Howard’s Game

[terry smith rules]

I thought after half time we saw the old Howard

He imposed himself physically and that allowed Wilkie a better opportunity to intercept and play his game

Yes he mucked up a handball near the end and Cadman kicked an assy goal on him but generally

I thought his second half was good

FQF

[Otiman]

Got some ball in the F50 which was interesting.

Aside from a dud handball was solid as usual.

[meher baba]

I agree with you: in fact I reckon Howard had a pretty good game in general.

But we’re pushing the proverbial uphill trying to persuade the people on a fan forum, who are inclined to fixate overly on mistakes that lead to goals. And who also tend to have their scapegoats.

[SydneySainter]

When Howard has a shocker, he makes it count. He’s still prone yo his brain fades under pressure.

However, his second half was good today.

[Banger9798]

Concerned about how he matches up on the bigger bodied forwards.
Wouldn't be surprised if we have a crack at the North Melbourne bloke

[B.M]

His effort in the contest where Hogan took a mark and kicked a goal was poor

Otherwise ok

[desertsaint]

did fine. excellent disposal as always. his critics play up a few mistakes and ignore similar from others. certainly given up far less goals this season than any of our forwards have given up by missing sitters.

[SaintPav]

If we end up landing a monster fb it will be interesting how they play Howard.

[Otiman]

If we end up landing a monster fb it will be interesting how they play Howard.

If Adams or Van Es come on as a KPD, Howard won't play.

[older saint]

Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.

Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.

Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.

[Moods]

Is it just me or has he put on a couple of kilos? Just appears a tad slower and perhaps slightly less agile from when he first arrived at the club. In any event, hard to replace a 200cm defender. All we need from him is to square his duels and not do too many unforced errors. He’ll never be Darcy Moore but he’s the best we’ve got

[terry smith rules]

Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.

Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.

Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.

Are you kidding

Howard 199cm 94kg v Highmore 193 89, so Highmore fractionally bigger than Owens. No one that size can go against the big forwards

Also fyi Lewis is 199 and 99 (he would crush Highmore)

[older saint]

Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.

Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.

Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.

Are you kidding

Howard 199cm 94kg v Highmore 193 89, so Highmore fractionally bigger than Owens. No one that size can go against the big forwards

Also fyi Lewis is 199 and 99 (he would crush Highmore)

No nit kidding and not have highmore play the key back - he plays third tall and battle takes a bigger player using strength to move them .
like i said it wont happen , just an idea as 7 poor qtrs in a row, although as mentioned hopefully final qr turned things around

[SAINT-LEE]

When Howard gets possession he is elite in disposal.

He has faults in his game, cretainly struggles against the beasts & when under duress will occassionally act munted...usually leading to opponents scoring.

Yet, he would be immediately snapped up if on the market. I'm confident of that.

[Saints58]

Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.

Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.

Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.

I don't know if you watch the VFL but I do and every time I see Highmore he turns the ball over, last week he tired to kick to the corridor 3 times which got picked off 3 goals to the opposition, and he can not hit targets very often.

We do have some young guys doing ok in the 2s batches report on Adams is that he is doing ok and improving with his size could be a KPD at 198cm 87kg needs to put on weight would be good if he got a game later in season if his form warrants it.

Van es is a massive unit and also plays as a KPD he is not doing as well as Adams but is still only 18 but at 196cm and 101kg has good pace as well.

Up forward there is Keeler who has not done a pre season and only played 3 VFL games is doing ok still struggles but a work in progress he is all so big at 198cm 91kg but is very mobile exciting prospect, I didn't here he has grown to 200cm he looked same height as Campbell at training.

[older saint]

Thought he was average until the last qtr. Made Hogan look like the hogan when he was at Melb.

Sure it wont happen but temptation should exist to replace him with Highmore - Kosi and Lewis are not monsters we are up against this week.

Hopefully last qtr was the turning point.

I don't know if you watch the VFL but I do and every time I see Highmore he turns the ball over, last week he tired to kick to the corridor 3 times which got picked off 3 goals to the opposition, and he can not hit targets very often.

We do have some young guys doing ok in the 2s batches report on Adams is that he is doing ok and improving with his size could be a KPD at 198cm 87kg needs to put on weight would be good if he got a game later in season if his form warrants it.

Van es is a massive unit and also plays as a KPD he is not doing as well as Adams but is still only 18 but at 196cm and 101kg has good pace as well.

Up forward there is Keeler who has not done a pre season and only played 3 VFL games is doing ok still struggles but a work in progress he is all so big at 198cm 91kg but is very mobile exciting prospect, I didn't here he has grown to 200cm he looked same height as Campbell at training.

Maybe a fair call but we currently have a CHB who does that also ( should be banned from attempting pin point passes) and therefore 2 could be an issue. Would like to see a turnaround in form though for Howard as i said 7 of 8 poor qtrs in last 2 games IMO means if it continues status quo cant happen regardless who you are.