Player Watch #22: Irving Mosquito - Ruptured ACL confirmed, 12 months on the sidelines - 7/9

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2021
Last Game Played: Round 16, 2020 (injured)
Injury Status: Ruptured ACL confirmed - 7/9
Serious-looking knee injury against Geelong - 6/9

 

[Beerfish]

How has he not been able to get a game in this forward line exactly?

Because they were waiting for this round.

 

[HirdyLannister]

Injured?

 

[Highly Evolved]

Back on the ground, thankfully.
Really nice debut.

 

[Maxabillions]

Lolthorn

 

[Duckworth]

He's lucky he didn't have to spell his name Mosquitoe. Will now go on to great things!

 

[JayJ20]

Should have been selected a long time ago.

Great game.

 

[yodellinhank]

Looked like he belongs, great debut.

 

[weltschmerz]

You've got a great kid there. That burst of speed to kick his second goal was awesome.

 

[quotemokc]

That 2nd goal was pretty great, problem was the kick by McGrath was still to a 2 on 5

 

[CBombers17]

Honestly I find the biggest thing he lacks is polish. He's quick and applies pressure well but he can shank the ball.

His first kick wasn't up to the level. If the knock on him has been he can't reliably kick then we have overpaid and Hawks were correct. Not only that we aren't a club that can afford to have more players who can't hit a target.

He also clearly needs to improve his fitness but that should come with time. Here's two clear reasons for him not to have played a game till now.

 

[Bipolarbear]

Chuffed to have him on our team

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Swooped in for that second goal like a Hawk

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

If Townsend ever gets picked ahead of him I’ll spew up!

 

[JayJ20]

Gave us a much needed spark. I feel like he also brought Walla into the game as well.
Good game all things considered. Excited to see what he can bring us going forward.

 

[Howard Moon]

Be surprised if he played this week, looked pretty cooked. Let's not send another bloke to a destiny of an injury riddled career. Just give him time to be ready again

 

[yodellinhank]

Could've easily been 3 goals with a bit more luck it must be said

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Need to keep playing him. Pickett was playing halves for his first six games. He’s already adjusted and is now influencing both halves. Stick fat.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Swooped in for that second goal like a Hawk

Cyril like. Not just because he made Houli look weak in the tackle.

 

[LB#16]

 

[ant555]

Should have been selected a long time ago.

Great game.

May have been if he did not have a few little injury niggles along the way.

 

[Goat Hird]

I remember Dodoro smiling when he got him

 

[ant555]

Hope he stays fit enough to string a few games together. Will need a big pre season as he has a bit to go as far as running out games go. Good start, made the most of his chances. Plenty to work with

 

[SherbertLemon]

He doesn’t really look like he has an AFL standard rig... are there any concerns about his training/discipline?

Genuine question, he seems like a good prospect

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

He doesn’t really look like he has an AFL standard rig... are there any concerns about his training/discipline?

Genuine question, he seems like a good prospect

There aren't many 19 year olds with AFL standard rigs in his defence.

 

[brutus76]

The Mozz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!