Player Watch #20: Nick 'Souva' Larkey - '23 AA & '24 NM VC

[Ry009]

Disappointed we didnt give W80 another year due to the lack of support Brown would get, but he's made the most of his opportunity since getting a regular gig, can't underestimate how important he is to our forward set up now. Made it a successful transition in the end.

Love his workrate, more guys we have in the team like him, Z, and Pittard who put in each week will make us a much better team in the long run.

Well done Dish Larkey.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

He and Zurhaar have combined for four bags of five this year.

 

[GreatBradScott]

I had a moment where he clunked one in front of me on the Docklands wing.

Didn't even fly for it, had timed his run so perfectly he stuck his hands out and clunked it in one.

I reckon he can be as good as Ben.

 

[Seriously!]

Larkey locked and loaded for the next couple of years. Hurry up and get Rawlings in so we can do the same with The Bull.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

From a development stand point two things really stands out to me.

The vast majority of key position players that get drafted take a long time to develop their tank. Larkey already has an elite running capacity for a big man. Huge Tick.

The other thing that usually slows the development of talls is their lack of game awareness/timing/leading patterns. Larkey has all these features in spades which enables him to find space and create space for his teammates. Another huge tick.

Another pre-season into the shoulders and core and he’ll really have the ability to stamp his authority on games on a more consistent basis.

 

[EDFL follower]

Put a couple of nice blocks on in marking contests for his teammates last night - something that some players never learn.

 

[Sopwiths North]

From a development stand point two things really stands out to me.

The vast majority of key position players that get drafted take a long time to develop their tank. Larkey already has an elite running capacity for a big man. Huge Tick.

The other thing that usually slows the development of talls is their lack of game awareness/timing/leading patterns. Larkey has all these features in spades which enables him to find space and create space for his teammates. Another huge tick.

Another pre-season into the shoulders and core and he’ll really have the ability to stamp his authority on games on a more consistent basis.

And when he gets his ticker fixed, it'll be even better. Huger tick!

 

[Bigeasy]

If Larkey was in Game of Thrones he would be DothLarkey

 

[big_e]

Disappointed we didnt give W80 another year due to the lack of support Brown would get, but he's made the most of his opportunity since getting a regular gig, can't underestimate how important he is to our forward set up now. Made it a successful transition in the end.

Love his workrate, more guys we have in the team like him, Z, and Pittard who put in each week will make us a much better team in the long run.

Well done Dish Larkey.

If Waite got another year, there's no way Larkey plays as many games as he has.

 

[Ry009]

If Waite got another year, there's no way Larkey plays as many games as he has.

Yeah, that was my point.

 

[Istanbul Roo]

Campbell in round 2.oh Brads.

Or well done Brad, made him wait so that when he came in he wouldn't go out just as quick ...

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Or well done Brad, made him wait so that when he came in he wouldn't go out just as quick ...

Yeah, nah.

 

[andana]

Team of the Week, R22:


The first player picked this week was Brown, who charged to the top of the Coleman Medal race with his career night. Teammate Nick Larkey might have been upstaged but his five goals was also full of merit,

 

[Snake_Baker]

Larkey @ 21: 25 goals in 16 games
Petrie @ 21: 28 goals in 22 games

 

[KiwiRoo]

If Larkey was in Game of Thrones he would be DothLarkey

and if Emilia clarke was his girlfriend he'd be Very Larkey

 

[andana]

Most promising young player we have had for some time. Good mark, reliable straight kick and does a lot of one percenters.
Need to find an alternative to him being the backup ruck and play full time KPF

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Most promising young player we have had for some time. Good mark, reliable straight kick and does a lot of one percenters.
Need to find an alternative to him being the backup ruck and play full time KPF

Agree. And the alternative is Majak.

 

[leighlee13]

I must admit I was wrong about Nick. I saw his one possession game and thought the club had got it wrong. The year in the VFL worked wonders and when Jarrod Waite was a big wrap for him, i was on board. Has had a terrific year and is the future of our club for years to come.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Same age as Petrie:

Nick Larkey and Drew Petrie AFL Stats Comparison

Nick Larkey and Drew Petrie AFL Stats Comparison.

www.footywire.com

 

[leighlee13]

Same age as Petrie:

Nick Larkey and Drew Petrie AFL Stats Comparison

Nick Larkey and Drew Petrie AFL Stats Comparison.

www.footywire.com

If he comes anywhere in the vicinity of having Petrie's career I will be very happy. I loved Drew but I think Nick is a more confident shot at goal than Drew was.

 

[shinboner magic]

Great season from Nick.

Needs to put on a few kgs

 

[hellas_johnny]

For me besides scott going this was the biggest positive of the season replacing waite and who would have thought he'd do it that well. Brilliant season

 

[Friday Night Lights]

For me besides scott going this was the biggest positive of the season replacing waite and who would have thought he'd do it that well. Brilliant season

52 goals from his household. Didn’t see that coming.

 

[Seriously!]

52 goals from his household. Didn’t see that coming.

Ok..next season all forwards need to move in with these guys. Clearly something in the water or the food.

 

[Liam Boy]

My prediction for 2020: Larkey keeps getting more powerful and goes straight past Ben Brown, wins coleman and AA selection.