Gunston vs Darling vs Stringer

[Upgrayedd]

Pretty much how i see it.

Stringer has more talent in his toenail than the other 2 guys but clearly doesn't want it anywhere near enough, at the moment.

Wouldn't say that ,But Stringer by far is a much better athlete then those two by far

 

[WCEbrody]

Wouldn't say that ,But Stringer by far is a much better athlete then those two by far

Maybe i'm overrating his talent a bit, but from what i watched in 2015/16.. i almost expected him to become a top 10 player in the comp within a couple of seasons.

 

[frenchconnection]

Gunston comfortably ATM, I really rate the Package but he does tend to go missing at times, last year especially.

Never really had much time for Darling, good average player but nothing more.

Have you watched any Eagles games this year - Darling has been superb and is in career best form. Will grant you he's gone MIA at times in the past but just seems a different player this year. Think he's 3rd (4 behind Ben Brown) on the goalkicking ladder at present as well so he's no slouch.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Have you watched any Eagles games this year - Darling has been superb and is in career best form. Will grant you he's gone MIA at times in the past but just seems a different player this year. Think he's 3rd (4 behind Ben Brown) on the goalkicking ladder at present as well so he's no slouch.

Well since the post was last year, I reckon old Frank didnt have a time machine at his disposal

I know. What a tosser right?

 

[MinerBoy]

Despite Darling's current run of form the answer has always been Gunston I think.

Stringer is more dynamic perhaps and Darling more traditional KPF in a sense. Gunston is just far more consistent, versatile and has produced OFTEN on the big stage.

 

[Senor Ed]

Gunston.

As good as Darling's season has been, he will always have his detractors from the way he performs on the big stage (most noticably the squibs at crucial times).

 

[frenchconnection]

Well since the post was last year, I reckon old Frank didnt have a time machine at his disposal

I know. What a tosser right?

- point taken

 

[Jcpdragonx]

Gunston by a mile. Darling had to change his pants immediately after every final.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Wouldn't say that ,But Stringer by far is a much better athlete then those two by far

Don't see how.

Darling has him covered in endurance, vertical leap and pace.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Gunston by a mile. Darling had to change his pants immediately after every final.

This isn't true. He performed badly in two recent finals, but was great against PA last year and against the Blues a 2011 semi, and against the Roos in a 2012 elimination final.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Gunston.

As good as Darling's season has been, he will always have his detractors from the way he performs on the big stage (most noticably the squibs at crucial times).

Yeah, this is bullshit. He has played three very good finals and a couple of very bad ones.

Was awful against Hawthorn, but great against PA. People will remember the sqibs, but also if he stands up, his improved consistency.

 

[Jcpdragonx]

This isn't true. He performed badly in two recent finals, but was great against PA last year and against the Blues a 2011 semi, and against the Roos in a 2012 elimination final.

GF> win over teams who can’t beat top 8 teams in finals and everything else

 

[DivideandMultiply]

GF> win over teams who can’t beat top 8 teams in finals and everything else

Sure, but you generalised to "every final", which was wrong.

 

[Yippy Yi Yeo]

On past output gunston is ahead but if Darling continues his current trajectory he could overtake him by the end of their careers. People shitting on Darling for 2 poor finals performances need to remember he was only 23 and 24 in the 15 GF and 16 EF, and he's been judged more harshly than most KPFs due to how quickly he established himself as a quality player. He's only just entering his peak now and is only 26 next month, has kicked 293 goals in 159 games while playing 2nd fiddle to the 2nd best KPF of the last decade. Has clearly taken his game to a level he hasn't reached before, the next step will be to redeem his recent finals failures.

 

[hawkman]

On past output gunston is ahead but if Darling continues his current trajectory he could overtake him by the end of their careers. People shitting on Darling for 2 poor finals performances need to remember he was only 23 and 24 in the 15 GF and 16 EF, and he's been judged more harshly than most KPFs due to how quickly he established himself as a quality player. He's only just entering his peak now and is only 26 next month, has kicked 293 goals in 159 games while playing 2nd fiddle to the 2nd best KPF of the last decade. Has clearly taken his game to a level he hasn't reached before, the next step will be to redeem his recent finals failures.

At 21 Gunston was 2nd best on ground in the GF and has rarely played a poor final. Darling needs a big finals series or 2 to be near Gunston's level

 

[Milanista28]

Jakey is coming on big time in recent weeks, Get's his head right and he's well and truly in this conversation.

 

[Milanista28]

Don't see how.

Darling has him covered in endurance, vertical leap and pace.

Darling is not faster than Stringer.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Darling is not faster than Stringer.

Easily.

Top 5 quickest on our list, Jetta, NN, and Pet are faster, probably no one else.

 

[Milanista28]

Easily.

Top 5 quickest on our list, Jetta, NN, and Pet are faster, probably no one else.

No chance, Jake has him covered from what i know. But perhaps i need to watch Darling a little more.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

No chance, Jake has him covered from what i know. But perhaps i need to watch Darling a little more.

Jake isn't even close to being as fast. Darling has Shuey covered, Shuey has Jake covered.

 

[Milanista28]

Jake isn't even close to being as fast. Darling has Shuey covered, Shuey has Jake covered.

Nup still think Jake has Jackie boys measure.

 

[DivideandMultiply]

Nup still think Jake has Jackie boys measure.

Nahhhhhhh Jakes not even that quick. I've seen Darling run down Pittard without leaving second gear.

 

[Milanista28]

Nahhhhhhh Jakes not even that quick. I've seen Darling run down Pittard without leaving second gear.

Hmmm like i said i will be watching Darling close when he's fit, which i hope is soon because i really like him as a player especially this season.

 

[boncer34]

Gunston.

As good as Darling's season has been, he will always have his detractors from the way he performs on the big stage (most noticably the squibs at crucial times).

Jeez Darlings made up a ton of ground on Stringer hasn't he?