Retired # 2: Tom Bellchambers - Knocks Cam Mooney the **** out - 24/5

[Skipper_]

He is on
Kicking goals the way he has, makes JD going into the ruck so much more dangerous for the opposition.
Up against Goldstein this week, will be a good contest. Both big boys who are good tap ruckman and damaging up forward.

I reckon he can get the chocolates in this one. Goldstein has been poor of late but he does have a good record against us so you never can know for sure.

 

[akiva]

I loved that after both of Daniher's marks on Carlisle, Bellchambers was there to tell him all about it!!!

 

[Yoda_]

(by extension) he's a goal kicking midfielder

 

[coastalpipeline]

He is on
Kicking goals the way he has, makes JD going into the ruck so much more dangerous for the opposition.
Up against Goldstein this week, will be a good contest. Both big boys who are good tap ruckman and damaging up forward.

Wonder why they don't play Preuss.....maybe they like losing?

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Not sure why we aren't talking about Tom more, a very large reason for our midfield turnaround since mid season.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Not sure why we aren't talking about Tom more, a very large reason for our midfield turnaround since mid season.

That mark in the goal square was a high light for me.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Not sure why we aren't talking about Tom more, a very large reason for our midfield turnaround since mid season.

I'm trying not to jinx it

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

I'm trying not to jinx it

Well I hope you're not posting in all the other player threads too then!

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Well I hope you're not posting in all the other player threads too then!

Na, I'm happy to jinx those pricks.

 

[TheBrightSide]

Not sure why we aren't talking about Tom more, a very large reason for our midfield turnaround since mid season.

Great question, his service to our mids has been outstanding.
Handy in front of goals too.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Been very good... still needs to be more physical.

But loving his work

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Been very good... still needs to be more physical.

But loving his work

It was one of my biggest question marks on him, but his physicality has been very good. I agree there is probably room for a bit more but he has been more physical than I can remember for his career. If he tracks like the other suspended guys he might improve more over the next couple of months. Or at least I can hope.

 

[chrisdon16]

The biggest thing for Tom is the pressure now that he's playing well and being recognized by the media, plus the added pressure from the folk at Big Footy. Going to be interesting to see how he copes with it. I'm confident he'll continue against an out of form Goldstein.

 

[Killer_Mike]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-21/bellchambers-had-doubts-but-never-lost-faith

"The 28-year-old credits his fellow banned teammates, who he trained with during their season away from Essendon, as being vital in his ability to recapture his best.

"I didn't lose faith [in myself], but the questions always go through your head about whether you can get back out there and do it. I had a couple of frustrating years with injury so those questions are always there about whether you're going to be able to get back out there," Bellchambers told AFL.com.au.

"Obviously last year there was the nine of us who were all together training. Having those guys there really helped me last year and they pushed me at the same time.

"Those question marks obviously jump into your head but you have to realise you need to make the most of your opportunities.""

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

The biggest thing for Tom is the pressure now that he's playing well and being recognized by the media, plus the added pressure from the folk at Big Footy. Going to be interesting to see how he copes with it. I'm confident he'll continue against an out of form Goldstein.

Goldstein not playing.

 

[Capt Hindsight]

The biggest thing for Tom is the pressure now that he's playing well and being recognized by the media, plus the added pressure from the folk at Big Footy. Going to be interesting to see how he copes with it. I'm confident he'll continue against an out of form Goldstein.

*Out of form Majak Daw/1st game beanpole Nick Larkey.

 

[Donakebab]

Far and away the most improved of the returning players. He might have kicked 28 goals and played a great tandem role with Paddy in 2013, but he's in career best form right now with some top shelf ruck work and still a dangerous target up forward.

 

[Beerfish]

*Out of form Majak Daw/1st game beanpole Nick Larkey.

Don't suggest to norf supporters that Larkey might play in the ruck. They go batshit crazy. He's a forward only apparently and before you say anything I know what the norf website player profile says but they don't know s**t either I guess. He plays forward in the VFL so that's the only position he plays. END OF!

 

[eth-dog]

Don't suggest to norf supporters that Larkey might play in the ruck. They go batshit crazy. He's a forward only apparently and before you say anything I know what the norf website player profile says but they don't know s**t either I guess. He plays forward in the VFL so that's the only position he plays. END OF!

In fairness, he's averaging 3 hit outs in the VFL.

 

[Beerfish]

In fairness, he's averaging 3 hit outs in the VFL.

I think you need another break.

 

[eth-dog]

I think you need another break.

But really, they should use him as the second ruck just so Ben Brown stays 100% forward

 

[Yoda_]

Far and away the most improved of the returning players. He might have kicked 28 goals and played a great tandem role with Paddy in 2013, but he's in career best form right now with some top shelf ruck work and still a dangerous target up forward.

Agreed

Just on the goal kicking, feel he is in the right place at the right time more than being a bonafide fwd target for us. He has taken a few grabs on the lead, yes, but we have had a stopage play (mark or free kick) to which he has been able to set up inside 50 imho.

Love the fact he is getting forward and kicking goals.

 

[maskmcgee]

Had 5 clearances too

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Got his hands to the tap ok...but they roved him very well. Very limited impact around the ground today IMO.

 

[yaco55]

Struggled to get around the ground today - Like he was running in quicksand.