Brad Parker the man!

[Woodsie]

I dont think DCE likes the goal kicking responsibilities. But he may have to put up with it.

Walker kicking 7/7 proves he can kick ..... went his confidence went, so did is form.
Do you think he would be worth the time spent coaching him more?

 

[Holmsey]

Walker kicking 7/7 proves he can kick ..... went his confidence went, so did is form.
Do you think he would be worth the time spent coaching him more?

Walker seemed to be fine with side line and directly in fornt but not the mid way point. Hes still our second best goal kicker in my opinion, has a good technique and strike just struggles with angles. With some work could be our option.

 

[HappilyManly]

Walker was in a moon boot this week, so no kicking for him for a while.

 

[Woodsie]

Walker seemed to be fine with side line and directly in fornt but not the mid way point. Hes still our second best goal kicker in my opinion, has a good technique and strike just struggles with angles. With some work could be our option.

The mind is a powerful thing Turbo, when it works against you like when Walker lost confidence it can be very difficult to turn around ... with Dylan it is a mind game.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Just hire an ex-soccerroo to train any of them and they'll be putting them over from the sidelines.

 

[killerspud]

He's neither champ. He is young and strong. Val Holmes looks little compared to Oates.

But Holmes is quick, i like Kelly dont get me wrong he is young and with time i hope he is a permanent fixture in 1st grade. Let's see which way TB goes, good to have options i guess.

 

[Woodsie]

Just hire an ex-soccerroo to train any of them and they'll be putting them over from the sidelines.

Agree ... and forget all that measured run ups and pre-kick dancing.

 

[Top End Eagle]

But Holmes is quick, i like Kelly dont get me wrong he is young and with time i hope he is a permanent fixture in 1st grade. Let's see which way TB goes, good to have options i guess.

I can't recall Kelly in the clear. Just hasn't happened this year. He got run down once after just taking a ball.

I think he will be fine.

 

[Holmsey]

Kelly isnt slow, anyone who watched him on the wing in any of the u20s or rep juniors knows he isnt slow. Would handle wing fine if called upon.

 

[qldeagle]

Very very happy with Parker today. He has way more gusto and agro than Kelly. I think we're on a good thing with him. Goal kicking is our only issue at the moment.

 

[SoaringEagle]

Hmm kelly to small and slow for a winger and we need wright as our kicker....

Disagree, Kelly is not small. He is 1.82 and the same height as uate so height is not a problem and is very strong. I cant comment on his speed, havent seen much of him in open space.
Not sure if youve seen, look up brian kelly on youtube. In his nsw u20s game, he sloted 6 FROM 6 CONVERSIONS. 3 of those from the sideline, its a short video just of his conversions so could definietly be our goal kicker down the line. So i think will be a really solid winger for us

 

[Danly Manly]

Apparently Parker has done some kicking in the under 20's. Not sure of his % though.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

I'm a fan of Kelly. But at the same time it is exciting to see that we have some youngsters competing for key positions when someone's out of form. I'll be honest, this was the first real look for me at Parker and he was really impressive and solid. However the key is playing at that level consistently. A one off or a one good game doesn't define a player.. So whilst he hasn't done his chances any harm, he still has to prove his worth in the long run. I hope he gets the chance and there are more good things to come from him.

 

[brad]

Im not sure yet but he will be ready to pounce if someone drops off as brad did.

Im doing my best mate , i didnt really drop off ffs.

 

[Bearfax]

I suspect Kelly is a lot quicker than it seems. He tends to jink and step at times and we dont really get a sense of how fast he is. He was considered quick in U20s. Maybe on the wing we would see more of that.

 

[double hoops]

Parker is one for the future.

But don't go bagging or writing off Kelly. The Kid looked fatigued and needed a break. He may not be fast, or tall, or wide. But he is a footballer. I say he will be back before finals and a week or two out to freshen up and may be get his hunger for his spot back, is all he needs. Let's just view Parker and Kelly as a great combination

 

[Top End Eagle]

Parker is like a warm winter coat.

 

[SeaEagle21]

Has to be picked until Walkz is back, added a lot more than Wright last week

 

[Holmsey]

He was excellent today.

 

[Harvies elbow]

Bloke on MMM reckons he looks like captain snooze. Yeah I can see it.
He put a few eels to bed with his defence so it should stick.
He was all over them.