Past #15: Paul Ahern - delisted after 24 NM games/6 NM goals - thanks Pauly

[Bigeasy]

Not sure where he fits in tbh - played off hbf in last weeks intra club - showed skill and poise.

However we can't afford to get any slower across the backline or midfield.

I think it will be a case of getting as much game time into him as possible - whatever level and position - and we go from there.

We will have a better idea where he fits in come the end of pre season.

Ahern isnt slow

 

[shinboner magic]

Not sure where he fits in tbh - played off hbf in last weeks intra club - showed skill and poise.

However we can't afford to get any slower across the backline or midfield.

I think it will be a case of getting as much game time into him as possible - whatever level and position - and we go from there.

We will have a better idea where he fits in come the end of pre season.

Think he will start in the vfl unless he smashes it after New Years - the kid hasn’t played for two years.

Will be probably playing half forward / on ball for starters

 

[marklovesbeer]

Think he will start in the vfl unless he smashes it after New Years - the kid hasn’t played for two years.

Will be probably playing half forward / on ball for starters

I don't see any reason why he can't play round 1 at AFL level if he continues to tick the right boxes & gets his match fitness up to a decent standard via practice matches & JLT.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Lol. Ahern slow.

Lol

 

[Passmore]

I don't see any reason why he can't play round 1 at AFL level if he continues to tick the right boxes & gets his match fitness up to a decent standard via practice matches & JLT.

Unless, God forbid, he has a setback, then I'd be amazed if he's not playing Rd 1. By all reports he could have played VFL late last year. And he'll have had another 6 months under his belt by the time Rd 1 comes about.



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[GarnerSmash]

Lol. Ahern slow.

Lol

He ain't sharp, more of a cruizer. I will be interested to see him in a straight out foot race as I suspect he will not he as fast as some imagine.

 

[tiltraise]

He ain't sharp, more of a cruizer.

 

[shintemaster]

Agile, good feet, good movement. Not Atley style fast but fast enough and definitely not slow.

 

[Gone north]

I think ahern has that wells kind of speed... sort of glides , moves faster than you think .

 

[tazaa]

Halfback
Will allow him to settle in as he can adjust and watch the game one way

 

[Psicosis]

We have a hole in a quick, good user off half back in 2018 - will be a great spot to ease back into it. Obviously midfield is the final goal but half back is a softer transition imho.

 

[lockheed]

Halfback
Will allow him to settle in as he can adjust and watch the game one way

So do you see Clarke and Ahern holding down the two half back flank positions, or would they be competing for one spot?

 

[Benj7]

I think ahern has that wells kind of speed... sort of glides , moves faster than you think .

Lucky for us ahern will not be faking injuries

 

[Jindrrk]

He hasn't played one AFL game yet and has come off not playing any football for years.....and off a bad injury.

I said earlier in the thread I don't expect him to get a spot in the 22 in round 1 and they'll work him into the season. But he could just be knocking the door down, play amazing in JTL and demand a spot. But I still think they'll be cautious with the approach and start him in the VFL.

I'd love for him to start though....but there's also other guys I want to start too

The starting 22 next season is going to be extremely difficult for the selection committee. It is very exciting for NMFC.

 

[tazaa]

So do you see Clarke and Ahern holding down the two half back flank positions, or would they be competing for one spot?

One spot IMO. Though can see Clarke playing more midfield time sooner

 

[Skiparoo]

He hasn't played one AFL game yet and has come off not playing any football for years.....and off a bad injury.

I said earlier in the thread I don't expect him to get a spot in the 22 in round 1 and they'll work him into the season. But he could just be knocking the door down, play amazing in JTL and demand a spot. But I still think they'll be cautious with the approach and start him in the VFL.

I'd love for him to start though....but there's also other guys I want to start too

The starting 22 next season is going to be extremely difficult for the selection committee. It is very exciting for NMFC.

IF he has a solid JLT series, I can see him being named on the bench for Rnd 1 and being eased into the season. Bring on 2018, exciting times ahead for us !!

 

[giantroo]

 

[King Corey]

If LDU, Ahern, Simpkin all come up - there's the earth, wind and fire of the rebuild. Right there.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Now weren't posters complaining about puppy fat and arm definition?

 

[Snake_Baker]

If LDU, Ahern, Simpkin all come up - there's the earth, wind and fire of the rebuild. Right there.

 

[Bigeasy]

Look at those quads.

 

[tiltraise]

Look at those quads.

 

[rippersnipper]

Look at those quads.

They play a massively important role in stabilizing and strengthening the knee (and all of the ligaments in it). Definitely the area that he's been focusing on over the past few years. You get your quads right and your knees will hopefully improve as well

 

[Hazey1977]

Look at those quads.

You rang...

 

[boneofshin]

Now weren't posters complaining about puppy fat and arm definition?

Preseason gonna preseason.