AFL Player 45: Tom Edwards

[Beerfish]

He's going to be the greatest 45 ever seen.

 

[crackers65]

How has he had a year off with an ACL, in the gym every single day, and not put on 1 gram worth of muscle..?

Very hard to put meat on a thoroughbred. Core strength looked good. Great to have him back.

 

[fairbump_playon]

So how does he play in the same team as Langford...

Langford has always been a natural midfielder à la Nat Fyfe

 

[MattyB3150]

A lot of people were annoyed that we jumped the gun and signed Edwards on an extended contract after he did his acl. We have made some terrible decisions over the years but this looks like it was the right call. Best 23 when fit.

 

[Nicholas61]

A lot of people were annoyed that we jumped the gun and signed Edwards on an extended contract after he did his acl.

They mustn't have seen his second half against the Dogs in the pre season match when his career was in the balance - was sensational imo. If continues like this and Tsatas goes years end give him the no 5.

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

Very hard to put meat on a thoroughbred. Core strength looked good. Great to have him back.

Is it? A simple calorie surplus and weights program usually does the trick.

 

[NAB777]

Is it? A simple calorie surplus and weights program usually does the trick.

I spent 3 years trying to bulk up. Raced from 73-74kgs to about 76, at 182cms. One of my best mates did the same, & hit a similar weight at 170cms. Same club, same fitness staff. Very different result.

 

[Clark G]

Edwards was decent in his return and should retain his spot. He troubled the opposition and can’t say that about many other forwards this season so far.

 

[crackers65]

Is it? A simple calorie surplus and weights program usually does the trick.

And just maybe the extra weight puts extra strain on his knee.

 

[ant555]

Is it? A simple calorie surplus and weights program usually does the trick.

Because every human can do the same things and are built the same way. It is not one box fits all.
There are a number of players who struggle to build muscle. Even more so with all the running they need to do to stay at average endurance level.

 

[Blind Turn]

Smart footballers, footballers who can kick, and footballers who will get the most out of themselves should be recruitment/drafting priorities. Can’t fault him on any of these facets. Really like him thus far.

 

[Keystone agony]

Any apologies yet from anyone here? To tom, to matt?

NOT TO MYSELF

 

[Atavistic]

Any apologies yet from anyone here? To tom, to matt?

NOT TO MYSELF

I'm not sure I posted it, but I had thoughts that Tom shouldn't have been re-signed so quickly.

I'M SORRY FOR DOUBTING YOU, THOMAS.

 

[Petrify]

I spent 3 years trying to bulk up. Raced from 73-74kgs to about 76, at 182cms. One of my best mates did the same, & hit a similar weight at 170cms. Same club, same fitness staff. Very different result.

You weren't eating enough.

 

[Keystone agony]

You weren't eating enough shit*

honestly like you say, just pump calories in and get enough protein to recover from the iron

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

He reminds me of Chris Heffernan

Chris Heffernan

Age

47

Ht

187cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.7

4star

K

8.2

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

4.8

4star

M

0.8

1star

T

2.0

4star

.

 

[jannissary]

solid. pops up in really good positions frequently. pretty courageous too

 

[Clark G]

Another good contribution today with two goals.

 

[ghostdog]

Works hard, Tom. I'm already very comfortable whenever he's near the ball. He'll be better for it when he puts a bit of muscle on. Was really easily bumped off by Chandler at one point.

 

[Yoda_]

competitor

 

[Vindicater]

Stays in.

 

[fairbump_playon]

Langford back / Edwards forward is a much better look for 2026

Edwards has some mongrel

 

[Jobe Watson]

Have to give him credit. Thought he wouldn't play another game after his injury. Comes straight in and looks a competitor in the forward line, which we need more of. Keep him in.

 

[ant555]

6 tackles

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Works hard, Tom. I'm already very comfortable whenever he's near the ball. He'll be better for it when he puts a bit of muscle on. Was really easily bumped off by Chandler at one point.

Does not need to. His lankiness is key (sneaky strong).

 

[blitzer]

Honestly its incredibly surprising how quickly he's from being just another guy on the long term injury list to an integral part of our best 22. I think most of us didn't really have any expectations for him after the ACL and probably had him around the same level as May or McMahon but with more limited preparation. But so far he's performed better than all of our other tall forwards besides Caddy.

The best part is unlike May/Wright he's actually pretty good defensively. That diving spoil he did was terrific. He's quite agile and just reads the play really well. I thought we'd be too tall but swapping him in for Perkins is probably a defensive upgrade despite being taller.