VFL Past #48: Kyle Hardingham - Made the VFL team of the year!
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Perth boy, you'd think Freo would be a good fit. Sad to see him go, seems like he really loved the club 
Also, had a great Crichton night last year 
Also, had a great Crichton night last year 
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So you're the "Shoulda picked Barlow" guy?
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Nah I'm the package him with a third rounder and send him to GWS for Cameron guy.
Frustrating footballer. Huge margin for error & made me nervous when he was playing back 6. Had hopes for him to slot in down forward this year as that mid range option but he'd been worked out by rd 4 & papers were stamped accordingly.
I'd be surprised if he lasted beyond 2 years at another club.
Good luck though!
I'd be surprised if he lasted beyond 2 years at another club.
Good luck though!
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Leon maybe.
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If he wants to go, do a goodwill trade ala Geelong/Chappy and just get it done.
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Yup. If anyone wants him, they'll lowball us with great success and he'll be off with minimum of fuss.
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Fremantle are in desperate need of an ex-Essendon player with Gumby and Kep gone
Ah shame, never like hearing an Essendon player wanting a trade.. but understandable in this case.
Was still hoping he got inspired by Colyer's improved kicking resulting in cementing his place in the side and thought Kyle could do the same thing and be our difficult match up, X-factor up forward.
Well I wish him the best of luck anyway, wonder how many clubs are having a sniff.
Was still hoping he got inspired by Colyer's improved kicking resulting in cementing his place in the side and thought Kyle could do the same thing and be our difficult match up, X-factor up forward.
Well I wish him the best of luck anyway, wonder how many clubs are having a sniff.
One of the more frustrating players from the last 10 years.
Fringe type, good VFL player, very limited at AFL level.
Skills and decisions making a bit questionable for mine.
Doubt there'll be much interest, may end up getting a rookie spot.
Skills and decisions making a bit questionable for mine.
Doubt there'll be much interest, may end up getting a rookie spot.
hehehe
Will be looked at for clubs in a rebuild mode (Lions, Saints, Dees, possibly GWS, maybe the Doggies), who need someone who has been in the system that can play both ends.
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I reckon the problem with Hardy is that he's a bit limited and gets worked out easily.
He started the year extremely well. But his form tapered off quickly- in fairness, in conjunction with ours after the Carlton win.
When he's in the backline, he's great as a pure stopper because of his exceptional leap and very good spoiling and marking. As soon as you force him into a position where he's getting the ball a lot in the backline, though, it's serious heart in mouth stuff.
He started the year extremely well. But his form tapered off quickly- in fairness, in conjunction with ours after the Carlton win.
When he's in the backline, he's great as a pure stopper because of his exceptional leap and very good spoiling and marking. As soon as you force him into a position where he's getting the ball a lot in the backline, though, it's serious heart in mouth stuff.
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Hardy will find a spot because he is an AFL standard small to medium defender - He only goes forward once in a while.
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Id have him on par (ability wise) to Nick Maxwell, with his intercept reading of the play and timely fist. Maxwell (reportedly) was a splendid leader.
oh i thought you were gonna say "the problem with hardy is that he's dumb as *. jesus."
Granted he was a horrible kick... but had his moments, loved that in the backline he was the first person in the backline (since Paddy played there) that could kill a high ball contest before the opposition forward could get close to the ball... I thought he was worth persisting with, even as a forward, but understand the logic. I used to like Jarrydn Atkinson too so what do I know.
Granted he was a horrible kick... but had his moments, loved that in the backline he was the first person in the backline (since Paddy played there) that could kill a high ball contest before the opposition forward could get close to the ball... I thought he was worth persisting with, even as a forward, but understand the logic. I used to like Jarrydn Atkinson too so what do I know.
Never forget that dashing run he did against Hawthorn at the G and snagged a goal with a bloke right up his backside.
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Was one of thew few guys to be running with the ball, look over his shoulder, see Rioli chasing him and think "Cool, it's only Cyril, I can take him."
The chase continued for 30m or so, Rioli caught him, but Atkinson kicked the goal while being tackled. Amazing bit of play, really.
Think he did it in that match where we broke St Kilda's streak too..
Remember Bruce saying "how are the Bombers gonna fit in all this talent" ... umm yeah...
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