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haha fair enough then. we may have to get you up to date with sporting legends those in the US may be unaware of 
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I think Jesus has got the Son of God tag sewn up too. Little Master is fine with me.I dont mean to nitpick Sunny, but perhaps change "The Little Master" for Gaz to something else
The Little Master = Sachin Tendulkar!!
Son of God perhaps?
Great write up though, you've done well!
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Yeah me too
Suits Gaz better as Sachin is on the downhill.
Don't really follow the cricket these days. Have found it pretty boring since the Windies stopped wearing pink actually.
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#35 - Michael Rischitelli
Height: 184cm
Games: 21
Goals: 10
Recruited: Brisbane
DT Average: 95.7
The Itallion Stallion
Taken as the official un-contracted player from the Brisbane Lions, many were surprised that Rischitelli made the switch to the Gold Coast Suns. In that very year he won the Lions Best and Fairest award, and a year before rejected any notions on being traded away as part of the Fevola deal.
Yet he made the move. Many argue that it was because he was offered on the trade table that he made the swicth. For whatever reason, Rischitelli cemeneted himself as a starting 22 player in the Suns midfield.
He was amoungst fairly high pedrigree, with Ablett and David Swallow usually near him at all times. Yet he became a vital link in the chain, able to work with them and help the Suns become one of the top clearance teams in the league.
This of course aided with his DT scores, scoring possessions and tackling well. He even booted the occasional goal, enabling him to score around the 100 mark in each game.
Despite one horrendous blunder against the Bulldogs in round 14 where he kicked the ball the wrong way after a center clearance, Rischitelli was incredibly consistant with his work. Only missing the one game for the season, he was shifted forward between rounds 16 and 22. We saw far less of him during these games, although it was later revealed that he was put forward due to an injury.
Many would argue that these are the rounds where the Suns dipped in form and struggled to show their exciting style of gameplay. It's no coincidence that this is not only because of tiring youngsters, but also because Rischitelli was not in the thick of things.
In round 23 and 24, we saw Rischitelli return to the middle. The Suns once again looked to be dangerous around the clearances, with Rischitelli amassing 30 possessions in round 23 and 26 in round 24.
Despite the incredible talent coming through the ranks, it's the opinion of many that Rischitelli should have no problems keeping a midfield spot in the team. While he is not a great forward, his skills as a clearance player are extraordinary. At 26, he still has time to take his game up to another level, which is an exciting prospect for many Suns fans.
Height: 184cm
Games: 21
Goals: 10
Recruited: Brisbane
DT Average: 95.7
The Itallion Stallion
Taken as the official un-contracted player from the Brisbane Lions, many were surprised that Rischitelli made the switch to the Gold Coast Suns. In that very year he won the Lions Best and Fairest award, and a year before rejected any notions on being traded away as part of the Fevola deal.
Yet he made the move. Many argue that it was because he was offered on the trade table that he made the swicth. For whatever reason, Rischitelli cemeneted himself as a starting 22 player in the Suns midfield.
He was amoungst fairly high pedrigree, with Ablett and David Swallow usually near him at all times. Yet he became a vital link in the chain, able to work with them and help the Suns become one of the top clearance teams in the league.
This of course aided with his DT scores, scoring possessions and tackling well. He even booted the occasional goal, enabling him to score around the 100 mark in each game.
Despite one horrendous blunder against the Bulldogs in round 14 where he kicked the ball the wrong way after a center clearance, Rischitelli was incredibly consistant with his work. Only missing the one game for the season, he was shifted forward between rounds 16 and 22. We saw far less of him during these games, although it was later revealed that he was put forward due to an injury.
Many would argue that these are the rounds where the Suns dipped in form and struggled to show their exciting style of gameplay. It's no coincidence that this is not only because of tiring youngsters, but also because Rischitelli was not in the thick of things.
In round 23 and 24, we saw Rischitelli return to the middle. The Suns once again looked to be dangerous around the clearances, with Rischitelli amassing 30 possessions in round 23 and 26 in round 24.
Despite the incredible talent coming through the ranks, it's the opinion of many that Rischitelli should have no problems keeping a midfield spot in the team. While he is not a great forward, his skills as a clearance player are extraordinary. At 26, he still has time to take his game up to another level, which is an exciting prospect for many Suns fans.
