Predict the 'break out' player of 2014.

[LordHaart]

Bennell was tonights contender

I watched the first quarter and part of the second, what did he do? He didn't stand out (for better or worse) in the part I watched.

I don't particularly want to watch the entire game (for obvious reasons), were there specific passages of play or was he just generally solid in defense and good on the rebound?

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Bennell was only rag dolled a couple of times last night which was good. He's not a high meterage line breaker but he's generating some fast dashes through traffic where in the past players like Butler would have been forced backwards.

I'll still go with Tunbridge. 3.1 goals and 6 marks from restricted game time in a side that got utterly flogged out of the guts. He's a freak.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I'll still go with Tunbridge. 3.1 goals and 6 marks from restricted game time in a side that got utterly flogged out of the guts.

I really hope he is in the team soon. Was at the Adelaide game really close to his tackle and goal, was ferocious. Get him in!

 

[the harry]

Bennell was only rag dolled a couple of times last night which was good. He's not a high meterage line breaker but he's generating some fast dashes through traffic where in the past players like Butler would have been forced backwards.

I'll still go with Tunbridge. 3.1 goals and 6 marks from restricted game time in a side that got utterly flogged out of the guts. He's a freak.

What constitutes "restricted game time"? He'll have needed to play a fair chunk to get into the seniors, even with out poor performance I'd think.

 

[eagles rule]

Darling will be the breakout player strong hands in marking duels goal kicking, tackling ,chasing got all the tools

who knew that he`d get tried as a big body in the midfield and even if he doesn`t find the ball he can block and lay bruising tackles ,

 

[ChampRevesby]

Darling will be the breakout player strong hands in marking duels goal kicking, tackling ,chasing got all the tools

who knew that he`d get tried as a big body in the midfield and even if he doesn`t find the ball he can block and lay bruising tackles ,

Still one sided when he goes to handball, but I'll give him that, been great this year!

 

[Legendairy]

No one unfortunately, a lot of our players don't have much potential.

 

[ChampRevesby]

No one unfortunately, a lot of our players don't have much potential.

Aww come now.

 

[Legendairy]

Aww come now.

come?

 

[Shupe]

come?

Now

 

[Legendairy]

Now

wait are you saying come as in come, because when you say come out loud it sound like your saying come, are you coming now?

 

[ioppolo]

So far I'd say Jamie Bennell has impressed me the most of the new brigade.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

What constitutes "restricted game time"? He'll have needed to play a fair chunk to get into the seniors, even with out poor performance I'd think.

Sitting on the pine for large minutes (more than 7 minutes) at the start of the game and the second half.

 

[bodazoka]

Id say Darling's year is on track for "breakout" status. And if Bennell puts in performances like he did after half time v Geelong he will be a massive find for us.

 

[Woobla Stainz]

Brown. What if Priddis had a breakout?

 

[flamingEMBERS]

Brown. What if Priddis had a breakout?

breakout, of the team?

 

[Dark Sharks]

Yeo has shown glimpses, but still needs to be unleashed by Simmo properly. We are underutilising him ffs.

Bennell was just a clean, one touch player last week. Didn't look too panicked and made few mistakes.

 

[Tracker 101]

No one unfortunately, a lot of our players don't have much potential.

Shame on you

 

[Milenko]

I really hope he is in the team soon. Was at the Adelaide game really close to his tackle and goal, was ferocious. Get him in!

In the fullness of time, what will be looked back on with fonder rose tinted lenses?
A) Tom Swift's 3 Brownlow votes against Richmond
B) Simon Tunbridge's tackle and goal against Adelaide

 

[QS]

Bennell was only rag dolled a couple of times last night which was good. He's not a high meterage line breaker but he's generating some fast dashes through traffic where in the past players like Butler would have been forced backwards.

Is he managing to change your view of him? He is a lot better than what I expected; which wasn't much.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Is he managing to change your view of him? He is a lot better than what I expected; which wasn't much.

In the physical stakes yes. He was always composed and zippy player with good disposal, but he was beaten by a few wafl players for strength last year which made me question that side of his game.

He's still yet to be tested against some good players but I'm more hopeful.

 

[erbenz]

Bennell's run is used sparingly as well, which I like. I feel like if we drew too much attention to his work he would be ragdolled by a more physical opponent. Keeping him as the 'break in case of emergency' option feels appropriate then, like in Geelong on the weekend - the ball wasn't getting stuck in our defensive 50 for as extended periods of time.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

In the fullness of time, what will be looked back on with fonder rose tinted lenses?
A) Tom Swift's 3 Brownlow votes against Richmond
B) Simon Tunbridge's tackle and goal against Adelaide

Sure, Simon has to work on getting more of the ball, but he has heaps to work with. Aggression, great skills, the ability to kick multiple goals. I have faith he will have a longer career than Swifty.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Sure, Simon has to work on getting more of the ball, but he has heaps to work with. Aggression, great skills, the ability to kick multiple goals. I have faith he will have a longer career than Swifty.

Hopefully they play him in an extended run asap.

 

[Chris_6678]

I think Yeo will be the one to take the next step. He is already getting more of the ball down back then he did last year and he is playing with confidence and taking the game on and getting the ball forward quickly. I still think he should stay down back for this year though before he moves into the midfield.