Player Watch Ed Allan

[901023]

He is not even a Depth Player

Him and DeMattia are VFL vanilla. There is nothing there that resembles AFL traits.

 

[Seedsfan]

Really disappointing game, I thought he'd try and make a bit of a statement tonight

He made a big statement, to every local footy club in Australia looking for a recruit for 27

 

[stormskye]

I did suggest to lock this thread before the game…

 

[larrikan]

Can we just give him a game and give him a chance! Oh wait….

 

[Matrix10]

Pats out of form. But Allan just isn’t a footy player.

Totally agree .. except for the Ballerina Pat. He is the antithesis of everything that represents Collingwood... determination, heart , hardness, courage , total pussy .

 

[Seedsfan]

I did suggest to lock this thread before the game…

All we need is effort

 

[901023]

If a young guy with Allan's athletic profile won't use those traits defensively - it shows he doesn't have the heart to compete and a will to win.

 

[Antz]

Dud

 

[Deathray]

Kinda knew that the round 24 game in 2024 where he looked Nat Fyfe for 5 minutes was gonna be the peak.

 

[rand corp]

When it comes to our depth he's standing in the shallow end, in the warm patch.

 

[DaicosSnaps]

It’s disappointing that someone with so little desire to win the ball is consistently getting games for us.

 

[Mostfamousclub_Pies]

Has a good head of hair like his old man. That seems to be all he’s inherited from him.

 

[Antz]

He needs to be delisted. When does his contract end?

 

[Doc1763]

The most disappointing thing about Allan is that he has all the physical attributes to be a very good player at the highest level. However, he has never really shown that he is capable of being that player. Whether its mental, a lack of intensity, I just cant work him out.
It is, unfortunately, time to look past him as the next man in. From the small sample size I have seen of Anderson, I think we should be looking to him as the next man in. The has the physical attributes, a hardened senior footballers body, and a willingness to go hard that should, in theory, stand him in good stead at the higher level. If he has a decent game today, its time to see if he step up to the next level.
As for Allan, I think its time for us to cut our losses at the end of the season. We wont get anything for him, but he's taking up a spot on our list, and on the available evidence, he is not making it with us.

 

[BillyElliott]

He, unfortunately doesn't have that killer extinct.

 

[PieBeast]

He, unfortunately doesn't have that killer extinct.

Extinct, for the sake of humanity right now.

 

[stormskye]

He needs to be delisted. When does his contract end?

This year.

 

[gouki88]

This year.

Would be shocked if we extended him

 

[OniAu]

I dont know how he was in juniors . but nepotism catches up for some.

Football IQ is so underrated. Some players just dont have it

 

[granniewolf]

I am no doubt in the minority but I thought Ed put his body on the line a lot more last night.
Not as if he was getting much help from anyone.
I think bringing Nick along was a bad mistake, pulling him at the last minute unsettled the team badly.
If they'd ruled him out before leaving Melbourne the team would have had time to come to terms with it.

 

[Lockyer24]

I’ve given up on him being a good player. I think there would be more guts to his game by now. I know it can be hard playing well in a poorly performing team last night.

But I actually would continue to play him to try and put him in the shop window for a trade at seasons end, and/or have a last ditch attempt of bringing up to speed.

 

[peter9789]

The most disappointing thing about Allan is that he has all the physical attributes to be a very good player at the highest level. However, he has never really shown that he is capable of being that player. Whether its mental, a lack of intensity, I just cant work him out.
It is, unfortunately, time to look past him as the next man in. From the small sample size I have seen of Anderson, I think we should be looking to him as the next man in. The has the physical attributes, a hardened senior footballers body, and a willingness to go hard that should, in theory, stand him in good stead at the higher level. If he has a decent game today, its time to see if he step up to the next level.
As for Allan, I think its time for us to cut our losses at the end of the season. We wont get anything for him, but he's taking up a spot on our list, and on the available evidence, he is not making it with us.

100% agree on this - Allan for me is a bust. Real shame as you mention as he has the physical attributes.

The only issue for me is how deep do we cut at year end as there is a conga line of possible delists - Ryan, HDM Jiath, not to mention the retirement group Pendles, Howe, Membrey et al

 

[crackerss08]

Part of the potato brigade.. must get axed asap

 

[GreekLunatic]

I am worried Allan isn’t the player we expected him to be

 

[Professor Knowall]

I am worried Allan isn’t the player we expected him to be

There's no need need to worry about it - there's absolutely no doubt he ain't the player we hoped for.