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Post: # 1669447Post fugazi »

Was great today. But will gradually develop an AFL build and improve fitness to become elite .


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the boy did good..we knew he would


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The Fireman wrote:the boy did good..we knew he would
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Post: # 1669463Post Joe Bloggs »

Only the third Saint to kick 5 and get 30 plus possessions..Monty and the doc the other two


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Joe Bloggs wrote:Only the third Saint to kick 5 and get 30 plus possessions..Monty and the doc the other two
That's a fairly impressive stat in Saintly history


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BigMart wrote:Cmon man... are we jumping on him now he's played a quality game. He's been roundly criticised for underachieving up until recently? Seriously, four weeks ago we wanted him dropped (most won't admit to that) and he was struggling.
They won't because its utter bull-crap. There is only one poster who is that negative. JB was one of the strongest performers in the preseason. He dropped off a bit once the season started but played consistently well since. Just needed to straighten his kicking.


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Post: # 1669482Post BigMart »

Skeptic, I'm not sure that's accurate... up until today, I've argued against the suggestion Weller has been poor.

He had an appalling first half vs Melb but was very good most games thereafter... but was woeful tonight.

So, not entirely correct


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Zed wrote:Confidence has always been Billings issue. It won't surprise me if his wayward goal kicking becomes less and less frequent. He no longer has that panicked look when he is shooting for goal. Also good to see him play HFF which is his spot. Whilst I don't mind if he has the occasional run on a wing I really don't think he is suited to being a true midfielder.
Agree with this. He seemed extremely confident in his first year. Would walk back and kick very difficult goals like he knew he would kick it. Perhaps the confidence issue came from playing in positions he's not used to or completely comfortable with?


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Post: # 1669492Post saintbob »

Has been very good in the last 3 weeks, looks like he is actually really starting to enjoy playing AFL.

It may be totally coincidental, but Billings form has picked up since his mate Sinclair has come back into the team.


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BigMart wrote:Skeptic, I'm not sure that's accurate... up until today, I've argued against the suggestion Weller has been poor.

He had an appalling first half vs Melb but was very good most games thereafter... but was woeful tonight.

So, not entirely correct
If I've misremembered BM I apologise


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You know folks, this is definitely NOT the time for JB fans to say: "I told you so" OR for the " JB haters" to say: " it was a fluke" but instead it's a time to celebrate a fine performance by one of OUR boys, in an overall good TEAM effort! Go Saints! GO! ( to hell with the rest !)


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Post: # 1669508Post ace »

Can't be sure that the umps will give Billings 3 votes.
They don't keep a count on goals scored.
They work on impressions they gathered.
5 goals may not have registered with them.
I remember Tony Lockett scoring 9 goals in a few games and only getting the booby prize from the umps.


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saint-stu wrote:
Zed wrote:Confidence has always been Billings issue. It won't surprise me if his wayward goal kicking becomes less and less frequent. He no longer has that panicked look when he is shooting for goal. Also good to see him play HFF which is his spot. Whilst I don't mind if he has the occasional run on a wing I really don't think he is suited to being a true midfielder.
Agree with this. He seemed extremely confident in his first year. Would walk back and kick very difficult goals like he knew he would kick it. Perhaps the confidence issue came from playing in positions he's not used to or completely comfortable with?
I think his injured shin had a lot to do with his drop in confidence and his inability to kick through the ball


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Post: # 1669538Post saintspremiers »

Actually it was a freakishly good performance. Only 4 other Saints players in our history have had 30 posies and kicked 5 goals


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Billings has not arrived yet.


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I thought it was PLEASING


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Post: # 1669667Post The_President »

He's kicked 36.45 in his first 50 games.

Imagine how good he'll be when he starts kicking accurately.


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Post: # 1669668Post silverhalo »

Can all the doubters please lay off the kid now and stop all the comparisons with Bontempelli. He is an absolute class act and just as valuable as Bontempelli, just a different type of player. He's obviously taking longer to reach that champion status but there's no doubt he'll get there.


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Post: # 1669680Post satchmo »

The_President wrote:He's kicked 36.45 in his first 50 games.

Imagine how good he'll be when he starts kicking accurately.
That would be yesterday?


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BigMart wrote:Cmon man... are we jumping on him now he's played a quality game. He's been roundly criticised for underachieving up until recently? Seriously, four weeks ago we wanted him dropped (most won't admit to that) and he was struggling. Has built over the last few weeks and had a BOG today.

What I mean by good... is a good AFL player, not someone who plays a good or even great game. A good AFL player plays a 7/10 game most weeks and the odd 5/6 or 8/9. Jack Steven is not a good AFL player, he's better than that... he's a gun. At the moment Seb Ross is moving out of that category as is Dylan.

Jack is not as fit as it takes to play at high levels consistently. His aerobic fitness is relatively average for a midsize/small afl footballer. That's why he starts well in games and drifts outs, it's why he's better early in quarters and fades late, it's why his kicking can deteriorate late in games or quarters.

It's actually a good thing, because it's an area that will improve and help him deliver his talent more consistently.

Tonight he was BOG in one game

I'd like him to win a B&F
His fitness in part is very good. His ability to get to contests and sprint from one end to the other is fantastic, but yes he does fade a little. in two years time that will be a 40 touch 7 goal game :mrgreen:


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Post: # 1669704Post Joe Bloggs »

Isn't he playing in a totally new position last 2 weeks ..seems to suit him on the forward line rather than the back flank.


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Post: # 1669742Post prwilkinson »

That old saying... it takes around 50 games of league footy before a player feels at home at the level.... Well J.Billings seemed to arrive right on the 50th match.... 30 touches and 5 goals... lethal Leigh Matthews style. The kid can play.


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Post: # 1669751Post White Winmar »

saintspremiers wrote:Actually it was a freakishly good performance. Only 4 other Saints players in our history have had 30 posies and kicked 5 goals
Just out if interest, SP, who are the others? George Young, Russell Greene, Roo?


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Post: # 1669814Post BigMart »

Joey had 38 and kicked 5 against Sydney I think?


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Post: # 1669900Post Linton Lodger »

BigMart wrote:He played well, when he gets AFL fit and hardened he'll be good
He'll be more than good at that stage.


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