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only reason I suggested Son of God, was because his old man was nicknamed God and argueably one of the greatest to ever play the game.
Im a big cricket fan so guess im in the minority here haha
Im a big cricket fan
so guess im in the minority here haha
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Will do a few tonight if that's alright
Brown first up.*
*More than likely will post it tomorrow.
Brown first up.*
*More than likely will post it tomorrow.
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#43 - Liam Patrick
Height: 189cm
Games: 3
Goals: 2
Recruited: NT Wanderers
DT Average: 35
The Lajamanu Lightning Bolt
Despite several clubs showing interest, the Gold Coast Suns were able to circumvent all offers by picking Liam Patrick up as one of their NT Zone Selections.
It's difficult to pin down exactly where to start reviewing Patrick. I could begin with the fact that he drove 950km's a weekend to play football back in the NT. Or the fact that he's one of, if not THE quickest on the list. At the moment he's known as Liam Jurrah's cousin, but if Patrick can adjust to the rigours of senior football and really start to make an impact, it could be Jurrah that is known as Patrick's cousin.
A rocky and shakey start in the NAB Cup of 2011 saw Patrick miss out on the first few games of the season. However, after strong showings in the Reserves, he earnt a call-up into the very forgettable game that was round 6 against Essendon.
Putting that behind him, Patrick rose to prominance in the inaugral Q-Clash. In this single game, Patrick showed exactly why many clubs were interested in him back in NT. He showed glimpses of what he could become, kicking a potential goal of the year and taking an official nomination for mark of the year. He also showed some of his blistering pace, burning off Lions along the wing. He scored well in DT for this match, amassing 79 points.
The following game against the Crows would be his last for the season, with Liam only amassing 2 disposals by hand and one tackle. It showed that he still had a long way to go.
Despite that being his last senior performance, Patrick continued to play exceedingly well in the Reserves. Consistently ranking amoungst the best players list, many thought Patrick would get another senior opportunity later on in the season. However, this was not to be.
His incredible pace and agility allows Patrick to become a very dangerous, lead-up type forward. This is a position he played quite often in his local footy club with great results. However, with much young talent already in the forward line, it was good to see Patrick brush up on his skills in other position in the Reserves. In particular, his ability to jump and run off half back was very impressive, suggesting that he may make some more appearances at senior level in this position.
He is currently stuck in that transition process, being a little too good for the Reserves, yet not quite at the level for consistent performances at senior level. Having completed another pre-season will help him out though, with Patrick looking to have added some mass to his very thin frame. He will certainly push for selection in the 22 several times this year, but whether he has taken his game to the highest point he can remains to be seen.
Height: 189cm
Games: 3
Goals: 2
Recruited: NT Wanderers
DT Average: 35
The Lajamanu Lightning Bolt
Despite several clubs showing interest, the Gold Coast Suns were able to circumvent all offers by picking Liam Patrick up as one of their NT Zone Selections.
It's difficult to pin down exactly where to start reviewing Patrick. I could begin with the fact that he drove 950km's a weekend to play football back in the NT. Or the fact that he's one of, if not THE quickest on the list. At the moment he's known as Liam Jurrah's cousin, but if Patrick can adjust to the rigours of senior football and really start to make an impact, it could be Jurrah that is known as Patrick's cousin.
A rocky and shakey start in the NAB Cup of 2011 saw Patrick miss out on the first few games of the season. However, after strong showings in the Reserves, he earnt a call-up into the very forgettable game that was round 6 against Essendon.
Putting that behind him, Patrick rose to prominance in the inaugral Q-Clash. In this single game, Patrick showed exactly why many clubs were interested in him back in NT. He showed glimpses of what he could become, kicking a potential goal of the year and taking an official nomination for mark of the year. He also showed some of his blistering pace, burning off Lions along the wing. He scored well in DT for this match, amassing 79 points.
The following game against the Crows would be his last for the season, with Liam only amassing 2 disposals by hand and one tackle. It showed that he still had a long way to go.
Despite that being his last senior performance, Patrick continued to play exceedingly well in the Reserves. Consistently ranking amoungst the best players list, many thought Patrick would get another senior opportunity later on in the season. However, this was not to be.
