Player Watch Ed Allan

[DopeMaster]

Watched the game again this evening and I'm even more bullish on Allan now than I was before.

What really a stood out is the power in his running especially in that last quarter, it is a real asset and there aren't many players who can move like that while making it lol effortless across the competition.

I noticed him more on the replay too.

His transition work was stronger than I’ve seen before. Good signs.

 

[Eric Shin]

A couple of things that stick out with Allan is he seems to be a one touch player and he's really clean below his knees for his height.

Those are some good traits to have!

 

[Horaceg]

A couple of things that stick out with Allan is he seems to be a one touch player and he's really clean below his knees for his height.

Those are some good traits to have!

Penny will drop with this kid, I hope we don’t think of trading him. He’s shown some really good signs.

 

[Cyclops]

Penny will drop with this kid, I hope we don’t think of trading him. He’s shown some really good signs.

You'd say the offers will come. He's not so much breaking out as turning pages.

One of several great kids we have slotted in.

 

[DopeMaster]

Hope he gets a decent run of another 4-6 games. Starting to show a bit and the continuity will do him wonders.

 

[901023]

I always found the criticisms of Ed along the lines of "what does he offer?" "what are his weapons?" completely bizarre and can only presume that such punters dont watch any VFL games. Anyone who has watched anything of Ed in the VFL would know he has pace to burn, its a weapon, not a weakness. Similarly for disposal; it's very good at VFL level, that it hasnt quite translated into his AFL games is cause he hasn't yet use to the increased pace of the AFL. Saturday was definitely a step in the right direction.

The 1 criticism of Ed that is valid IMO, is the varying intensity - sometimes it's fine. Other times its not good and he ball watches and doesn't tackle ...This is the area that needs improvement...but both pace and disposal are good

It's the variation in intensity that confuses me. Often I see him spectating and reacting too slowly to the game around him and not playing with intent. I don't know what it is.... whether it's a fear of being hurt (slight frame, especially legs), mindset or not naturally being inclined to tackle or intercept.... probably all the above.

He needs to get to work on building strength through his core and legs (build strength and power through his foundation) to be more confident against AFL bodies and imposing himself on contests. I can potentially see him an outside (quick) version of Ned Long if he can do that.

Image that, two 194cm midfield beasts either side of Nick Daicos!

 

[gouki88]

It's the variation in intensity that confuses me. Often I see him spectating and reacting too slowly to the game around him and not playing with intent. I don't know what it is.... whether it's a fear of being hurt (slight frame, especially legs), mindset or not naturally being inclined to tackle or intercept.... probably all the above.

He needs to get to work on building strength through his core and legs (build strength and power through his foundation) to be more confident against AFL bodies and imposing himself on contests. I can potentially see him an outside (quick) version of Ned Long if he can do that.

Image that, two 194cm midfield beasts either side of Nick Daicos!

It's probably none of those things

 

[well left]

I was one that had previously said I couldn’t see it with Ed but I got a glimpse last weekend. That last quarter in particular is something to work with.

 

[pablo disco bar]

Fly clearly likes him

Still in the 23 and had a block of games now

 

[Pendles!]

Fly clearly likes him

Still in the 23 and had a block of games now

He said after round 1 or 2 he always wants him in the team.

 

[domin8tors]

Penny will drop with this kid, I hope we don’t think of trading him. He’s shown some really good signs.

given the amount of opportunities that we gave the likes of the Brown brothers and Macrae he surely has at least 2 more years on the list

 

[Granit1962]

If he can step up and acquit himself reasonably well against Hawthorn that will be a great sign.
His attributes our outstanding.

 

[Macgyver]

He's been one of the Hawks best tonight. Lacks penetration by foot and is horrendously timid

 

[TradeDraft]

He's been one of the Hawks best tonight. Lacks penetration by foot and is horrendously timid

Not the Only ones who’s Kicking been average at best

 

[OniAu]

Don't hate me because the kids not up to the level. I am sure he's a lovely bloke, but at this stage he's only a passenger.

Been fine. You have to play kids through to learn. We have been fortunate we arent a bottom out club like Roos or Eagles.

Have patience. Each game playing with the likes of Steele and Pendles is bloody important

 

[OfficialJordynRuffhead]

Don't hate me because the kids not up to the level. I am sure he's a lovely bloke, but at this stage he's only a passenger.

Had some rough moments but also a bunch of very good moments. Stripped the ball from a hawks player and forced an advantage that led to a chance, then a few times where he received under pressure in d50 and took time to find the right option which is v important for a wingers

 

[adamov13]

Had some rough moments but also a bunch of very good moments. Stripped the ball from a hawks player and forced an advantage that led to a chance, then a few times where he received under pressure in d50 and took time to find the right option which is v important for a wingers

I second this, was really clean on a couple of occasions near the goal line and contributed to clearing the ball effectively.

 

[Seedsman_]

Hopefully he can consolidate a spot in the ones because he has many AFL level traits. Just needs a run imo.

 

[DopeMaster]

Had a few very encouraging moments. All you want for a young up and comer. Onya Ed.

 

[manicpie]

I reckon he's playing really well

 

[mwhop]

please change my mind (not having a go), but whats the difference between ed allen and caleb poulter?

 

[Rorzza]

Exceptional, running and connection, deserved a goal!

 

[Copeland]

What’s his position at the moment pls

 

[Rorzza]

Everywhere, looks like a winger that drops deep to help defence and uses his run and speed to counter attack.

 

[901023]

Needs to strengthen his body through the core and legs, too skinny and gets pushed off too easily. Also needs some lessons in apetite for the contest from Long and how to stick a tackle.