Player Watch #35: Charlie Lazzaro - contract extension until end of 2024

[The Nostradamus]

Maybe play him on the wing or better yet, as a mid.

Wing his best spot I reckon

Utilising his pace and work rate

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Maybe play him on the wing or better yet, as a mid.

He is a genuine midfielder. That's where he played his best footy as a junior. I don't think he has a point of difference to make it as a genuine centre square mid at AFL level.

 

[zoomba23]

Maybe play him on the wing or better yet, as a mid.

Surely he's too small to play mid. Yes I know that's what they said about guys like Sam Mitchell, but Mitchell's footy smarts were off the charts. Lazz doesn't have half of that footy brain.

Would be open to sticking him on a wing, but does he have the pace/stamina to play there, and if not, will he be able to develop the necessary stamina? He's not slow per se, but he's not blisteringly quick either, and afaik his fitness doesn't stand out in comparison to the rest of the list.

I seriously think he'll be at a make or break point soon. He doesn't have enough attributes to justify keeping around for a few years. It's a cut throat business and if he can't make it on a wing or maybe as a forward pocket, even though he didn't play there as a junior, I wouldn't think much of his future prospects.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Surely he's too small to play mid. Yes I know that's what they said about guys like Sam Mitchell, but Mitchell's footy smarts were off the charts. Lazz doesn't have half of that footy brain.

Would be open to sticking him on a wing, but does he have the pace/stamina to play there, and if not, will he be able to develop the necessary stamina? He's not slow per se, but he's not blisteringly quick either, and afaik his fitness doesn't stand out in comparison to the rest of the list.

I seriously think he'll be at a make or break point soon. He doesn't have enough attributes to justify keeping around for a few years. It's a cut throat business and if he can't make it on a wing or maybe as a forward pocket, even though he didn't play there as a junior, I wouldn't think much of his future prospects.

Weren’t both McKay and Lazz setting speed records over the summer?

I thought Lazz’s strengths were his speed, good read of the play, endurance and neat skills, especially by hand. Sounds like a handy mid.

I think it is clear we need to shift our concept of what success means for North and realise that we will only get there by actually developing our young players in roles that maximise their talents while developing a successful game plan that can eventually be played from the player’s bodies rather than their minds.

 

[zoomba23]

Weren’t both McKay and Lazz setting speed records over the summer?

I thought Lazz’s strengths were his speed, good read of the play, endurance and neat skills, especially by hand. Sounds like a handy mid.

I think it is clear we need to shift our concept of what success means for North and realise that we will only get there by actually developing our young players in roles that maximise their talents while developing a successful game plan that can eventually be played from the player’s bodies rather than their minds.

Situations in training and games where players show speed differ quite a bit. Lazz might've been setting records in training, but I don't recall him ever going on a blistering run in a game. With McKay, his closing speed is fantastic, but I can't envision him running the ball outside the defensive 50.

As for Lazz, size and strength are clear weaknesses. If you lack both of those you're gonna have a rough time of it in the middle. Jy navigates his lack of size with his tenaciousness and agility, but Lazz's even smaller than Jy and doesn't appear to have the same baulking skills. It's a tough one to work out where he might play his best footy. A wing/high half forward who gets involved in stoppages forward of centre would be my best guess based on the summation you've given of his strengths

 

[tazaa]

Has a calf injury. Club only reported today. No news or update or article. Bye works for him and should return to play Footscray in round 4.

 

[King Corey]

Has a calf injury. Club only reported today. No news or update or article. Bye works for him and should return to play Footscray in round 4.

Luckily we have Collingwood's high performance team so he'll bit fit enough to actually play against the bye.

 

[remfan101]

Situations in training and games where players show speed differ quite a bit. Lazz might've been setting records in training, but I don't recall him ever going on a blistering run in a game. With McKay, his closing speed is fantastic, but I can't envision him running the ball outside the defensive 50.

As for Lazz, size and strength are clear weaknesses. If you lack both of those you're gonna have a rough time of it in the middle. Jy navigates his lack of size with his tenaciousness and agility, but Lazz's even smaller than Jy and doesn't appear to have the same baulking skills. It's a tough one to work out where he might play his best footy. A wing/high half forward who gets involved in stoppages forward of centre would be my best guess based on the summation you've given of his strengths

I feel like blistering runs is the only (memorable) thing Lazz has ever done at AFL level.

 

[Merlin007]

Situations in training and games where players show speed differ quite a bit. Lazz might've been setting records in training, but I don't recall him ever going on a blistering run in a game. With McKay, his closing speed is fantastic, but I can't envision him running the ball outside the defensive 50.