His incredible pace and agility allows Patrick to become a very dangerous, lead-up type forward. This is a position he played quite often in his local footy club with great results. However, with much young talent already in the forward line, it was good to see Patrick brush up on his skills in other position in the Reserves. In particular, his ability to jump and run off half back was very impressive, suggesting that he may make some more appearances at senior level in this position.
He is currently stuck in that transition process, being a little too good for the Reserves, yet not quite at the level for consistent performances at senior level. Having completed another pre-season will help him out though, with Patrick looking to have added some mass to his very thin frame. He will certainly push for selection in the 22 several times this year, but whether he has taken his game to the highest point he can remains to be seen.
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#48 - Seb Tape
Height: 191cm
Games: 13
Goals: 0
Recruited: Glenelg
DT Average: 45.5
Sticky Tape
A tall defender taken at pick 13 in the draft, it was always going to be a hard year for Tape. Skinny when he entered the club, Tape was exposed to the rigours and tough competition that was AFL footy from the beginning. He was at the immediate disadvantage, forced to play on some of the competitions best forwards.
Seb made his splash in the NAB Cup, where he played extremely well. This led to him being selected in the first five games of the season.
As a young tall defender in such a young team, Tape was of course beaten on occasion. Unfortunately for Tape, when he has an off-game, much like any other youngster will, it shows a lot more on the scoreboard since his direct opponent will be kicking goals.
However, as the season progressed, some fans began to notice the talent that Tape showed. As Bluey himself said, Seb rarely if ever leaves his direct opponent. He's cut from that old fashioned line of defender that will stick to his man no matter what, hence the nickname 'Sticky Tape'.
When he's on, Tape is really on. A case for this was when he was able to keep Steve Johnson completely goalless in the second half of the Suns game in Geelong. A feat truly admirable, considering Stevie J's capabilities. Infact, one could say that his game at Skilled Stadium was one of his best, colelcting 7 marks with 19 disposals and 3 tackles.
As a young defender, I was not expecting Tape to score much regarding Dream Team at all. However, his high scores of 64 (round 2), 66 (round 4) and 76 (round 20 after coming back from injury) show that Tape is not only improving, but that when he's fresh and fit, could be a DT regular come 2013.
Signing a new deal for 3 years at the end of the 2011 season, Tape is one of the future building blocks that will make up the Suns defence in the future. One cannot help but feel that with another pre-season in him to build up his mass, as well as better games from the young defenders around him, Tape will improve considerably. Expect him to be a regular in the 22 in 2012.
Height: 191cm
Games: 13
Goals: 0
Recruited: Glenelg
DT Average: 45.5
Sticky Tape
A tall defender taken at pick 13 in the draft, it was always going to be a hard year for Tape. Skinny when he entered the club, Tape was exposed to the rigours and tough competition that was AFL footy from the beginning. He was at the immediate disadvantage, forced to play on some of the competitions best forwards.
Seb made his splash in the NAB Cup, where he played extremely well. This led to him being selected in the first five games of the season.
As a young tall defender in such a young team, Tape was of course beaten on occasion. Unfortunately for Tape, when he has an off-game, much like any other youngster will, it shows a lot more on the scoreboard since his direct opponent will be kicking goals.
However, as the season progressed, some fans began to notice the talent that Tape showed. As Bluey himself said, Seb rarely if ever leaves his direct opponent. He's cut from that old fashioned line of defender that will stick to his man no matter what, hence the nickname 'Sticky Tape'.
When he's on, Tape is really on. A case for this was when he was able to keep Steve Johnson completely goalless in the second half of the Suns game in Geelong. A feat truly admirable, considering Stevie J's capabilities. Infact, one could say that his game at Skilled Stadium was one of his best, colelcting 7 marks with 19 disposals and 3 tackles.
As a young defender, I was not expecting Tape to score much regarding Dream Team at all. However, his high scores of 64 (round 2), 66 (round 4) and 76 (round 20 after coming back from injury) show that Tape is not only improving, but that when he's fresh and fit, could be a DT regular come 2013.
Signing a new deal for 3 years at the end of the 2011 season, Tape is one of the future building blocks that will make up the Suns defence in the future. One cannot help but feel that with another pre-season in him to build up his mass, as well as better games from the young defenders around him, Tape will improve considerably. Expect him to be a regular in the 22 in 2012.
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#26 - Matt Shaw
Height: 187cm
Games: 15
Goals: 7
Recruited: Dandenong
DT Average: 46.6
It's a Shaw thing!
