Player Watch #40: Eddie Ford

[tazaa]

Will be a player

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Has surprisingly good leg speed.

He will make it.

 

[SammyRoo]

He’s been good.

Shame he’s not just a little bit taller, but still looks like he can impact

 

[amaz199]

Been good. That moment he backed himself in and got it to Walker. (Although its a memory id like to forget too)

 

[gokangas]

Yep - very encouraging efforts. I'm looking forward to watching him develop.

 

[Billy Not Really]

Cops zero lip from oppo players and just talks s**t right back to him. I love that.

Helps he's a crafty player who has leg speed you wouldn't think he had on first impression, he can mark and can get involved very often in the play.

I'm really excited to see Fordy (Hopefully by actually being at the ******* stadium next year) in 2022

 

[shinboner magic]

Reminds me of John McCarthy from the 90s - flys for anything and has an ego

 

[Star]

He’s been good.

Shame he’s not just a little bit taller, but still looks like he can impact

Listed at 189cm. He’s no midget…

 

[justroyal]

Listed at 189cm. He’s no midget…

I'm putting all my hope that I had in Harper, Wood and Garner into this kid

 

[Phillyroo]

Surely an extension will be one of our off season moves?!?

 

[DuckYeah]

I'm putting all my hope that I had in Harper, Wood and Garner into this kid

Hmmmm he’ll leave those 3 in his dust. Some say if vic had u/18’s he may have been a first round pick.

 

[King Corey]

Surely an extension will be one of our off season moves?!?

Asking or telling?

 

[Masked Avenger]

I'm putting all my hope that I had in Harper, Wood and Garner into this kid

Please don't.

 

[Phillyroo]

Asking or telling?

Haha, he deserves it.
Can’t think of a draftee that improved more… in the competition.
I mean he almost went undrafted, and became a best 18 player and real head turner in the last 4 weeks.

 

[7577969923]

Haha, he deserves it.
Can’t think of a draftee that improved more… in the competition.
I mean he almost went undrafted, and became a best 18 player and real head turner in the last 4 weeks.

Eddie fascinates me in trying to envisage what type of footballer he will become. He just looks like a "natural footballer" first and foremost. If he was 5cm taller he could be destined to be a great modern CHF. He has some traits which could be of value in the midfield. It's a very big wrap and probably a huge stretch but I get some James Hird vibes about him.
How do others see him developing?

 

[Hojuman]

Eddie fascinates me in trying to envisage what type of footballer he will become. He just looks like a "natural footballer" first and foremost. If he was 5cm taller he could be destined to be a great modern CHF. He has some traits which could be of value in the midfield. It's a very big wrap and probably a huge stretch but I get some James Hird vibes about him.
How do others see him developing?

Agree about the height and the Hird comparison is a good one. Need to build the tank to get to that standard, but that will come. He seems to have the drive.

Best thing is he presents something different. Hope Nobes encourages that as a positive.

 

[Kanga Glory]

Agree about the height and the Hird comparison is a good one. Need to build the tank to get to that standard, but that will come. He seems to have the drive.

Best thing is he presents something different. Hope Nobes encourages that as a positive.

He’s not a shy kid on the footy field always wants to be involved. That’s a great trait for a young kid with personality.

 

[Passmore]

Agree about the height and the Hird comparison is a good one. Need to build the tank to get to that standard, but that will come. He seems to have the drive.

Best thing is he presents something different. Hope Nobes encourages that as a positive.

We're trying to play a style that's all about backing yourself and taking the game on. Eddie should fit nicely into that.

The great sides have personality. We're getting a bit of that with Cam and Eddie.

 

[groo]

Agree about the height and the Hird comparison is a good one. Need to build the tank to get to that standard, but that will come. He seems to have the drive.

Best thing is he presents something different. Hope Nobes encourages that as a positive.

His tank surprised me. The last quarters were probably his best quarters.

 

[Phillyroo]

Hmmmm….

 

[LB2Snake]

Hmmmm….

?

 

[archerboy]

Hmmmm….

Contract extension?

 

[Shinboner1]

one of the few guys who I want to see off season training photos/updates from.
put on a bit of size and he'll be a monster in the forward line.

 

[Phillyroo]

one of the few guys who I want to see off season training photos/updates from.
put on a bit of size and he'll be a monster in the forward line.

My understanding is that he will be living in the gym all off-season. Could be anything next year!!!

 

[7577969923]

My understanding is that he will be living in the gym all off-season. Could be anything next year!!!

Needs to train with his brother.