News Broomhead on LTI list - Upgrade awaits

[Old Spice]

Martin seems much more suited to inside ball winner, Dwyer is too light to play an in and under mid.

Not according to Gary Ayers.

 

[Old Spice]

?

Can't follow your own point?

 

[loki04]

Not according to Gary Ayers.

He was getting pushed off the ball in NAB Cup games, he looks better suited to an outside role in Imo.

 

[Old Spice]

He was getting pushed off the ball in NAB Cup games, he looks better suited to an outside role in Imo.

Possibly, but Martin only 1 cm taller and 1 kg heavier.

All about form when the difference so slender.

 

[loki04]

Possibly, but Martin only 1 cm taller and 1 kg heavier.

All about form when the difference so slender.

Vast body shape difference and martin looks a fair bit heavier

 

[Number 10]

IT is Tim and he'd like it to stay that way!

Clearly his name is Ben.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Benny has to realise you can't always get what you want.

 

[76woodenspooners]

Benny has to realise you can't always get what you want.

But if he tries sometime, he just might find, he gets what he needs

 

[Bay Pie]

Clearly his name is Ben.

Clearly.

Get well soon Benny Boy.

 

[The Jet]

Personally I would of selected Caolan Mooney to be upgraded, he is progressing nicely and booting goals in the NAB Cup. Maybe I am missing something but the word is dwyer will get upgraded despite regularly turning over the ball on most occasions.

 

[76woodenspooners]

Personally I would of selected Caolan Mooney to be upgraded, he is progressing nicely and booting goals in the NAB Cup. Maybe I am missing something but the word is dwyer will get upgraded despite regularly turning over the ball on most occasions.

G'Day Jet, welcome.

IMHO, of the remaining rookies, Martin has been the most consistent. Dwyer didn't get off to a flash start (as you say, he was turning it over a bit) but I reckon that each game he's played he's been getting noticeably better. I wouldn't be surprised if he's ahead of Martin now.

I reckon Mooney is still a ways off being upgraded. He's still got a lot to learn. He's great defensively because he's quick when he doesn't have ball in hand and he's got a good work ethic. But I think his biggest problem is that the only thing he seems comfortable doing with ball in hand is having a ping at goals. I think it'd spoil him if he got upgraded too quickly - I think he needs to learn more of his trade in the seconds. I'm confident he'll get upgraded one day though. Especially because Krak won't be around forever, and Sinclair / Elliott haven't been troubling the score keepers too much (yet).

Anyway, that's my opinion; but you'll find people on this board who will disagree with me and agree with you. ( blaze036)

 

[blaze036]

G'Day Jet, welcome.

IMHO, of the remaining rookies, Martin has been the most consistent. Dwyer didn't get off to a flash start (as you say, he was turning it over a bit) but I reckon that each game he's played he's been getting noticeably better. I wouldn't be surprised if he's ahead of Martin now.

I reckon Mooney is still a ways off being upgraded. He's still got a lot to learn. He's great defensively because he's quick when he doesn't have ball in hand and he's got a good work ethic. But I think his biggest problem is that the only thing he seems comfortable doing with ball in hand is having a ping at goals. I think it'd spoil him if he got upgraded too quickly - I think he needs to learn more of his trade in the seconds. I'm confident he'll get upgraded one day though. Especially because Krak won't be around forever, and Sinclair / Elliott haven't been troubling the score keepers too much (yet).

Anyway, that's my opinion; but you'll find people on this board who will disagree with me and agree with you. ( blaze036)

- unashamed mooney lover

With you all the way The Jet, he played quiet a few games last year and would be surprised if he didn't play more this year with his amazing improvement curve.

 

[Quicky]

Clearly his name is Ben.

Seems Bens not a team player. Delist.

 

[Quicky]

- unashamed mooney lover

With you all the way The Jet, he played quiet a few games last year and would be surprised if he didn't play more this year with his amazing improvement curve.

You're in his bushes right now aren't you?

 

[blaze036]

You're in his bushes right now aren't you?

not a chance, photos get blurry from there for some reason

 

[Quicky]

not a chance, photos get blurry from there for some reason

Too much foliage? I'm scared to ask where you're taking photos from!

 

[The Jet]

- unashamed mooney lover

With you all the way The Jet, he played quiet a few games last year and would be surprised if he didn't play more this year with his amazing improvement curve.

Don't international rookies get a 3 year deal? is his his 2nd or 3rd year? Am I right in thinking the club can just give him another 3 year deal when this one ends? How often are international rookies given deal after deal without being fully upgraded to the senior list?

Malthouse said he is the quickest he has ever coached. So in saying that Malthouse finished coaching Pies in 2011 correct? So that would make it Mooneys 3rd season in 2013. I hope he is indeed given a fair chance. He is damn quick.

 

[The Jet]

You're in his bushes right now aren't you?

Funny you should say that, earlier in the year he moved into a new place with Marley Williams. Mooneys long time girlfriend has come over from Ireland for 6 months. Going back in August from memory.

blaze036 Quicky

 

[blaze036]

Don't international rookies get a 3 year deal? is his his 2nd or 3rd year? Am I right in thinking the club can just give him another 3 year deal when this one ends? How often are international rookies given deal after deal without being fully upgraded to the senior list?

Malthouse said he is the quickest he has ever coached. So in saying that Malthouse finished coaching Pies in 2011 correct? So that would make it Mooneys 3rd season in 2013. I hope he is indeed given a fair chance. He is damn quick.

If he isn't upgraded during this year he will be at the end of the year, the pies will definitely offer him a 2 or 3 year contract after this one.

Don't worry he has a bright future ahead of him. He marks well, kicks well, the fastest player in the AFL, tackling and pressure is fantastic and has a great head on his shoulders. Once he sharpens up a few things and improves position / game understanding he could be anything, including AA.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him kick a few bags in the VFL and get elevated during the season.

 

[blaze036]

Funny you should say that, earlier in the year he moved into a new place with Marley Williams. Mooneys long time girlfriend has come over from Ireland for 6 months. Going back in August from memory.

blaze036 Quicky

Have noticed that on instagram/twitter, pretty good news as it will drastically reduce homesickness. Hope she loves australia and moves here permanently !

 

[DermiesLuvChild]

Don't international rookies get a 3 year deal? is his his 2nd or 3rd year? Am I right in thinking the club can just give him another 3 year deal when this one ends? How often are international rookies given deal after deal without being fully upgraded to the senior list?

Malthouse said he is the quickest he has ever coached. So in saying that Malthouse finished coaching Pies in 2011 correct? So that would make it Mooneys 3rd season in 2013. I hope he is indeed given a fair chance. He is damn quick.

This year is his second year.
He trialed for one month under MM, hence those comments.
Still learning the game, however improving rapidly.

 

[Old Spice]

Ans as the wise men doth prothesize, the Dwyer hath been elevated.