It's fair to say that Shaw is still one of the most overlooked players on the Gold Coast Suns list. As one of the priority picks, he was placed in the same group as the likes of Matera and McKenzie. Yet unlike these two, he failed to have an impact on the competition immediately. Despite this, he continued getting games. Amassing 15 over all, Shaw went from under-performing to really hitting his stride by the end of the season.
By Shaw's own admission, it took him a good few months to really settle into the pace of senior AFL football. He didn't have the confidence to run around with the big guys. He did not feel comfortable. Yet this changed in round 17. After a week off following the game against Fremantle, something changed in Shaw. He seemed more comfortable on the ground, more confident. It showed. He started to get into the game more, which of course meant good things for those who had him in DT.
Of his 15 games, he scored 58+ in 6 of them, the majority of these high scores coming at the end of the season where he appeared more comfortable. In fact, if you eliminate the games where he started as the sub, he averaged a little over 50. No matter where he plays, he gets possessions. Sometimes even goals. Not bad for a first year player in a young team at all.
As a utility, Shaw plays pretty much anywhere on the ground. He's seen in the back-half from time to time, in the midfield or even at half forward, showing that he can kick goals if given the opportunity. Yet still, despite his ability to get possessions, kick goals and run down his opponents, he goes completely un-noticed by many opposition fans. Indeed, many go 'who?' when I bring him up.
Having added significant amount of muscle in the off-season along with his team-mates, Shaw is one of those players going very well on the track. He's looking certain to have a much better year in 2012, where one would think he's going to be moving around and performing a lot better, especially as the team around him gets better. Not known very widely is his ability to run hard and fast, something which he shows every now and again. I have yet to see any opposition player out-run Shaw, leading him to become an effective tackler. Combine this with his ability go collect touches and go forward to kick sneaky goals, expect him to be a regular in the 22 for 2012.
Height: 187cm
Games: 15
Goals: 7
Recruited: Dandenong
DT Average: 46.6
It's a Shaw thing!
It's fair to say that Shaw is still one of the most overlooked players on the Gold Coast Suns list. As one of the priority picks, he was placed in the same group as the likes of Matera and McKenzie. Yet unlike these two, he failed to have an impact on the competition immediately. Despite this, he continued getting games. Amassing 15 over all, Shaw went from under-performing to really hitting his stride by the end of the season.
By Shaw's own admission, it took him a good few months to really settle into the pace of senior AFL football. He didn't have the confidence to run around with the big guys. He did not feel comfortable. Yet this changed in round 17. After a week off following the game against Fremantle, something changed in Shaw. He seemed more comfortable on the ground, more confident. It showed. He started to get into the game more, which of course meant good things for those who had him in DT.
Of his 15 games, he scored 58+ in 6 of them, the majority of these high scores coming at the end of the season where he appeared more comfortable. In fact, if you eliminate the games where he started as the sub, he averaged a little over 50. No matter where he plays, he gets possessions. Sometimes even goals. Not bad for a first year player in a young team at all.
As a utility, Shaw plays pretty much anywhere on the ground. He's seen in the back-half from time to time, in the midfield or even at half forward, showing that he can kick goals if given the opportunity. Yet still, despite his ability to get possessions, kick goals and run down his opponents, he goes completely un-noticed by many opposition fans. Indeed, many go 'who?' when I bring him up.
Having added significant amount of muscle in the off-season along with his team-mates, Shaw is one of those players going very well on the track. He's looking certain to have a much better year in 2012, where one would think he's going to be moving around and performing a lot better, especially as the team around him gets better. Not known very widely is his ability to run hard and fast, something which he shows every now and again. I have yet to see any opposition player out-run Shaw, leading him to become an effective tackler. Combine this with his ability go collect touches and go forward to kick sneaky goals, expect him to be a regular in the 22 for 2012.
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#23 - Charlie Dixon
Height: 200cm
Games: 10
Goals: 6
Recruited: Redland
DT Average: 33.4
Dicko
Charlie Dixon is one of the last original recruits that the Gold Coast Suns possess. Playing for the club since it's inception, Dixon impressed many with his below-the-knees ability and goal kicking. In particular, his second, third and even fourth efforts caught the eye of scouts everywhere.
