#41: Tom Wilkinson - quits NMFC (?) to go on The Amazing Race (?!) with Paul Roos' son (?!?!)

[Hazey1977]

Geez his eyes look like mine at the end of Creamfields UK circa 2006!

 

[Sopwiths North]

Lets look at some of the players we've backed in and showed faith in either resurrecting their careers or giving them the chance at one by drafting them despite injury or as a mature age recruit.

Ben Brown, Taz, Ben Jacobs, Jarrad Waite, Shaun Higgins, Scott Thompson - all stars. I don't care what anyone say they are all great players. Maybe you could add Goldy to that list as well.

Then there's Marley, Jedly, Maj, Pauly, Sammy W. Even Froggy - it could have been easy to dump him given the situation a few years ago.

Players like Jy and Kyron - backed by the club despite injury. (Even Garns and Mason Wood have been given every opportunity despite their injuries.)

It doesn't work with everyone but we seem to have a high success rate with people we offer an opportunity to. Specifically if they've already had things go badly or missed out on earlier chances. Building a culture that commits to making the most of opportunities that might never come again?

This is one of the things I love most about our club. That we often choose talent that comes shrouded by many external factors, and that even though cast-off or overlooked by other clubs, we still see it, and we have the belief that we can make these players shine again. It's perfect symbiosis, and they're all my little hearts to hearts moments too, cheering for all our wonderful rehabilitated strays.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Reckon he will light up the jlt games and lock in a round 1 spot

 

[lockheed]

If Tom looks like a small forward that can apply pressure and regularly kick goals, I'm sure that the coaching panel will find a spot for him.

 

[Billy Not Really]

I think we've really found a diamond in the rough with this guy. This could go down as one of Norths best drafts.

 

[dus]

Got a feeling he’ll carve up Marley in the intra club.

 

[Passmore]

Got a feeling he’ll carve up Marley in the intra club.

That's an exclusive club.

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[ferball]

Got a feeling he’ll carve up Marley in the intra club.

If he does that then he is very, very good.

 

[shinboner magic]

Scotts might need to learn the new players names

 

[Jasemon]

Scotts might need to learn the new players names

He'll just have to yell out 'Tom' and half the playing list will be turning their heads

 

[KiwiRoo]

He'll just have to yell out 'Tom' and half the playing list will be turning their heads

The Tom-toms are beating for North this year !

 

[Hazey1977]

The Tom-toms are beating for North this year !

I look forward to us playing with some direction....

 

[Bigeasy]

I look forward to us playing with some direction....

Or at least better rhythm.

 

[The Other Dean]

Or at least better rhythm.

Good call.

 

[ferball]

Good call.

Its been done.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Rewatched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on Friday. He was great in it.

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[Groin guru]

The Tom-toms are beating for North this year !

Smart. Get the club on the phone. We could do with their sponsorship. I know the AFL has their catapult sponsorship but players have also been wearing their own Apple watches etc.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

I've finally figured out who he reminds me of....

 

[ozzyoslo]

I read Anderson finished up only 30 mins after a heavy tackle from the lad.......he's not holding back to get to where he wants to be.

Did anyone witness the scratch match ??

 

[Passmore]

I read Anderson finished up only 30 mins after a heavy tackle from the lad.......he's not holding back to get to where he wants to be.

Did anyone witness the scratch match ??

I did however I missed the start. Jed was doing run throughs when I got there but did go back on. I assume it happened early.

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[spurs]

He reminds of of Daniel Motlop but with pressure up in the forward line......I like him

 

[The Nostradamus]

He reminds of of Daniel Motlop but with pressure up in the forward line......I like him

Plus elite endurance

 

[King Corey]

He reminds of of Daniel Motlop but with pressure up in the forward line......I like him

Can't see much Daniel Motlop in his footage mate.

 

[The Warlord]

We could have found one here folks.