Player Watch Charlie Dixon

[OneGreatClub]

Caro delivers once again. Really good read on big dix and how he joined the pear.

http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/charlie-dixon-finds-port-in-a-storm-20151125-gl85mj.html

For Charlie Dixon, the cultural and geographical distance from the Gold Coast to Port Adelaide was just one part of the long journey he has travelled from those dark days earlier this year, when he wondered whether he was up for football after all.

The game that had come so naturally to the Suns' first player was proving every bit as demanding as his early mentor and Gold Coast assistant Ken Hinkley had warned, and the extracurricular issues Guy McKenna and others had cautioned him about threatened to spiral out of control.

Good read. Hope he finds some good mates here, and a nice partner.

 

[JayPea14]

Caro delivers once again. Really good read on big dix and how he joined the pear.

http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/charlie-dixon-finds-port-in-a-storm-20151125-gl85mj.html

For Charlie Dixon, the cultural and geographical distance from the Gold Coast to Port Adelaide was just one part of the long journey he has travelled from those dark days earlier this year, when he wondered whether he was up for football after all.

The game that had come so naturally to the Suns' first player was proving every bit as demanding as his early mentor and Gold Coast assistant Ken Hinkley had warned, and the extracurricular issues Guy McKenna and others had cautioned him about threatened to spiral out of control.

This article definitely brought a smile to my face.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Great article really enjoyed it. Caro is such a good writer.

 

[TheFVK]

And Hinkley? "I was no good for Charlie early ... well not no good, but really blunt. I told him, 'You've got no idea where you're going but they're going to come after you and they're going to smack you.'

Classic Ken

 

[BIG MATTY WHITE]

caro loves us....it all started with chocco....she loved him

 

[diegodcg]

Caro delivers once again. Really good read on big dix and how he joined the pear.

http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/charlie-dixon-finds-port-in-a-storm-20151125-gl85mj.html

For Charlie Dixon, the cultural and geographical distance from the Gold Coast to Port Adelaide was just one part of the long journey he has travelled from those dark days earlier this year, when he wondered whether he was up for football after all.

The game that had come so naturally to the Suns' first player was proving every bit as demanding as his early mentor and Gold Coast assistant Ken Hinkley had warned, and the extracurricular issues Guy McKenna and others had cautioned him about threatened to spiral out of control.

This was a superb article. Thanks for sharing. It's good getting to know a bit more about our new man.

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

What I get from that article is if Charlie does exactly want Burgo and Hinkley want this preseason then he will be an absolute monster for us. Hopefully he can stay motivated and not burn out.

So *en excited to see this guy. If our fans have any sort of sense then we should sell out our first game.

 

[Steve Dore]

.... Then there was the advice of his family, the call from Hinkley and the realisation he would be better away from the Gold Coast.

"I already knew what Kenny would bring to the table," said Dixon. "I knew the impact Ken would have on my game. At the Gold Coast he was the one who'd really ride me and who'd keep me accountable. That was something I needed." ...

 

[pastmyprimus]

The article provides more proof of how players are naturally drawn to Ken. Most develop a healthy respect for the man through his straight talking fatherly style. I liked this quote from Ken.

"One thing I know about Charlie is that when he's played his first five minutes with us, they'll know he's their teammate. They'll love having him as their teammate and they'll know he's there for keeps.

"And he'll pick them up at times and drag them along with him."

Charlie can do that literally as well.

 

[badbeats]

Great article from Caro... she just needs to stay off TV

 

[Portia]

why

 

[badbeats]

why

She doesn't think when she talks, when she write it's a more thought out thing and comes across a lot better.

 

[Portia]

thats true for pretty much everyone, writing is meant to be more coherent.

i can't say I've heard her make any less sense than other unscripted pundits.

 

[Papa G]

My suspicion is that with a good preseason, a solid fitness base, a real club culture, a coach and team mates he respects and the adulation of the Port faithful, the sky is the limit for this lad.

 

[Magus]

For the most part, I like Caro but she stuffed up when she bought into the hysteria surrounding our fans' unruly behaviour at some games.

 

[Andre]

caro loves us....it all started with chocco....she loved him

Caro's arrow.

 

[Adam Marrett23]

Great artcile by Caro on Charlie. Speaks volumes of the influence Kennt has on these boys. As I've said earlier can see Charlie thriving in our environment seems a perfect fit

 

[TeeKray]

The most exciting part of that article is that it intimates that Charlie has been cruising for a large amount of his AFL career. Get him into the right environment and get him focused and he could be absolutely anything.

 

[Zakk Wylde]

The most exciting part of that article is that it intimates that Charlie has been cruising for a large amount of his AFL career. Get him into the right environment and get him focused and he could be absolutely anything.

Charlie engage beast mode........ now.

 

[Willsy10]

So what is our club's stance going to be in regard to his tendency to consume a couple alcoholic beverages the night before a game?

 

[Pappagallo]

Charlie engage beast mode........ now.

Dix on Beast Mode? Not sure that's legal!

 

[PatientMental]

So what is our club's stance going to be in regard to his tendency to consume a couple alcoholic beverages the night before a game?

Not to? Simple, if you're struggling to sleep seek out the club doctors.

 

[Papa G]

Not to? Simple, if you're struggling to sleep seek out the club doctors.

Or the Australian Swimming team.

 

[Grave Danger]

Not to? Simple, if you're struggling to sleep seek out the club doctors.

"I thought the Fremantle Doctor was a sea breeze"

 

[PatientMental]

"I thought the Fremantle Doctor was a sea breeze"

thanks power pete.