Delisted Nicholas Robertson (2013-2019)

[whatboutbob]

Is also semi public knowledge that they'll be fielding a young team first up.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Good stuff. Is this information okay to disclose publicly, though?

I don't know one way or the other. I just haven't read it anywhere else and it strikes me that it might have some bearing on the odds for Thursday's game.

Jason McGrath is placing bets as we speak.

 

[Robbo18!]

Pretty normal stuff for draftees to play early games in NAB games. Not sure a public forum like this will affect the betting world so much

 

[chopperduck]

Betting on nab cup games us stupid anyway, flip a coin as to who wins.

 

[Ironmonger]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/li...challenge-opener/story-fndv8d6r-1226821893608

Top draft pick James Aish and robust WA midfielder/defender Nick Robertson have caught the eye in Brisbane's intra-club practice matches.

...

“Robertson hasn't played a lot of footy against men but he has already got a man's body which makes you think he will adapt to the game well.”

 

[POBT]

4. THEY have drafted well.

Everything they said about James Aish’s poise is true. But there might be a few others in there too. Nick Robertson has flown under the radar to date but looks to be a good type.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/yo...t-etihad-stadium/story-fndv8d6r-1226826583102

 

[CarloLion]

Really liked Nick's game yesterday. Watched him closely for the first half. That much-hyped agro was very much on display!

 

[Robbo18!]

Really liked Nick's game yesterday. Watched him closely for the first half. That much-hyped agro was very much on display!

Was pretty proud I must admit
We was strong in the contest and spread pretty well
Will learn more and more in relation to running patterns the more he's on the track.
First real hit out for nearly 12 months for Nick so as a family we could not be more proud.

 

[Bert Man]

I am watching the third quarter to hear Jedd as I couldn't last night. It has taken two viewings to appreciate how hard Robbo is.

 

[chopperduck]

Was hard at both the man and the ball, was strong through the body when he won the pill, certainly didnt look out of his depth at that level.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Was hard at both the man and the ball, was strong through the body when he won the pill, certainly didnt look out of his depth at that level.

Shades of Troy Selwood and Ben Fixter in that he only has one mode... Go hard or go home.

 

[POBT]

I kept grinning whenever I saw him going at a stoppage like a lunatic. He is just the type of footballer that supporters love.

 

[POBT]

Shades of Troy Selwood and Ben Fixter in that he only has one mode... Go hard or go home.

Reminds me a little of Bushy in the way he attacks the game with no sense of self-preservation.

 

[Robbo18!]

Reminds me a little of Bushy in the way he attacks the game with no sense of self-preservation.

Good and a tiny bit bad
Text him before the game
Protect yourself, turn your body in the contest/tackle but go hard run hard and enjoy
He did that I reckon
Some comments that the effort was crap and Leppa was incorrect in this decision to play so many young ones!
This is how hell know if they can play or not and how possible future development wi be.
I think good idea as these games especially now with no trophy count for very little.
Why peak now?
We gotta peak in the lead up to finals with a fit squad and plenty of depth with a coach who knows if his new kids can play or not.i get why he went in like that and I reckon he's got a good grasp on the squad leading up to round 1.

 

[chopperduck]

With so many regular 22 players missing we all learnt a lil something about our list. First time ive seen guys like Bourke and Hayes at AFL level and they did alright. New boys like Robbo and Aish were certainly playing their first games, but they showed that they will be able to handle AFL level, especially when surrounded by senior players instead of other youngsters. Robbo being so mature in his body was just about one of the bigger mids we had that night. Showed heaps, especially after a long layoff last year.

 

[38Rockliff38]

He is quickly becoming one of my favourite players. In his very first game he showed great aggresion and had no fear. Can't wait to see what he's like a few months from now... Expecting big things

 

[SizeMatters]

increased his potential of the steal of the draft after the game against the Hawks. Having both Lester and Robbo in the same side will definitely fix our clearance and stoppage issues we have had the last few years.

 

[POBT]

Nick Robertson: Good size draftee from Western Australia who has carved it up on the training track over the pre-season. Won the most recent 2k time trial and is a bull-at-a-gate type who should play matches.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-02-15/engine-room-part-one

 

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I must say I am really enjoying your contribution to the Lions board Robbo44

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Good and a tiny bit bad
Text him before the game
Protect yourself, turn your body in the contest/tackle but go hard run hard and enjoy
He did that I reckon
Some comments that the effort was crap and Leppa was incorrect in this decision to play so many young ones!
This is how hell know if they can play or not and how possible future development wi be.
I think good idea as these games especially now with no trophy count for very little.
Why peak now?
We gotta peak in the lead up to finals with a fit squad and plenty of depth with a coach who knows if his new kids can play or not.i get why he went in like that and I reckon he's got a good grasp on the squad leading up to round 1.

Hows he liking the city/area ?

 

[Robbo18!]

I must say I am really enjoying your contribution to the Lions board Robbo44

Thanks mate
Love the banter
Trying to educate my old man on how to get on the big footy wagon, he's struggling the old bugger to keep up with the technology!! Lol
He's coming with us to Brisbane in Marvh for the player induction and pretty excited to catch up with Nick and meet some of the boys
He's a real footy tragic!

 

[Robbo18!]

Hows he liking the city/area ?

Nick loves Brisbane
Got his car there now do fully independant.
Getting into Golf a bit with a couple of the boys
Makes friends pretty easy so when he gets the chance he gets out and about a bit.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Nick loves Brisbane
Got his car there now do fully independant.
Getting into Golf a bit with a couple of the boys
Makes friends pretty easy so when he gets the chance he gets out and about a bit.

who's he bunking with ?

 

[Robbo18!]

who's he bunking with ?

Staying with a host family
One of the sponsors
The Catsoulis family
They're fantastic and really look after him

 

[Billy Puller]

Staying with a host family
One of the sponsors
The Catsoulis family
They're fantastic and really look after him

Yeah there house is absolutely huge. I'm sure he would be living in luxury right now!