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

[Le Grille]

It’s more just his look rather than actual playing style.

That snap for goal looked like drew in terms of running and kicking style

 

[Pykie]

It’s more just his look rather than actual playing style.

Yeah, 6"6, tall, pasty, red head.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Yeah, 6"6, tall, pasty, red head.

His build is very similar to Petrie's. Anyone that was at his debut and watching the #20 run around did a double take at some point.

 

[Aberration]

He actually reminds me a lot of Ben Brown in his movement and the way he hits up at the ball. Got some seriously sticky hands and is surprisingly agile and clean at ground level too. His set shot technique is simple, repeatable and has shown great results.

Souva is going to play a huge part in our future.

 

[ansonholt]

He actually reminds me a lot of Ben Brown in his movement and the way he hits up at the ball. Got some seriously sticky hands and is surprisingly agile and clean at ground level too. His set shot technique is simple, repeatable and has shown great results.

Souva is going to play a huge part in our future.

That's always been my thought. Browny, rather than Drew. Similar quality in his set shot as well, without the distinctive run-up that Browny has. Similar effectiveness though. Has great mobility too. Really gets around the ground. Takes a lot of marks on the wing. Great recruiting, finding this guy.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

He is now sharing the lead for the Jim 'Frosty' Miller goal kicking award in the VFL.

1. Larkey - 19 goals
1. Younen - 19 goals
2. Rich, Lisle, Corbett - 18 goals.

 

[King Corey]

2. Rich, Lisle, Corbett - 18 goals.

Sounds like an English comic trio.

 

[berniemccarthy]

That's always been my thought. Browny, rather than Drew. Similar quality in his set shot as well, without the distinctive run-up that Browny has. Similar effectiveness though. Has great mobility too. Really gets around the ground. Takes a lot of marks on the wing. Great recruiting, finding this guy.

Also has realistic self-awareness. Knows he won't be a player until he can hold his own against the big defenders. The gym is his friend.

 

[Jindrrk]

He actually reminds me a lot of Ben Brown in his movement and the way he hits up at the ball. Got some seriously sticky hands and is surprisingly agile and clean at ground level too. His set shot technique is simple, repeatable and has shown great results.

Souva is going to play a huge part in our future.

Well they both like media street

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[roomagic1984]

Petrie Jr

 

[giantroo]

Now outright first

 

[Billy Not Really]

Might just die happy if Nick busted out Frank the Tank in his eventual finals game in AFL.

 

[Firestarter]

Now outright first

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Wait does Corey Rich not have a club? (To no one in particular)

 

[Snake_Baker]

Now outright first

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Might have got a few more if they didn't put 2 and 3 blokes on him.

 

[Only Forwards]

If this kid is like Brown as suggested watch the f*** out.

 

[Jindrrk]

Wait does Corey Rich not have a club? (To no one in particular)

Decent player Rich

 

[darko]

Might have got a few more if they didn't put 2 and 3 blokes on him.

Barely sighted in 2nd half. Had 3 on him which is a shame, was hoping for a big bag.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Barely sighted in 2nd half. Had 3 on him which is a shame, was hoping for a big bag.

It's flattering for a 19 year old 93 kg one game kid to get that treatment.

I suspect it will happen on more occasions throughout his footy career, so best to learn how to deal with it now.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Hopefully gets a game this week.

 

[Jesslc]

Hopefully gets a game this week.

Yeah id be happy with that. Wood, larkey and brown test for next season and beyond.

 

[ansonholt]

If this kid is like Brown as suggested watch the f*** out.

Plays more like Brown than Petrie. Is mobile, and is as good a set shot as well. Phenomenal pick where he was in the 70s.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Hope he comes in at the expense of Daw.

 

[Chazdog92]

Unfortunately he won’t be playing this week

 

[MagicDaw]

Unfortunately he won’t be playing this week

Is that a guess or you have info?