AFL Player 45: Tom Edwards - Back with a vengeance - 28/3

[Beerfish]

He's going to be the greatest 45 ever seen.

 

[ghostdog]

McMahon is unfortunately a one trick pony. Edwards’ game is more like Langford and Gunston, whose names should probably not be uttered in the same sentence I guess. But you know what I mean.

Agree. MacMahon is more Mitch Brown.

 

[Tazdog]

He's going to be the greatest 45 ever seen.

Probably will be better than Cameron ling

 

[fairbump_playon]

Agree. MacMahon is more Mitch Brown.

Or even a poor man’s Ben Brown

Between the browns maybe

Bitch Brown? Men Brown? It’s not great either way.

 

[dank420_]

Break a leg champ

 

[Zach Package]

Had serious reservations but he just finds it so naturally. And opens up space in behind because he actually moves into the footy.

 

[Megabattimus]

Keep playing him.

 

[naraku]

We've got something here.


Caddy and May with Edwards becoming the third option doesn't look too bad.
Kako, Nguyen as smalls offering something different would be good to see next week.

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

He's that Kyle Langford

4

Kyle Langford

Age

29

Ht

192cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.3

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.3

5star

G

0.7

4star

D

17.4

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.6

3star

G

0.7

4star

D

8.2

2star

K

3.2

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

3star

-type forward we've been missing

 

[bacon buster]

He's that Kyle Langford-type forward we've been missing

 

[Nicholas61]

Will injure people who come back with the flight or try to block his leading space, not because of malice but isn't the type to pull out of a contest. Early in the match a Bulldog player was going to mark a high ball and did but Edwards from a distance didn't give up ran through him trying to spoil, in contrast to our modern talls who stop short and don't make life uncomfortable for the opposition.

 

[Tazdog]

Mould your game on Jack Gunston

19

Jack Gunston

Age

34

Ht

193cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.5

4star

K

10.5

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

5.7

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.9

5star

D

10.6

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

2.6

2star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.6

5star

D

11.2

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

3star

son

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

How has he had a year off with an ACL, in the gym every single day, and not put on 1 gram worth of muscle..?

 

[ant555]

How has he had a year off with an ACL, in the gym every single day, and not put on 1 gram worth of muscle..?

Because not everyone has it in their make up.

 

[MiguelM]

Just natural forward nous. Really opens up our forward line.

Think May, Caddy & Edwards should be the staple for a while and see how they gel. 2MP ruck/drift forward.

Like a taller Brad Plain.

 

[andleanback]

How has he had a year off with an ACL, in the gym every single day, and not put on 1 gram worth of muscle..?

Doesn’t mean he hasn’t been working on core strength

 

[FootyGuru]

How has he had a year off with an ACL, in the gym every single day, and not put on 1 gram worth of muscle..?

Looks a little thicker than when we first signed him.

 

[Bipolar Bear]

This dude is a footballer, very natural and he wants the pill, and the responsibility. Should be a lock IMO.

 

[Nicholas61]

First couple of games back from ACL and hasn't skipped a beat - I suspect has been an ultra pro in recovery

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

I told you he needed to play...

 

[MiguelM]

This dude is a footballer, very natural and he wants the pill, and the responsibility. Should be a lock IMO.

Can definitely see why we kept him on the list.

 

[blitzer]

Thought he was damned good considering its his second game back from an ACL.
Lots of forward nous, makes things happen. Him and Caddy together will be absolute chaos for the opposition I reckon. I'd be super disappointed if we didn't keep him in.

 

[Bipolar Bear]

Can definitely see why we kept him on the list.

Yeah, I actually got leadership vibes too, the way he's like "come with me!" when he plays. Some of his acts inspired momentum.

 

[Vander18]

Thing I loved when he first played was his clear desperation to be an AFL footballer. He’s competitive and brave…so first box ticked.

He’s also a natural forward who runs smart patterns marks and finishes well. Another tick.

Stick with him.

 

[Petrify]

Reminds me of Mihocek. Not the most athletic. Can't point to an elite trait. But just finds a way to compete, beat his opponent and kick goals.

 

[Tazdog]

So how does he play in the same team as Langford...