Past #18: Shaun Atley - delisted end '21 - 237 NM games / 44 NM goals - thanks Ats

[Arden]

David king has mentioned it and i have seen the odd training session he makes the others look very silly at training they carn't catch him hes everywhere yet he doesn't bring it to games so its clearly brad stubbornness in his role or where they are playing him. The weeknd was a good example throw him in the middle or the wing do something different with him the game was slipping neways why not try it

Of course he looks good during our training sessions, he is trying to outrun pensioners.

 

[hellas_johnny]

This year hasn't been his year but to say he havnt developed the last 3 years in bogus. He was very solid defensively last year averaging only a goal a game on him his first job is defend. Last year he was good with his runs. He will be fine. People jump the gun to easily yet then some backup a player like mckenzie who has done nowhere near as much as ats

 

[Sheezel2Wardlaw]

Play him in the middle ffs!

 

[Quivorir]

It's time to part ways with him . He doesn't provide what we need from him on any consistent basis whatsoever . Too much of instinctive player to be used in the backline where he's restricted in what he do due to structure and needing to worry about closing down his opponent before attacking . For me he's suited to the forward line but it seems there's little to no chance of him playing there . I'm sure this will be unpopular opinion but what does everyone think we should do with him ???

 

[Tas]

Play him in the middle ffs!

I can't recall him playing one decent game in the middle, if he is going to change role, he should get some form in that role in the VFL, show he can play it at a lower level, if he can't dominate the VFL then forget about the AFL.

 

[Quivorir]

Yup. Still don't get the calls for him to be a mid. He needs to become Heath Shaw, not another one lost in our millions of midfielders.

 

[Moti]

Yup. Still don't get the calls for him to be a mid. He needs to become Heath Shaw, not another one lost in our millions of midfielders.

Perhaps this current crop of draftees might bring midfield merriment but before them, not much variety, he would be perfect.

 

[naturally north]

David king has mentioned it and i have seen the odd training session he makes the others look very silly at training they carn't catch him hes everywhere yet he doesn't bring it to games so its clearly brad stubbornness in his role or where they are playing him. The weeknd was a good example throw him in the middle or the wing do something different with him the game was slipping neways why not try it

If I was Altley I'd be looking for a trade, to be played in a more suitable position with a coach that will bring the best out of him.

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Has ability.

Poorly coached.

Keep.

I mean really? 2+2+2= 7

 

[Gasometer]

I mean really? 2+2+2= 7

3.

 

[hiddink]

The only negative on Atley is that he makes really bad errors and hospital handballs at times. The only way to stop that is to tell him to stop taking on the game. We need him to take on the the game. It's solely up to him to work on those skills. He needs to get smarter.


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[rm3504]

Atley has been our most disappointing only because he appears to have the ability to be a star
I'd argue the cunners has been as disappointing this year.
McDonald ( better this year) hasn't really played like a top 10 pick either
Perhaps there is a problem developing talent at Arden st

 

[Arden]

He may be quick but he is on train tracks.

His pace is only an asset when he is being chased from behind. Cannot step or evade an opponent for s**t.

 

[kangaspurs]

Good athlete but he is close to being an awful footballer. Too bad we don't have anyone in the 2's that could replace him.

 

[kingcarey1]

Get him out!

 

[Reagan Smash]

He has regressed as a player at a rate of knots

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

Atley has been our most disappointing only because he appears to have the ability to be a star
I'd argue the cunners has been as disappointing this year.
McDonald ( better this year) hasn't really played like a top 10 pick either
Perhaps there is a problem developing talent at Arden st

Not sure what you were watching this year, McDonald was fantastic.

Agree on Atley. 125 4/10 games.

 

[muttley45]

Appears to not want the ball in his hands at all, and gives off some the most ridiculous handballs/chip kicks <10m, to an unsuspecting team mate consistently, also, failed to even lay 1 tackle to add to his 26 for the year so far, at the moment is more liability than asset in the D50.

 

[Moti]

He may be quick but he is on train tracks.

His pace is only an asset when he is being chased from behind. Cannot step or evade an opponent for s**t.

Yet watch his draft video, and he can move. Should have been moved two years ago.

 

[Deadeyeroo]

Being wasted in the back line for years now. Port exposed our lack of pace we have through the middle.

 

[Kanga Glory]

Like a dear in headlights in the backline. Panics and his disposal under pressure always results in a turnover. Release Shaun up the ground and run run run

 

[archereleven]

Trade him. Absolute fraud.

 

[kangaspurs]

At least if he plays in midfield his deplorable, junior footy-like errors will be further from our goal so that would be a positive I guess.

 

[LB2Snake]

#fraud

 

[GeordieRoo]

Not playing AFL standard at present.

 

[Kanga1996]

Add him to list of North players who can hit a target. Not sure what our game plan is anymore.. Kick it long to Carey ?