Player Watch #35: Nathan Broad - Calf 1 week

[THE_GUN]

196cm and 95kgs for todays game as a KPD is perfect imo , Playing on opponents 4-5cm taller or shorter is not really a massive issue provided you have the speed agility and strength

 

[Marcel Proust]

Pretty tough circumstances for Broad going from the 6th to one of the senior defenders.

However what do you make of his first three games.

With injuries is his spot safe?

 

[T4P]

I thought he was impressive yesterday

 

[captain cotch 9]

Gives it his all and goes all day.
He will be better for this experience and responsibilities

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Tough as nails...

 

[TheLoungeLizard]

One of our better defenders, why do people want him gone??

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

One of our better defenders, why do people want him gone??

Cos they have no idea..

 

[TimmytheTiger]

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Thought he did a really good job in dealing with taller opponents v Port.

 

[TigersMP4]

I think we could do without him tbh but I also want Balta back there eventually. Coaches seem to be intent on keeping him Forward


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[db26]

Would be in the top 5 in B and F now for us and people at times didn't see him best 22 really gone up to another level to now.

 

[Drofder]

Would be in the top 5 in B and F now for us and people at times didn't see him best 22 really gone up to another level to now.

Going well. Tough as nails. Covers a LOT of ground too. Watching him at the ground last night he just runs and runs and runs.

 

[TJTIGER]

Going well. Tough as nails. Covers a LOT of ground too. Watching him at the ground last night he just runs and runs and runs.

Not to mention (but I'm gonna).....his acceleration/speed.....

 

[Bobsleder]

Going along nicely. Just needs to keep it simple re his distribution of the footy. His versatility to defend against talls and smalls is spot on and a great asset to have in the back group.

 

[Al Heimer]

Think that was the best game I've seen him play.

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[Ashman OG]

he'll be another grimes wont get any praise for the whole of his career...
who cares though both guns and doing well without rancey

 

[Del65166]

Think that was the best game I've seen him play.

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He was in my votes. The tall 3 are going very nicely. What a unit they are! We have adapted nicely to cover the loss of Rance/Short. The talls at different times defend brilliantly. And I'm gobsmacked at how well SE & SS are going....now that the backline has settled a bit I do hope they get games 5 or 6 more games into Garth.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Got to admit I thought this dude was short term when he arrived - poor kicking style, undersized for a kpd, panicked with ball in hand.

But now you pencil him in every week, just Mr Reliable- good pace/endurance , reliable kick, great size for 3rd tall, always puts his body on the line as 3rd man up in marking contests.

Both Rance and Grimes had plenty of rough edges when they first arrived and are now A grade defenders, Broady isn’t in the same class YET but is a very solid B grade backman

 

[Jozzy]

Got to admit I thought this dude was short term when he arrived - poor kicking style, undersized for a kpd, panicked with ball in hand.

But now you pencil him in every week, just Mr Reliable- good pace/endurance , reliable kick, great size for 3rd tall, always puts his body on the line as 3rd man up in marking contests.

Both Rance and Grimes had plenty of rough edges when they first arrived and are now A grade defenders, Broady isn’t in the same class YET but is a very solid B grade backman

Very well said, I completely agree!

It’s also ridiculous to think he’s only played 35 games.

Just a solid and reliable player, we know what we’re going to get every week.

 

[Madtiger2006]

Been important with Rance out. Garth and Balta not quite ready to play key backs yet.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Always flies the flag when one of our own get monstered...

 

[THE_GUN]

He peaked with the best picture ever taken after a GF

Will never reach that height again and probably has had his camera confiscated

1 hit wonder

 

[Tigerish09]

Did some good things on Saturday night at the game, does his best work post game. Will never be a legend on the field, but off it, has already reached legendary heights.

 

[Phar Ace]

Got to admit I thought this dude was short term when he arrived - poor kicking style, undersized for a kpd, panicked with ball in hand.

But now you pencil him in every week, just Mr Reliable- good pace/endurance , reliable kick, great size for 3rd tall, always puts his body on the line as 3rd man up in marking contests.

Both Rance and Grimes had plenty of rough edges when they first arrived and are now A grade defenders, Broady isn’t in the same class YET but is a very solid B grade backman

Sums me up as well. Thought his a bit meh. U2Tigers kept banging on about him and he was right. I think Broady's judgement has improved with his increased responsibility so far.

 

[CotchIsKing]

He was in my votes. The tall 3 are going very nicely. What a unit they are! We have adapted nicely to cover the loss of Rance/Short. The talls at different times defend brilliantly. And I'm gobsmacked at how well SE & SS are going....now that the backline has settled a bit I do hope they get games 5 or 6 more games into Garth.

Agree but don't forget Tigga's contribution to that group.