough. |
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MAGPIEAVENGER
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
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He seriously deserves a game in the seniors this week. Has not put a foot wrong all season.
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SwansWay
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| Yes!!! Bring him in, Bucks!! |
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dillo_09 
Joined: 15 Apr 2001
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| Word has it that the deal is done - Marsh will debut this week barring something unforeseen. |
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Piethagoras' Theorem 
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but has he signed up yet? I heard he prefers the weather back in WA and his girlfriends' old man owns a brewery.
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September Zeros
Joined: 04 Oct 2012
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Good on him if true. From the few games I caught of his this year he certainly has a little agro about him. Would love to see him get a spot for a few weeks.
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thompsoc
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| FrankieGoesToCollingwood wrote: | | but has he signed up yet? I heard he prefers the weather back in WA and his girlfriends' old man owns a brewery. |
A brewery! well that is different, so long as he doesn't make light beer,
go West young man!
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mattys123
Joined: 07 Jul 2009
Location: Narre Warren, VIC
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A agree, bring him in.  |
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Dave The Man 
Joined: 01 Apr 2005
Location: Someville, Victoria, Australia
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| dillo_09 wrote: | | Word has it that the deal is done - Marsh will debut this week barring something unforeseen. |
Heard that a few weeks ago and he was not in the 25 Squad
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Dave The Man
Joined: 01 Apr 2005
Location: Someville, Victoria, Australia
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| FrankieGoesToCollingwood wrote: | | but has he signed up yet? I heard he prefers the weather back in WA and his girlfriends' old man owns a brewery. |
Has at another year or 2 on his Contract. Signed a Extension after his 1st Season
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John Wren 
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| MJ23 wrote: | | 95% disp eff on the week-end in tough conditions |
can thank the wind for that.
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Joined: 22 Feb 2013
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I have been impressed with Jono Marsh all season and am surprised he has not yet debuted in the AFL team, but this week is surely the time to do it.
He reminds me a bit of Mark McClure, Carlton's champion of the late 70's and he started his career on a back flank before becoming one of the games better CHF's. Jono Marsh could turn out to be the missing link from our Forward line although I don't expect him to be played there this year.
imo he should be started in the back pocket on Saturday against the Scum and given every opportunity to provide the sort of drive he has done so well all year in the VFL, albeit a huge step up to AFL level. He has the physical attributes to make a go of it. Lets hope he is a great success!! Go Pies!
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