Past #36: Phoenix Spicer - drafted w/ #42 in 2020 ND - delisted end '23 - 12 NM games / 2 NM goals

[Kangaroos4eva]

 

[Merlin007]

Like everyone else, wrapped to see players coming back and doing well, but this 'North/Bombers outfit' doesn't quite have the ring to it that I'm looking for

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

By the looks of that, Phoniex is being played higher up the ground a bit more. He was originally a winger.

 

[Merlin007]

By the looks of that, Phoniex is being played higher up the ground a bit more. He was originally a winger.

In all of the games I saw earlier in the year, when he was played as small forward, he never got near it, and always looked better on the wing (albeit his kicking still an issue)

 

[Jasemon]

Great to hear Phoenix back out there and injury free. The fact that he appears to have had an impact with his pace and positioning a bonus really. Absolutely possesses weapons that are unique to our list. The fact that Phoenix, Bonar and Comben all got through today's game healthy more important to me than the win.

 

[muttley45]

I just read the scratch match report on the clubs website :


"While Comben was the standout, there were solid performances from several Roos.


Returning from a hamstring injury, Phoenix Spicer was influential, particularly late in the game.


The 19-year-old found plenty of the footy, with precision ball-use through the corridor on several occasions."



We all know Phoenix has pace but precision ball use to go with it, i like it, a lot, well done son.

 

[marklovesbeer]

Is this the first time Phoenix has been named as an emergency?

 

[Kanga Glory]

In the players Q&A McDonald said Phoenix was very impressive in the pre season.
Hopefully everything goes to plan in the pre season and he is up and flying as I love players with extreme pace who can break open a game

 

[King Corey]

It's definitely been a while between drinks since we've had a fast creative player and/or a really agile fall of the ball goalsneak.

If Phoenix can provide just a little of what LT or Boomer provided prowling near goal that'd be a great point of difference for our forward line.

 

[hotchilli]

Is this the first time Phoenix has been named as an emergency?

Was also named last week.

 

[hellas_johnny]

Really don't know how he's been named emergency. Was very average in the vfl last week his disposal by foot is so bad

 

[Merlin007]

It's definitely been a while between drinks since we've had a fast creative player and/or a really agile fall of the ball goalsneak.

If Phoenix can provide just a little of what LT or Boomer provided prowling near goal that'd be a great point of difference for our forward line.

I hope so too but I’ve been at a few of phoenix’s games and I just don’t see it; hellas_johnny is spot on

 

[Engimal v3]

Really don't know how he's been named emergency. Was very average in the vfl last week his disposal by foot is so bad

How is he kicking for goal?

 

[Kangaroo Cat]

With all due respect i think he absolutely has something and will benefit hugely from a stable pre season or two. He's been displaced from his home state, is very small by afl standards and just came of a big injury.

 

[Kangaroo Cat]

With all due respect i think he absolutely has something and will benefit hugely from a stable pre season or two. He's been displaced from his home state, is very small by afl standards and just came of a big injury.

*edit* displaced was a terrible word to use.

 

[Merlin007]

With all due respect i think he absolutely has something and will benefit hugely from a stable pre season or two. He's been displaced from his home state, is very small by afl standards and just came of a big injury.

You don't have to worry about respect or otherwise, you're entitled to a view; everything you say I acknowledge, it's certainly a big ask for a young one to move inter-state and start a career at 18. Maybe a second pre-season will make the difference - hope so

 

[hotchilli]

With all due respect i think he absolutely has something and will benefit hugely from a stable pre season or two. He's been displaced from his home state, is very small by afl standards and just came of a big injury.

He's super talented and super raw, extremely interested to see how he develops over the next few years.

 

[RossHenshaw]

Really don't know how he's been named emergency. Was very average in the vfl last week his disposal by foot is so bad

Agree. Out of all our 2020 draft class . He’s definitely the one coming on the slowest. But that does not mean he’s not going to make it . He’s still very slight & raw . We know that pace alone ain’t going cut it in the AFL .
I reckon we he will alright. I’m very confident he will become a Neon Leon Davis type player for us .

 

[Psicosis]

Had a mate who has played his fair share of AFL footy play against North VFL today. Said that the guy they call “Spice” was Electric.

 

[AnEmptyChair]

Had a mate who has played his fair share of AFL footy play against North VFL today. Said that the guy they call “Spice” was Electric.

It wasn't the official VFL match was it? Some sort of scratchie?

 

[Psicosis]

It wasn't the official VFL match was it? Some sort of scratchie?

correct

 

[AnEmptyChair]

correct

Know how Comben played?

 

[Psicosis]

Know how Comben played?

Was okay. As I said in his player thread, he’s not ready yet though. Those demanding a debut are premature.

 

[Usayed Givashe]

Was okay. As I said in his player thread, he’s not ready yet though. Those demanding a debut are premature.

In what year do you think TC will be ready for AFL footy?