Player Watch #31: Oleg Markov

[peterbuch74]

Reckon Oleg will surprise a few this season... looks primed, and sounds a lot more confident in him self than he has over previous seasons after the chat I had with him after open training last month.
Thing is that players like Oleg need to go past Houli and Grigg this year, now is the time to put their hand up and take those spots on the field in the seniors.

 

[tunksy]

Houli to the wing. Markov to hbf

 

[TiggerDK]

I don’t think Short’s spot is untouchable. It’s possible Markov is stronger defensively and reckon he can run out of backline and hoof a fair way as well.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Houli to the wing. Markov to hbf

I’d go the other way ie Oleg wing, Houli- hb . I think he can be a real weapon with his run/ carry but that could be stifled to a degree playing back (particularly early on when he’s trying to establish himself).

 

[Charlie Pannam]

I don’t think Short’s spot is untouchable. It’s possible Markov is stronger defensively and reckon he can run out of backline and hoof a fair way as well.

Don’t reckon Kmacs position is untouchable either he had some very quiet games last year and depending on JLT performances that spot (wing) could be up for grabs

 

[TiggerDK]

Don’t reckon Kmacs position is untouchable either he had some very quiet games last year and depending on JLT performances that spot (wing) could be up for grabs

Have to agree...but I LOVE KMac.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Have to agree...but I LOVE KMac.

Me too but geez he tested the love at times last year

 

[mopsy]

Don’t reckon Kmacs position is untouchable either he had some very quiet games last year and depending on JLT performances that spot (wing) could be up for grabs

What do you mean some it was a majority.

Outside of B Ellis who was dropped twice for obvious faults McIntosh gets away scott free but wait i suppose he plays to the game plan as well.

The worst of it is he butchers the ball more often than not that is when he gets his hands on it, and he fumbles more than any player in the comp.

 

[__Nantes__]

Hope he cements his spot in the 22. Got skills and a personality to boot.

 

[Wacko23Jacko]

Could do with some northern suburbs ironic fashion in the team, very average looking list of relatable every day dudes without Markov in there.

 

[beema limapep]

after watching the intraclub match, markov in for grigg.

Let grigg and kmac battle for a spot.

 

[ShadowBoxer]

Oleg could take Broad's place in the backline.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Oleg could take Broad's place in the backline.

No...

 

[Muddiemoose]

Oleg could take Broad's place in the backline.

Two very different players
Broad is similar to Grimes in the sense he can be used as a lockdown defender and able to hold his own against both talls and smalls

Where Markov is more of a line breaking half back or winger

 

[tora tora tora]

Bachar & Grigg's ages are against them. I'd love it if they'd just retire. But Bachar did well in the intra club. Showed courage, skills and no signs of ageing. Stood under a high ball and marked in front of the pack. Short did well too I thought. And Markov & Ellis played alright too. Markov to wing vacated by Kmac/Grigg? We lose height if we do that. And Markov looks better in the backline. Just get 8 or 9 games into him rotating with Short, Houli & Vlas. Balta has to play and I'd prefer Balta on the wing. Rotating up the forward line. While Caddy & Grigg aren't playing.

 

[SplintWhisky]

Hope he makes it. His s**t tattoos are just too good not to be on TV each week

 

[tugga]

What do you mean some it was a majority.

Outside of B Ellis who was dropped twice for obvious faults McIntosh gets away scott free but wait i suppose he plays to the game plan as well.

The worst of it is he butchers the ball more often than not that is when he gets his hands on it, and he fumbles more than any player in the comp.

Apart from the qualifying finals, KMac was poor for most of the year. Has great running capacity and is tough as nails, but is the dumbest footballer I have ever seen.
As for Markov (to keep the post on topic), I wouldn't be holding out high hopes that he will play many games this year.

 

[theflea]

Oleg could take Broad's place in the backline.

Nah Broad can defend on all types, which Markov isnt suited to.

 

[tony__montana]

Markov has one of the best engines at the club, stick him on a wing and see what he can do. I’ve always felt he could play

 

[Wacky Tiger]

Yeah like someone mentioned earlier think it's probably McIntosh who should be most worried about Markov. I've been a big fan of what McIntosh brings structure wise, he plays his role really well but if Oleg can get to that level with a little more polish on his disposal then yeah McIntosh would be getting nervous.


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[Drunken Wookie]

I reckon Houli will pull the pin soon, he's getting on and has a lot going for him outside footy so there's Markov's spot if he earns it.
Balta takes McIntosh's spot.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

I reckon Houli will pull the pin soon, he's getting on and has a lot going for him outside footy so there's Markov's spot if he earns it.
Balta takes McIntosh's spot.

Cannot see Houli pulling the pin before the year's out, unless seriously injured
Enjoys his footy too much and gets massive exposure for his outside interests...
Reckon it maybe his last playing year though..

 

[Drunken Wookie]

Cannot see Houli pulling the pin before the year's out, unless seriously injured
Enjoys his footy too much and gets massive exposure for his outside interests...
Reckon it maybe his last playing year though..

Yeah that's what I mean. A few of these guys, Houli, Grigg etc will be looking at moving on, these 2nd tier blokes just need to bide their time, the spots will open up over the next few seasons.

 

[Madtiger2006]

Provides nice run out of defence

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Provides nice run out of defence

You talking about when he tried to take the tackler on down the wing was caught holding the ball or you talking the s**t that ran down his leg when the big brute garlett went near him on the boundary line ?