As for Lazz, size and strength are clear weaknesses. If you lack both of those you're gonna have a rough time of it in the middle. Jy navigates his lack of size with his tenaciousness and agility, but Lazz's even smaller than Jy and doesn't appear to have the same baulking skills. It's a tough one to work out where he might play his best footy. A wing/high half forward who gets involved in stoppages forward of centre would be my best guess based on the summation you've given of his strengths

I'm pretty sure he kicked his first goal having shown a clean pair of heels to the opposition going into 50

 

[Flawed Genius]

I'm pretty sure he kicked his first goal having shown a clean pair of heels to the opposition going into 50

Literally burnt off Bontempelli

 

[Merlin007]

Literally burnt off Bontempelli

indeed, one of the few highlights a tough day

 

[Passmore]

indeed, one of the few highlights a tough day

We were 20 goals down and the kid got a fair cheer from the supporters.

 

[muttley45]

Wtf is happening with Charlie ? showed promise last year, appeared to work pretty hard on his pace with extra work in the pre season, but the games i have seen him in so far, both seniors and vfl, looks to be actually regressing instead of developing.

 

[RossHenshaw]

Wtf is happening with Charlie ? showed promise last year, appeared to work pretty hard on his pace with extra work in the pre season, but the games i have seen him in so far, both seniors and vfl, looks to be actually regressing instead of developing.

Pretty much on track … it’s the North way

 

[shinboner magic]

With McKay out it’s Charlie’s time to shine.
Just needs a north duffle coat and help with help from a teammate - He can jump on Hayden’s shoulders and be luffs joker in the pack

 

[Themanbun]

Wtf is happening with Charlie ? showed promise last year, appeared to work pretty hard on his pace with extra work in the pre season, but the games i have seen him in so far, both seniors and vfl, looks to be actually regressing instead of developing.

Has always looked a bit lost on a flank. His best games as a first year player were on ball in the VFL. We've come to the realisation he's not getting a gig in our midfield.

 

[Pagans Paddock99]

Has always looked a bit lost on a flank. His best games as a first year player were on ball in the VFL. We've come to the realisation he's not getting a gig in our midfield.

Lucky he was re-signed for an extra 2 years?


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[tazaa]

Currently in no man’s land.

 

[hellas_johnny]

serz who on earth decided it was a good idea to give him and spicer extensions? this guy especially 2 years extra? yes he showed he can kick and run but wasnt didnt show that much flair to earn 2 years straight away. powell and philips i understand but not him

 

[king of the road]

serz who on earth decided it was a good idea to give him and spicer extensions? this guy especially 2 years extra? yes he showed he can kick and run but wasnt didnt show that much flair to earn 2 years straight away. powell and philips i understand but not him

Did you say anything remotely like this when he was signed last year or are you only a genius in hindsight?

 

[Shermanator]

Turn him into our next Ben Jacobs but in our forward line.

Give him a lock-down/run with task on the Saad, Ash and Docherty’s of the AFL - guys who their team deliberately go through to get rebound and run out of their backline.

I would play him on Hall if he were playing against us.

He’s never going to be Chris Judd so we need to use Lizard’s speed somehow..

 

[King Corey]

Turn him into our next Ben Jacobs but in our forward line.

Give him a lock-down/run with task on the Saad, Ash and Docherty’s of the AFL - guys who their team deliberately go through to get rebound and run out of their backline.

I would play him on Hall if he were playing against us.

He’s never going to be Chris Judd so we need to use Lizard’s speed somehow..

I like it Sherm.

I think he can play the Sam Gibson (no sarcasm) role too. Cover the ground to provide a get-out option as the play works through each line.

 

[ferball]

I like it Sherm.

I think he can play the Sam Gibson (no sarcasm) role too. Cover the ground to provide a get-out option as the play works through each line.

Might have to work on unfixing his kicking first.















(That's a joke btw.)

 

[Friday Night Lights]

Turn him into our next Ben Jacobs but in our forward line.

Give him a lock-down/run with task on the Saad, Ash and Docherty’s of the AFL - guys who their team deliberately go through to get rebound and run out of their backline.

I would play him on Hall if he were playing against us.

He’s never going to be Chris Judd so we need to use Lizard’s speed somehow..

Yeah like that. He’d be someone to try on a guy like Caleb Daniel in future. If I recall correctly his elite attribute during draft testing was his agility. Coupled with his burst pace he’d be a good match for him.

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

Liz looked like a live wire in his early days. Extended. Now another almost forgotten player.