Re: NAB Challenge- Round 1 Carlton v WCE
Reply #193 –
Every player has strengths and weaknesses, problem is we always focus on weaknesses. You then weigh up the overall package and see what the overall value is. He's off the rookie list so he's more likely not going to be a perfect footballer.
Let's try looking at Bell's strength's too. That strength and power around the ball is invaluable and well as his ability to intimidate with his strength. That's something we always need.
You can have all the strength and power around the ball you like, if you then get the agot and hand it over to the other mob more often than not, you become as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike.
Or on the other hand you don't get the aggot then you're going no-where. You're essentially saying he turns it over 100% of the time. We know that's wrong. He'd probably still have disposal efficiency pushing 70%, not that i've ever looked, which may be a little less than some others but first and foremost, to do anything with it you must actually get the ball. Very basic that part. They ball turn it over, just some more than others. You never see 100% disposal efficiency from anyone. Probably struggle to see many go over high 70s. Like I said, it's about weighing up strengths and weaknesses to determine value, not just weaknesses. Prefer Bell at a contest than a more skilful softc0ck.
Ok I'll give you the stats. Last year, his disposal efficiency was 63.4%, thats ranked 28th at the club. I also looked at his disposals at calculated what % were contested, 41% ranked 11th. So he gets contested ball but doesn't do well with it compared to 31 of his team mates.