Traded #13: Orazio Fantasia - Off to Carlton as a delisted free agent, scored a 2 year deal?

[Vander18]

Looks classy - clean, skilled and balanced. Could be something.

 

[Kakkle]

Looked OK. Just didn't pick up the pace of the game.

 

[FedEXFalls]

Did he get caught for holding the ball at one stage? Whoever handballed it to him owes him a beer or two.

 

[Kakkle]

Did he get caught for holding the ball at one stage? Whoever handballed it to him owes him a beer or two.

Got caught twice IIRC. One when running I50, took 2 tigers players on and got caught.

 

[Franklinmouse]

Had an alright first quarter, didn't think he was ready though

 

[HULK HOGAN]

Needs to bulk up.

 

[Kakkle]

Would've been a top 20 pick if he was taller.

Serious class.

 

[BrunoV]

Would've been a top 20 pick if he was taller.

Serious class.

Absolutely. His form at VFL level has been outstanding. There is no part of his game that is not quality. He's just small, that is his only deficiency.

If only Dank was still at the club.

 

[BomberTime]

Loved the play where he took off down the wing with a few bounces and had the confidence to motion an essendon player to come and block the chasing defender.

 

[Knight Ryders]

Definitely showed a bit yesterday. Would like to see him get another go next week

 

[Pweter]

I must admit, I like what I saw from him. He is a tenacious little bugger who doesn't give up on the play, and it looks like he has a decent footy brain too.

 

[Rack Watts]

Another find, amongst these lack of draft picks.
2013 and 2014 drafts could look to be our most important ever.

 

[Zach Package]

what struck me was how comfortable he looked. He may not have got a lot of it, but even against richmond he was trying to split tackles and run around blokes, obviously he may not have succeeded all the time, but it's so pleasing to see a flea of a kid hitting packs at pace and running with the ball

 

[Vander18]

Loved when he the hit ball from pack spill at pace to create a goal for Hurley...not many in our best 22 can do this. Colyer would be about it, Chappy at his best sure but not so much now....point being Fantasia potentially offers something unique.

Needs a body like most of our kids but have liked everything I've seen.

 

[westking]

I liked what I saw too, but was a little awe struck I suspect, despite his poise. But I also suspect he liked the taste of AFL. Lets hope this drives him to have a huge preseason and maybe 10+ games next year. No Winders remember!

 

[Yoda_]

He does, although lets not pidgeon hole him, I think he can be more than a pure goal sneak. Will never be a big body, but showed he can cope tonight and will only get stronger and more comfortable. I think he's very capable of getting up the ground in the same way Ballantyne does

I could see a Robbie Gray (early doors) in O in that gather, deliver, receive and deliver passage of play.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Lock him in the gym for the summer.

 

[eth-dog]

Could be a seriously good player. Needs to get weaponised however

 

[Duckworth]

Could be a seriously good player. Needs to get weaponised however

I'd rather he didn't twang a hamstring if it's all the same.

 

[daffo]

Loved his overlap work in the last quarter. I know he was fresh as he came on as the sub but the kick out of defense then the run to free space just showed me something. He is a smart player and he is something we will need in the years to come.

I don't want him playing finals this year though. too raw.

 

[Kakkle]

The tap on to Hurley was fantastic.

 

[Kakkle]

Continues to impress.

 

[Kakkle]

First player to experience all 3 possible results with his first 3 games?

 

[daffo]

Did a couple of good things again. Will be much better next year after a solid pre-season.

 

[BrunoV]

guys a flog, went to preschool with him.

Pisser.