Player Watch #20: Nick 'Souva' Larkey - '23 AA & '24 NM VC

[tazaa]

Great year. Deserves a well earned rest. One who can hold his head high

 

[Swallow_Wood]

29 goals in his 11 games since the bye.

 

[Psicosis]

42 goals is a significant effort considering.

 

[MagicalRoos]

29 goals in his 11 games since the bye.

At that pace, he would’ve been a Coleman medallist this year.

 

[3051]

At that pace, he would’ve been a Coleman medallist this year.

Should carry over the confidence that his footy is worthy of the best. He's only just getting started. With how the midfield is shaping up, Larkey should have plenty of opportunity to kick bags in the coming years.

 

[DocSholl]

2017 was the year that Brown started converting the consistent 2s and 3s into bags of 4+, which turned him into a 60+ guy.

That will be the next step for Larkey.

 

[SammyRoo]

Strong second half of the year.

If we can nail down the partner in crime ( Coomben, 199cm Edwards 202cm) Souva will clean up next year.

Also off contact end of 2022. If he has a really good year, could earn himself a big contract $ wise.

 

[sruss]

Strong second half of the year.

If we can nail down the partner in crime ( Coomben, 199cm Edwards 202cm) Souva will clean up next year.

Also off contact end of 2022. If he has a really good year, could earn himself a big contract $ wise.

2024 isn’t it? Re-signed earlier this year

 

[SammyRoo]

2024 isn’t it? Re-signed earlier this year

Ah ok you’re prob right

 

[Liam Boy]

Our next coleman medallist - unless Cam Zurhaar beats him

 

[roos_fanatic08]

RF08's Season Review

Games Played: 22
Avg Disposals: 9.6
Goals: 42
Stat Highlights:
- Ranked equal 10th for total goals kicked
- Ranked 15th for total marks inside 50


Best Game
Round 19 Vs Carlton - 20 disposals, 8 marks, 7 goals
Round 23 Vs Adelaide - 13 disposals, 5 marks, 3 goals
Round 15 Vs Gold Coast - 16 disposals, 8 marks, 3 goals

Summary

A a lot of pressure was lumped on the shoulders of Souva after North decided to trade Ben Brown

50

Ben Brown

Age

31

Ht

200cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

2.2

5star

D

7.9

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

1.6

1star

M

3.7

4star

T

0.9

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.2

4star

at the end of the 2020 season. Souva instantly became our key (and sometimes) only focal point inside forward 50. There were concerns as to how he would cope being the number 1 forward, and those concerns were justified in the first 6-8 weeks of the season. Ultimately, his season was the tale of two halves. For the first half of the season he really struggled to get going, his work rate was there. He wasn't getting any space or reward due to poor game plan execution and because he was often getting double and triple teamed by opposition defenders. Once the bye hit, his from turned a corner. He started having more of a presence and he was getting on the end of scoring chains. It also helped that Zurhaar, Stephenson and Thomas found form and started to take the pressure off him inside the forward 50. His service improved and he was able to impact the scoreboard more consistently. His season was capped by a 7 goal game against Carlton. Considering he had limited support he ended up putting together a fantastic season, one of which he should be really proud of. He improved on just about every statistical metric this year. In the off season, he has to look to add 2-3kg so he can deal with the big gorilla key defenders better. His work rate is elite, and if he can add more contested marking to his game I have no doubt he could easily be a consistent 50+ goal a year key forward. Only just turned 23, so there is still plenty of upside in his game.

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

 

[Shinboner1]

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I want one

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

I want one

I saw it on FB - I don't have the imagination to have come up with an idea like that nor the creative talent to make it.

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

I am not buying one until it says 'Sevlarkey' with a caption of Souva outmarking Weitering!

 

[Roo Beauty]

I have the t-shirt version. Available at https://carltondrafttshirts.com/collections/frontpage.

They have a lot of good stuff on there, including some LDU and Cunners things.

 

[shinboner magic]

I have the t-shirt version. Available at https://carltondrafttshirts.com/collections/frontpage.

They have a lot of good stuff on there, including some LDU and Cunners things.

68 bucks for pittard merch

 

[ferball]

I have the t-shirt version. Available at https://carltondrafttshirts.com/collections/frontpage.

They have a lot of good stuff on there, including some LDU and Cunners things.

There are some okay ones. The Roake Smiths made me chuckle a bit.

 

[ferball]

And this one. LOL.

https://carltondrafttshirts.com/collections/frontpage/products/in-bevo-we-trust-2021-premiers

 

[buttox]

42 goals is a significant effort considering.

50 is a good target for next year.

 

[King Corey]

I have the t-shirt version. Available at https://carltondrafttshirts.com/collections/frontpage.

They have a lot of good stuff on there, including some LDU and Cunners things.

Did laugh at some dudes wearing the "Let's get Naughty" ones on a train after our Good Friday frying.

 

[Ligma]

 

[Hojuman]

 

[Luke72]

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I know at times the ball doesn't get down the forward line much, but calling him Susanne of the Yukon is a little unfair.