Goal Kicking??

[Jodeci]

PARRAMATTA sharpshooter Luke Burt has put his hand up for goal-kicking duties, but knows he faces stiff competition from newcomer Chris Sandow. In a win-win situation for Eels coach Stephen Kearney, Burt and Sandow are two of the best kickers in the game.
Burt finished with 62 from 75 last year, or a 82.7 per cent success rate, while former Rabbit Sandow potted 82 from 97 at 84.5 per cent.
Burt felt he had one of his best years in 2011 with the left boot, and said he had already made it clear to coach Kearney he was keen on the gig.
"But it will probably come down to what we do in the trials. I know I want to do it again, and with Chris there is sure to be some pressure," Burty said.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/brush-hour-for-tigers/story-e6freye0-1226243048498

 

[SDM]

If Sandow gets the gig, Burt may as well carry the water.

 

[Jason70]

It's an easy solution, Sandow can be the kicker for first grade and Luke can be goalkicker(and skipper) for Wenty

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

Gotta go with Burt imo.

 

[Pazza]

Sandow, he is here for the long haul and we dont need him taking a year off kicking only to have to pick it back up in 2013 if Burt isn't here.

 

[Maroubra Eel]

Isn't Burt left footed and Sandow right footed?

How about they share the kicking?

 

[jk13]

i hear sandow is also muscling in on his drop goals as well

 

[84 Baby]

Sandow, he is here for the long haul and we dont need him taking a year off kicking only to have to pick it back up in 2013 if Burt isn't here.

This is how I see it too. I know Sandow probably wouldn't forget how to goal kick in the space of a season, but what he might forget over a season is the pressure of a crucial conversion and the best way to deal with that pressure is to experience it.

 

[Gronk]

Isn't Burt left footed and Sandow right footed?

How about they share the kicking?

There will be a barney when there is a shot from in front. Maybe we could develop an iphone app so that the crowd can vote instantly who should take the shot.

 

[Pazza]

This is how I see it too. I know Sandow probably wouldn't forget how to goal kick in the space of a season, but what he might forget over a season is the pressure of a crucial conversion and the best way to deal with that pressure is to experience it.

To use a term from the fight game i would say Sandow would develop 'Ring Rust' if he took a year off kicking. I have heard athletes talk about the bright lights, the crowd, atmosphere etc that can really affect performance. It might only be a slight difference but i would rather Sandow kicking at 80% in 2013 than say 70%.

 

[mickdo]

Sandow

 

[SDM]

I get "ring rust" when I forget to wipe my arse.

 

[Parra Pride]

I'll do it.

 

[Jake the snake]

Kapow sandow!!

 

[Mr_E]

The way I see it, let Sandow be the best half-back he can be and concentrate on that while we still have Burt with us. He can have the occassional kick but leave the main burden with Burty.

E.

 

[Snoochies]

Isn't Burt left footed and Sandow right footed?

How about they share the kicking?

That's my thoughts, they'd both just be kicking from their preffered side hence we'll be getting 2 points more often.

 

[Springs]

Burt.

 

[Geronimo]

Burt

 

[Twizzle]

may the best man win, couldn't care less which one it is

 

[hineyrulz]

Sandow, Burt is a great back up though.