Universal Love Brad Close

[Pollywaffle]

I can't find another thread on this guy, so I'm starting one.
Just saying I love what he brings to the table.
Fantastic vision. Lost count of the times his quick 'gives' have opened up the play and resulted in goals.
Should nick name him 'the can opener'
Pressure and closing speed are also top shelf.

 

[STPer18]

One-touch player, can't teach that. Now watch him fumble Thursday, sorry Brad.

 

[catempire]

We often criticise role players for not doing enough or not understanding what they bring. This is just about the clearest case given how clean he is, the quality of the decisions he makes and that naff 80s pool cleaner vibe he brings.

 

[Spearman]

Add to all that, he works his ass off as well.

Can't see Miers replacing him, so will look forward to those two's partnership in F50 in the future.

 

[Turbocat]

If nothing else..he is the standout value for that draft for us atm.

IF he can develop into a mid ..its huge win.

I am hopeful that we can have 3 or 4 from this draft class stand up as wins. in 5 years time

 

[Sire of Claude]

I applaud this thread: Close has been wonderful - never seems to fumble, great vision, unselfish, quick and the fastest hands in the west. Mieirs will have to unseat Dalhouse or Higgins to get a game.

 

[patience]

Love the Quiet Achiever. Gets it done cleanly and without fanfare.

 

[gaz love x]

A proper small forward. Him and Miers can compliment each other for a good few years to come.

 

[fpm84]

You gotta love a long sleever.

 

[Baudolino]

Happy to admit I was way off on this guy, he's far better than I thought after his cameos last year.

 

[Farmer2Goggin]

Made his debut over here on a shizenhousen , wet and slippery as hell night - held a good mark for first kick/first goal and never fumbled all night.
Good things happen when he's got the pill - building nicely and a perfect compliment to our 3 headed monster

 

[Down at K Park]

These threads are like a kiss of death. Will probably have a stinker next week lol.

He’s becoming one of my favourite players. Can make something from nothing with those quick hands, fast decision making and excellent field vision. See’s opportunities others don’t.

 

[Drunkcat]

I like the guy only thing needs to work on his Marking above his head

 

[Pollywaffle]

These threads are like a kiss of death. Will probably have a stinker next week lol.

Yeah. I deliberately hung back on posting this for that reason.
Good luck Brad ..

 

[Pollywaffle]

I like the guy only thing needs to work on his Marking above his head

 

[Seeds]

Love the Quiet Achiever. Gets it done cleanly and without fanfare.

Without fanfare???

Every regulation possession gets standing ovation on this forum.

 

[Seeds]

I like the guy only thing needs to work on his Marking above his head

How about his shimmy, roving of packs, snaps on goals.

he is weak to non existent in all. Lucky he doesn’t play foward pocket.


oh sh*t.


close should build up his fitness and aim to become a mid. It might suit him better.

 

[Seeds]

How about his shimmy, roving of packs, snaps on goals.

he is weak to non existent in all. Lucky he doesn’t play foward pocket.


oh sh*t.


close should build up his fitness and aim to become a mid. It might suit him better.

still prefer him over atkins or dalhaus in the foward line though.


he has a pretty good handball. I will give him that.

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

 

[Jeff76]

Unique footballer, sets up a bucket load of goals every game. I’d like to see him at a few centre bounces, his quick hands might come in handy.

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Never seems to waste a disposal.
Very clean.
Also unselfish with an amazing handball.

 

[2Knights]

He's a limited player (poor kick penetration, poor overhead) but can find the ball and gives his best effort. Prefer him over Miers or Dalhaus.

 

[Heckler]

Top class players have the ability to show they belong at AFL level within a handful of games... Close. Narkle, Miers...
Battlers tend to be battlers for years and will become good ordinary players at best... Kolodjashnij, Ratugolea, Stanley

The first group seem to be in the right place at the right time, know exactly what is required, are consistent and effective
The latter group are perpetually enticing, either physically blessed or showing occasional spectacular efforts, always a half-step away.
Don't be fooled by the theatre. What separates them, is not something you can see... it's between the ears.

 

[you pick one]

Early days but just looks like he belongs.

 

[RegHickeyStand]

Will kick a lot of goals. Brilliant snap for goal. He hasn't quite got there at AFL level, but he will.