2014 rising star

[Baird]

How many games has Thurlow played?

8, so he could be ineligible next year

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

8, so he could be ineligible next year

I'd say he's probably going to be one of the unlucky ones this week, with McIntosh, Motlop, Christensen and Johnson to return. Probably between him and Horlin-Smith for the last spot in the 22.

 

[DaVillaBlues]

Apparently all the money in the last 2 weeks has been for Lewis Taylor, now into $4.50 a few days ago (in from $15.00)

A blinder of a game today from Bonts will probably seal the deal for him, and yes, it is unfair for Taylor's chances that The Dogs are playing GWS.

 

[Watson_my_mind]

Nomination this week Kayne Turner, Jack Martin, Jackson Thurlow, I reckon its one of these three

 

[AjsGuns]

Bonti finished the season off strongly, 19 possies with 10 contested, 5 clearances and 2 goals.
Surely It'll go to Bonti or Taylor.

 

[Young Gun #6]

Nomination this week Kayne Turner, Jack Martin, Jackson Thurlow, I reckon its one of these three

Has to be Jack Martin.

 

[Young Gun #6]

Bontempelli's game today has to stop the brisbane posters surely... he has won the award... anything else would be robbery.

 

[JasRulz63]

Bontempelli's game today has to stop the brisbane posters surely... he has won the award... anything else would be robbery.

Taylor was pretty good last night against Geelong.

 

[Lionheart182]

Bontempelli's game today has to stop the brisbane posters surely... he has won the award... anything else would be robbery.

Taylor had a pretty decent game too and a pretty good season. Not sure it would be considered 'robbery' if he got up. Though having said that I still think Bonts will win it.

 

[Stifler's mom]

Quality over quantity.

Bonti is pure quality and is THE standout this year.

Congrats to him, enjoy your $20,000.00

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Bontempelli's game today has to stop the brisbane posters surely... he has won the award... anything else would be robbery.

Taylor was probably better last night against a much stronger opponent.

 

[JUBJUB]

Taylor was pretty good last night against Geelong.

Is he Doug Barwicks love child ?

 

[Dom PC]

Bont's consistency will be an issue for him. Taylor hasn't played a bad game all year and certainly has been very impressive in more than just a few games.

 

[Falchoon]

Aish for me.

 

[dewah07]

SPENCCCCCAAAA

 

[a mayes ing]

Bontempelli's game today has to stop the brisbane posters surely... he has won the award... anything else would be robbery.

Not sure why you say robbery. Taylor had a great game against Geelong, Bonti also had a great game but against GWS.

 

[Super Hans]

Bont's consistency will be an issue for him. Taylor hasn't played a bad game all year and certainly has been very impressive in more than just a few games.

Because Bontempelli's had sooooo many bad games.

 

[Harris Specter]

Because Bontempelli's had sooooo many bad games.

He hasn't had that many good games either.

 

[Super Hans]

He hasn't had that many good games either.

I'm not the one implying that if Taylor wins it will be an outrage. Brisbane supporters are acting like Taylor should be a certainty.

It's a 50/50 call, and Bontempelli will probably win because he stands out more. To say his consistency is an issue is just plain wrong.

 

[ManOfClay]

Not sure why you say robbery. Taylor had a great game against Geelong, Bonti also had a great game but against GWS.

Bontempelli's game against Geelong this year was pretty good. 20 odd disposals, two goals and 10 tackles (was probably out best player, we only lost by 14).

Opponent doesn't matter, especially when you are talking about 18 year old kids

 

[a mayes ing]

Bontempelli's game against Geelong this year was pretty good. 20 odd disposals, two goals and 10 tackles (was probably out best player, we only lost by 14).

Opponent doesn't matter, especially when you are talking about 18 year old kids

I would have to disagree here. If you are playing in a strong team (Hawks) and playing against a weak team (Melbourne etc) the players are more likely to get disposals, goals etc as that team has more possession (in most cases).

 

[Young Gun #6]

Taylor was probably better last night against a much stronger opponent.

Taylor:

22 disposals, 6 contested, 50% efficiency, 4 clangers, 3 marks, (0 contested, 1 inside 50), 0 clearances, 1 rebound 50, 0 free kicks, 1 free against, 2 tackles, 1 1%er, 1 inside 50, 1 goal.

Bontempelli:

19 disposals, 10 contested, 68.4% efficiency, 0 clangers, 4 marks (1 contested, 1 inside 50), 5 clearances, 1 rebound 50, 0 free kicks, 0 frees against, 2 tackles, 6 1%ers, 7 inside 50's, 2 goals.



Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah ok.

 

[ManOfClay]

Gees that's a pretty poor game disposal wise from Taylor.

 

[Aldo]

I don't understand when people talk about Bontempelli being marked down for consistency when compared to Taylor. He has actually been that much less consistent than Taylor and has actually had fewer poor games (though he has less games overall). Bontempelli's 'poorer' games are actually closer to the standard of Taylor's average games. They just look bad because his big games are so huge.

The thing that is in favour of Taylor is the number of games he has played. Not consistency.

 

[Lionheart182]

Brisbane supporters are acting like Taylor should be a certainty.

The irony...