AFL Player 20: Peter Wright

[Lore]

Contract Status: Free Agent (?) 2027
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 21, TheGrizz

 

[eth-dog]

So why doesn't it feel like he is one of the best ruck/forwards of the last decade?

Not taking the piss - I get the numbers, but it also feels like something is missing.
Maybe it's just the sense that he has the raw tools to be totally dominant and isn't taking that opportunity.

Because people don't really realise that the bar is relatively low for the type. Kurt Tippett was pretty much the best at it from 2014-2017 but everyone still thought he was overpaid.

 

[faible]

Maybe it's just the sense that he has the raw tools to be totally dominant and isn't taking that opportunity.

I think it's this.

People go "well he's 200cm, 100kgs, has a decent kick and tank" and assume he should dominate.

 

[astrowizzle]

I want him to get more angry. He has the size he needs to throw it around. The more he uses his size the more dominant he will be. Question is does he have the mongrel in him

 

[BrunoV]

Because people don't really realise that the bar is relatively low for the type. Kurt Tippett was pretty much the best at it from 2014-2017 but everyone still thought he was overpaid.

Has Lobb never reached that level?

 

[eth-dog]

Has Lobb never reached that level?

Nope. And for me he's one of the best in the league

 

[Ati Tude]

Nope. And for me he's one of the best in the league

The official diagnosis for it (ie talented forward/rucks not reaching their potential) is McKernan Syndrome, named after Corey (but clearly hereditary also). There is no known cure but usually treated by trading the player from 1 club to another.

 

[Mikevk123]

He’s been pretty decent for us not gonna lie.

 

[Donakebab]

The big 2L Milk Jug was best on today. 20 and 3 are huge numbers, especially for a ruck/forward.

 

[eth-dog]

Best game for the club

 

[Ambrosia]

Really liked his work up the ground in the first quarter.

 

[BrunoV]

Probably second best on ground for me (behind Stringer).

Held the fort around the ground and in front of goal when we were all over the place.

Did it on good opposition today, too. If he can make Tarrant and McKay uncomfortable there is no reason he can't do it every week.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Really liked his work up the ground in the first quarter.

His field kicking is really good. He threaded the needle a few times when the pressure was on.

 

[jmoo wan]

He's the player we hoped Daniher could be

 

[Seb78]

Arguably has had his two best games against Norf

 

[LB#16]

Have we figured out why he puts his head down when he marks above his head? It's as if he's afraid of it.

 

[Ati Tude]

Arguably has had his two best games against Norf

He was very good on Anzac Day too. I have been a bit critical of this guy but credit to him. He does have a knack of being in the right place quite often which is good reading of the game. Would like to see him get some more marks on the lead but is showing something and opposition teams can't ignore him and play off him to help out against other forwards. Going to be important on the basis Harry is out for a bit.

 

[blitzer]

Super game from him today. Not only was his straight kicking a feature but his impact around the ground was really good.

If he keeps playing like this - our need for a key forward becomes a bit more of a luxury rather than an urgent item we have to address immediately.

 

[DERO]

He's the player we hoped Daniher could be

Available for selection?

 

[HirdyLannister]

Good game so far.

Has an amazing set shot which is handy if limited opportunity.

 

[Maxabillions]

Not bad for a fourth rounder

 

[DeezNuts]

50 meter Peter

 

[Kakkle]

Reminds me of the Best of Roxy Music CD I got from JB Hi-Fi back in 2009 for $2.99. Absolute bargain.

 

[yodellinhank]

So, we all can agree on him now?

 

[Highly Evolved]

 

[eth-dog]

25 with 2 games left