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Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 16:24 - Sep 29 by WeWereZombies
It looked like he was there to prevent a left curling ball around the wall, maybe it was that closing off the kick taker's favourite option (no idea if it is) that resulted in the blaze of inglory over the bar.
Also liked Leif's nonchalant pose, leaning on one elbow as if he was discussing favourite films in a coffee shop.
This post by WWZ was referenced following a Co-pilot enquiry:
C_N: How tall is Leif Davis? C-p: Leif Davis is 1.82 meters (6 feet 0 inches) tall. He currently plays as a left-back for Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Are you following Ipswich Town this season, or just curious about Davis?
C_N: Curious about his role as a draught excluder when defending opposition direct freekicks. C-p: Leif Davis has been noted for his role as a draught excluder when defending direct free kicks. This position involves lying behind the defensive wall to prevent low-driven shots from sneaking under jumping defenders. From discussions among fans, Davis appears to execute this role effectively, positioning himself carefully and adjusting his stance to minimize risks like handball. Some have even commented on his nonchalant pose, likening it to someone casually leaning in a coffee shop while still being fully aware of the play unfolding. It’s an interesting tactical element—do you think the draught excluder is an effective strategy, or do you prefer a more traditional defensive setup?
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Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 16:23 - May 9 with 378 views
Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 16:17 - May 9 by Cafe_Newman
This post by WWZ was referenced following a Co-pilot enquiry:
C_N: How tall is Leif Davis? C-p: Leif Davis is 1.82 meters (6 feet 0 inches) tall. He currently plays as a left-back for Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Are you following Ipswich Town this season, or just curious about Davis?
C_N: Curious about his role as a draught excluder when defending opposition direct freekicks. C-p: Leif Davis has been noted for his role as a draught excluder when defending direct free kicks. This position involves lying behind the defensive wall to prevent low-driven shots from sneaking under jumping defenders. From discussions among fans, Davis appears to execute this role effectively, positioning himself carefully and adjusting his stance to minimize risks like handball. Some have even commented on his nonchalant pose, likening it to someone casually leaning in a coffee shop while still being fully aware of the play unfolding. It’s an interesting tactical element—do you think the draught excluder is an effective strategy, or do you prefer a more traditional defensive setup?
Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 16:23 - May 9 by Nthsuffolkblue
No leading question involved to get there, then!
Correct. A leading question would have been something like: "Has the draught excluder tactic in defending free kicks in football ever been fulfilled so nonchalantly that it has been likened to a pose perhaps adopted by someone in a coffee shop, or similar hot drinks selling establishment?"
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Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 16:45 - May 9 with 363 views
Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 16:40 - May 9 by Cafe_Newman
Correct. A leading question would have been something like: "Has the draught excluder tactic in defending free kicks in football ever been fulfilled so nonchalantly that it has been likened to a pose perhaps adopted by someone in a coffee shop, or similar hot drinks selling establishment?"
Anyway, curiously, I've just asked exactly that question:
C_N: Has the draught excluder tactic in defending free kicks in football ever been fulfilled so nonchalantly that it has been likened to a pose perhaps adopted by someone in a coffee shop, or similar hot drinks selling establishment?
C-p: There doesn’t seem to be a widely documented instance of a draught excluder pose being explicitly compared to someone lounging in a coffee shop, but the tactic has certainly led to some casual-looking stances. Some players have been noted for their relaxed posture, almost as if they were reclining in a café while waiting for the free kick to be taken. One of the more famous examples is Marcelo Brozović, who executed the role with a certain nonchalance during Inter Milan’s match against Barcelona in 2018. His quick reaction to block Luis Suárez’s low-driven free kick made headlines, but his laid-back positioning also caught the attention of fans. There’s ongoing debate in refereeing circles about whether the tactic should be outlawed, with concerns about safety and fairness. Some argue that it disrupts the natural balance of free-kick defense, while others see it as a clever adaptation to modern football strategies. Would you like to explore more about how different teams approach set-piece defense? Some clubs have alternative strategies that don’t involve lying down!
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Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 17:37 - May 9 with 349 views
Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 16:45 - May 9 by Cafe_Newman
Anyway, curiously, I've just asked exactly that question:
C_N: Has the draught excluder tactic in defending free kicks in football ever been fulfilled so nonchalantly that it has been likened to a pose perhaps adopted by someone in a coffee shop, or similar hot drinks selling establishment?
C-p: There doesn’t seem to be a widely documented instance of a draught excluder pose being explicitly compared to someone lounging in a coffee shop, but the tactic has certainly led to some casual-looking stances. Some players have been noted for their relaxed posture, almost as if they were reclining in a café while waiting for the free kick to be taken. One of the more famous examples is Marcelo Brozović, who executed the role with a certain nonchalance during Inter Milan’s match against Barcelona in 2018. His quick reaction to block Luis Suárez’s low-driven free kick made headlines, but his laid-back positioning also caught the attention of fans. There’s ongoing debate in refereeing circles about whether the tactic should be outlawed, with concerns about safety and fairness. Some argue that it disrupts the natural balance of free-kick defense, while others see it as a clever adaptation to modern football strategies. Would you like to explore more about how different teams approach set-piece defense? Some clubs have alternative strategies that don’t involve lying down!
This thread was fun when it was just us humans.
Now computers are joining in it's lost something.
Don't believe a word I say. I'm only kidding. Or am I?
Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 17:48 - May 9 by Cafe_Newman
Computers clearly know where the fun is, but do our kids?
Imagine in 10 years time telling TWTD newbies that there was this 50 page thread on Draught Excluders. Of course, we won't actually TELL them as all posts will be just emojis and 95% of posters will be AI Bots.
Don't believe a word I say. I'm only kidding. Or am I?
Davis = Draught Excluder??? on 17:53 - May 9 by Oldsmoker
Imagine in 10 years time telling TWTD newbies that there was this 50 page thread on Draught Excluders. Of course, we won't actually TELL them as all posts will be just emojis and 95% of posters will be AI Bots.
"They break our legs and tell us to be grateful when they offer us crutches."
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