Irving Mosquito, we hardly knew ye: Essendon bid and Hawthorn passes

[PhatHQ]

I don’t particularly like the Cyril comparison as it’s a massive burden to carry but for him to aspire to that level, & Betts, is fantastic!
Such a smooth mover & has that Silk element to his skills.
Scary go home factor but obviously has the desire to do great things for himself & his people.
This kid will be great in a Hawks jumper!

 

[KermitJagger]

Small forwards are in vogue at the moment so he could go on the earlier end of the spectrum this year. I'd almost expect GWS to bid.

 

[MasterSamurai]

Gee , good evasive skills, natural goal kicker, quick and a left peg to boot!!
Get him in the B&G!

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I don’t particularly like the Cyril comparison as it’s a massive burden to carry but for him to aspire to that level, & Betts, is fantastic!
Such a smooth mover & has that Silk element to his skills.
Scary go home factor but obviously has the desire to do great things for himself & his people.
This kid will be great in a Hawks jumper!

Even if he was at Eddie Betts’ level I’d be bloody ecstatic.

 

[threesixpio]

Small forwards are in vogue at the moment so he could go on the earlier end of the spectrum this year. I'd almost expect GWS to bid.

If Mosquito was taken by GWS it would zap my positivity for next year. Could see our forwardline coiling around his creativity

 

[threesixpio]

Besides that he’d miss out on an Audi. The cars at other clubs aren’t as good and would likely break down all the time. Likely would experience Citroen-hell-a lot

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Besides that he’d miss out on an Audi. The cars at other clubs aren’t as good and would likely break down all the time. Likely would experience Citroen-hell-a lot

Audi or a Skoda - not a hard choice to make!

 

[IdiotBox]

“The Pest”

Yeah Nah. "Buzz" has more positive connotations.
"Pest" just makes me think of scragging, annoying players like Ballantyne, Selwood (S), Papley etc...

 

[bumsonseats]

The fact he will be doing his year 12 next year, and not solely focused on football may deter a few.
Might also deter the interstate clubs cause he aint moving next year.

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

The fact he will be doing his year 12 next year, and not solely focused on football may deter a few.
Might also deter the interstate clubs cause he aint moving next year.

That's a very good point regarding the interstate clubs.

I can't see a single interstate club bidding on him.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

That's a very good point regarding the interstate clubs.

I can't see a single interstate club bidding on him.

Pick 100 here we come

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Pick 100 here we come

Pick 100? Are we trading Rough?*

*This is a joke about us trading legends for naff picks not about Rough - I love Rough!

 

[Goldhawk]

Audi or a Skoda - not a hard choice to make!

Audi's are also manufactured in Hungry Belgium and Mexico

Besides that he’d miss out on an Audi. The cars at other clubs aren’t as good and would likely break down all the time. Likely would experience Citroen-hell-a lot

Actually Audi's are also manufactured in Hungry, Belgium and Mexico and you will find Hyundai's are some of the most reliable cars around the quality is first class now and put some German cars to shame

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Audi's are also manufactured in Hungry Belgium and Mexico

Actually Audi's are also manufactured in Hungry, Belgium and Mexico and you will find Hyundai's are some of the most reliable cars around the quality is first class now and put some German cars to shame

Yup - and Audi and Skoda are the same parent company anyway.

 

[Hawk_francais]

God we need some magic back in this side.

Watched that video with that amazing pickup at full speed through the pack. Sign him up.

 

[Gold Member]

Audi's are also manufactured in Hungry Belgium and Mexico

Actually Audi's are also manufactured in Hungry, Belgium and Mexico and you will find Hyundai's are some of the most reliable cars around the quality is first class now and put some German cars to shame

There is a chasm of difference between reliability and quality...

 

[Topiary]

100% committed to taking him.

Absolutely correct. Just trying to arrange the draft pick GW/Maccas only challenge. BUT I hate the Cyril comparison. CHILL everyone. He is seventeen and slight, not long had a week at the club and he is a big fave already, but let’s be realistic.

 

[matsta1975]

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Didn't we draft another kid many years back who was completing year 12?

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Yeah Nah. "Buzz" has more positive connotations.
"Pest" just makes me think of scragging, annoying players like Ballantyne, Selwood (S), Papley etc...

Skeeter

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

Didn't we draft another kid many years back who was completing year 12?

Was it Renouf?

Still hasn't completed it im told.

 

[Gralin]

Shiels was at school in his first year, picked up as a 17 year old, youngest player drafter in 2008

 

[Mr Lizard]

Didn't we draft another kid many years back who was completing year 12?

Xavier Ellis

 

[The German Hunter]

Irv’s playing at morewell oval today if anyone wanted to see the young man buzz around
Be at Preston city oval next week.

 

[The German Hunter]

So Irv was pretty special today I’m told. I didn’t make the trip, a good mate of mine did though. Showing plenty of X factor. I know we don’t want to give him Cyril expectations but he moves so similar to the little master. I will make my way to Preston on Saturday next week to see him and give some updates. No Hayes today