View Full Version : 40. Alan Obst
Lidge
17th January 2008, 10:07
Fast Facts
Jumper Number: 40
Height: 192cm
Weight: 89kg
DOB: 19/05/1987
Recruited From: Central Districts
BW
24th January 2008, 09:35
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Alan 'Obbo' Obst is a developing key defender who at nearly 21 is somewhat of a mature recruit.
Obbo was originally taken at selection 48 in the 2005 national draft by Adelaide, just 5 selections after Andrew Swallow was gloriously selected. After what I can only imagine was a slow start to his career in what was almost certainly the SANFL reserves as a 17/18 year old, Adelaide delisted him after just 1 season.
Obst then played 2 years at Central District, and was a premiership player with them in 2007. With selection 44 in the 2007 rookie draft, North took a punt on him in the hope he can develop into a quality defender.
We have a player with 3 years of senior football in him, the experience of being in the AFL system before, and a player who plays in a position we are short in.
A quality rookie punt. Expect more news on Obbo after the intra club.
roobear
31st January 2008, 20:00
Obst ran past me at training yesterday, like 8 times. He ran his arse off. Not literally, but he must have come close. The assistant coach watching the main game on the GPS screen would look up occasionally and yell "strong through the hips Obba", so I don't know if they are working on his technique or endurance or both. But everyone else was taking part in the practice match or doing close-in skills / fitness work. A couple of others ran a lap or two, but this guy didn't stop.
micky_11
1st February 2008, 11:08
Obst ran past me at training yesterday, like 8 times. He ran his arse off. Not literally, but he must have come close. The assistant coach watching the main game on the GPS screen would look up occasionally and yell "strong through the hips Obba", so I don't know if they are working on his technique or endurance or both. But everyone else was taking part in the practice match or doing close-in skills / fitness work. A couple of others ran a lap or two, but this guy didn't stop.
Thanks for that, im really keen on this guys progress, does he look fit? do you think he could be a suprise packet?
Future hall of famer.
Get excited.
budge11
15th May 2008, 18:53
Superstar.
I'm predicting NAB: Rising Star award to be in his pool room in his new South Yarra mansion after we offer him a lucrative deal worth over 4.5 million over 6 years at the end of the year.
That's how good Obst will be.
ben.carbonaro
16th May 2008, 13:59
Great to see Obba be given an opportunity.
All of us at Werribee are very proud of him.
Mr Reliable
16th May 2008, 16:45
Hi ben.c
Has he been playing back or forward, key position or flank/pocket?
Has been really starring or doing a steady job for the team?
Thanks.:)
Woodson
16th May 2008, 21:38
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ben.carbonaro
17th May 2008, 18:08
Hi ben.c
Has he been playing back or forward, key position or flank/pocket?
Has been really starring or doing a steady job for the team?
Thanks.:)
He's been playing forward and doing a bit of ruck work around the ground.
Mr Reliable
17th May 2008, 18:12
He's been playing forward and doing a bit ruck work around the ground.
Thanks. Expect a heavy track tomorrow at Frankston.
ben.carbonaro
17th May 2008, 18:57
Yep, will be very heavy and slippery.
trueroo
18th May 2008, 20:48
He's been playing forward and doing a bit of ruck work around the ground.
So Laids plays him HBF and he gets a punctured lung and I heard 3rd hand drove himself back to Melb as they won't let you fly with a punctured lung ( very painfull 2-6 weeks )
Looks bigger than 192cm
Hope he makes a speedy recovery
budge11
19th May 2008, 21:58
Looks bigger than 192cm
Hope he makes a speedy recovery
Hehe :p
ben.carbonaro
28th May 2008, 12:36
Spoke to Obba at the Werribee v Collingwood game over the weekend.
Said that he's feeling good and will be about for at least another four to five weeks.
Spoke to Obba at the Werribee v Collingwood game over the weekend.
Said that he's feeling good and will be about for at least another four to five weeks.
Thanks Ben
Is the forgotten man at the moment
ben.carbonaro
6th June 2008, 15:36
Looks like things have changed.
Obba told me that he should be right to play next week against Box Hill, he'll be at our game against Coburg on Sunday having a look.
NoWozzas
28th July 2008, 21:36
Obba's a top bloke.
Just thought I'd add that in here.
He really is.
Hope we see him in the seniors soon.