With Sam Day and Tom Lynch still young and underdeveloped, the initial idea for the Suns inaugral year was to build the forward line around Dixon. Not only was he the oldest of the young forwards, but he was the most developed. He may not have been the best talent wise, but at 21, was certainly more filled out.
Bursting onto the scene with strong performances at the start of the year, Dixon managed to kick the first goal ever for the Gold Coast Suns against Carlton. With a strong performance against Port Adelaide a few weeks later, it seemed that Charlie was gearing up for a good solid season. Unfortunately, it was never meant to be. With the opposition teams learning that Dixon was the most damaging forward in the team, Charlie was defeated more often than not by his opponent. Sometimes he even had two defenders on him, something Dixon was clearly not experienced with.
With the arrival of Lynch and Day into the team, Dixon transformed from a regular in the 22 to a fringe player. In the Reserves he appeared to be a dominating force, using his large body size to easily out-muscle his direct opponents. However, he could just not translate this to his senior game.
It's not all doom and gloom for Dicko though. Many Suns fans can relate his case to Tom Hawkins, who like Dixon, initially struggled to transition into the senior side after playing so well in the Reserves. Being a young tall in the forward line of the Suns is not easy, as delivery into the forward 50 for 2011 was not always ideal. Simply bombing it into the arc never helped Dixon out, who often presented a lead that was not rewarded. Having played only played 10 games, Dixon could well become a dominating KPF in the future. Dixon has the tools, all he needs is the experience.
By all reports, Charlie has slimmed his frame in the 2012 pre-season. This is likely to aid the youngster with his efforts on the CHF line, where many expect him to become to line up when he plays in 2012.
Height: 200cm
Games: 10
Goals: 6
Recruited: Redland
DT Average: 33.4
Dicko
Charlie Dixon is one of the last original recruits that the Gold Coast Suns possess. Playing for the club since it's inception, Dixon impressed many with his below-the-knees ability and goal kicking. In particular, his second, third and even fourth efforts caught the eye of scouts everywhere.
With Sam Day and Tom Lynch still young and underdeveloped, the initial idea for the Suns inaugral year was to build the forward line around Dixon. Not only was he the oldest of the young forwards, but he was the most developed. He may not have been the best talent wise, but at 21, was certainly more filled out.
Bursting onto the scene with strong performances at the start of the year, Dixon managed to kick the first goal ever for the Gold Coast Suns against Carlton. With a strong performance against Port Adelaide a few weeks later, it seemed that Charlie was gearing up for a good solid season. Unfortunately, it was never meant to be. With the opposition teams learning that Dixon was the most damaging forward in the team, Charlie was defeated more often than not by his opponent. Sometimes he even had two defenders on him, something Dixon was clearly not experienced with.
With the arrival of Lynch and Day into the team, Dixon transformed from a regular in the 22 to a fringe player. In the Reserves he appeared to be a dominating force, using his large body size to easily out-muscle his direct opponents. However, he could just not translate this to his senior game.
It's not all doom and gloom for Dicko though. Many Suns fans can relate his case to Tom Hawkins, who like Dixon, initially struggled to transition into the senior side after playing so well in the Reserves. Being a young tall in the forward line of the Suns is not easy, as delivery into the forward 50 for 2011 was not always ideal. Simply bombing it into the arc never helped Dixon out, who often presented a lead that was not rewarded. Having played only played 10 games, Dixon could well become a dominating KPF in the future. Dixon has the tools, all he needs is the experience.
By all reports, Charlie has slimmed his frame in the 2012 pre-season. This is likely to aid the youngster with his efforts on the CHF line, where many expect him to become to line up when he plays in 2012.
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David Swallow
2011 End of Season review
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Games: 21
Goals: 11
B&F Result: 4th
DT: 1602 (ave: 76.3)
SC: 1670 (ave: 79.5)
Recruited from: East Fremantle
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David Swallow hadn’t even played a game of AFL football yet, and recruiters were already labelling him “the complete package”. Two games into the NAB Cup, and coach Guy McKenna was already daring other clubs to tag him. By the end of the season, Teammate Campbell Brown stated he would be a future Brownlow medallist.
It was a unique road to the AFL for Swallow, moving from Western Australia late in 2009, committing to the Suns in preparation for their inaugural season in 2011. With an extra preseason and a season in the VFL under his belt, Swallow was physically prepared to play a full season of AFL by the time Round 2 came along.
