Player Watch #39 Mate Colina

[Vassp]

Don't forget, that's under ideal circumstances and not when you've been bashed around and tired in a game. As they say, big men don't get smaller when everyone gets tired.

they get slower

 

[northeasttiger]

Reports are that he can run the 1500 mt. in about 5 min and has already played a couple of seasons of junior footy with his cousin Noah.

 

[energyquant]

Reports are in. Kicks goals by the hundreds. And if he were playing in Round 14, he'd consume Jacob Weitering

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Jacob Weitering

Age

26

Ht

195cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.8

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

4.7

3star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.3

3star

MG

189.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

16.8

4star

K

10.8

4star

HB

6.0

4star

M

6.0

5star

T

0.8

3star

MG

263.4

4star

with fireballs from his eyes, and bolts of lightning from his arse.

 

[bc27]

0:21 seconds in that video I’ve got his fingertips at 10 feet off the ground and that is the highest he gets. The highest vertical running jump in draft combine history is 107 cm’s by Mr Leek Aleer. So say Aleer is 195cm, add the 107cm = 302cm head height, Then add his say 50cm arm height about head height. Mr Aleer's fingertips would be around 350cm off the ground, 50cm above the highest we see Colina jump in that video.

So Colina will need to use his size intelligently to be able to get his hands to the ball against some of the best spoilers.

 

[Tiger1974]

Confirmed that he is playing morrow night.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Nice way to make your debut
a wet, cold, night game in the middle of the week.

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Should kick 6.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

Reports are he's a blend between Cripps and Gawn

 

[tiger_tough]

Reports are he's a blend between Cripps and Gawn

Betts too I've heard.

 

[Hank Heavenly]

Reports are he's a blend between Cripps and Gawn

Betts too I've heard.

With Jeremy Howe's marking ability I'm told

 

[tiger_tough]

With Jeremy Howe's marking ability I'm told

Dont be silly

 

[biaseddustyfan]

first disposal of career marks and sets up mrj goal

bring him in afl next week

 

[tiger_tough]

first disposal of career marks and sets up mrj goal

bring him in afl next week

Hasn't touched it since.

 

[biaseddustyfan]

Hasn't touched it since.

still bring him in for the lols

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Hasn't touched it since.

His turning circle makes Mumford look nimble .

 

[Wallaby]

Hes no skinny beanpole, that's for sure. He had one tackle where he nearly killed a Werribee player (who was a young stick figure. I think the umpire gave a free against Mate for looking scary).

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Reports are he's a blend between Cripps and Gawn

And kicks like Georgy!!!
Has a run up kicking for goal twice as long as BB!!!
Has a filthy mouth off!!
Incapable of standing still in one spot (ADS)!!!
Pushes like Porkins...even the umpire!!!
Ducks like minivann spesh when going for a mark!!
Shoots for goal like in basketball...2 handed throws...but longer than 30meters!!!

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Cat B rookie, let’s not put any expectations on him. If it works out all good if not well worth a punt.

One thing for certain he’ll improve with more games under his belt. He probably has minimal conditioning for AFL football, is learning the game plan( running patterns etc) , and has probably hardly handled an oval ball in years.

2022 has got to be regarded as a development year

 

[tiger_tough]

First real game of footy in probably 7 years. Let's see how he's tracking next year after 10 or so more games and a full pre season.

 

[Roksman]

If you guys expected him to dominate a game of VFL, then it says more about you than him.

He hasn't ever played competitive footy (do not count 1 or 2 games with mates when he was in high school).
He has only trained with professional football players for 2 weeks in 18 months - in his life!

The only thing I wanted to see was his movement and athleticism, and that was a bit tick. He's not uncoordinated like Samson Ryan.

 

[Morro]

If you guys expected him to dominate a game of VFL, then it says more about you than him.

He hasn't ever played competitive footy (do not count 1 or 2 games with mates when he was in high school).
He has only trained with professional football players for 2 weeks in 18 months - in his life!

The only thing I wanted to see was his movement and athleticism, and that was a bit tick. He's not uncoordinated like Samson Ryan.

I just scrolled back to see what you were talking about. I cant see anyone with expectations beyond just getting a kick? A few tongue in cheek posts, but this rant is an odd one.

 

[Meteoric Rise]

If you guys expected him to dominate a game of VFL, then it says more about you than him.

He hasn't ever played competitive footy (do not count 1 or 2 games with mates when he was in high school).
He has only trained with professional football players for 2 weeks in 18 months - in his life!

The only thing I wanted to see was his movement and athleticism, and that was a bit tick. He's not uncoordinated like Samson Ryan.

Ryan is not unco-ordinated. He is under strength, but seems to be improving in that department.

Perfectly happy with Mate last night when you consider the reality of his preparation for this debut. The one physical thing worrying me slightly about him at this early point is he doesn’t seem to be able to jump. But otherwise he moves well and seems to react quickly and has an intent to use his big body to the team’s advantage. He understandably looked very disorientated at times last night but we just need a bit of patience with that. I look forward to what he can produce in about a year from now.

 

[Roksman]

I just scrolled back to see what you were talking about. I cant see anyone with expectations beyond just getting a kick? A few tongue in cheek posts, but this rant is an odd one.

Definitely not ranting, just saying.

I've had the flu all week... probably subconsciously grumpy.

 

[TigerTime17]

He couldn't be any worse than Cox surely. That's a bonus right there.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Ryan is not unco-ordinated. He is under strength, but seems to be improving in that department.

Perfectly happy with Mate last night when you consider the reality of his preparation for this debut. The one physical thing worrying me slightly about him at this early point is he doesn’t seem to be able to jump. But otherwise he moves well and seems to react quickly and has an intent to use his big body to the team’s advantage. He understandably looked very disorientated at times last night but we just need a bit of patience with that. I look forward to what he can produce in about a year from now.

Ryan is up for the contest which I really like, he has some rough edges, but he’s improving. Held some good contested marks last night that he was dropping in previous games