Past #15: Paul Ahern - delisted after 24 NM games/6 NM goals - thanks Pauly

[Black2Blue]

Suffice to say Paul has impressed more than expected in his new role...the coaches seem rapt...

Had a chat will Paul at the quarter time break at the VFL and he said he feels he is starting to get the feel for his new role and really enjoying it.

No harm in letting him play out the season off half back. Still got plenty to work on with his game, but plenty of time to work on those. His vision and foot skills are quality as it is.

 

[Tectonic]

So where do we see Paul in 2020?

Is he our classy half back now? Shifting into Higgos role if he leaves? Depth? Trade bait?

Tough year for the lad, he's really hard to get a read on right now. Obviously has some elements we sorely need, but where does he fit?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

So where do we see Paul in 2020?

Is he our classy half back now? Shifting into Higgos role if he leaves? Depth? Trade bait?

Tough year for the lad, he's really hard to get a read on right now. Obviously has some elements we sorely need, but where does he fit?

In a team void of elite kicking it doesn’t matter where he plays but you have to make him fit somewhere in the 22.

 

[Tectonic]

In a team void of elite kicking it doesn’t matter where he plays but you have to make him fit somewhere in the 22.

Yes, I'm hoping he can get himself good to go for next season and we can move Higgins forward. Who needs pace when you can turn on a dime and hit a target 40m away?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Yes, I'm hoping he can get himself good to go for next season and we can move Higgins forward. Who needs pace when you can turn on a dime and hit a target 40m away?

Another big pre-season in his legs and I think the accountability side of his game will improve drastically. As long as he as that big pre season I’m confident he’ll have a big breakout season next year.

 

[Shermanator]

Scamper to set the parameters, Pauley to put in the hard yards over preseason. He’ll be our most improved.

 

[muttley45]

Pauly has assets we are in dire need of with his vision, decision making and disposal, it is up to Rhyce to utilise them to advantage, and add value as well, some hard work on running, tackling, and defense will make him a very valuable piece of the puzzle. I still have faith that barring injury, he can do it.

 

[Tectonic]

Pauly has assets we are in dire need of with his vision, decision making and disposal, it is up to Rhyce to utilise them to advantage, and add value as well, some hard work on running, tackling, and defense will make him a very valuable piece of the puzzle. I still have faith that barring injury, he can do it.

Lets hope so. He definitely has the talent and the persistence. Im really interested in seeing how he fits into the team next year. Him, LDU and TT are a very exciting core to build upon

 

[goalieboy82]

Scamper to set the parameters, Pauley to put in the hard yards over preseason. He’ll be our most improved.

 

[B4Bear]

I thik he could do a good job in the old Sam Mitchell role Hawthorn used. Good decision maker, use the ball well and direct the defence.

 

[The Warlord]

He will play half back all year long.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I'm setting Ahern the massive task of 15 tackles in 2020.

 

[The Warlord]

I'm setting him the aim of AA squad.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Snake_Baker]

Looking really fit. Excellent.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

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Looks as though he has taken his fitness to another level. Nothing but good things for our side if this bloke reaches his ceiling

 

[Caracas]

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I don’t think he’ll have any worries with his left knee. That leg looks like a tree trunk! Hopefully, the other leg is equally strong.


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[gokangas]

Will be a huge bonus if he can strike form. Huge!

 

[DuckYeah]

Looking really fit. Excellent.

Uh huh! He didnt look like that last year.. something tells me theres some buzz around the club this year

 

[DuckYeah]

Looks as though he has taken his fitness to another level. Nothing but good things for our side if this bloke reaches his ceiling

His ceiling is a 94 level building

 

[Snake_Baker]

His ceiling is a 94 level building

He'll definitely need to bring more to the table if reports about the coaches standards are correct.

He's at the crossroads.

 

[DuckYeah]

He'll definitely need to bring more to the table if reports about the coaches standards are correct.

He's at the crossroads.

Absolutely, the gap is far too wide, he certainly has given himself the best opportunity to prove his worth. Im not sure he’s starting 22 yet but he can certainly be best 18 by the bye

 

[Snake_Baker]

I'm hoping. He's little more than a Bastinac with neater foot skills at the moment.

 

[Kimbo]

I'm hoping. He's little more than a Bastinac with neater foot skills at the moment.

In terms of achievement to date, he might as well be. But his decision-making is elite. I think he just needs the want to go with it.

 

[ferball]

Uh huh! He didnt look like that last year.. something tells me theres some buzz around the club this year

Last season he was half the size he was in his debut year. From working hard, but he looked scrawny. Could just be the photo but he looks stronger and leaner now.