Lonie is the AFL Rising Star for round 14

[Ekomaira]

Sounds like he needs a breath of fresh air through his nose!
Adds to the character. Love him!

 

[The Jack Pack]

Well done Jack! I honestly didn't know what to expect when we drafted him at #41 but he has done nothing but impress me from his 1st game. He is going to be an absolute star.

It doesn't necessarily appear in the stats here but his pressure, intensity and 1%ers are so valuable. I love how he's constantly nipping at the heels of the opposition and forcing them to cough it up.

 

[CALL ME SNAKE]

 

[Mat Mann]

rapt for him

 

[Fehring]

I'm just in the VIP Media Room reviewing the vision from the weekend's game.* His first quarter pass off the instep to Membrey was a thing of beauty, but more to the point he does it every week. His vision is unbelievable.

*watching on the phone in the kitchen.

 

[The Jack Pack]

"I really hope he (Sinclair) can get a nomination shortly, it'll be good"



http://www.saints.com.au/news/2015-07-06/lonie-a-rising-star

 

[Sir Skid]

Next weeks rising star.

2015 rising star winner is OWEN...


St.Kilda!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CursingFijian]

I remember reading an article after the draft last year where they interviewed the top ten picks and asked them a series of questions, one of which was "who do you think is most likely to succeed from the draft crop". From memory Lonie's name came up twice.

 

[sammm]

If Lonie continues the way he is going, he will be better than Milne

 

[Ads734]

I remember reading an article after the draft last year where they interviewed the top ten picks and asked them a series of questions, one of which was "who do you think is most likely to succeed from the draft crop". From memory Lonie's name came up twice.

Tom Lamb

 

[Winners Only]

Congrats big fella - keep up the great work!

 

[Dopey BJ]

If Lonie continues the way he is going, he will be better than Milne

Big call Sammy, 500 goals is a lot

 

[AuntieBarrels]

If Lonie continues the way he is going, he will be better than Milne

Settle down a bit there, you can't say he will be the greatest small forward of all time after he's played 13 games. We will get a better idea around the 100-200 game mark.

 

[Nutsngum]

Seriously, Milne was a complete freak in spite of all his other football deficiencies. Never seen and probably never will again see someone with the goal sense he had.

But Lonie is a different type of player to Milne anyway and a super exciting player at that. Congratulations, the kid has it!

 

[Stewart66]

Well done Jack! I honestly didn't know what to expect when we drafted him at #41 but he has done nothing but impress me from his 1st game. He is going to be an absolute star.

It doesn't necessarily appear in the stats here but his pressure, intensity and 1%ers are so valuable. I love how he's constantly nipping at the heels of the opposition and forcing them to cough it up.

Just noted he is No 1 in the AFL this year for pressure acts .

Beating a few big names too.

Someone should tell Gerard Healey .

 

[NarklesHelmet]

How good is this kid!!!!

 

[sverik25]

Great to get some recognition for Jack.

Now time for nominations for Sinclair and Membrey.

 

[Sippa]

Can't compare lonie to Milne.. They are both short and clever.. Comparison ends there...

I don't think lonie is going to kick bags consistently but I think he will develop into a reasonably good possession winner as a high half forward.. More the role Schneider plays now but obviously a lot better... Love this kid..

Only thing I don't like and I hope he doesn't continue is the occasional staging for frees.. Think he will grow out of that though he's a great kid

 

[lethalsaints]

Jack is fresh of breath air. Well done son.

Lol

 

[Wright 1]

Well done Jack!
But I also want to congratulate Trout and his team. They have absolutely found a gem at 41 with this kid.
Jack Lonie is a JET! I would of been happy giving up a top 10 pick for him at this point in time

 

[crasha301]

Bout time a saint got a nom! Well done!

 

[Kildonan]

2015 Rising Star Nominations
Rd
1 RICH Kamdyn McIntosh
2 WB Mitch Honeychurch
3 SYD Isaac Heeney
4 CARL Patrick Cripps
5 GC Adam Saad
6 GEEL Cory Gregson
7 HAW Billy Hartung
8 GWS Cam McCarthy
9 MELB Jesse Hogan
10 MELB Angus Brayshaw
11 COLL Tim Broomhead
12 WB Tom Boyd
13 ADEL Charlie Cameron
14 STK Jack Lonie

 

[Sir Skid]

Watched the game twice since and Lonie was unbelievable. Big Jonno Brown compared his kick to Simon Black.
His smother directly resulted in a goal. So quick thinking with him and Sinks. It's like having 2 Milneys but with manic fwd pressure.

 

[The Punter]

If you want a laugh, look at some of the twitter responses to Patrick Keane from supporters of Collingwood, West Coast, Carlton & Essendon.

HIGH-larious.

 

[goodie23]

The gist seems to be 'I didn't watch Jack play but insert player here deserves it more!'

Never mind he was named on the HFF for the AFL's team of the week