Hurley vs Walker

[ThePuppetMaster]

Much better than yours.

He has finished top 3 in the B&F since then and actually had the highest VPG average.

He has play numerous games at a higher quality than that Hawthorn game.

The only thing that holds him back are injuries.

But no, he hasn't progressed at all.

He's just not a natural forward - he attacks the ball fantastically, so people assume that, but I think he'd be a great defender.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Hurley provides more flexibility

Walker will quickly become the bigger match winner, if not already

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

I would say Hurley has the better skills personally.

Can't agree with this, Walker's skills especially by foot is elite

 

[Crowdedtrilogy]

For consistency, walker. but when on form hurly any day.

 

[Team DJ]

For consistency, walker. but when on form hurly any day.

When on form Walker wins a final off his own boot (Freo, nearly Hawthorn). Havent seen Hurley win a game ever.

 

[WN123]

When on form Walker wins a final off his own boot (Freo, nearly Hawthorn). Havent seen Hurley win a game ever.

I haven't seen Walker do it either. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened.

 

[Mighty Chinook]

I haven't seen Walker do it either. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened.

You're either blind or stoopid. Which is it?

 

[Sugar Wolf]

You're either blind or stoopid. Which is it?

"Stupid"

 

[Mighty Chinook]

"Stupid"

Oh dear

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

First and last warning. Play nice, or the cards will come out.

 

[WN123]

You're either blind or stoopid. Which is it?

Just means I have a life and don't watch every game. How about you. Watch Hurley every week do you??

 

[Mighty Chinook]

Just means I have a life and don't watch every game. How about you. Watch Hurley every week do you??

Nah I have a life mate, I just watch the match highlights. Hurley never quite makes the final cut.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I did warn you guys already about the bickering and point scoring.

Stop it.

 

[pacman]

At the end of 2009 when Hurley had that stellar game against Hawthorn the media and Essendon fans thought they had the next Wayne Carey. Three and a half years later and there's been zero progression. He crashes packs and that's about it. He drops marks the good forwards take, he fumbles, he kicks the ball into the man on the mark, misses goals he needs to nail, or kicks it out of bounds on the full, etc. He's a competitive beast, but a somewhat limited footballer. I don't underestimate the value of an aggressive unit in the forward-line, but to say he's been overrated is an understatement.

He played on Tom Murphy that day hardly a monster CHB more a back pocket.

 

[Doss]

He played on Tom Murphy that day hardly a monster CHB more a back pocket.

Murphy is 189cm.

Yes, no monster, but hardly your typical back pocket size either.

 

[Team DJ]

Murphy is 189cm.

Yes, no monster, but hardly your typical back pocket size either.

Maybe not in 1986.
in 2013, 189 aint far off. 2 or 3 CMs

 

[Jex]

He drops marks the good forwards take, he fumbles, he kicks the ball into the man on the mark, misses goals he needs to nail, or kicks it out of bounds on the full.

Don't worry, Jack Watts will one day work his way up to this level.

#keepthefaith

 

[Trav 20]

Don't worry, Jack Watts will one day work his way up to this level.

#keepthefaith

I'm no Watts fan, pal. The greatest pea-heart I've seen in 40 years of watching footy. A dud of the highest order; bordering on a sick joke.

Hurley is a fantastic competitor, which I admire, but he's a very ordinary footballer.

 

[bombermick]

Hurley isn't a natural forward like Walker, but our forward line is built around him. Does a lot of the hard stuff and almost never gets outmarked. Allows Crameri to hit the scoreboard ...

 

[frenchfri12]

Now that they are in different roles, I'll take the AA

 

[eth-dog]

I'm no Watts fan, pal. The greatest pea-heart I've seen in 40 years of watching footy. A dud of the highest order; bordering on a sick joke.

Hurley is a fantastic competitor, which I admire, but he's a very ordinary footballer.

Heh. Amazing what old threads bring.

Both gun players at different ends of the field now. Walker probably ahead now.

 

[headache1]

Heh. Amazing what old threads bring.

Both gun players at different ends of the field now. Walker probably ahead now.

I can't be bothered looking, but I'm pretty sure I said earlier in this thread that Hurley should be down back, and it'd be awesome watching them go at each other over the next x amount of years.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Now that they are in different roles, I'll take the AA

Suppose you'd take Jack Riewoldt over Taylor Walker as well.

 

[frenchfri12]

Suppose you'd take Jack Riewoldt over Taylor Walker as well.

Defense > Offense

also Jack riewoldt? what a total flog. 'wears his heart on his sleeve' cause hes so s**t and useless. jack watts over jack riewoldt

 

[Wacky Tiger]

Heh. Amazing what old threads bring.

Both gun players at different ends of the field now. Walker probably ahead now.

lol yeah interesting to go back and see your own comments. Cant lose with this one. Both out and out stars