Player Watch #2: Finn O’Sullivan - Rd15 AFL Rising Star Nominee - Congrats Fossil

[DocSholl]

I remember saying this about Tom Powell back in 2021....

Which is probably a good reminder not to write Powell off

 

[zoomba23]

Which is probably a good reminder not to write Powell off

Maybe. Historically, our development hasn't been crash hot though. The number of blokes who look at home in their first few games and then appear less at home the more time they spend at the club is a bit strange. Barlow might've helped turn that around though

 

[Sheezel2Wardlaw]

& he's Norfed!

 

[Flawed Genius]

Jeez there's something going on here with this bloke (positive).

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Played his way back in, last quarter tackle was perfect.

 

[Sillygit]

& he's Norfed!

just waiting for him to do something wrong?

 

[kanga kanga kanga]

if we won it would of been thanks to that spoil

 

[zoomba23]

Come in here to praise him and instead find concern for his form. Classic

 

[Its a Process]

Need to get the soccer balls our more often.

But seriously, this kid has jet written all over him. Can’t wait to see him finals, he’s made for it.

 

[Reagan Smash]

Mr Natural

And the clueless Gronks going after a first year kid for a mistake which could happen to every player in the league

 

[Passmore]

just waiting for him to do something wrong?

Give him credit, the patience to wait and roll out that side splitter waa admirable.

 

[kingcarey1]

Apart from the Happy Gilmore moment.

What a star this guy will be.

 

[archereleven]

A game of 2 halves...

Putrid in the 1st half, wholesome in the 2nd

 

[Lavy_Panther]

Audibly gasped when he made that spoil running back with the flight.

 

[tommy_uman]

Quality player - i'll even give him a pass for that soccer kick given the rain and tough position

 

[Northwards]

As good as he’s been as a defender. I really like his clean hands, poise and contest winning ability on a wing. So important to be clean in a 50/50 ground ball between wing and half forward, not to mention the classy kicking he’s already shown. Would like to see him as the I50 kicker as often as possible

I kind of see the Hodge-ish comparisons, but for some reason he reminds of Bartel every time I see him keep his feet, win the footy and just out think everyone else in the area with a hip swivel or a step.

Is underrated league wide in this rising star cohort because the stats don’t jump off the page, but he’s got star written all over him. Anyone who watches footy and has some idea can see it.

 

[Midas]

His first half was fumbly, and he has been hit and miss.

His efforts are n the contest in defence and the spoil and tackle are his ceiling.

I have hopes he will be my favourite player in 3 years time but still a little inconsistent.

 

[Frank Thring]

His first half was fumbly, and he has been hit and miss.

His efforts are n the contest in defence and the spoil and tackle are his ceiling.

I have hopes he will be my favourite player in 3 years time but still a little inconsistent.

I suppose when you've only played 14 games in a crap team, your prone to inconsistency

 

[Karanicolas]

He will be thinking about that soccer kick for weeks.

In terms of comparison, I have a new one …

 

[LB2Snake]

He will be thinking about that soccer kick for weeks.

In terms of comparison, I have a new one …

Can’t stand Healy as a commentator, but geez you’d take Finn being on same level as GH. Skill set of Healy was ridiculous.

 

[El Capuano]

To think he'll only get better from here, wowee!

 

[shinboner magic]

Who’s complaining about this guy

 

[Caracas]

What a great game from FOS again. Every single player in the competition makes blues every now and then. The Bont, Dangerfield… FOS is rolled gold.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

The three big C’s.

Composure, Class & Courage.

Sort of player that is built for finals.

Outside of his onfield efforts it’s really good to see his physique changing across the course of the year, he’d already have put on 2-3kg across the season. Noticeably more solid through the chest and arms

 

[nelroo]

Love this kid. Sure I bet he would like his time again with that soccer attempt. He didn’t realise how much time and space he actually had. But that spoil going back with flight omg how he did that without giving a free kick away was immense .