Player Watch Ed Allan

[manicpie]

A few times he seemed to get a little lost in play. Still seems a little unsure when to go.
I think it's a confidence thing once he gets more regular senior footy, should hopefully sort itself out.

He is so close to a break out game. I loved the way he was sticking up for Nick and others. I reckon I saw some decent marking potential as well, which would be amazing

 

[Horaceg]

He is so close to a break out game. I loved the way he was sticking up for Nick and others. I reckon I saw some decent marking potential as well, which would be amazing

I’m the same, I think once the penny drops, soon me thinks.

 

[Granit1962]

Let’s see if he holds his spot. What I could see from the TV his running patterns looked okay. A number of times I saw repeat efforts of pressuring back and forward.

 

[peter9789]

I was told again today WC are coming hard for him at years end.

What's he done wrong to deserve this?

 

[Fat Jesus]

I was told again today WC are coming hard for him at years end.

Go as hard as they please. He's staying in Victoria.
Pies happy to have him.
His GF lives in Melbourne. So does his brother.

 

[Pistol Night]

Go as hard as they please. He's staying in Victoria.
Pies happy to have him.
His GF lives in Melbourne. So does his brother.

And WC are shit

 

[Cyclops]

I hope he is just a quarter away from taking the handbrake off, looks to be blessed with skills and athleticism, he's not scared or anything, just hesitant.

Players emerge from their chrysalis in stages sometimes. I saw a little something from Nick Daicos in the Geelong game, must've been in the third.

he was in a pack, went on a baulkfest, zero room ro move and chopped out a 35-40 metre snap on goal that someone punched through at the last moment (great bit of defence).

It was as though Daics suddenly unlocked a bit of extra forward craft, so reminiscent of his dad.

We might see Allan wake up a bit at a time, certainly worth persevering with and so much promise.

 

[Pistol Night]

I hope he is just a quarter away from taking the handbrake off, looks to be blessed with skills and athleticism, he's not scared or anything, just hesitant.

Players emerge from their chrysalis in stages sometimes. I saw a little something from Nick Daicos in the Geelong game, must've been in the third.

he was in a pack, went on a baulkfest, zero room ro move and chopped out a 35-40 metre snap on goal that someone punched through at the last moment (great bit of defence).

It was as though Daics suddenly unlocked a bit of extra forward craft, so reminiscent of his dad.

We might see Allan wake up a bit at a time, certainly worth persevering with and so much promise.

You hear AFL players talk about the game slowing down for them so they look composed and feel they belong at the level. It hasn't dropped for Ed yet but hopefully not far away. He has the tools thats for sure

 

[rand corp]

At the moment, we are getting glimpses. We certainly need to persevere and try to keep him with us. Steel, Crisp, WHE, Pendles, won't be going around forever. (Correction, Pendles might just go around forever.)

 

[Woods66]

His kicking is a bit slow and up and under at the moment. I'd like to see him flatten out his kicks by using more hip rotation in his action. That split second faster it takes a ball to traverse 40m to a teammate, makes a huge difference.
I'd say the same for TJ from the little I've seen of him so far.

 

[Tista7000]

Wasn’t a perfect game but I love the run he gives us

 

[SchuPie]

Only 13 touches but somehow better today
Still a few issues w positioning and when to go into the contest rather than on the outside
I was ok w his game
Liking that he’s getting a run of games

 

[manicpie]

Ed is starting to develop a bit of swagger. I reckon he's going to make it

 

[Copeland]

Is it normal for players on the wing to sit off their opponent by such a large distance? It sure gives you a different perspective to watch live.

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

Was hoping he’d kick that goal in the 2nd qtr.
Needs to find confidence at the level and urgency.
Slow steps.

 

[manicpie]

Is it normal for players on the wing to sit off their opponent by such a large distance? It sure gives you a different perspective to watch live.

If we're talking about the fat side of the ground, then it is normal for us. We push one wing to be an extra mid and the other seems to guard midfield space. It's how we're forcing sides wide against us and almost dares them to try going through the middle. Something like that anyway

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Was hoping he’d kick that goal in the 2nd qtr.
Needs to find confidence at the level and urgency.
Slow steps.

It’s not as if he missed…..

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

It’s not as if he missed…..

True yes.
Another metre was required.

 

[anshell]

I thought he was a lot better today,and showed glimpses of the player he could become.The only downer was him giving away a 50 metre penalty in the last quarter,which came at a crucial time in the game.But most players do dumb things like that at times ,so you can forgive him for that mistake,

 

[Copeland]

Was hoping he’d kick that goal in the 2nd qtr.
Needs to find confidence at the level and urgency.
Slow steps.

It was straight which is important, 2 meters short tho

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

It was straight which is important, 2 meters short tho

It was the fact that ignored the short pass. Turned his back on players in better position.

That, and the bad 50m penalty, suggests that he'll be back in the VFL next week.

 

[larrikan]

I thought he could have gone harder at a couple of contests today then it flashed on the screen and reminded me he is only 20 years old.

We really have some talent on our list to be developed and he is one of them. He is surrounded by some great mentors so let’s be patient.

 

[manicpie]

It was the fact that ignored the short pass. Turned his back on players in better position.

That, and the bad 50m penalty, suggests that he'll be back in the VFL next week.

I thought most things he did today were an improvement on last week. I think he'll hold his spot.

 

[Kes1984]

Better game from Ed today I thought. I reckon he’d find his groove if he gets to have a block of games.

 

[Magpie Since 1986]

I must have been watching a different game , I thought he looked out of place today and not up to it.

He gifted Adelaide two goals from errors - one handball that was cut off by Rankine in the 1st and then a stupid 50m penality in the last .