Maynard

Rick · Joined: 11 May 2008

I missed today's game (it's my sons 2nd birthday and we went to the zoo) but I watched Buckleys presser. It sounded like he moved the magnets around a bit and Maynard played on the ball. I'm itching to watch the replay, but I'm keen to hear how he went in a different position.

I'm a fan of Maynards, he may cough up a few goals here and there but you can't question his endeavour and effort. I look forward to his progression and development as a permanent midfield option along with De Goey.

I also hate this time of year, on 1 hand I'm glad the seasons over (too many lows and not enough highs) but on the other hand we got to see a few new faces and some positional changes right at the end of the year which excites me for 2018.

If only it was tried earlier in the year?

Thanks

AN_Inkling · Joined: 06 Oct 2007

He was good today. Finished with 5 clearances and 6 inside 50s (equal most).

If he moves to the midfield permanently along with De Goey (maybe Greenwood as well), that's some real power.

Wherever he plays, he is a real talent and I think he's ready to really breakout next season. Takes the game on and is super tough.

3rd degree · Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote

" Bull" Maynard was great today hard as they come and got stuck into those sooks!

droversdog65 · Joined: 27 Nov 2014

' bull' describes him aptly, hard at ball and the opposition with the heft to back it up.

HAL · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:16 am

How far up?

BazBoy · Joined: 11 Sep 2014

Bucks said at post match they have earmarked the kid for midfield when he is ready

Bucks then commented "Think he is more ready than we thought"

Yep you got that right

Jpies · Joined: 09 Apr 2016

Reminded me of Dustin Martin. Always thought he could play that role.

Looking forward to seeing him there next year.

BazBoy · Joined: 11 Sep 2014

What is now important for the future is how we use this new bonus‼️

Keep him in the mid and let him flourish is my opinion

Raw Hammer · Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Location: The Gutter

Started like a house on fire yesterday.
We didn't get any brain farts inside D50 meaning he didn't directly cost us goals, which is a good thing.
Just needs to get back on the freakin' MOTM when he's kicking. I've never seen someone smothered so many times from a 'free' kick.

Coxie29 · Joined: 09 Apr 2016

slangman · Joined: 11 Aug 2003

Maynard as a defender is a liability.

I've been saying for over a year that he would be best suited to midfield with his kicking power and strength. Sticking to his man is not his strong point.

I'm glad he has been moved. Could only benefit player and team.

Member 7167 · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:48 pm

stui magpie · Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 2:09 pm

We could near field a team of Half back Flankers.

With missing midfielders such as Pendles, Greenwood and De Goey, Goldsack moving forward and Crisp back, Manyard was the best choice of all the HBF's to be able to move into the midfield and did bloody well.

Reminds me a bit of Ricciuto.

AN_Inkling · Joined: 06 Oct 2007

Looked good as a mid but is also very important as a defender. We have very few creative runners from defence.

Magpietothemax · magpietothemax Joined: 28 Apr 2013

I watched the replay this morning, and I thought he was best afield. An absolute gun, fearless and inspiring, who won contest after contest and was so often the driving dynamo of our fantastic ball movement.