Player Watch #20: Nick 'Souva' Larkey - '23 AA & '24 NM VC - plays game 100 v Hawthorn

[the big lebowski]

Seems to be getting gassed more than I remember

 

[Hojuman]

Seems to be getting gassed more than I remember

Doing the work of 2 ?

 

[Swallow_Wood]

Seems to be getting gassed more than I remember

Prolly due to foot and ankle injuries impacting his ability to train properly.

 

[giantroo]

Pebbles on Souva : "The one who caught my eye was Nick Larkey

20

Nick Larkey

Age

25

Ht

198cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.5

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.8

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.8

4star

, the size of the man, he's huge"

 

[justroyal]

If he goes down, are we ****ed?

 

[ChoppyGun]

Big year ahead.

Be interesting how he handles being the number 1 man

 

[Snake_Baker]

If he goes down, are we f’ed?

I bet you're a blast at parties.

 

[rickety]

Big year ahead.

Be interesting how he handles being the number 1 man

I reckon he'll take to it quite well. Obviously I have seen a bit of him VFL style, and he is quite vocal, demanding. His grandmother told my best little mate to pop the big 20 on the back of his jumper.

 

[ChoppyGun]

I reckon he'll take to it quite well. Obviously I have seen a bit of him VFL style, and he is quite vocal, demanding. His grandmother told my best little mate to pop the big 20 on the back of his jumper.

Let's hope so as there's pretty big boots to fill despite some on here taking every opportunity to bag Brown.

Larkey may thrive or struggle as top gun. Last year he struggled without Brown but I'm ignoring that for now.

New season and new game plan.

 

[rickety]

Let's hope so as there's pretty big boots to fill despite some on here taking every opportunity to bag Brown.

Larkey may thrive or struggle as top gun. Last year he struggled without Brown but I'm ignoring that for now.

New season and new game plan.

Reckon he was playing with flat tyres last year. He lives with CZ, so won't be lacking in any department mentally. A bit older, will grab the spot and go well. I bet you a dollar

 

[ChoppyGun]

Reckon he was playing with flat tyres last year. He lives with CZ, so won't be lacking in any department mentally. A bit older, will grab the spot and go well. I bet you a dollar

No need to bet as I really like Larkey. His kicking action is a thing of beauty for a man his size.

I'm confident but it will be harder is all I'm saying now Brown doesn't have two guns hanging off him (tunnelling and chopping) as Larkey will get that now.

 

[Heaps of fun]

If he goes down, are we f’ed?

If Larkey gets injured it's going to be very hard to go all the way in 2021.

 

[Psicosis]

Let's hope so as there's pretty big boots to fill despite some on here taking every opportunity to bag Brown.

Larkey may thrive or struggle as top gun. Last year he struggled without Brown but I'm ignoring that for now.

New season and new game plan.

At least he won’t get rag dolled.

2021 isn’t the final product, if Larkey isn’t getting the support required then I expect that Luff will be after someone else to help him in 2022.

I personally think he will benefit enormously with simply quicker and better ball use.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Seems to compete really well in 1v1 contests and doesn’t get outmarked.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Seems to compete really well in 1v1 contests and doesn’t get outmarked.

It's more smarts than strength, but extra size doesn't hurt.

 

[ChoppyGun]

At least he won’t get rag dolled.

2021 isn’t the final product, if Larkey isn’t getting the support required then I expect that Luff will be after someone else to help him in 2022.

I personally think he will benefit enormously with simply quicker and better ball use.

No Larkey is better in the contest no doubt. However he is not proven to lead near as well.

I know you hate Brown but he has runs on the board.

Agree game plan will help immensely.

I could equally argue Brown would have kicked more with better and quicker delivery but no point as he's gone and that's done.

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

If Larkey gets injured it's going to be very hard to go all the way in 2021.

As in play the full 22 games you mean?

 

[Heaps of fun]

As in play the full 22 games you mean?

I don't think we'd make the grand final.

 

[New_Roo]

At least he won’t get rag dolled.

2021 isn’t the final product, if Larkey isn’t getting the support required then I expect that Luff will be after someone else to help him in 2022.

I personally think he will benefit enormously with simply quicker and better ball use.

Yes they said there would be money to spend in the next trade period.... it may not be going to jk!


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[Psicosis]

No Larkey is better in the contest no doubt. However he is not proven to lead near as well.

I know you hate Brown but he has runs on the board.

Agree game plan will help immensely.

I could equally argue Brown would have kicked more with better and quicker delivery but no point as he's gone and that's done.

Just don’t think it’s necessary to mention Brown anymore in a Larkey thread (I know I know he’s Tasmanian).

We are clearly going for a more balanced forward line in the short term with Larkey as a definite focal point. However, we also have Stephenson, Zurhaar, & Ziebell who can play tall/small. As well as the unknown around whether they play J.Walker or Xerri forward. We also have the most small forwards that I can remember on the list in some time with Turner, Mahoney, Atu, Spicer.

The forward line is the least of my worries, it is packed with talent. If we need another KPF we will get one eventually.

 

[ChoppyGun]

Just don’t think it’s necessary to mention Brown anymore in a Larkey thread (I know I know he’s Tasmanian).

Well I can and I will.

Considering Nearly won 3 Coleman's in a row.

Sure a spread is great but it doesn't mean better.

 

[ChoppyGun]

Let's see what "clearly" happens when it happens.

Deal?

If Larkey kicks 60plus quote me

 

[Psicosis]

Well I can and I will.

Considering Nearly won 3 Coleman's in a row.

Sure a spread is great but it doesn't mean better.

Interesting that you criticise others for “ruining” or “derailing” threads, yet you’re happy to do it yourself.

He’s not a North player anymore, so it’s not relevant to our future plans IMO.

Let's see what "clearly" happens when it happens.

Deal?

If Larkey kicks 60plus quote me

It’s an outdated perception to believe that 1 player alone has to kick those 60 goals.

If we can get 30-40 each out of Larkey, Stephenson & Zurhaar, I’ll be over the moon.

 

[ChoppyGun]

How about we just back Larkey in.

Let's see how he goes.

 

[Horizons_00]

IMO he’s been fantastic so far

Rising star and one of the most accurate goal kickers in the AFL?

He’s got so much development to go. How can you not be excited about Larkey.

Hope he stays North for his entire career