VFL Past #54: Nick O'Brien - returning to play for Essendon VFL in 2017!

[yaco55]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Plays taller than that too.
Great contested mark with some big man presence.
If he can grow an inch or two, will be a key position option.

That would be a great get if he can play KP.

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Ok I'm over the disappointment of no Manson. This video tells me that he'll be popular amongst the other players quickly.

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I remember watching this episode lol. I think it made dicko's top of the list events of the year.

Obviously he will be nicknamed 'Moose', Hope he has an impact, can see the crowd chanting Moooooooooose. Big Fella's a unit.

 

[Yoda_]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

You read my mind !

Steinberg has the tools but does he have the game sense.

Or the kicking ability

Seriously though, is great to see that small/tall forward who could potentially move into the midfield..

 

[yaco55]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Or the kicking ability

Seriously though, is great to see that small/tall forward who could potentially move into the midfield..

Thought that EFC would go 2 mids and project tall - we selected 2 mids and close to a project tall.

 

[Yoda_]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Thought that EFC would go 2 mids and project tall - we selected 2 mids and close to a project tall.

I actually li the pick of O'Brien, reminds me of a (better overhead version) of David Zaharakis..

Coincides with Zaka's transition to full time midfielder

Actualy think I am most excited about O'Brien than Merret and Kavanagh (am fair excited about all three really)..

 

[rusman]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Another profile for him Jason Phelan AFL.com.au:

Nick O'Brien
Height: 188cm
Weight: 91kg
DOB: 26/6/93
Club: North Ballarat Rebels
Draft range: 40-60
O'Brien is a lead-up forward with a tank big enough to allow him repeated efforts. He took 32 marks in five games for Vic Country, but didn't hit the scoreboard as he would have liked. The Giants have got some giants inside forward 50, but O'Brien will bring something a bit different.
Watch Nick O'Brien in action

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/126378/default.aspx

 

[daz17]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Does anyone think he has a place in the side next year?
Would he get a game before Steinberg?

 

[rusman]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Very early mate. I would think its unlikely for him to get a game early as a medium fwd unless he can play other positions. Gus, crameri pretty set for lead up medium forwards.

 

[bombermick]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

With his reported similarities to Lingy - can we turn him into our tagger?

 

[Childish Gambino]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Loved that video. Really seems like a top bloke and natural leader. Certainly doesn't lack confidence.

Very happy with this pick.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Ok I'm over the disappointment of no Manson. This video tells me that he'll be popular amongst the other players quickly.

[youtube]jJE5MxkKrd4[/youtube]

Does anyone know the music for Dicko's segment?

 

[KING-JAMES]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Think he will be developed as a big bodied midfielder in the Ling mould.
Endurance and strength will be an asset, but lacks the pace to make it as a pure forward IMO. He is exactly the type of footballer the coaching panel would be after though, and I'm happy with this selection.

 

[longdaveyjetta]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

He shall be known as NOB.

Like it, gets my vote RIG..

Welcome NOB, hope we can find a spot for you to slot into...

 

[Atavistic]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Like it, gets my vote RIG..

Welcome NOB, hope we can find a spot for you to slot into...

I doubt NOB will be seeing much action next year. He could be in and out a fair bit until we find a suitable position for him.

 

[Rack Watts]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

HOLY F, That kid looks like Stevie Johnson.
Seems like a really happy, boisterous, intelligent young lad.
I am most excited about this guy, could turn out to be anything!
His work rate, leap and leadership will be welcomed with open arms.

 

[Colin D'Cops]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Went to school with him, you have a jet here! Best quality is his work rate and his leadership abilitys.

Like the sound of that. Swuper!

 

[Slattery_20]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Sounds like a solid line & length late pick... but F me how about a crumber one of these years?

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Dodoro on SEN was pretty excited about this kids midfield potential. He may start in the forward or backline and then after a pre-season or two be moved to a tagging like role. Who knows.

But all these kids we just drafted need another pre-season before we should expect any sort of impact anyway. Jackson Merrett was only completing one training session per a week. Cannot expect much.

Boy we are going to be fast in 2013 - pieces of jigsaw coming together.

 

[Slattery_20]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Dodoro on SEN was pretty excited about this kids midfield potential. He may start in the forward or backline and then after a pre-season or two be moved to a tagging like role. Who knows.

But all these kids we just drafted need another pre-season before we should expect any sort of impact anyway. Jackson Merrett was only completing one training session per a week. Cannot expect much.

Boy we are going to be fast in 2013 - pieces of jigsaw coming together.

Really? Hmm.
To me, that says, instant potential for improvement when he comes into the system. Add to that nice size, good tank, and (from all reports) a consistent & effective season @ TAC level, I think he's another solid pick.

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

Really? Hmm.
To me, that says, instant potential for improvement when he comes into the system. Add to that nice size, good tank, and (from all reports) a consistent & effective season @ TAC level, I think he's another solid pick.

exactly but needs 2 years to climatise, im sure this year will be a shock to the system and his body will tire and become fatigued before mid-season.

Im putting the Zahar stamp on him - 2 or 3 years before he matures into a very handy player for us with a more damaging kick.

 

[Slattery_20]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

They manage the work-load of the first years reasonably well, all of our first years this year ran out the season (either 1sts or 2nds) - touch wood.

Anyone with a more damaging kick than Zaha will be a fair player. Big call.

 

[Kong]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

but F me how about a crumber one of these years?

Phhht, that's crazy talk!

 

[Rack Watts]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

You only need Crumbers if you don't mark the ball
Gumby, Crameri, Carlisle, Monfries and Hurley don't spill it often.
O'Brien looks like Jack Reiwoldt and Cameron Ling's love child!

 

[daz17]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

You only need Crumbers if you don't mark the ball
Gumby, Crameri, Carlisle, Monfries and Hurley don't spill it often.
O'Brien looks like Jack Reiwoldt and Cameron Ling's love child!

Also a bit of Steve Johnson in him.

 

[KING-JAMES]

Re: National Draft Pick # 59 - Nick O'Brien

I see a bit of the Harry Taylor's actually.