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07-09-2016, 12:07 AM
#286
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Originally Posted by
PeanutsPeanuts
I reckon if all the nominees were back on the market in a draft the first 4 taken would be (in order) Wright, Petracca, Moore, Weitering then the mids.
I'd almost do the reverse. Moore is the one who can and will do it all unfortunately. Weitering is next best. Wright and Petracca can be swapped around depending on needs, both will be very good.
I'm disappointed for Daniel but really to finish second in what was a pretty strong field is a good result, and Mills will be a very good player.
I should leave it alone but you're not right
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07-09-2016, 12:31 AM
#287
Re: Rising Star - 2016
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-06/the-stats-files-rating-2016s-rising-star-contenders
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
Petracca is getting over a pretty big knee. It knocked him out virtually from the first training session of the year until early this year. That's a lot of ground to pick up for such a young draftee.
Agreed. Most really underrate Petracca's achievements this year. The above article makes some interesting points (AFL rankings rate Petracca the most influential rookie of the year in terms of points earned per game, although Daniel accumulated most points overall, Petracca 2nd, then Wright, then Mills).
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07-09-2016, 05:42 PM
#288
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Originally Posted by
bornadog
Who would you have Mills or Darcy Moore?
I'd definitely take Moore. I'm still upset that the pies still went for him after we put a bid in for him. He's a gun.
They've done studies you know, 60% of the time, it works every time!
Brian Fantana.
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07-09-2016, 07:29 PM
#289
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Originally Posted by
ratsmac
I'd definitely take Moore. I'm still upset that the pies still went for him after we put a bid in for him. He's a gun.
We did too, dammit. Damn them.
That would have been sweet. Darcy Moore in our colours
Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?
I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite
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07-09-2016, 08:26 PM
#290
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
We did too, dammit. Damn them.
That would have been sweet. Darcy Moore in our colours
Yeah, we could use another ruckman
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07-09-2016, 10:53 PM
#291
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
We did too, dammit. Damn them.
That would have been sweet. Darcy Moore in our colours
Him and Picken in our team would be too much pleasure playing against the pies.
It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.
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07-09-2016, 11:30 PM
#292
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Originally Posted by
KT31
Him and Picken in our team would be too much pleasure playing against the pies.
We could have even got Cam Wight back to do a lap of the ground before the game.
Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?
I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite
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08-09-2016, 08:57 PM
#293
Re: Rising Star - 2016
The runner up, best on ground!
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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08-09-2016, 11:06 PM
#294
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08-09-2016, 11:41 PM
#295
Re: Rising Star - 2016
I'm sure Mills, the midfielder who couldn't get a game in the midfield, will be just as damaging as BOG Caleb.
Last edited by Greystache; 09-09-2016 at 12:35 AM.
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08-09-2016, 11:55 PM
#296
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Celeb was ineligible to win the Rising Star, because he already is an Absolute Star.
It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.
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09-09-2016, 12:00 AM
#297
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Cameron Ling was right!
4 words I never, ever thought I'd agree with!
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09-09-2016, 12:02 AM
#298
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Originally Posted by
KT31
Celeb was ineligible to win the Rising Star, because he already is an Absolute Star.
You're right KT, he's surely ineligible when he's already risen.
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09-09-2016, 12:03 AM
#299
Re: Rising Star - 2016
Caleb can do it all with ball in hand, or almost in hand. He is a marvel and will be in the top ten players in the competition soon.
He's already figured it out, and while his natural talent was able to carry him through the juniors, the uploading of information he's going to receive alongside the training and conditioning he'll receive in the coming years will make him unstoppable.
It will only take two years.
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
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09-09-2016, 07:35 AM
#300
Re: Rising Star - 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ55RMKIgJI
It is amazing how many goals were directly attributable to CDs smarts and ability last night. Official stats credit him with 5 goal assists whereas no other player had more than 1. Biggest game of his career and he takes it to another level - he has the rare attributes of a champion.