Retired Aaron vandenBerg - retired

[ThePuppetMaster]

The only good player for him to run through is Witts... I have faith

 

[Creepen]

Im really looking forward to see him back. I hope he really has a crack and plays well. Big fan before he went out so stoked, can’t wait for Sunday!

 

[knackers29]

The only good player for him to run through is Witts... I have faith

 

[knackers29]

Also got to hand it to Matt Burgan on one of the better headlines I've seen in a while...

Cheers to Aaron: VB no longer on ice

 

[Proper Gander]

Has vdB ever been reported? If not it must be sheer good luck. I’m anticipating a report before half time (to be thrown out, obviously, but just to announce he’s back)

 

[The Dr]

I must be the only one who remembers AVB as only an OK role player, rather than a superhuman wrecking ball that everyone else does.

Obviously hope he dominates the Suns and goes on to win three Brownlows and four flags but I think he's a good honest toiler.

*Runs and hides

 

[schmuttt]

I must be the only one who remembers AVB as only an OK role player, rather than a superhuman wrecking ball that everyone else does.

Obviously hope he dominates the Suns and goes on to win three Brownlows and four flags but I think he's a good honest toiler.

*Runs and hides

I agree. He could come good but his skills are crap and doesn’t win a hell of a lot of the ball.

 

[stretcharmstrong]

Good on him but I'm not expecting much. Guy has played two games in two years. We tend to romanticise those we haven't seen in a while but he played more average games than good ones.

Totally agree

 

[TheCount]

Well apparently I'm a romantic ... my wife will be shocked.

I remember him usually good for a goal or two and some really strong marks, and always good for a couple of massive tackles and relentless pressure. He was a consensus best 22 player 2 years ago, he doesn't have to 20 and 3 to play an important role for the team ... I mean, JKH is playing his 4th straight game for crying out loud.

 

[Topkent]

Well apparently I'm a romantic ... my wife will be shocked.

I remember him usually good for a goal or two and some really strong marks, and always good for a couple of massive tackles and relentless pressure. He was a consensus best 22 player 2 years ago, he doesn't have to 20 and 3 to play an important role for the team ... I mean, JKH is playing his 4th straight game for crying out loud.

We are a much better side now aswell. Bloke can take a mark an nearly killed Scott pendelbury once. I like him, he's like a lite version of max rooke

 

[TheCount]

We are a much better side now aswell. Bloke can take a mark an nearly killed Scott pendelbury once. I like him, he's like a lite version of max rooke

Which could mean we've moved past him ... but I doubt it ... pretty sure goals, marks and tackles still have a place in the game.

 

[Topkent]

Which could mean we've moved past him ... but I doubt it ... pretty sure goals, marks and tackles still have a place in the game.

Considering how quickly we rushed him back someone must like him

 

[jhong]

Considering how quickly we rushed him back someone must like him

I reckon Kent might wonder that as well

 

[Topkent]

I reckon Kent might wonder that as well

Kent will be next in once they can trust his hammies.

 

[Cannon82]

Kent will be next in once they can trust his hammies.

Shame, I was hoping to see him play again.

 

[Topkent]

Shame, I was hoping to see him play again.

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[saj_21]

When up and running I’d say AVB is our best pressur player to, and not the type of pressure just to rush your kick, the type of pressure if I don’t get rid of the ball this bloke will split me in half.

 

[Bluelegs]

Well apparently I'm a romantic ... my wife will be shocked.

I remember him usually good for a goal or two and some really strong marks, and always good for a couple of massive tackles and relentless pressure. He was a consensus best 22 player 2 years ago, he doesn't have to 20 and 3 to play an important role for the team ... I mean, JKH is playing his 4th straight game for crying out loud.

He usually puts himself in the position to kick 3-4 goals a match only to spray all but one of them.

 

[stretcharmstrong]

He usually puts himself in the position to kick 3-4 goals a match only to spray all but one of them.

Think they’re talking about AVB, not Bugg

 

[Bluelegs]

Think they’re talking about AVB, not Bugg

They're not dissimilar.

 

[stretcharmstrong]

They're not dissimilar.

Yes they are similar

 

[Topkent]

Yes they are similar

Nah if AVB landed one on Mills it would be a murder charge not a little chin tickle.

 

[The Dr]

AVB obviously came to us as an inside midfield beast after dominating at NEAFL level and has had to play as that mid-forward pressure enforcer in his games at AFL level.

I wonder if we'll see him rolling through the midfield a bit more now, given Goodwin's desire to have flexibility in each player?

 

[Cannon82]

I wonder if we'll see him rolling through the midfield a bit more now, given Goodwin's desire to have flexibility in each player?

If he played in the middle, would we still be able to fit four in the square?

 

[Tempy Tiger]

Welcome back universal soldier. Can’t wait to see what he brings. I reckon he’s going to look slow but I love the intimidation factor he brings. It was looking like it was career over there for a while, it’s going to be fantastic seeing him run out again for us.