List Mgmt. Welcome Alex Witherden (Traded w/ Pick 86 for Pick 58 and F3 in 2020)

[Breva_]

In the 1st when he had 3 kick ins in a row and they all went to the same spot & came back again, I thought this bloke aint that good. He really improved after that though.

 

[eagles rule]

Is it too early to say we got him for a steal? Because after watching him play tonight I think we got him for a farking steal!

Haha yeah, his kicking was off the top shelf and very impressive debut ..

Jets would have been pleased to see the No 23 replacement pin pointing targets ..

 

[Into The Black]

Very impressive game. Good to have some pressure on the backs like Cole, Nelson and Rotham. Would love to see if he could push on to a wing if Duggan doesn't move there.

Gotta be impressed with all those you mentioned. Future back line looks solid.

 

[FKASC]

Well said Avishka.

Woah I can’t believe A5 = Avishka

 

[FKASC]

Gotta be impressed with all those you mentioned. Future back line looks solid.

Especially when/if Johnson develops as an AFL backman

 

[Avalor]

I could be wrong but i swear i heard him saying when traded he had hopes of pushing to a wing some day.

To the mids IIRC, yes.

 

[Into The Black]

Especially when/if Johnson develops as an AFL backman

Agreed. I think we have drafted/traded well considering our position in the draft. Got to give the kids a few years in the system .

 

[Obeanie1]

The word has been about him being unaccountable but saw him lay a couple of great tackles tonight, and at least mixed-up the kick ins a bit too. Really liked what I saw.

Also he went crazy hard diving to spoil a mark. He didnt make it but he hit that contest hard and made them earn the kick.

At one stage I was impressed with Witho's decision not to try a kick that wasnt on. He looked, thought about pulling the trigger, stopped as it was too risky and instead went l9ng downthe LEFT wing for a safer option.

That is where he needs to develop, decision making. When to go and when to play safe.

 

[the harry]

In the 1st when he had 3 kick ins in a row and they all went to the same spot & came back again, I thought this bloke aint that good. He really improved after that though.

Yeah was very defensive early and it didn't work. Getting a mark at 45m out from our defending goal from a kick out is a fantastic spot to end up

 

[Monocle]

Also he went crazy hard diving to spoil a mark. He didnt make it but he hit that contest hard and made them earn the kick.

At one stage I was impressed with Witho's decision not to try a kick that wasnt on. He looked, thought about pulling the trigger, stopped as it was too risky and instead went l9ng downthe LEFT wing for a safer option.

That is where he needs to develop, decision making. When to go and when to play safe.

At only 22 he has a bright future ahead of him with us.

Rare to have such good footskills the decision making will only improve with games under his belt, I have no doubt that he will improve big time.

Kid has some composure about him and thats another real asset.

 

[Spange]

Nice to have a player slot into a role and perform so well. Well done on his first game

 

[SirKarl0s]

Damn fine last night, the kid is an absolute keeper.

 

[FKASC]

If he can maintain that level of tackling and spoiling pressure throughout his career we’ll be laughing

 

[Chris_6678]

He seemed so assured even under pressure.

 

[Pulsedriver]

Or they just enjoy having commentary with the game?

Not for me personally, but who cares how others enjoy the game?

No need to be a flog about it tbh

It seems disagreeing with you is what constitutes one a flog. Meh.

 

[Cuzz09]

Anyone got any highlights of him from last night??

Also could he be fast tracked to midfield while Shuey/Yeo are out? Even for 5 min bursts?

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[TY24]

Withers joined the club last year, but he arrived last night.

Great debut, excited for whats to come with him.

 

[Jupes]

loved the oohing and ahhing from the crowd when he was taking his kicks. such a creative weapon by foot. doesn't look out of place at all.

 

[Jiggyman]

Very, very impressed with his maturity last night.

 

[Obeanie1]

At only 22 he has a bright future ahead of him with us.

Rare to have such good footskills the decision making will only improve with games under his belt, I have no doubt that he will improve big time.

Kid has some composure about him and thats another real asset.

It was good that he had to wait a few games. Settle in, earn some respect.

He is just realising how right he was coming across to play our style. Look up at the targets ahead of him. If he can play back and one day add a rotation off a wing kicking into our foward 50 that would be massive.

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

If he can maintain that level of tackling and spoiling pressure throughout his career we’ll be laughing

I was more impressed by that than his kicking.

 

[MeltMan]

I was more impressed by that than his kicking.

I just liked the kicking, got to see his LEGS! but yes, the tackling display showed off the arms as well. Some good limbs on that bloke.

 

[kranky al]

As Alex's sponsor this year I think it is OUTRAGEOUS that he has had to wait until round 5 to get a game. It's about damn time Simmo gave him a game.

West Coast by 89 points.

As alex’s sponsor i cfb you missed out on this gimmee:

 

[Barrybran]

As alex’s sponsor i cfb you missed out on this gimmee:

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Link doesn't work unfortunately. I assume this is an image of Simmo draping Alex with the Worsfold Medal at the end of the season.

 

[Cuzz09]

worked for me and its worth it [emoji106]or wortherden it

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