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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #315 on: March 24, 2024, 08:53:07 PM »
absolute dud. 17 of some of the worst games ive ever seen. The last 2 are top 5.

not sure he has ever put on weight but wikipedia has him at 76kgs, which is laughable in itself. Not sure that is true but he plays like he weighs 50kgs

no offence to some of them as they would have no problem tackle his sorry arse to the ground.



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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #316 on: March 24, 2024, 09:02:57 PM »
absolute dud. 17 of some of the worst games ive ever seen. The last 2 are top 5.

not sure he has ever put on weight but wikipedia has him at 76kgs, which is laughable in itself. Not sure that is true but he plays like he weighs 50kgs

no offence to some of them as they would have no problem tackle his sorry arse to the ground.





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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #317 on: March 24, 2024, 09:49:38 PM »
Same sentiment as most others he is not up to the level just too many deficiencies.

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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #318 on: March 24, 2024, 09:58:15 PM »
I've defended this kid so far this season, benefit of the doubt as they say

Not today, lost me with that not even half hearted effort in the 3rd, which resulted in an incredibly soft Port goal. Thomson Dow when you see the replay, you should be embarrassed

Posted the above on the match day thread

Can't defend him after today.
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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #319 on: March 24, 2024, 10:07:52 PM »
12 possessions as a midfielder is deplorable output.

So what attributes does he possess to make anyone think that we should be patient with him and see him blossom into a league standard midfielder?


Is he a tackling machine? NO!
Is he an excellent in and under extractor? NO!
Is he sublimely skilled slicing and dicing hitting chests in F50? NO!
Is he an adequate stopper that could develop into a quality future tagger? NO! 
Is he a footy brain that seems to know where the footy is going to be before it gets there? NO!
Is he equipped with superior speed and can out dash opposition with elite pace? NO!
Is he like superman and can leap tall buildings in a single bound? NO!
Is he built like a brick poohouse? NO!!!
Is he a fearless warrior unconcerned for his own wellbeing? NO!!!!!!

Then why is he on our list?   :rollin
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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #320 on: March 24, 2024, 11:03:45 PM »
SNIP  :banghead

Enough with the smut
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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #321 on: March 25, 2024, 01:16:49 AM »
Don't worry about the possessions the effort go when it's your turn. Lazy and look disinterested.

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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #322 on: March 25, 2024, 07:18:52 AM »
Quick hands but that’s about it.
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #323 on: March 25, 2024, 07:55:02 PM »
As a midfielder possessions count. The fact he is getting so little of the ball is deeply concerning.

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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #324 on: March 31, 2024, 12:09:51 AM »
12 possessions as a midfielder is deplorable output.

So what attributes does he possess to make anyone think that we should be patient with him and see him blossom into a league standard midfielder?


Is he a tackling machine? NO!
Is he an excellent in and under extractor? NO!
Is he sublimely skilled slicing and dicing hitting chests in F50? NO!
Is he an adequate stopper that could develop into a quality future tagger? NO! 
Is he a footy brain that seems to know where the footy is going to be before it gets there? NO!
Is he equipped with superior speed and can out dash opposition with elite pace? NO!
Is he like superman and can leap tall buildings in a single bound? NO!
Is he built like a brick poohouse? NO!!!
Is he a fearless warrior unconcerned for his own wellbeing? NO!!!!!!

Then why is he on our list?   :rollin
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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #325 on: March 31, 2024, 10:04:55 AM »
Well he might get 15 posies, 3 contested,1 goal and 2 tackles today??

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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #326 on: March 31, 2024, 07:04:33 PM »
Dow's effort today. Most centre clearances for us (4).

18 disposals (7k, 11h, 12c, 7u, 72.2% eff.)
3 marks
2 tackles
6 clearances (4 cc)
3 inside 50s
2 intercepts
152m gained
6 score involvements
1 goal assist
78% time on ground

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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #327 on: March 31, 2024, 07:10:24 PM »
Much better today but I'm skeptical because I'm not sold on him at all. Dime a dozen type and way too soft in general. A fools gold type.

Can he prove me wrong? I hope so but not holding my breath.

Maybe playing him will increase his trade value for a decent pick.
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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #328 on: March 31, 2024, 07:29:55 PM »
Better today

But as I said in the match day thread some of his defensive efforts where he jogged along and refused to chase were embarrassing
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Re: Thomson Dow [merged]
« Reply #329 on: March 31, 2024, 08:31:35 PM »
Better today

But as I said in the match day thread some of his defensive efforts where he jogged along and refused to chase were embarrassing
But improved from last week

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