Player Watch Ed Allan

[OfficialJordynRuffhead]

Other main thing to work on (based solely on AFL I don't wtch VFL) would be his defensive marking contests, even with his height seems not to get a fist in as often as he could

 

[stormskye]

Building.

 

[Apex36]

That chain of play he started from half back and continued with gut running which resulted in a goal was excellent and really got him going in that last quarter. You could just tell that was the moment tonight that he started to feel like he belongs at the level and he was noticeably more involved from that point.

Hopefully he carries that through to next week.

 

[nahnah]

Better game, still needs to stick those tackles even tho he did have 8

 

[jmac70]

Good today, gaining confidence

 

[Gaben]

Best game he’s played, really starting to build in confidence. Think he’ll be a lock in the 22 by the end of the year.

 

[ClaytonM]

Was a bit better tonight

Such praise. 4th in disposals and 2nd in tackles. It was a lot better and probably first time he has provided a material contribution. Hopefully a confidence builder.

 

[sherrife]

Plays a lot like Lipinski. Still not convinced (his best moments were all in the landslide) but he's definitely finding his feet and showing he can be a contributor. There's definitely no room for both by finals time.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

I think after round 1 he’s been playing in his “shell” - trying to be a bit more defensive.

I think that’s why he looks a bit reactive rather than proactive - almost too scared to make a mistake.

I feel he lifted in the last half today. Got much better.

 

[gouki88]

Moments of the game slowing down for him. Broke lines, laid tackles - good stuff

 

[Gaben]

Plays a lot like Lipinski. Still not convinced (his best moments were all in the landslide) but he's definitely finding his feet and showing he can be a contributor. There's definitely no room for both by finals time.

He doesn’t ‘play’ like Lipinski at all, lol, he just has a tendency to tackle like him.
He actually plays like a more timid version of Pendlebury. Just needs to keep believing he belongs at the level, his best work is done when he backs himself and not when he’s just trying to save his spot in the team.

 

[nahnah]

Plays more like Crisp than Pendles or Lipinski

 

[TradeDraft]

Yep, the wing is his spot. Good to see him get more involved and probably have his best game. Use his running power. He's actually a good kick and want to see him use it more. I reckon he'll start flying for his marks as his confidence grows. Does need to be stronger with his tackling, got 8 tonight, but they weren't good tackles

Looks like he is a Confidence Player

 

[BEEG]

This kids going be so good.

 

[TradeDraft]

Loved his run down tackle early in Game that saved a Goal

 

[sherrife]

I want him to succeed. He's clearly getting better. And he's fit, which means he gets to lots of contests which is a great platform to build on. But I still don't really see his weapon.

Crisp is an elite marker and runner, above average kick, clearance machine on top. At the moment Allan is a link man, like Lippa.

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

Over all a lot of good plays with a few bad plays. But overall he is AFL standard and deserves more games. Can he be elite? Maybe.

 

[wittsfan]

Ed has played less than 10 games.
Look at Kouta as a physical comparison. He took years to develop but the end product was incredible. Enormous upside in Ed. Let him get 50 games under his belt and develop his overhead marking. Will be a star.

 

[TradeDraft]

Next thing I like to see him is Kick but more then Handball most of the Time

 

[3rdMan]

I want him to succeed. He's clearly getting better. And he's fit, which means he gets to lots of contests which is a great platform to build on. But I still don't really see his weapon.

Crisp is an elite marker and runner, above average kick, clearance machine on top. At the moment Allan is a link man, like Lippa.

That's his weapon at the moment, his run and ability to link. He can look to add to that, has the physical attribites, but it's enough to start a career on. As he's become more comfortable in the team, he's starting to get more involved.

 

[Magpie_96]

That chain of play he started from half back and continued with gut running which resulted in a goal was excellent and really got him going in that last quarter. You could just tell that was the moment tonight that he started to feel like he belongs at the level and he was noticeably more involved from that point.

Hopefully he carries that through to next week.

The thing I liked the most about this was that Allen, Naicos and long were all involved in that passage that will be our midfield for the next 10 years.

 

[robertg22]

Best game so far, growing in confidence. Love his run

 

[BillyElliott]

We need to keep him. Building nicely.

 

[WalterBlaknWhte]

Ed has played less than 10 games.
Look at Kouta as a physical comparison. He took years to develop but the end product was incredible. Enormous upside in Ed. Let him get 50 games under his belt and develop his overhead marking. Will be a star.

Please post that Ed will be the next Kouta on the Carlton board

They miss him a lot

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

The highlight for me was seeing him get involved in chains of handballs . That’s the way Collingwood plays and it was exciting to watch him get involved in some linkages, especially the one on the wing where he kept running and picked up a second possession, leading to a goal.

He still needs to work on his aerial game, both marking and defending, but that’s a matter of strength and technique and both will come in time.