The season in the VFL also gave us an indication of what was to come, placing 4th in the J J Liston Trophy with 4 outright ‘best on ground’ performances. The hype was building, yet his professionalism shone through, stating he could handle the pressure of being the number one draft pick, if that was to be the case.
On the 18th of November 2010, Swallow was officially drafted by the Suns with the first overall pick, in a first round dominated by the new expansion club. A preseason later and Swallow was ready to step up to AFL level.
Overall, David’s season displayed consistent performances, with glimpses of brilliance strewn throughout the year. His brutal attack on the football left commentators and general footy fans in awe of the fact that he’s only 18 years old. Averaging close to 20 disposals per game, his efforts on the field placed him 4th in the Suns B&F.
Swallow was almost a shoo-in for the Rising Star award prior to the season, however it took him until Round 14 to get a nomination. This was mainly due to the team’s overall success being rather limited. Had Swallow been in a Victorian-based team with more publicity, it’s likely he would have taken out the award. However, Swallow wouldn’t have been overly bothered.
2012 presents itself as a big season for Swallow. With equally impressive comparisons to Chris Judd at the same age, Swallow has the potential to take the Suns to new heights. Having completed preseason training in Arizona, his continued development looks to be something to keep an eye on for the upcoming season.
2011 End of Season review
by Exile
Games: 21
Goals: 11
B&F Result: 4th
DT: 1602 (ave: 76.3)
SC: 1670 (ave: 79.5)
Recruited from: East Fremantle
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David Swallow hadn’t even played a game of AFL football yet, and recruiters were already labelling him “the complete package”. Two games into the NAB Cup, and coach Guy McKenna was already daring other clubs to tag him. By the end of the season, Teammate Campbell Brown stated he would be a future Brownlow medallist.
It was a unique road to the AFL for Swallow, moving from Western Australia late in 2009, committing to the Suns in preparation for their inaugural season in 2011. With an extra preseason and a season in the VFL under his belt, Swallow was physically prepared to play a full season of AFL by the time Round 2 came along.
The season in the VFL also gave us an indication of what was to come, placing 4th in the J J Liston Trophy with 4 outright ‘best on ground’ performances. The hype was building, yet his professionalism shone through, stating he could handle the pressure of being the number one draft pick, if that was to be the case.
On the 18th of November 2010, Swallow was officially drafted by the Suns with the first overall pick, in a first round dominated by the new expansion club. A preseason later and Swallow was ready to step up to AFL level.
Overall, David’s season displayed consistent performances, with glimpses of brilliance strewn throughout the year. His brutal attack on the football left commentators and general footy fans in awe of the fact that he’s only 18 years old. Averaging close to 20 disposals per game, his efforts on the field placed him 4th in the Suns B&F.
Swallow was almost a shoo-in for the Rising Star award prior to the season, however it took him until Round 14 to get a nomination. This was mainly due to the team’s overall success being rather limited. Had Swallow been in a Victorian-based team with more publicity, it’s likely he would have taken out the award. However, Swallow wouldn’t have been overly bothered.
2012 presents itself as a big season for Swallow. With equally impressive comparisons to Chris Judd at the same age, Swallow has the potential to take the Suns to new heights. Having completed preseason training in Arizona, his continued development looks to be something to keep an eye on for the upcoming season.
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Good reads Sunny / Exile. 
Agree with your thoughts Sunny re: Liam and Charlie, and also Matt Shaw. As Bluey has said, he looks like a boy but runs like a man. Could develop into a handy and versatile link player a la Kade Simpson a few years down the track. His disposal and decision-making will improve with time.
Agree with your thoughts Sunny re: Liam and Charlie, and also Matt Shaw. As Bluey has said, he looks like a boy but runs like a man. Could develop into a handy and versatile link player a la Kade Simpson a few years down the track. His disposal and decision-making will improve with time.
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Trent McKenzie
2011 End of Season Review
by Thermonuclear
Games: 21
Goals: 13
Best and Fairest: 45 votes (10th)
Dreamteam: 1,544 points; $262,200
Supercoach: 1,442 points; $268,300
Recruited: Western Jets, Victoria
The Super Boot
Trent entered the Gold Coast Suns inaugural AFL year with relatively low hype compared to the likes of Swallow, Bennell and Toy. We had heard rumblings of a long powerful kick, and pace after representing Gold Coast in the 2009 (2nd place) and 2010 grand final sprint. But those outside of the QAFL faithful were unprepared for what was to come.
