Player Watch #30: Charlie Comben

[shintemaster]

I think we’ll see him against Sydney or Adelaide. Just giving him a taste of the level before a huge pre season.

Honestly given Richmonds form they wouldn't have been the worst scenario - I think a week or so early though. I'd say Adelaide however I'm a touch concerned he'll cost us pick 1 if he plays.

 

[giantroo]

The footy looks like a tennis ball in hands

Jarrod Brennan like with the way he holds the ball with one hand.

 

[Mjs94]

I can understand that viewpoint, so wouldn’t be upset if that’s the decision, however I’m of the opinion that if you’re happy for him to play unrestricted in the VFL you may as well play him in the AFL. I don’t have the data in front of me, but you’re probably only marginally more likely to get injured in an AFL game than VFL.

Point taken, but I still like the idea of being able to park him in square and telling him not to move or on the bench for a half if for some reason it is needed. It is a bit harder to do that at AFL level.

 

[Event Horizon]

If he plays well in vfl next week then bring him in vs Sydney in Melbourne the game after. That would have given him 4 vfl/ scratch matches

Given we have a rare MCG game this week, and given we are in the learning phase, I'd be tempted to play him in the seniors this week just for the experience. Plus having just one key forward at the MCG, especially without Zurhaar, would be very hard to put up a reasonable score. Having Comben there even in a slightly underdone shape, would be a tick on all counts IMO.

 

[Frank Thring]

Play him, * it

 

[RossHenshaw]

Honestly given Richmonds form they wouldn't have been the worst scenario - I think a week or so early though. I'd say Adelaide however I'm a touch concerned he'll cost us pick 1 if he plays.

Tigers have a smallish backline at present with all the outs. I'd bringing Chom in this week

 

[King Corey]

+1 for Round 23 debut if he stays fit.

Gets a little taster to really drive him through the summer.

 

[speedy]

I'm reading madness. Didn't he just play his first full game of footy for over 2 years?

 

[The acurate one]

I'm reading madness. Didn't he just play his first full game of footy for over 2 years?

Mate om my nightclub clock ( as opposed to the Mick Malthouse premiership clock) it's 2:30am and things are looking grim, we're desperate for any action

I'd think if he keeps going like this and his body is feeling fine, wouldn't be surprised if he plays against the Crows. And the footy media will be left twitching. The very thought of North doing well would cause a fair few sleepless nights.
Caro for one will hit the piss pretty hard.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Tigers have a smallish backline at present with all the outs. I'd bringing Chom in this week

Ditto this is a good week, venue and oppo to debut him against

has now played the last 3 weeks

 

[Mjs94]

Ditto this is a good week, venue and oppo to debut him against

has now played the last 3 weeks

Adams said in the VFL match report that they are still building his fitness to the required level so I would be shocked if he made his debut.

 

[Val Keating]

Get him in imo. If our fitness staff have confidence in him playing Vfl I see no reason for him not to play in the seniors. His form warrants it.

 

[Merlin007]

I'm reading madness. Didn't he just play his first full game of footy for over 2 years?

Sure, but with 2 rounds to go until R23 - 60% TOG in the final game would be feasible after another 2 VFL games

 

[Mcarcherey]

Given we have a rare MCG game this week, and given we are in the learning phase, I'd be tempted to play him in the seniors this week just for the experience. Plus having just one key forward at the MCG, especially without Zurhaar, would be very hard to put up a reasonable score. Having Comben there even in a slightly underdone shape, would be a tick on all counts IMO.

we already have 2 rucks with 1 resting forward. we'll be playing 3 talls, not a huge fan of the idea considering richmonds rebounding ability.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Out: Xerri

In: Chom

 

[speedy]

Sure, but with 2 rounds to go until R23 - 60% TOG in the final game would be feasible after another 2 VFL games

If he pulls up well after 2 more VFL games then maybe play him last round with reduced minutes.

 

[LB2Snake]

How's the one hander at the end.

 

[tales129]

The judge who said he looks like Waite is on the money, just the pure athleticism of him is great

 

[DarwinRoo]

Jarrod Brennan like with the way he holds the ball with one hand.

So he is a dud?

 

[hellas_johnny]

We have the bye in the vfl in 2 games time so Sydney game would be perfect as it's the week he wouldn't have a game otherwise

 

[Krakoueraddict]

The judge who said he looks like Waite is on the money, just the pure athleticism of him is great

When he plucks that mark over the top about 65m out in the highlights vid I was just thinking that's Waitey. Hope he can reach Waiteys level and be as good for a whole career.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

We have the bye in the vfl in 2 games time so Sydney game would be perfect as it's the week he wouldn't have a game otherwise

I do love the idea of having Charlie and Will running around against Sydney.

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

The judge who said he looks like Waite is on the money, just the pure athleticism of him is great

Thanks for that - although to be fair I did say (a taller version) of W80 and it was as much for the tackling and forward pressure as it was the marking.

 

[hellas_johnny]

If he comes on the best thing will be we will finally have someone to replace drew/ Waite who used to take those marks from kickouts at chb. Larkey has gotten better at it this year as the year has gone on but still inconsistent.

 

[The Nostradamus]

We have the bye in the vfl in 2 games time so Sydney game would be perfect as it's the week he wouldn't have a game otherwise

Yeah like this idea
I’m still hoping debut this week but next week makes sense