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I see frequently the comment from people that Brent hasn't come on as quickly as they expected and this therefore means that he's never going to be a great player. I've seen repeatedly over the last 2 days that people have given up on him ever being more than good average. I disagree, I think Brent has something very good going for him and will continue to develop into a better player than what he is now and be a very good midfielder of the future. Doing some thinking I decided to go back and visit history, specifically the history of 2 players vital to the Crows. Goodwin and Edwards.

Goodwin debuted at age 20
Edwards debuted at age 18
Reilly debuted at age 19 (1 game, 1 touch, I hesitate to call it a debut)

All three spent a few years getting on their feet, and as I can't really remember back that far/I was youngish/ didn't pay that much attention to what was going on I can only really compare stats.

Goodwin's breakout year, statwise, was 2000 (B&F winner too) which was the first year he averaged more than 14 touches a game. He was now 23.

Edwards' breakout year, statwise, was also 2000. This was the first year he averaged more than 13 touches a game, he was now 24.

Reilly is now almost 23 years old, has played 68 games and averaged exactly 17 touches a game.

If we consider these years I have used as breakout years, then Goodwin had played 50 games before his, Edwards 81 games before his and Reilly 44 games.

Am I saying that Reilly is the next Goodwin or Edwards? Of course not, I'm just saying that I think people expect a player to be done within 2 years of drafting. Shown all he has to show within his first 40-50 games. I disagree and think that there is more to come and it will be very good.

And to the poster who once said that Reilly should be getting 25 touches and 2 goals a game, well, I will probably never convince you.(Whoever you are, I long forgot)

I'm tired so sorry for any mathematical or english related mistakes, or if this doesn't even make sense.
 
Thankyou, that was kind of my point, I can't compare the games he played to the ones Goodwin and Edwards did. Just the numbers.
For what it's worth I think what he does with the ball is very good, (23 touches 0 clangers against Freo in the first final). Reasonably accurate kick most of the time and seems to be one of the players that moves the ball a decent distance forward. I haven't seen the stat since early in the year but at the time he was 3rd for meters gained at the Crows behind Mcleod and I think Goodwin.
 
Sanguinarius said:
its what he does with the ball, not how often he gets it
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Reilly has beautiful skills, his foot skills are brilliant. Whenever he’s got the ball I feel safe; that is definitely not the problem.

The problem is that he tends to disappear when we need him most, take yesterday for example. He looks great in patches, then he just seems to fade away spectacularly.
 

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SpringChoke said:
If we are going to bag a player lets at least try and get the facts right. Reilly disposal cannot be questioned.
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He does have a habit of panicking. Should be over that by now.
How often has he missed badly when running into an open goal - often under little pressure. Thommo does the same thing. For whatever reason, they both still don't have the composure I'd expect of them.

Edwards was a back pocket for a fair bit of his development years if I recall correctly. I thought he was a hack for ages when I was 12 :o
 
Drummond said:
Reilly has beautiful skills, his foot skills are brilliant. Whenever he’s got the ball I feel safe; that is definitely not the problem.

The problem is that he tends to disappear when we need him most, take yesterday for example. He looks great in patches, then he just seems to fade away spectacularly.
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Agree. Needs to stand up when the game is on. He goes missing then comes back. When you watch the game, it seems he hasn't got many possessions. But when you look at the stats sheet, he's among the leading possesion getters in our team.
 
I have a lot of faith in Reilly. His value will only increase. The last two years will have been great experience for him and he should be amongst the top tier of midfielders in the comp in the near future. My only criticism of him is that he isn't a game breaker. There's no reason he won't be one day.

There has been suggestions of trading him, but that should only be because he's Victorian, if he wants to go and we desperately need to get our hands on a certain player.
 
Anyone bagging Brent Reilly and even suggesting we trade him obviously has no knowledge of Football Talent whatsoever.

Brent was our best against Fremantle and was far from our worst yesterday, his foot skills are brilliant and by the end of next year, if he can keep himself on the park, will by pushing up there with some of the elite midfielders in the competition.

Remember he sat on the pine for alot of last year and this year he got his opportunities and he delivered. The big improvement has especially come in the 1 % er department.

Brent will be a brilliant footballer for the AFC and anyone slagging him and suggesting him as trade bait, please use some common sense.
 
bus24 said:
Anyone bagging Brent Reilly and even suggesting we trade him obviously has no knowledge of Football Talent whatsoever.

Brent was our best against Fremantle and was far from our worst yesterday, his foot skills are brilliant and by the end of next year, if he can keep himself on the park, will by pushing up there with some of the elite midfielders in the competition.

Remember he sat on the pine for alot of last year and this year he got his opportunities and he delivered. The big improvement has especially come in the 1 % er department.

Brent will be a brilliant footballer for the AFC and anyone slagging him and suggesting him as trade bait, please use some common sense.
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Agree. Brent Reilly will be a vital player down the track for Adelaide.
 

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I know I'll probably get shot down in flames, but I think it is possible that Reilly will become the next Captain of the Crows (maybe Vice-Captain). He already seems to be taking a leadership role around the club, revving up players before the game, hanging back to give a player a pat on the back etc. If Roo hangs around for a couple more years and Reilly improves on field, I think he will get the gig ahead of Rutten.
 
wizard_9 said:
Altohugh it is unlikely i would like him at Freo. What would you guys be asking for him?
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If we traded him it would be to a Victorian club because he expressed interest. We'd be interested in someone like Peake or Crowley. Or Pav???? :D
 
KUNG FU said:
If we traded him it would be to a Victorian club because he expressed interest. We'd be interested in someone like Peake or Crowley. Or Pav???? :D
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Thats why i said its unlikely being a Victorian.

But with your options than i think we will keep him. Thanks anyways mate.
 

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Crow Chick said:
I know I'll probably get shot down in flames, but I think it is possible that Reilly will become the next Captain of the Crows (maybe Vice-Captain). He already seems to be taking a leadership role around the club, revving up players before the game, hanging back to give a player a pat on the back etc. If Roo hangs around for a couple more years and Reilly improves on field, I think he will get the gig ahead of Rutten.
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No.... I would be really dispappointed if Reilly or Rutten became AFC captain. I also think the incocncistent Scott Thomsons leadership stocks have dropped this year. I'm hoping Roo hangs around long enough to hand the reins over to The Count. Unfortunately we have little potential captain material between the ages 22-28.

Stiffy could be an outside chance. Leads by example, etc etc.
 
SpringChoke said:
How quickly people have forgotten his near best on ground performance in the pressure cooker that was the Freo final.
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No one questions his ability but a lot question his consistency. When he plays as well as he did against Freo you can just about guarantee that he will be average next game.
 
wizard_9 said:
Thats why i said its unlikely being a Victorian.

But with your options than i think we will keep him. Thanks anyways mate.
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If Reily went, we'd want someone else in his mould and calibre, which would render the trade useless, unless one side was severely getting ripped off.
 
Lets get one thing absolutely straight....B.Reilly is going no where. he will be a 200+ gamer for the Adelaide footy club.

I thought reills' made giant steps this year. if you remember he really struggled for the first 2 rounds and there were those calling for him to be dropped and was lucky not to be, but to his credit he fought back and became a vital cog to our midfield.

he skills are sublime and he's super hard at it, his endurance just lacks a little, which is why i believe he can go missing in games.

i really think with a bit more size and a bigger tank reills' next year can take that step up into the competitions elite.
 

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