Traded #1: Michael Hibberd - Premiership Player!! Onya Piggy 🐽

Remove this Banner Ad

Mrs Mercuri

Mrs Mercuri

Club Legend
Veteran
Oct 4, 2006
1,288
64
Melbourne
AFL Club
Essendon
Other Teams
Melbourne Vixen and Columbus Crew
182644_3843346620994_890084912_n.jpg


I have jumped on his bandwagon after watching him at training today.... ultra impressive and the type of running half back/med defender that will play a heap of AFL next season!!

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/team/player.asp?id=151#profile

http://www.footydraft.com/michael-hibberd/

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s-most-promising/story-fn53khop-1225908921862
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

Very happy essendon picked him up, he should fit into the club nicely
 

Log in to remove this ad.

Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

Cant wait to see this bloke in 2 weeks. I think he may slot straight into our 22. Anyone have any updates on how he has been traveling in the preseason. Its impossible to get a read on the boys this year. I guess its good for reducing expectations on players but keeping the hype about the club moving forward.
 
43- Michael Hibberd

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...off-with-bombers/story-e6frf9jf-1226007517687
He’s been very impressive,’’ Hird said.
"He’ll play tomorrow night, we haven’t finalised the first or second game, but he’ll definitely play in one of those games.
Click to expand...
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...off-with-bombers/story-e6frf9jf-1226007517687

Fairly standard.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...off-with-bombers/story-e6frf9jf-1226007517687
He has a fantastic left foot on him, reads the ball very well.
"It’s only early, we’ve only had him for three months - or two months - but we’re very hopeful, and we have an expectation, that he’ll be a very good senior player for the Essendon football club over the next six, seven years.’’
Click to expand...
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...off-with-bombers/story-e6frf9jf-1226007517687

However he wouldn't just say this for the sake of it. If we've found ourself a Greg Broughton, I'd be stoked.
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

Correct me if I have it wrong, but it looks like MH is ineligible for the NAB rising Star by a paltry 2 days. That sucks. But anyway, sounds promising and cant wait to see him play.

EDIT: I am wrong, He turned 21 on Jan 3, whic means he is eligible by 2 days.
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

Prob won't play round 1 but is another 'ready made' player that could slot straight into our back 50 when required.

Very handy 'recruit' for Bendigo as well :)
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

sdb4884 said:
Very good tonight, looks ready for Round 1 no doubt.
Click to expand...

May have looked good on the box but being at the game you could see he got caught out with how quick Collingwood turned defense into attack and was 20 meters from his man.
This happened a number of times and really hurt in the second quarter. Did a lot of good things which was good.
 

(Log in to remove this ad.)

Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

ant555 said:
May have looked good on the box but being at the game you could see he got caught out with how quick Collingwood turned defense into attack and was 20 meters from his man.
This happened a number of times and really hurt in the second quarter. Did a lot of good things which was good.
Click to expand...

Hey ant i was at the game also and saw this. I thought his efforts tonight were still much improved on last week.
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

I reckon he's looked a bit out of his depth a times during the whole NAB Cup. Lost count at the number of times he's kicked out on the full, albeit under pressure but im line ball as to whether they throw him to the wolves and play Rd1 or let him work on a few things at Bendigo. Lack of alternatives is in his favour.
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

lemon chicken said:
I reckon he's looked a bit out of his depth a times during the whole NAB Cup. Lost count at the number of times he's kicked out on the full, albeit under pressure but im line ball as to whether they throw him to the wolves and play Rd1 or let him work on a few things at Bendigo. Lack of alternatives is in his favour.
Click to expand...

I agree. His kicking last night was very average - kicked a couple along the ground & another couple kicks were turnovers. I'm pretty sure his kicking was much better in previous games.

I still think he should be in the team for round one. He's been solid in other games.
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

Solid debut for Hibbo today, looks like he could be another very handy half back type..

Interesting to see if he can his spot in the side with so many players to come back.
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

Mrs Mercuri said:
Solid debut for Hibbo today, looks like he could be another very handy half back type..

Interesting to see if he can his spot in the side with so many players to come back.
Click to expand...

He looked good in patches and his overhead marking is really good which, as a mid size back, is very handy. Not convinced he'll keep his spot long term but hope he does.
 
Re: 43- Michael Hibberd

Yeah ken oath. I posted that in another thread but I'll put it here for prosperity.

stay true said:
How ****ing good was Hibberd's effort in that 1-on-1 with Johnson in the 2nd quarter I think it was. Johnson had the sit and Hibberd worked his way back to spoil without giving away a front on contact free kick, tackled Johnson then cleared the ball. 3 kicks later we score a goal. Epic, epic effort that turned a sure goal to Geelong into a goal for us.
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

CrowdedHouse
Delisted #15: Olivia Barton - Not offered a contract for 2023 - 4/11
Replies
8
Views
2K
Lore
Lore
Lore
Delisted # 7: Bella Ayre - Not offered a contract for 2023 - 4/11
Replies
11
Views
1K
fairbump_playon
fairbump_playon

Remove this Banner Ad

Back
Top