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Posted March 27, 2023 04:45 · last edited March 27, 2023 04:48

coochiee
It's always interesting how 2 people can see a game(s) differently. I clearly remember Rufer being easily burgled from behind by a Chinese player, at Mt Smart late on and AWs nearly conceding. Then yesterday Stamenic showing great skill, to avoid being tackled after Sail gave him basically a hospital pass. He's class and pretty versatile.

I think Roofs is great for the Nix, but he ain't good enough for a full strength AWs starting 11. Would barely make the squad.


Rufer has a tendency to try and turn his way out of trouble. Which more often that not works for him with good strength on the ball and it is a great way of opening up space in front of a press, but given how deep he normally receives the ball, if the player does end up dispossessing him then there is naturally going to be very little cover.

I think Stamenic's workrate has been overlooked in most comments. 90+ minutes into the second game and he was still pressing, still chasing all over the pitch. I thought Libby had an engine but Stamenic was just something else, he also displays a level of time and elegance on the ball which not many other NZ players ever have from what I have seen. Injury free and good time on the field at a reasonably decent level and he will go very far.

I also feel if Just was just a tiny bit bigger and stronger (gym work maybe?) he would also be a very handy player, great skill and vision just tends to get out muscled too easily.

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Unknown editor edited March 27, 2023 04:48
coochiee
It's always interesting how 2 people can see a game(s) differently. I clearly remember Rufer being easily burgled from behind by a Chinese player, at Mt Smart late on and AWs nearly conceding. Then yesterday Stamenic showing great skill, to avoid being tackled after Sail gave him basically a hospital pass. He's class and pretty versatile.

I think Roofs is great for the Nix, but he ain't good enough for a full strength AWs starting 11. Would barely make the squad.


Rufer has a tendency to try and turn his way out of trouble. Which more often that not works for him with good strength on the ball and it is a great way of opening up space in front of a press, but given how deep he normally receives the ball, if the player does end up dispossessing him then there is naturally going to be very little cover.

I think Stamenic's workrate has been overlooked in most comments. 90+ minutes into the second game and he was still pressing, still chasing all over the pitch. I thought Libby had an engine but Stamenic was just something else, he also displays a level of time and elegance on the ball which not many other NZ players ever have from what I have seen. Injury free and good time on the field at a reasonably decent level and he will go very far.

I also feel if Just was just a tiny bit bigger and stronger (gym work maybe)? He would also be a very handy player, great skill and vision just tends to get out muscled too easily.
Unknown editor edited March 27, 2023 04:47
coochiee
It's always interesting how 2 people can see a game(s) differently. I clearly remember Rufer being easily burgled from behind by a Chinese player, at Mt Smart late on and AWs nearly conceding. Then yesterday Stamenic showing great skill, to avoid being tackled after Sail gave him basically a hospital pass. He's class and pretty versatile.

I think Roofs is great for the Nix, but he ain't good enough for a full strength AWs starting 11. Would barely make the squad.


Rufer has a tendency to try and turn his way out of trouble. Which more often that not works for him with good strength on the ball and it is a great way of opening up space in front of a press, but given how deep he normally receives the ball, if the player does end up dispossessing him then there is naturally going to be very little cover.

I think Stamenic's workrate has been overlooked in most comments. 90+ minutes into the second game and he was still pressing, still chasing all over the pitch. I thought Libby had an engine but Stamenic was just something else, he also displays a level of time and elegance on the ball which not many other NZ players ever have from what I have seen. Injury free and good time on the field at a reasonably decent level and he will go very far.
Unknown editor edited March 27, 2023 04:46
coochiee
It's always interesting how 2 people can see a game(s) differently. I clearly remember Rufer being easily burgled from behind by a Chinese player, at Mt Smart late on and AWs nearly conceding. Then yesterday Stamenic showing great skill, to avoid being tackled after Sail gave him basically a hospital pass. He's class and pretty versatile.

I think Roofs is great for the Nix, but he ain't good enough for a full strength AWs starting 11. Would barely make the squad.


Rufer has a tendency to try and turn his way out of trouble. Which more often that not works for him with good strength on the ball and it is a great way of opening up space in front of a press, but given how deep he normally receives the ball, if the player does end up dispossessing him then there is naturally going to be very little cover.

I think Stamenic's workrate has been overlooked in most comments. 90+ minutes into the second game and he was still pressing, still chasing all over the pitch. I though Libby had an engine but Stamenic was just something else, he also displays a level of time and elegance on the ball which not many other NZ players ever have from what I have seen. Injury free and good time on the field at a reasonable decent level and he will go very far.