Player Watch Ed Allan

[legendstatus]

Was a big fan, then a big critic now somewhere in the middle. Next year has to be year he breaks out. Has the build and speed, so what a holding him back !

 

[Drought Break]

Was a big fan, then a big critic now somewhere in the middle. Next year has to be year he breaks out. Has the build and speed, so what a holding him back !

Experience. He will make it

 

[stormskye]

Was a big fan, then a big critic now somewhere in the middle. Next year has to be year he breaks out. Has the build and speed, so what a holding him back !

He’s only played 13 games. Leigh Matthew’s says 50 games is the end of the apprenticeship. He’s improving that’s all we can ask

 

[gouki88]

He’s only played 13 games. Leigh Matthew’s says 50 games is the end of the apprenticeship. He’s improving that’s all we can ask

He's getting consistent games in the best team in the comp. In a good spot

 

[The Dawes]

coming along nicely - would like to see him take on the game a bit more with his leg speed but I expect that will develop with more exposure and confidence.

 

[rand corp]

Confucius say, "Man with one eye on clock, misses targets in the forward 50".

 

[Doc1763]

Confucius say, "Man with one eye on clock, misses targets in the forward 50".

what would Guru Bob say?

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Offensively he still looks uncertain at times but can’t fault his intent to help in defence. Had some very good moments

 

[frizzle]

Developing quite well. This block of games he is getting are invaluable. Lot's of improvement in him I'd of thought.

 

[gerryg400]

what would Guru Bob say?

“Some people are destined never to find joy, happiness or fulfilment. For these people, god has created the st Kilda football club.” - Guru Bob

 

[Vicky Park]

Getting there. It’s a slow burn but that happens with players. Showing some good signs.
It’s a bit like Ned’s progress, slow burn and then went bang early in the year.

It is a slow burn, and I’m not quite on board yet. But I’m still open to the possibility - probability? - of Ed making it.

The coaches are giving him every chance, although with some top players to return he may lose his spot when the squeeze happens.

 

[ksardog]

continue playing him, but he really needs to work on his disposal

 

[JoinDate]

Has some things to work on:

• reading of the play (knowing when to attack/defend and backing yourself)
• indecisiveness (seems to enjoy just hanging around spectating - but not offering much either offensively or defensively)
• composure (often makes unforced fumbling/decision making errors)
• sloppy disposal (loopy, slow handballs that don't hit the target)
• using his speed and endurance to advantage (don't see it often enough).

I want to see more desperation in his game to win the ball offensively and applying resolute defensive pressure. I just don't see him making it as I don't think he is competitive enough. Doesn't have his father's will to compete/win.

He's actually elite in all these categories, it's just the way the AFL has written the script. They've written him in as a heel to Collingwood supporters.

 

[sr36]

I want to see him developed as a defender. He drops back into defence a lot and I tend to notice him when he does this, that he does his best work there.

If his marking and contest work continues to improve, I think that'll be added in as an option of how he gets used. With his running he could become a real line breaker from the back half.

His running is such a weapon, but he's not there yet - needs to improve ball use and contest work to hold a place for finals in this team - if everyone is fit.

 

[gouki88]

If his marking and contest work continues to improve, I think that'll be added in as an option of how he gets used. With his running he could become a real line breaker from the back half.

His running is such a weapon, but he's not there yet - needs to improve ball use and contest work to hold a place for finals in this team - if everyone is fit.

Allan as the Lizard and Cochran as Weddle - I'd like that!

 

[jimmy35]

It is a slow burn, and I’m not quite on board yet. But I’m still open to the possibility - probability? - of Ed making it.

The coaches are giving him every chance, although with some top players to return he may lose his spot when the squeeze happens.

Yeah he’ll have a bit more ressies time for sure. Bruzzy, Shoota, Bobby, Beau, Gooey all to come back. But I did see little sign of things. Hopefully.

 

[sr36]

Allan as the Lizard and Cochran as Weddle - I'd like that!

I was thinking more of a half back runner who is solid overhole in a defensive hole than a tall with dash. I think he should be modelling off Max Holmes - wing and half back receiver with serious dash, who is gradually becoming good on the inside too and damaging breaking away from congestion.

 

[jimmy35]

Allan as the Lizard and Cochran as Weddle - I'd like that!

Ed’s head could never get that punchable.

 

[gouki88]

I was thinking more of a half back runner who is solid overhole in a defensive hole than a tall with dash. I think he should be modelling off Max Holmes - wing and half back with serious dash, who is gradually becoming good on the inside too.

To then become one of the best rovers in the competition? That would also be okay with me

 

[sr36]

To then become one of the best rovers in the competition? That would also be okay with me

He's a chance of becoming a gun with his attributes if he can add strength, but what's looking most likely at the moment is him developing into an Ed Langdon level wing or if he moves to defence - a better version of Markov once he gets stronger in the contest.

 

[manicpie]

To then become one of the best rovers in the competition? That would also be okay with me

Only a big guy like yourself would see Ed as a rover. To me he's a giant

 

[gouki88]

Only a big guy like yourself would see Ed as a rover. To me he's a giant

He's far too athletic, handsome and talented to really excel in my starring role of an undersized overweight ruckman. Maybe one day Ed can reach such lofty heights

 

[sr36]

He's far too athletic, handsome and talented to really excel in my starring role of an undersized overweight ruckman. Maybe one day Ed can reach such lofty heights

Enough pizza and beer and less training could get him there.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Only a big guy like yourself would see Ed as a rover. To me he's a giant

Standing next to me he'd look like Aaron Sandilands while I'd looking like a smaller Stewie Dew.

 

[cakewalk06]

I’m a believer. He’s getting more involved all the time. A couple of running goals would do wonders for his confidence