Jen2310
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He has been getting involved a lot more. But I’ll pay attention on Friday
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Player Watch Trent Bianco (Delisted 2023)
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He has been getting involved a lot more. But I’ll pay attention on Friday
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Heath Shaw...
He’s starting to look like Ginni.
jmac70
On the porch
He’s been taking his shirt off a lot and chatting to chicks on the boundary line.
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Crucial 12 weeks coming up for coming out of contract Trent
He’s playing good football in the VFL.
Watching him in the VFL I think he is more of a complete footballer nowadays than in previous years
… but I think his chances of playing senior football from here are limited.
Fly seems to prefer players with more speed… something Trent isn’t blessed with
He’s playing good football in the VFL.
Watching him in the VFL I think he is more of a complete footballer nowadays than in previous years
… but I think his chances of playing senior football from here are limited.
Fly seems to prefer players with more speed… something Trent isn’t blessed with
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Agree with you around him actually being a more complete footballer now than in previous year/s when he got exposed to senior footy.
I’d hope he gets another contract because we need those 25-35th as depth for a rainy day.
At this stage, I can’t see him becoming best 22, but these things can change very quickly when some players get an extended exposure to senior footy and explode.
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Speed is the modern drug -- football wise. Reckon Bianco could play a role but I don't think he's likely to be given a chance on our list.
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Make the most of it while you can, I say.
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It’s not the be all, and end all though.
Sidebottom is a wingman who isn’t gifted with speed yet plays that rule tremendously well.
Pendlebury and Greg Williams also not overly quick, but not many of them running around.
- Jul 19, 2019
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I'm probably way off but Bianco has inside mid written all over him. He looks strong in the core and has a big ass, which can be quite an advantage for an inside mid. I see him as an Adam's replacement. I can't see him being delisted. I don't think he's too slow either, actually, he's quite quick over the first 10 metres. He will probably get delisted or traded but I would keep him
Mollythedolly
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Disagree. Seems to prefer a more bruise free type of footy IMHO.
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It might be his saving grace, i don't think he lacks courage
Fat Jesus
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He's at least as tough as Nick is.
Agree he should be tried there.
Bloody good footballer actually.
Borderline. He's almost there.
Unfortunately for him we have great depth.
Mollythedolly
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Agree, he doesn't, just hangs wider than you'd expect a potential inside mid. Can certainly get down and dirty, just not his natural 1 wood.
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I trust your analysis because I know you watch him live. do you think he's worth keeping?
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He does look noticeably bigger this year when I watch our VFL side on FTA, but my reoccurring flashback is always him failing to make a tackle stick which is a huge part of playing an inside mid role. Has he improved this part of his game enough?
Mollythedolly
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I think so. Even if it's just a +1. I think he's the sort of player that'll take a little longer to start to realise his potential. Really good user of the footy and despite what many say, I'd say middling pace. I think he's best suited to the wing at senior level. His issue will be usurping Sidey, and then beating players like Allan and/or Draper to it longer term.
Mollythedolly
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I don't think so.
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He’s not the only one at the club who struggles with this - it’s a massive nuisance to watch as a fan.
Then you’ve got the likes of Maynard and even McCreery that absolutely nail the art.
sr36
TheBrownDog
His manager should be encouraging him to look elsewhere.
sr36
TheBrownDog
A lot of it's strength. Those two are strong enough to hold on even if they've been baulked and it's just an arm tackle with no body behind it. Most aren't strong enough - as Yeo showed breaking a fair few this weekend.
Mollythedolly
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Doubt there would be much interest but if he thinks he can get more opportunity elsewhere then he should explore his options.
