Rookie 44. Francis Evans

[BluStreak]

Welcome Frank, best of luck, Hope you prove the doubters wrong.

 

[The Bighouse]

Think I’ll call him Bernie (Evans)..

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

44th player on 1 of 18 teams in the comp. Can do worse than a guy who played two thirds of games for the team who came 2nd in the home and away rounds.

Go well Frank the Tank

 

[Jimmae]

If he can genuinely improve his endurance I can see the gambit, because he's otherwise an upgrade on Owies.

Still, begs the question why we didn't just pick someone at the draft at pick 64. The stuff we talk ourselves out of in the recruiting department, I swear.

 

[WalshYouLegend]

I literally saw the social and went "what, who?"

Has played 33 games for Geelong and Port and kicked some goals, interesting choice, hope his name becomes folklore.

Folklore, yes. We will soon all be singing the songs about “Frank the Tank”…..


Vs Pies Edition:

Oh Frank the Tank, Frank the Tank,
Out he came and the Pie’s hearts sank,
Snapped a goal from the boundary line,
To seal the game, that’s Frank the Tank.


Vs Bombers Edition:

The Bombers were up until out rolled Frank,
The super sub, made their minds go blank,
He tore through 50 as the siren blared,
Sailed through the winner then got off chaired.

 

[Blue and Blue]

Why didn't they ask Evans ?............oh they did

Good on you Francis.
Carna Blues

 

[Bevoman]

Gotta admire the effort to get back on a list. When the opportunity comes, grab it.

Well done Frank; as a Port supporter I was disappointed when you were let go, wishing you all the best.

 

[T2B_]

Well done Frank; as a Port supporter I was disappointed when you were let go, wishing you all the best.

I have to ask. Is he called 'the Tank' because he's tough or is it a commentary on his speed and turning circle? Genuine question but.

 

[Stamos]

I would argue we are in a better position KPP wise this year than last.

We lost Marchbank and Durdin. Who were both never available and brought in Haynes who generally is plus O'Farrell.

I mean with 45 odd list spots we have 5 genuine KPP, 3 rucks and 6 or so players that can play KPP/medium the likes of Moir, Kemp, JSOS etc.

I don't really think adding another KPP was vital. Either way is it going to make or break 2025 probably not.

+ Lemmy and Skull a year older, and Jack back on the field.

 

[Juddrockz]

Have we finally found ourselves a guy that can actually crumb???

Welcome Frank,enjoy donning the famous Navy Blue to #17.

 

[passmark]

Not a private school kid so he’s already in my top 10.

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

I have to ask. Is he called 'the Tank' because he's tough or is it a commentary on his speed and turning circle? Genuine question but.

 

[HyphensBack]

Welcome Frank

Small forward is a lottery at present - I don’t mind having another option and it’s like we traded Owies for Frank (cheaper and maybe we get the same output)

 

[T2B_]

Welcome Frank

Small forward is a lottery at present - I don’t mind having another option and it’s like we traded Owies for Frank (cheaper and maybe we get the same output)

Might be able to crumb without stubbing his toe too

 

[HyphensBack]

I can’t wait for his goal celebration

Not so much this celebration - maybe the ladies will like it

 

[reg_lower91]

WTF another small forward what don’t think a KP tall is worth a shot? Call me shocked

Hello, shocked

 

[WalshYouLegend]

I can’t wait for his goal celebration

Not so much this celebration - maybe the ladies will like it

Think it will be more like this…

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Pom nails the Frankie pick...and also explains why all 3 KPP's were overlooked.

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Pom nails the Frankie pick...and also explains why all 3 KPP's were overlooked.

huh? What video were you watching? He clearly wanted Francis Jeffers

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

huh? What video were you watching? He clearly wanted Francis Jeffers

I wish he'd use English when he talks, or at least Aus-English.lol

 

[agro]

Could Evans be a missing piece of the puzzle like Brad Pearce was in 95?

 

[Stig O'Hara]

I have to ask. Is he called 'the Tank' because he's tough or is it a commentary on his speed and turning circle? Genuine question but.

Frank ‘The Tank’ Ropis fought Barry Michael at the the Melbourne Town Hall in ‘83.

They beat each other senseless.

 

[agro]

Frank ‘The Tank’ Ropis fought Barry Michael at the the Melbourne Town Hall in ‘83.

They beat each other senseless.

Was that the night of the Ash Wednesday Fires of 1983 - or am I mixing that up with Lester Ellis -v- Barry Michaels. Either case it was insanely hot that night.

 

[Navy Blues 73]

 

[JustaBattler]

GUN - breaklout game AA honours in 2026 . andflag 4SURE!