Ask The Coach: Leppitsch

Ricochet · February 13, 2014, 11:16:06 AM

#AskTheCoach allows AFL Coaches to take over the @AFL twitter account and answer questions from the public

Some of the relevant answers:

[In Reply To: how has zorko trained. I heard he went good in the Intra match, was it a one off or is that reflecting how he's trained]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@LachlanBotten He's had a great pre-season, hopefully spends some time in the midfield this year. #askthecoach

[In Reply To: Lewis Taylor. How have you seen him, and is he ready for a gig in round 1?]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@bryanbitesyou Lewy's had a slow start after his foot surgery, I expect him to play some senior footy this year. #askthecoach

[In Reply To: what are you expecting from Gardiner and mcstay this year ]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@WazzaHosking Hoping they both make their debuts this year. Don't want to put too much pressure on the young kids in their first year.

[In Reply To: Is Rockliff going to play as a permanent midfielder this season? ]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@ChelseaFC010 This is definitely an #AFLFantasy question! More mid than forward I think. #askthecoach

[In Reply To: how is gun recruit @jackson_paine progressing? What can we expect of the young lad in 2014? Is a Coleman asking too much?]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@sebbroome He is recovering from shoulder surgery so will be delayed in his start. He is going really well though at training #askthecoach

[In Reply To: how many games can you see @MichaelClose33 playing this year?]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@nrich102 I'm hopefully]] he gets to play a few, he has a good pre-season and developed well #askthecoach

[In Reply To: Nick Robertson appears to be the bolter from this years draft crop - can we expect him to get game time?]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@BigBadBrisBear We will find out more tonight, but he's a good size for AFL football #askthecoach

[In Reply To: How's Trent west fitting in? I see him as a great get, will he play early and often? What role kind of role?]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@Porternator We are hopeful he can play a lot of football for us to help Luey in the ruck #askthecoach

[In Reply To: looking forward to the year mate :) can you guarantee that Daniel Merrett will play full back all year?]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@BuggMatt94 As long as he's not injured! #askthecoach

[In Reply To: will you use Hanley in the midfield or defense? ]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@AFLDreamers Pearce will play a bit of both throughout the season. Played some good footy at half-forward as well last year. #askthecoach

[In Reply To: How is James Aisch progressing? Will he get opportunities this year?]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@bowesyyyy James has played some senior football in SA, so we are hopeful he can adapt well #askthecoach

[In Reply To:How's Jonathan Freeman tracking?]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@Lucrious Jonno has exceeded expectations so far, there's no pressure on him to debut this year, but he may get there the way he's going.

ben_020285 · February 13, 2014, 11:23:28 AM

Zorko's stocks will have surely risen even more now.

If he plays in the midfield tonight then I will be very tempted to bring him in at the expense of Gunston.

Ringo · February 13, 2014, 11:36:52 AM

a couple of thing from this.

Lewis Taylor will probably not be ready for Round 1.

Zorko may be becoming Leppas pet as he is talking up his increased tank to run through the mids.

Hanley will probably be used in a couple of roles through out the season so watch is needed

Aish will be pushing for selection early and NAB form will decide. Robbo may also push as well.

Freeman could be a handy forawrd downgrade later in the season.

For information Leppa also sees 6 positions to be decided by NAB cup form.

Sabretooth Tigers · February 13, 2014, 01:00:39 PM

:)
Great article Ringo, thanks. Zorko has been in all my teams so far, and I can see him going back to, or even exceeding his form of 2012. Cheers mate. ;)

auscoyote · February 13, 2014, 02:00:03 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on February 13, 2014, 11:16:06 AM
#AskTheCoach allows AFL Coaches to take over the @AFL twitter account and answer questions from the public

[In Reply To: Is Rockliff going to play as a permanent midfielder this season? ]
AFL ‏@AFL 1h
.@ChelseaFC010 This is definitely an #AFLFantasy question! More mid than forward I think. #askthecoach

Any cause to be slightly concerned? , Why couldn't he of just said yes! :-\

Ricochet · February 13, 2014, 02:08:37 PM

It did when I first saw his reply but I wouldn't get too worried about it

timtim · February 13, 2014, 02:17:23 PM

No Lewis Taylor for me

elephants · February 13, 2014, 02:24:15 PM

Taylor a downgrade target 8)

Zorko looking very promising, will watch his nab tonight!

quinny88 · February 13, 2014, 04:20:12 PM

Damn it why did he have to say that about zorko >:( now I'm tempted again

batt · February 13, 2014, 04:28:45 PM

Quote from: quinny88 on February 13, 2014, 04:20:12 PM
Damn it why did he have to say that about zorko >:( now I'm tempted again

He is such a bloody tease. Get ready for him to blitz the NAB and go back to playing forward round 1.

Grufflez · February 13, 2014, 09:26:39 PM

My team has taken out a restraining order against Zorko and he will be heavily penalized if he so much as comes within a hundred feet of us !!!

Good summery Ringo,agree with it.

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Grufflez