Hrovat Appreciation Society

[F'scary]

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I thought he was ok today, he does run out of a bit of puff but 16 disposals, 5 tackles and 3 inside 50's. He is also another smart footballer.

He's only a little chap but he shows a bit of vision on disposal and has clean hands.

[Ozza]

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Good little creative player the rat! Aside from good use of the footy he (and Tutty also) belied his size and stature by body lining the ball a couple of times late in the game.

[Bornadog]

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Link here

What Nathan Hrovat lacks in experience he makes up for with class and the 20-year-old’s fourth quarter in the Bulldogs win against Collingwood proves he is more than comfortable at AFL level.Hrovat has been a complementary inclusion to the Bulldogs mosquito fleet, averaging a goal a game in his three appearances.
But his seven touches and three tackles in the heat of the game against Collingwood has been the biggest indicator in 2014 that the former Northern Knights captain is a ready-made footballer.
After injury prolonged his start to the season, the small forward is benefiting from getting his body right and is now setting his sights on more regular senior football.
“It was a little bit frustrating at the start of the year but it’s been good that I’ve been able to get a little bit of continuity in my football,” Hrovat told SEN radio on Monday.
“I’ve just been trying to chip away at it week by week and work with the boys in the forward line and work with Shannon grant and Steven King and Macca.
“[I’m] just trying to slowly, slowly put together my game and gain some experience from there.”
While the prospect of facing ladder leaders Port Adelaide may seem daunting for some young players, Hrovat sees it as an opportunity to test his limits and measure the team’s progress.
“We always like to play against the best, it shows you where you need to be,” he said.
“Obviously coming off the back of the Collingwood game we know that if we play our brand of football that we can be in the game and we can be competitive.
“That is all we ask for because it gives you an opportunity to win, so hopefully we can go over there and put in the same performance.”

[azabob]

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I'm sure this has been mentioned millions of times, but he is such a relaxed and polished media performer.

He spoke so well, I think even the hosts were surprised how well he spoke.

[F'scary]

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I'm sure this has been mentioned millions of times, but he is such a relaxed and polished media performer.

He spoke so well, I think even the hosts were surprised how well he spoke.

Bit of a change from Dougy.

[Bornadog]

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His performance yesterday was over shadowed by the 43 disposal game of Macrae, but did play a very good game for us. Besides the wrestling, he must get the rising star nomination this week. 27 disposals and one goal will surely earn him one.

We really do have another beauty here.

[bulldogtragic]

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His performance yesterday was over shadowed by the 43 disposal game of Macrae, but did play a very good game for us. Besides the wrestling, he must get the rising star nomination this week. 27 disposals and one goal will surely earn him one.

We really do have another beauty here.

Absolutely, I think he has shaken off the trade BS that some wanted him involved in at the time, I hope everyone is passed that because this kid is going to great.

[F'scary]

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His performance yesterday was over shadowed by the 43 disposal game of Macrae, but did play a very good game for us. Besides the wrestling, he must get the rising star nomination this week. 27 disposals and one goal will surely earn him one.

We really do have another beauty here.

yeah - agree. He has no trouble finding the ball, he's nippy, got a bit of a frame for his size and has better disposal skills than a few of our main stays over the past 5 or so years.

[Ghost Dog]

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If you offered us a boomer Harvey for the next ten years I would say yes please, and this is just what we may have.

[boydogs]

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If you offered us a boomer Harvey for the next ten years I would say yes please, and this is just what we may have.

Boomer doesn't have the vision or kicking skills that Hrovat has. He has the reputation of being a hog, whilst Hrovat is an assist player

[always right]

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Boomer is a great finisher, efficient pass and has pace to burn. I'd be happy if Hrovat replicated his career.

[jeemak]

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If Hrovat gets one half to two thirds of the career Harvey has enjoyed out of himself then I'll be more than happy.

Brent Harvey, as much as I think he's a right shit, is a great of the game. People call him selfish, but I don't think he is. He's just better than most of his team mates and plays accordingly.

[Remi Moses]

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Can't stand Harvey( not on pat Malone there) but if he's anywhere near Harvey, he's going to be some player.

[Ghost Dog]

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I've met Harvey and he was quite friendly to me. Met him at a kids thing down at Fed Square. A real gentleman.
I must admit, the way North supporters yell out ' Go Boom Boom' gives me the shudders.

If you are short, you have to be very, very good to play at AFL level. There's very few diminutive gentlemen in AFL. You have to be Liberatore-ruthless at the ball, and that's going to spill over to the man at times.

[Mofra]

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Boomer Harvey took time out in 2012 to train with both Hrovat and Hunter, even though he knew Hunter would not end up at North. Decent guy.