Cripps Bontempelli Merrett Kelly - the next big 4?

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

"Merrett isn't damaging with the ball"

The vision and then the pass

 

[Mr_McBoogerBalls]

That's one of many effective kicks from that game too.

 

[ManOfClay]

Geez Bont can play

 

[Bulldog1954]

29 possessions at 86% and two goals. Stood up when needed like usual, what a freak

 

[Bomberblitzer]

Yeah but it was against a side that hasn't won a game this season. Let's see him do that against a club like Richmond.

 

[Bazzar]

Merrett in the same league as Bontempelli and Cripps? Oh please, spare me.

 

[Bomberblitzer]

Merrett in the same league as Bontempelli and Cripps? Oh please, spare me.

I agree, he's much better than both of them.

 

[Substance]

I had a great view of Bont's mark in the goal square, and believe me the TV vision doesn't do it justice. He had no right to get that ball but he did, partially because he's 193cm, but mostly because he's a gun.

 

[Old navy]

He started slowly, but gee he ripped the game apart when he got going. Awesome player to watch.

 

[Hawk_francais]

This is clearly a stupid discussion. Cripps and Merrett absolutely fantastic, while Bontempelli is about one game away from a hall of fame induction.

 

[Super Hans]

Eh. Bontempelli is all hype, until he actually produces like Seb Ross I'm not impressed.

 

[Chronz]

Bont sublime in the 2nd half. Absolute freak that can turn a game by himself. Better than Cripps and Zerret by a decent margin.

 

[Super Hans]

Bontempelli is the best talent I've seen come into the comp since the Bud. He's incredible.

This is coming off a very limited preseason. Such a pleasure to watch.

 

[conrad_437]

You've just got to love him.

 

[Jade]

Merrett in the same league as Bontempelli and Cripps? Oh please, spare me.

The Bont is a bloody star; would not begrudge anyone placing him above Merrett.

But Zach has Cripps covered, quite comfortably.

 

[Jade]

29 possessions at 86% and two goals. Stood up when needed like usual, what a freak

He's shit.

Because I'm feeling charitable we'll give you a third rounder for him.

 

[Bulldog1954]

He's shit.

Because I'm feeling charitable we'll give you a third rounder for him.

Throw in Craig Bird?

 

[Jade]

Throw in Craig Bird?

**** you Dogs are unreasonable at the trade table...

 

[JayJ20]

Said it time and time again. Bont is a class on his own.

Merrett and Cripps are among the best youngsters in the league. Bont is one of the best players in the league.

 

[keithrichards]

He started slowly, but gee he ripped the game apart when he got going. Awesome player to watch.

What I loved is that even though he was going pretty quietly in the first half, he still laid 3/4 good tackles and was 'there abouts' at every contest. He didn't just drop completely off the radar like some have the tendency to do.

Doing that stuff, ie working hard even when he wasn't at his best, kept him in the game. Then when it all clicked he just took it up a notch!

 

[JohnnyFontane90]

Merrett in the same league as Bontempelli and Cripps? Oh please, spare me.

theyre 3 totally different players.

cripps is josh kennedy
merrett is sam mitchell
bontempelli is fyfe

 

[Substance]

theyre 3 totally different players.

cripps is josh kennedy
merrett is sam mitchell
bontempelli is fyfe

I would say Bont is a mix of Fyfe and Pendles. Trading some of Fyfe's overhead marking ability, for sublime footskills like pendles.

Merrett can't kick both sides like Mitchell? But I can see the comparison.

I hope Cripps can get back to his best this week. Suspect he and Bont will need 5 weeks for full fitness.

 

[SterlingArcher]

theyre 3 totally different players.

cripps is josh kennedy
merrett is sam mitchell
bontempelli is fyfe

A Fyfe who is more lethal by foot.

Even has the similar hair though, comparison is very apt.

 

[SterlingArcher]

I would say Bont is a mix of Fyfe and Pendles. Trading some of Fyfe's overhead marking ability, for sublime footskills like pendles.

Merrett can't kick both sides like Mitchell? But I can see the comparison.

I hope Cripps can get back to his best this week. Suspect he and Bont will need 5 weeks for full fitness.

I don't know enough about Merretts wrong sided kicking but I'd say regardless the comparison is solid. A midget sized, big ball winner who is the player his teammates look for to take the ball from clearances cleanly and with great vision - that's both Mitchell and Merrett.

 

[JohnnyFontane90]

I would say Bont is a mix of Fyfe and Pendles. Trading some of Fyfe's overhead marking ability, for sublime footskills like pendles.

Merrett can't kick both sides like Mitchell? But I can see the comparison.

I hope Cripps can get back to his best this week. Suspect he and Bont will need 5 weeks for full fitness.

he better, he's making us all look bad on this forum!

yes i was looking for a comparative player that combines dominance at the contest with class on the outside. couldn't find one.

the only other player i know that's equally great on both sides is sam petrevski seton.....but that's a thread for another year