Past #43: Aaron Hall - Shinboner #1013 retires after 58 NM games - Thanks Aaron

[hilly]

No wonder half of the BF North board wanted him hung, drawn and quartered.

He was ordinary. Kudos to him for turning it around but it doesn't void prior criticism.

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[Themanbun]

Averaging 32 disposals a game since his move to half back. And they are damaging disposals as well.

 

[shintemaster]

He was ordinary. Kudos to him for turning it around but it doesn't void prior criticism.

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We were very static ahead of the ball for most of the game, I'm sympathetic - there has to be something for him to work with.

 

[hilly]

We were very static ahead of the ball for most of the game, I'm sympathetic - there has to be something for him to work with.

Sorry I meant ordinary prior to his burst of form this year. Thought he was good yesterday and you're right about movement/numbers ahead of the ball.

 

[Snake_Baker]

He was ordinary. Kudos to him for turning it around but it doesn't void prior criticism.

There's nothing "stagnant" about him.

8 other blokes should be shown his footage and told that's how to play.

 

[Horizons_00]

Butchered the ball a bit but gosh he is good down back. Provides a lot of run and carry. Clocked 925 metres too

 

[the flying ham]

Clocked 925kms too

Forrest Gump-like numbers there

 

[Snake_Baker]

Butchered the ball a bit ...........

37 disposals & 4 clangers as an attacking HBF?

Adam Saad averages 6 a game.

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

37 disposals & 4 clangers as an attacking HBF?

Adam Saad averages 6 a game.

I’ve said it before. Half of the posters on this board don’t deserve to have anything good.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I’ve said it before. Half of the posters on this board don’t deserve to have anything good.

H_00 is usually pretty good, but I reckon the faults get magnified too much and the good stuff gets ignored by far too many around here.

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

H_00 is usually pretty good, but I reckon the faults get magnified too much and the good stuff gets ignored by far too many around here.

I went overboard about LMac and Jed a few seasons back. I since publicly apologised. A Whipping boy bashing apology.

 

[Val Keating]

Love him.

Geez even when we're down he still creates.

I'm actually rather shocked he has turned it around this well. Quickly becoming a dominant offensive weapon.

He’s always been hot and cold. His best is as good as anyone’s but for whatever reason he’s never been consistent. Pretty sure he played half back for GC early days and then injury caused them to move him into the midfield.

I’d be stoked if he maintains this level but I’m not getting my hopes up.

 

[Ashley B]

Also last yr of contract helps. If we do resign 1 year only, some players are better on the edge it seems .

 

[Snake_Baker]

Also last yr of contract helps. If we do resign 1 year only, some players are better on the edge it seems .

Was there any evidence of this when he was blitzing for GC?

All I see is a bloke who has finally gotten fit and is being played properly.

 

[Ashley B]

Not sure at Gold Toast. It may just be a coincidence, but he isn't getting any younger so he needs to play well every game to be considered again. Ironically he is possibly at his fittest while a large amount of the list are out for 2 to 3 weeks or tbc.

 

[Devington]

Love his ability to use his speed and lateral movement to duck backwards and buy himself time to get a better kick off. Quite often receives in a less than stellar position but manages to make the best of it anyway.

It's probably the consistency back there that is most impressive for me. He's always been capable of doing great things, but just has massive hot and cold patches throughout games. Not this year though.

 

[nelroo]

I’ll put my hand up.. Sorry Aaron. Thought you looked disinterested and I never wanted you in the jumper again. Boy has he hit a purple patch. Hope he can keep it up.

 

[Duck the GOAT]

H_00 is usually pretty good, but I reckon the faults get magnified too much and the good stuff gets ignored by far too many around here.

Spot on

 

[King Corey]

Always pondered on here how a guy with so many tools that could form a great player hadn't quite clicked. Hopefully, fingers crossed, etc etc he holds this form for a longer term. Both for his sake and ours.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Always pondered on here how a guy with so many tools that could form a great player.........

Goldy thread mate >>>>>>>

 

[King Corey]

Goldy thread mate >>>>>>>

Speaking of off-field pursuits, spare a thought for poor Aaron.

Married to a dentist who looks like a model. Tough gig.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Speaking of off-field pursuits, spare a thought for poor Aaron.

Married to a dentist who looks like a model. Tough gig.

 

[Twinkletoes]

I hope he has a new contract extension in front of him by the bye round. He well and truly deserves one. Congrats to The Other Azza for his resurgence.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I hope he has a new contract extension in front of him by the bye round. He well and truly deserves one. Congrats to The Other Azza for his resurgence.

He is currently 100% rife for a Geelong raid for pick 29 at the moment, and I am mildly concerned that the football department would go for it.

The old "North is still 20 years away, so don't be heartless pricks and stand in the way of his finals dream" spiel.

 

[Mr north man]

I’ll put my hand up.. Sorry Aaron. Thought you looked disinterested and I never wanted you in the jumper again. Boy has he hit a purple patch. Hope he can keep it up.

yes, I'm one though Hall was cooked if he continues to play likes this then give him 1 more year.