Player Watch Ed Allan

[DaveoTench]

I think with more games into him he can really be an asset on the wing for us. Yeah he has made some errors but that happens to all the players Houston pendles etc have made some big errors tonight. He will continue to get better. Let's stick with him

 

[Ludovico]

What’s his position at the moment pls

 

[Pendles!]

There’s some pretty shit chat in here. He’s been good in the second half. 20 touches so far.

 

[Rorzza]

Yep, very good.Kicks to Collingwood players, speed, endurance, you can see why he is rated so highly,!

 

[CPH12]

 

[Axl the great]

Really worked into the game and his two way running was really important when the game was still on.
Ed took another step tonight.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

He’s getting better and better. Still gets a rush of blood to the head under pressure but it’ll come. He’s contributing really well in the back line as a defensive wing.

Have to keep playing him. Has a chance to hold his spot for a while.

 

[rand corp]

Growing into his role this kid, went very well tonight and is getting better each week.

 

[ClaytonM]

24 disposals last week, 23 this week. He is a kid starting to show he can consistently get it at the top level. Needs to work on a lot of areas, but has the potential to be a good AFL player.

It is early days and his career could go either way, but he has taken a step forward over the past few weeks.

 

[whiskeytown]

Building very nicely.

Yes there is some further creases to iron out… but only 21 and 9 games into his career

Keep playing him

 

[Go Woods]

Really liked he's last 2 games, reckon tonight was he's best so far, never panicked with ball in hand.
Keep playing him.

 

[MagpieExcalibur]

Really liked he's last 2 games, reckon tonight was he's best so far, never panicked with ball in hand.
Keep playing him.

he had some pretty poor turnovers but persist

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

Getting better each week.
Occasional clanger or errant kick but has clear talent and linking chains.
That steal on the Wiz was a delight.
On the up.

 

[swoop42]

After a rusty start improved as the night went on and another great learning opportunity. Well done Ed.

If the genes of his dad can really start to kick in with further experience then we could have another Long type revelation on our hands.

 

[TradeDraft]

please change my mind (not having a go), but whats the difference between ed allen and caleb poulter?

Take the Game on/Faster

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

Needs to strength his body through the core and legs, too skinny and gets pushed off too easily. Also needs some lessons in apetite for the contest from Long and how to stick a tackle.

Clearly playing a structure when he hangs on the outside. Needs another 5Kg of muscle before he looks like an AFL player. His tackling was fine and will improve.

 

[wittsfan]

Named in the best players, getting some continuity. Gunna be a ripper. Stays in ahead of a Hoskin Elliot when spots get tight

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

Take the Game on/Faster

Much better in a pack situation
Can handball effectively
Poulter would be a deer in headlights

 

[JoinDate]

That Allan gets dropped while the 36 yo Scott Pendlebury is nursed to an AFL games record is an indictment of a bewildering club list strategy that begun with the recruitment of Schultz and continues to this day with the recruitment of Membrey. Fly's statement that he wants players, not draft picks, will hurt the club for the next five years until we start rejuvenating the list with high quality draft picks such as the ones that Richmond picked up and contributed to their win against Carlton.

I just got an alert to a response to this. Oh boy, what a doozy.

 

[TradeDraft]

Much better in a pack situation
Can handball effectively
Poulter would be a deer in headlights

Poulter Played well under Bucks

 

[Carlthetruth]

Didn't rate Ed, tell yourself this

 

[nahnah]

Game has slowed down, could honestly be a half back like crisp was early days

 

[901023]

After a rusty start improved as the night went on and another great learning opportunity. Well done Ed.

If the genes of his dad can really start to kick in with further experience then we could have another Long type revelation on our hands.

MSD v 1st round pick of National Draft? Yeah, nah.

Completely different player to Long. Long has a mature body and has predatory instincts whether attacking a loose ball or oppostion with the ball - which are clearly not Allan's strengths atm.

 

[JuniorB]

I've been on the Ed bandwagon for a long time, along with the Fat and some others.
We're starting to see what he is capable of - he needs to stay in the side.
The way he covers the ground, and gets up and back with his pace is great to watch.

 

[swoop42]

MSD v 1st round pick of National Draft? Yeah, nah.

Completely different player to Long. Long has a mature body and has predatory instincts whether attacking a loose ball or oppostion with the ball - which are clearly not Allan's strengths atm.

Troll alert.