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Post: # 1700463Post Con Gorozidis »

Isnt he supposed to be a downhill skier?

Certainly skiing uphill tonight in a big final against the tide.

Geelong's only classy player up to it.


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Post: # 1700466Post Wayne42 »

He's still a spud over a full season.


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Post: # 1700467Post parkeysainter »

He would get a game in the Saints best 22.


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Re: Motlop

Post: # 1700469Post fugazi »

If you could guarantee his effort week in week out he'd be straight in....unfortunately he runs so hot and cold you never know who you're going to get.


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Post: # 1700482Post Wayne42 »

parkeysainter wrote:He would get a game in the Saints best 22.
And we would still be going nowhere.


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parkeysainter wrote:He would get a game in the Saints best 22.
That says a lot...


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Post: # 1700485Post parkeysainter »

Teflon wrote:
parkeysainter wrote:He would get a game in the Saints best 22.
That says a lot...
Yeah. Maybe he would add something to the Saints if picked up.


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Post: # 1700486Post Wayne42 »

Overall, i would call him Motflop. :roll:


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Post: # 1700492Post skeptic »

Yes if I use this one single game as evidence that he always plays consistently well in games that Geelong lose... the op would be correct.

How was he vs Richmond a fortnight ago


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:)


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26 touches. 2nd most for Cats. Even better than Danger.

Ran 2.9km at high speed. Best of any player on the ground.


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Post: # 1700513Post stonecold »

I'd take Motlop for the right deal!!!!!

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Post: # 1700515Post GregPackhamsHeadband »

I agree, Stoney. Take him for the right price in a heartbeat. Some corkheads can't see the obvious!


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parkeysainter wrote:26 touches. 2nd most for Cats. Even better than Danger.

Ran 2.9km at high speed. Best of any player on the ground.
My issue with him is that his decision making under pressure can be suss - we have a lot of players that are amazing by foot and often hit their opponents right on the chest.

If tonight's game teaches us anything, it's skill and composure that wins you games


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Post: # 1700533Post Darth Vader »

At his best he's a matchwinner, something we lack. Inconsistent though, but was good tonight in a pressure final so may be maturing.


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GregPackhamsHeadband wrote:I agree, Stoney. Take him for the right price in a heartbeat. Some corkheads can't see the obvious!
He is a RFA now. With the players Geelong are looking to bring in....he would be quite gettable I would think.


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skeptic wrote:Yes if I use this one single game as evidence that he always plays consistently well in games that Geelong lose... the op would be correct.

How was he vs Richmond a fortnight ago
I've got a feeling he was very good throughout the finals series - a commentator commented during the match last week that he had clocked up some very good running stats the week before that but hadn't been rewarded for his efforts - the last 2 games I'm pretty sure his running and possessions stats were good


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saint6709 wrote:
skeptic wrote:Yes if I use this one single game as evidence that he always plays consistently well in games that Geelong lose... the op would be correct.

How was he vs Richmond a fortnight ago
I've got a feeling he was very good throughout the finals series - a commentator commented during the match last week that he had clocked up some very good running stats the week before that but hadn't been rewarded for his efforts - the last 2 games I'm pretty sure his running and possessions stats were good
v Richmond.

18 disposals. 6 tackles. 1 goal.

And they got thrashed.

So he has been in their top 5 players in both finals losses which were heavy defeats.

MAny Geelong players were found wanting. He wasnt one of them.


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Post: # 1700554Post SaintPav »

So he had an ok finals series as wasn't one their worst.

That doesn't mean he'll right for us.


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Post: # 1700557Post Con Gorozidis »

SaintPav wrote:So he had an ok finals series as wasn't one their worst.

That doesn't mean he'll right for us.
No but if we get him for free and he is motivated then he'd be a good get. That is the whole point of free agency.
It is supposed to be a leg up for teams like ours.


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Post: # 1700559Post MickThomas »

My issue is that he is more cold than hot
and I doubt he'd bring anything valuable.

I would rather a younger more talented player who will
have more chance of getting better, rather than Motlop
who has more downside than upside


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Post: # 1700579Post saints66 »

yes @MickThomas but a young talented player wont be a FREE agent. Motlop we may be able to get for zip. He would add an X factor to the Saints something we sadly lack.


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Post: # 1700580Post Con Gorozidis »

MickThomas wrote:My issue is that he is more cold than hot
and I doubt he'd bring anything valuable.

I would rather a younger more talented player who will
have more chance of getting better, rather than Motlop
who has more downside than upside
Played 3/3. Good finals including in two losses.

You might be correct but I just object to him being called a downhill skier. If anything - he coasts when they are winning.


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Can't believe the bagging of Motlop, would walk into our side.

We have a side lacking X factor, pace and skills he addresses these three things and we would not have to trade for him.

Seems like a no brainer to me get him is a free agent it would be nothing other than a bonus.


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Post: # 1700590Post saynta »

Motlop was one of Geelong's better players yesterday. I would have him in my side.


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