Player Watch Ed Allan

[JuniorB]

They might have wanted him, but they wanted Weddle more. I doubt they regret it.

They traded up to get Weddle.
We would probably have taken him if Hawthorn didn't.

 

[JuniorB]

To be fair, nobody knew that we had set up an anti-aging machine in the basement of the AIA Centre. Jamie Elliott and Steele Sidebottom have been living in it. Unfortunately the entrance door must be too small for Mason Cox to fit through.

Ponce de Leon was looking in the wrong place.
It was here all along.

 

[Kes1984]

Everywhere, looks like a winger that drops deep to help defence and uses his run and speed to counter attack.

It’s where I keep noticing him do his best work, in the back line.
I think he’s a defender not a wingman. I’d like to see him developed there as a third tall type.

 

[pablo disco bar]

The kid is coming along very nicely

Very nicely indeed

 

[Daicosian silk]

why not both?

Looking forward to the Ned and Ed show for the next 10 plus years!

 

[Pistol Night]

Looking forward to the Ned and Ed show for the next 10 plus years!

Get Rowelly from GC and it can be the Ned, Ed and Red combo

 

[JuniorB]

In one passage of play at the start of the third quarter, Ed was in the forward line, then in the back line to offer an out, then back in the forward line to deliver the ball to Checkers.
This was in a elapsed time of less than a minute.
It shows his running power and link up ability.

 

[Chunky Steak]

I'm watching the replay this morning as it's nice to re-watch without all the emotion and focus on specific players.

I've been watching Ed closely and he's done some really nice things. One thing he's done is to remain calm when he's got the ball in tight, to trust his teammates to work for him by moving into space for the releasing handball (which we do better than any other team) then pulling the trigger at the right moment. It's not an easy skill to master and it's dependent on knowing your teammates, knowing the system and backing yourself to make the right handpass rather than rush a hospital pass under perceived pressure.

He's also worked up the wing to the 50 and spotted up teammates for shots at goal with some well weighted kicks.

I still think there's a lot of growth in Ed's game and we have a very good player in development... This is a good sign that he's getting comfortable at the level and will find a place in the long term.

 

[sr36]

Get Rowelly from GC and it can be the Ned, Ed and Red combo

With the fountain of youth we've got going, we won't need Rowell for that - Leppa to make a comeback.

 

[domus]

I'm watching the replay this morning as it's nice to re-watch without all the emotion and focus on specific players.

I've been watching Ed closely and he's done some really nice things. One thing he's done is to remain calm when he's got the ball in tight, to trust his teammates to work for him by moving into space for the releasing handball (which we do better than any other team) then pulling the trigger at the right moment. It's not an easy skill to master and it's dependent on knowing your teammates, knowing the system and backing yourself to make the right handpass rather than rush a hospital pass under perceived pressure.

He's also worked up the wing to the 50 and spotted up teammates for shots at goal with some well weighted kicks.

I still think there's a lot of growth in Ed's game and we have a very good player in development... This is a good sign that he's getting comfortable at the level and will find a place in the long term.

That little baulk in the Hawk's goal square before he dished off a perfect hand pass to release a teammate was exquisite. As you said, his poise under pressure is outstanding.

 

[Pistol Night]

With the fountain of youth we've got going, we won't need Rowell for that - Leppa to make a comeback.

 

[Pistol Night]

I can see Fat Jesus smoking a big Cuban cigar today and reading this smugly.

 

[sr36]

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Vossy hasn't played for years - he might qualify as a cat B rookie when the Blues sack him.

 

[Pistol Night]

Vossy hasn't played for years - he might qualify as a cat B rookie when the Blues sack him.

Wouldn’t harm their current leg speed anyway

 

[cakewalk06]

Get Rowelly from GC and it can be the Ned, Ed and Red combo

Prefer Richards from Dogs... Ned, Ed and Red Ed

 

[Pistol Night]

Prefer Richards from Dogs... Ned, Ed and Red Ed

Somewhere right now Dwayne Russell has a stiffy and he doesn't know why yet

 

[Copeland]

I can see Fat Jesus smoking a big Cuban cigar today and reading this smugly.

I reckon he’d be smoking some home grown.

 

[Mollythedolly]

I reckon he’d be smoking some home grown.

Legal to buy on the street in Thailand so I doubt he’d bother growing his own.

 

[Granit1962]

They traded up to get Weddle.
We would probably have taken him if Hawthorn didn't.

I can imagine how much better he would be in our team.

 

[Fat Jesus]

I reckon he’d be smoking some home grown.

You are correct Copeland, although smoking indoor from the cannabis Cafe.
Lethal.
Pistol Night
I am a happy man.
Ed, Ned and our entire team killing it.

Fly is amazing

 

[Pistol Night]

You are correct Copeland, although smoking indoor from the cannabis Cafe.
Lethal.
Pistol Night
I am a happy man.
Ed, Ned and our entire team killing it.

Fly is amazing

That win Friday was like a Geelong 2010 prelim win for me in a way. Just obliterate a hoodoo and embarrass the opposition in doing so. Hokball is deflated

 

[manicpie]

You are correct Copeland, although smoking indoor from the cannabis Cafe.
Lethal.
Pistol Night
I am a happy man.
Ed, Ned and our entire team killing it.

Fly is amazing

They have cannabis cafes in Amsterdam. $2.50 for a cappuccino and a joint. I tried it but didn't exhale

 

[Fat Jesus]

Legal to buy on the street in Thailand so I doubt he’d bother growing his own.

Yes mate. I stopped growing once the cafes opened to do business.
4 to 6 dollars per gram for the best weed.
Usually smoke one big fat one per day.

 

[BillyElliott]

That win Friday was like a Geelong 2010 prelim win for me in a way. Just obliterate a hoodoo and embarrass the opposition in doing so. Hokball is deflated

Was my most satisfying win of the year too. Didn't think anything could top the feeling of beating the Blue bags, but this win was super sweet.

 

[manicpie]

Yes mate. I stopped growing once the cafes opened to do business.
4 to 6 dollars per gram for the best weed.
Usually smoke one big fat one per day.