Dear NLM.......I Was Wrong.

[Pevers-Legend]

He has had a great season (in the games he has played).. Would keep him over McPhee... He has been more mcPhee then McPhee.. backing into packs and taking contested marks in the backline...

Agree but would also add is far more aggresive than McPhee. You need some angry tough nuts like NLM.

Oh the days of MJ, Dimma and Solly in the back half.

 

[monty1104]

No I know, but tadgh has made it whereas NLM is stil forging a career

True, but I think that NLM will be a much better player than Tadgh. He is more courageous, and has the ability to play both tall and small. Its a good combination to have.

 

[Merv]

True, but I think that NLM will be a much better player than Tadgh. He is more courageous, and has the ability to play both tall and small. Its a good combination to have.

I'm not sure why there are so many comparisons being made with Tadgh as they are very different players.

 

[blumfieldisback]

I'm not sure why there are so many comparisons being made with Tadgh as they are very different players.

how so? they are both similar height and they both liketo run the lines out of the backline, that is both their strength's so what is so different about them?

 

[monty1104]

how so? they are both similar height and they both liketo run the lines out of the backline, that is both their strength's so what is so different about them?

One is Irish, one is Aboriginal

That could be the start of a great joke....

 

[Merv]

how so? they are both similar height and they both liketo run the lines out of the backline, that is both their strength's so what is so different about them?

NLM plays more as defender, playing tight on his opponent and punching or marking. He does run with it, depending on the situation, but is not as quick as Kennelly.

Kennelly is more of a rebounding defender, not playing as tight on his man and taking any opportunity to run and bounce.

His team mates look for him to run and carry at every opportunity.

 

[Longy413]

NLM plays more as defender, playing tight on his opponent and punching or marking. He does run with it, depending on the situation, but is not as quick as Kennelly.

Bingo.

Except NLM has Kennelly covered for pace.

Kennelly is used primarily as an attacking player.
NLM normally goes to an opponent, in his case defense comes before attack.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Kennelly and NLM are poles apart.

One has great disposal while the other is very iffy with his kicks and decision making.

NLM has to improve his disposal for him to get into Tadgh's league.

 

[DaSawx]

Kennelly and NLM are poles apart.

One has great disposal while the other is very iffy with his kicks and decision making.

NLM has to improve his disposal for him to get into Tadgh's league.

He has started, it's not at his peak but he has imrpoved, hopefully he keeps it up

 

[blumfieldisback]

NLM plays more as defender, playing tight on his opponent and punching or marking. He does run with it, depending on the situation, but is not as quick as Kennelly.

Kennelly is more of a rebounding defender, not playing as tight on his man and taking any opportunity to run and bounce.

His team mates look for him to run and carry at every opportunity.

which is what NLM could become if the game plan allows meaning he has similar attributes as tadgh but not quite there yet.