Player Watch Pick #18 (2016) - Sam Powell-Pepper
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That’s the question. There are not many, if any, options to drop after Farrell and Bergman. If not Drew, who? Motlop?
Got lost down a rabbit hole reading about Paul Northeast and ended up at this article.
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Got me thinking how good Port has been over the years helping guys like Northa and Hodges etc get their life back on track.
There is something about a clearly defined mission and purpose like "we exist to win premierships" that can give direction to the lost when it is supported by a genuine care.
Hopefully we can do the same with a couple of this modern lot.
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Where are they now: Paul Northeast
We catch up with eight-time premiership hero, Paul Northeast.
Got me thinking how good Port has been over the years helping guys like Northa and Hodges etc get their life back on track.
There is something about a clearly defined mission and purpose like "we exist to win premierships" that can give direction to the lost when it is supported by a genuine care.
Hopefully we can do the same with a couple of this modern lot.
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Honestly I don’t expect to see SPP in the league side for quite a while. He’ll have to come back and get some proper match conditioning in at SANFL level for a few weeks at least.
All of that does not matter though. I’ll just be happy he’s back at the footy club doing what he loves
All of that does not matter though. I’ll just be happy he’s back at the footy club doing what he loves
Yep. In for Drew.
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Drew stays in mofos. He's a genuine ball winner. I love SPP but he does not rack up the possessions.
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I rate Drew as well but I think Sam Powell Pepper has more impact on matches. His intensity around the contest is crucial when the going gets tough and he has improved considerably in his decision making. Also good for 15-20 goals a season.
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Its not one or the other for me. The midfield is probably our weakest area. Boak/Wines/Drew/SPP is the way forward.
He's going to have to smash a few SANFL suckers before he gets a look back in at the AFL level though. Happy smashing, SPP.
Imagine wanting Drew out of the side ever. Think SPP was supposed to be playing forward this year anyway.
Duursma might be in some trouble when we get everyone back.
Duursma might be in some trouble when we get everyone back.
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I agree and Drew or SPP will have to be the 5th rotation as Butters is a lock in the midfield now. He has qualities we haven't had in the midfield since Robbie Gray was a regular mid and Peter Burgoyne back in the day.
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Drew just seems to always be around the ball i noticed. He is just going to get better.
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Both used differently, Drew is a workhorse with a strong inside game. SPP is used as a defensive press which may not include checking his man.
Wines is akin to Drew but SPP is a very unique player and imo one of the most important.
Wines is akin to Drew but SPP is a very unique player and imo one of the most important.
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Drew has about a month to really nail the spot.
If it’s Drew? Sometime between now and then I’d be thinking a spot is going to open up and we’ll work something else out.
If it’s Drew? Sometime between now and then I’d be thinking a spot is going to open up and we’ll work something else out.
SPP is an upgrade over Drew.
At this stage yes. Drew might go past him but SPPs contested work and defensive pressure is second to none
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We don't have to pick between the two.
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If it is between SPP and Drew it's SPP every day of the week and twice on Sundays!
Drew has done well, but he is nowhere near SPP levels when at his best.
If Rozee starts to shine as a mid the squeeze will REALLY be on
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Retirements and injuries will keep it fresh.
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Yeah right, well, I don't mind Drew too much but he's definitely no a genuine ball winner at this stage. SPP currently averages more possesions than Drew and averages similar tackles but has the advantage of serious breakaway power and aggression that scares oppo players. If it's achoice between the too, I'm choosing SPP
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Not sure how many times I need to say I'd like both in the team.
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