Toast Lachie Neale

[Kunna17]

Actually pretty unlucky to have a played in 10 losses of of 21 games. Probably the player on our list with worse win-loss ratio over the past 2 years (at least of those who played a reasonable amount of footy).

goof thing you added last bit, otherwise could say Moller or Simpson, etc.

 

[Schauermann]

goof thing you added last bit, otherwise could say Moller or Simpson, etc.

I know how the internet works...

 

[Kunna17]

need a big game this week from Lachie, important part of our midfield now.

 

[Arcassius]

#nopressure

 

[jedi mind tricks]

#nopressure

You still owe me a carton for winning that lachie neale v walters bet during the pre-season. You can buy me a pint on Sat instead.

 

[Okinakashi]

BUMP -
I realise a lot of this thread isn't super complementary to our Little Lachie Neale, but seriously how good is this kid – especially in the big games.
Wins the Rosco against the Weagles (definitely one of the big games of the year) and was arguably BOG against Port on the weekend (another huge stakes game!).
He’s now been nominated for Player of the Round. Not sure how to vote or anything, maybe those who are bit more tech savvy can help me out Seppo?
Considering he’s playing 4th or 5th fiddle in our supercharged midfield, I reckon this kid goes awright!
Well done LLN
#GonnaBeAGun

 

[Righteo]

BUMP -
I realise a lot of this thread isn't super complementary to our Little Lachie Neale, but seriously how good is this kid – especially in the big games.
Wins the Rosco against the Weagles (definitely one of the big games of the year) and was arguably BOG against Port on the weekend (another huge stakes game!).
He’s now been nominated for Player of the Round. Not sure how to vote or anything, maybe those who are bit more tech savvy can help me out Seppo?
Considering he’s playing 4th or 5th fiddle in our supercharged midfield, I reckon this kid goes awright!
Well done LLN
#GonnaBeAGun

It was literally just the OP and it went from "Roast" to "toast" in about 5 minutes due to overwhelming Lachie support.

He is a gun though.

 

[Lost_Deputy]

He looks 7, has the biggest thighs in the game and is now a lock in the best midfield in the comp.
Love the little fella

 

[Wizard]

Fair to say the first post was very reactionary to a pretty average performance
Terrible thread in hindsight.

 

[johnthegardener]

Lachie.

Please, please, please get a left foot!!!!

 

[E Shed]

Some of his inside work against Port was incredible. There was one handball where he sort of dived on the ball and got out a perfect handball in a split second that led to a goal.

 

[Okinakashi]

It was literally just the OP and it went from "Roast" to "toast" in about 5 minutes due to overwhelming Lachie support.

Fair Enough - I only skim read the first couple of pages.

 

[greatgatsby]

Lachie.

Please, please, please get a left foot!!!!

Except for this, he did a pretty good impression of Sam Mitchell out there yesterday! Goes both hands if not both feet.

 

[Freoforever86]

Still a little fumbly on his first touch but has improved considerably this year. Definite best 22. Cleans up his touch & kicking efficiency and will be very very good

 

[Righteo]

Some of his inside work against Port was incredible. There was one handball where he sort of dived on the ball and got out a perfect handball in a split second that led to a goal.

How do you see it E-Shed, who had/has the better hands out of Hasleby, Barlow and Lachie? Fyfe would be up there too as our greatest handballer.

 

[greatgatsby]

How do you see it E-Shed, who had/has the better hands out of Hasleby, Barlow and Lachie? Fyfe would be up there too as our greatest handballer.

Have a look at some of Lachie's instinctive gives on Saturday - they are truly in the Diesel Williams & Sam Mitchell class.

 

[Righteo]

Have a look at some of Lachie's instinctive gives on Saturday - they are truly in the Diesel Williams & Sam Mitchell class.

Great exponent of the diving handball/getting it off when unbalanced too, I can''t split them tbh.

 

[Admiral Byng]

I must admit I didn't like him much when he started, I recall labelling him a clumsy stumble-bum or words to that effect. But definitely in our best 22 now. Like most others I recanted my heresy long ago. Go Lachie!

 

[rgauci]

Gun - just needs to add a bit of physicality to his game. His ability to find the ball and read the game is amazing. Once his kicking tidies up a bit more he'll be bordering on elite.

 

[Taylor]

I thought the only mistake that stood out from the last game was running right over the top of the ball resulting in a Port goal.

He is a dynamo.

 

[PapaJ]

How do you see it E-Shed, who had/has the better hands out of Hasleby, Barlow and Lachie? Fyfe would be up there too as our greatest handballer.

Hasleby easily - though Lachie is very early on in his career of course.

Hase didn't just have great hands when it came to hand balling, he was very clean as well. He would get control of the ball both in contested or open play and have it out to advantage very quickly and rarely with error.

Speaking of Lachie in his own right, I've always rated him. To be fair, he's been a bit sloppy in recent weeks. Getting into good spots and all, but not taking the best options and the odd clanger etc. - but gees he was important in the Port game. Was everywhere and provided that inside grunt that was crucial. Great game, great kid and the perfect midfielder to have in the mix that complements our "big 3" nicely.

 

[Moo]

How do you see it E-Shed, who had/has the better hands out of Hasleby, Barlow and Lachie? Fyfe would be up there too as our greatest handballer.

Walters

 

[Righteo]

Walters

Bit of a hard comparison when the vast majority of his disposals are kicks, only averages 2-3 handballs a game. The best handballers are generally those with limitations on their kicking.

 

[yakka man]

He is behind only 'the big three' of Fyfe, Mundy and Barlow for contested possessions this year. For a third year player that says it all really.

 

[E Shed]

How do you see it E-Shed, who had/has the better hands out of Hasleby, Barlow and Lachie? Fyfe would be up there too as our greatest handballer.

I didn't watch the game as closely when Haze was in his pomp as I do now . I've become more obsessive recent years. Watching replays over a couple of times to get the finer points. So I don't really feel qualified on comparing Haze and Lachie.
I think Barlow is probably better at getting his hands free from heavy tackles and getting one away and his vision is pretty good but I reckon Lachie would have him for sheer speed in spotting a target and getting the release.
He is bloody special. Incredible a kid this good can slide so deep in the draft.