Primarily playing on the wing, he displayed his talent for a long beautiful kick, quick pace and athleticism. Trent amassed an impressive 21 games, only being rested once in the round 14 loss to the Bulldogs. He managed to tie 10th place in the Best and Fairest award alongside fellow midfielder Harley Bennell.
Round 2, the inaugural game, Trent’s first game of AFL was individually decent in a fairly poor team effort. As the Suns, liked by the media as ‘Headless Chooks’ he got his hands on the pill a few times on the wing, plus 4 marks and 6 tackles.
Round 8, he won a Goal of the Year nomination for an incredibly long goal from inside the centre square. This was not his first or last goal from outside the 50m arc that year, becoming somewhat of his trademark.
Round 17, he won a Rising Star nomination in the win against Richmond after a string of consistent performances. Coach Guy McKenna lavished him with praise, claiming he was a “beauty” with his “Power, speed [and] workrate”.
Round 18, he won his second Goal of the year nomination after collecting the ball near half-back and running through the centre and kicking a goal, which punters estimated to be about 120 metres in total.
Trent’s field kicking often displays pinpoint precision but can at other times leave the spectators wanting more. Despite having one of the best kicks in the game he has stated that he prides himself on not just distance but accuracy. However his currently ability to kick accompanied by his athleticism leaves no doubt that his service on the wing will be vital to Gold Coast’s success in the future.
2011 End of Season Review
by Thermonuclear
Games: 21
Goals: 13
Best and Fairest: 45 votes (10th)
Dreamteam: 1,544 points; $262,200
Supercoach: 1,442 points; $268,300
Recruited: Western Jets, Victoria
The Super Boot
Trent entered the Gold Coast Suns inaugural AFL year with relatively low hype compared to the likes of Swallow, Bennell and Toy. We had heard rumblings of a long powerful kick, and pace after representing Gold Coast in the 2009 (2nd place) and 2010 grand final sprint. But those outside of the QAFL faithful were unprepared for what was to come.
Primarily playing on the wing, he displayed his talent for a long beautiful kick, quick pace and athleticism. Trent amassed an impressive 21 games, only being rested once in the round 14 loss to the Bulldogs. He managed to tie 10th place in the Best and Fairest award alongside fellow midfielder Harley Bennell.
Round 2, the inaugural game, Trent’s first game of AFL was individually decent in a fairly poor team effort. As the Suns, liked by the media as ‘Headless Chooks’ he got his hands on the pill a few times on the wing, plus 4 marks and 6 tackles.
Round 8, he won a Goal of the Year nomination for an incredibly long goal from inside the centre square. This was not his first or last goal from outside the 50m arc that year, becoming somewhat of his trademark.
Round 17, he won a Rising Star nomination in the win against Richmond after a string of consistent performances. Coach Guy McKenna lavished him with praise, claiming he was a “beauty” with his “Power, speed [and] workrate”.
Round 18, he won his second Goal of the year nomination after collecting the ball near half-back and running through the centre and kicking a goal, which punters estimated to be about 120 metres in total.
Trent’s field kicking often displays pinpoint precision but can at other times leave the spectators wanting more. Despite having one of the best kicks in the game he has stated that he prides himself on not just distance but accuracy. However his currently ability to kick accompanied by his athleticism leaves no doubt that his service on the wing will be vital to Gold Coast’s success in the future.
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Thanks everyone for your efforts. The reviews have now been submitted.
We've not only hit the deadline for this but gone a fair bit over it. We'll have to run with what we've got.
Unfortunately since our list size is bigger than usual, and the lack of dedicated GC supporters on the board so far (even less on the off-season), it was always going to be a very difficult task to get them all done. But we'll run with what we got and it should be good.
Thanks again.
We've not only hit the deadline for this but gone a fair bit over it. We'll have to run with what we've got.
Unfortunately since our list size is bigger than usual, and the lack of dedicated GC supporters on the board so far (even less on the off-season), it was always going to be a very difficult task to get them all done. But we'll run with what we got and it should be good.
Thanks again.
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