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Offline one-eyed

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Dean Polo
« on: July 27, 2009, 06:40:52 PM »
Deano has flown under the radar a bit this year after debuting with a blaze of glory in 2006 and then being a bit of an outcast in 2007-8 stuck at Coburg. Came back into the side this year for the Geelong game after the first round debacle and has played every game as a small defender averaging 18 possies per game.

What is everyone's thoughts of Polo?
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 07:31:23 PM »
To be honest Im not a huge Dean Polo fan....my heart is in my mouth every time he touches the ball.

Can look very "one paced" at times almost like he is running in slow motion.

This year I think he has been an honest footballer and deserves his spot in the 22... yet at the same time I believe he is fully expendable.

Trade bait.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2009, 07:35:40 PM »
are you stirring the pot with this one??
i'm not sure about dean polo, i mostly think that our best side is one that doesnt have room for him in it. having said that he has been pretty good in the last few weeks... might be a good player in a better side or he could fall away.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 07:43:35 PM »
Footy smarts, easily in our best 22

Done some super jobs this year  :clapping
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 07:46:26 PM »
For a footballer to fly under the radar at Tigerland then he must be doing well!Worth perservering with!
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 07:49:18 PM »
I like the kid.

Tough as. Eyes on the footy.
Only issue is he gets caught in possession often due to a lack of awareness.
Come to think of it Jacko had a similar trait in his game too and he has rectified it.
Plays a role Raines played in 2006-07 and he is streets ahead of Raines now.
Worth keeping. Keep Raines on the list too and ship Raines off to GC17.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 09:40:57 PM »
At least he is not soft.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 10:07:15 PM »
Quote from: WilliamPowell on July 27, 2009, 07:43:35 PM
Footy smarts, easily in our best 22

Done some super jobs this year  :clapping
In our best 10 this year. Will be a very good player for a long time.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 10:16:10 PM »
We've needed a reliable back pocket and he's doing that job for us
Certainly have no other genuine options for the position so can't see why he won't stay in the side
Looks unco, but somehow puts it together
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2009, 12:11:38 AM »
I think being BOG in your first game has proved to be a curse for Dean.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2009, 06:55:49 AM »
Quote from: mat073 on July 28, 2009, 12:11:38 AM
I think being BOG in your first game has proved to be a curse for Dean.

Had a shocking run with injuries. I don't think people realise how bad that shoulder he had the reco actually was.... Not surprised it took a fair while to get over
 
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2009, 07:55:08 AM »
His not playing his best football. He over-commits himself sometimes & radical in my view. We are not seeing the Polo l know. his courage is unquestionable & he is very football smart but he can do better IMO.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2009, 09:31:01 AM »
Tough hard and not bad footy skills ! Right about the injuries Mat.
Could be a real smokey for most improved 2010.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2009, 01:29:20 PM »
I had him half written off at the start of this year but think he has shown plenty to keep a spot on the list in our starting 18.

While I haven't had him in my top five many times this year he consistently makes it in the best 5-10 for mine.
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Re: Dean Polo
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2009, 02:36:12 PM »
Quote from: WilliamPowell on July 27, 2009, 07:43:35 PM
Footy smarts, easily in our best 22

Done some super jobs this year  :clapping

Yes and has worked on his game, doesn't get caught with the ball as much as he used to...especially in the last 2 games.
Tough. Starting to look at home in his position.
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