Josh Thomas

[Gone Critical]

Problem with Young is that he has been needing a clear run since 2009. I still think that Armstrong would be better off starting a Prince cover band.

Not righteous, just right.

Not right, wasn't racist. You are allowed to makes references about people having similarities as long as it's not derogatory. Not making a comment about Armstrong because he is not white skinned where you would make a similar comparison where someone was white is racist in itself in a way. e.g. Ben Kennedy would be better off starting a boy band than trying to get a game this year. Not that I believe that last statement. Ben Kennedy looks like he could be in a boy band, Tony Armstrong has a reasonable likeness to Prince. No racism there, it's not a put down racially to be compared to looking like a famous singer.

 

[SpongePie]

I really enjoyed Thomas' first proper AFL season. Thought he was great, and I see him being a regular this year (injury permitting).

I copied these straight from footywire, but some of his highlights from 2013... not bad for someone who is more or less a first year player.

35 disps (19 kicks 16 hballs), 8 marks and a goal in Rd 22 62-pt win over West Coast at the MCG (23 Aug 2013)

21 disps (13 kicks 8 hballs), 4 marks and 2 goals in Rd 20 29-pt win over Sydney at ANZ Stadium (10 Aug 2013)

25 disps (14 kicks 11 hballs) and 7 marks in Rd 14 35-pt loss to Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium (29 Jun 2013)

27 disps (15 kicks 12 hballs), 7 marks and 2 goals in Rd 11 83-pt win over Melbourne at the MCG (10 Jun 2013)

25 disps (15 kicks 10 hballs), 3 marks, 5 tackles and a goal in Rd 10 49-pt win over Brisbane at the Gabba (31 May 2013)

28 disps (14 kicks 14 hballs), 7 marks and 4 tackles in Rd 7 27-pt loss to Fremantle at Patersons Stadium (11 May 2013)

 

[Gone Critical]

I really enjoyed Thomas' first proper AFL season. Thought he was great, and I see him being a regular this year (injury permitting).

I copied these straight from footywire, but some of his highlights from 2013... not bad for someone who is more or less a first year player.

35 disps (19 kicks 16 hballs), 8 marks and a goal in Rd 22 62-pt win over West Coast at the MCG (23 Aug 2013)

21 disps (13 kicks 8 hballs), 4 marks and 2 goals in Rd 20 29-pt win over Sydney at ANZ Stadium (10 Aug 2013)

25 disps (14 kicks 11 hballs) and 7 marks in Rd 14 35-pt loss to Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium (29 Jun 2013)

27 disps (15 kicks 12 hballs), 7 marks and 2 goals in Rd 11 83-pt win over Melbourne at the MCG (10 Jun 2013)

25 disps (15 kicks 10 hballs), 3 marks, 5 tackles and a goal in Rd 10 49-pt win over Brisbane at the Gabba (31 May 2013)

28 disps (14 kicks 14 hballs), 7 marks and 4 tackles in Rd 7 27-pt loss to Fremantle at Patersons Stadium (11 May 2013)

They are very good stats. Suggest he can become a real part of a multipronged midfield not just as a clearance player but also an accumulator who can snag a few goals. That means other teams need to pay attention to him and spreads the close checking roles a little away from Pendles, Swan and Beams. You have to watch Sidey, Thomas, Ball and Adams etc around goal knowing they can also get on the end of it. Love it.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Not right, wasn't racist. You are allowed to makes references about people having similarities as long as it's not derogatory. Not making a comment about Armstrong because he is not white skinned where you would make a similar comparison where someone was white is racist in itself in a way. e.g. Ben Kennedy would be better off starting a boy band than trying to get a game this year. Not that I believe that last statement. Ben Kennedy looks like he could be in a boy band, Tony Armstrong has a reasonable likeness to Prince. No racism there, it's not a put down racially to be compared to looking like a famous singer.

Whatever, each to their own. Couldnt be arsed going off on that tangent. I thought it a put-down that he should give away football and start a Prince cover band. Insult, racism...not too fussed what you call it...it was pretty immature at best.

No biggie though, I wont make any more comments on that note.

I'm always right, by the way. That was just a little joke.

 

[Hinequarters]

Adams and Thomas mature overnight and it becomes a very interesting midfield

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Adams and Thomas mature overnight and it becomes a very interesting midfield

Thomas is already mature (fourth year player now) and Adams is a 38 game veteran despite his youth. Its well on the cards that these guys can make rapid progress from here.

 

[Stifler's mom]

Whoa.....racist? His current facial hair resembles Prince in the 80s, and as such would be an ideal look for a cover band. I'm not saying he should limit himself to this....perhaps he could throw in a few Bruce Springstein tracks as well....or am I being anti semitic?

Springsteen is Roman Catholic.
Try Neil Diamond.

 

[Stifler's mom]

Not righteous, just right.

50% of the time at best.

 

[Vinnie Vegas]

Fair possibility he could be delisted... but thanks for trying!

It will be his last year on our list if he isn't delisted in the next few weeks.

Hasnt played a game yet. Can't have long left.

Ooowee! On fire in this thread.

THATSGOLD. Consistently wrong for years on end. It's honestly incredible how he does it.

 

[jmac70]

Springsteen is Roman Catholic.
Try Neil Diamond.

That would get the baby boomers dancing in the aisles!

 

[jmac70]

Whatever, each to their own. Couldnt be arsed going off on that tangent. I thought it a put-down that he should give away football and start a Prince cover band. Insult, racism...not too fussed what you call it...it was pretty immature at best.

No biggie though, I wont make any more comments on that note.

I'm always right, by the way. That was just a little joke.

Guilty your honour....but not racist.

Thanks for the apology.

 

[frizzle]

The kid still has enormous improvement left in him. This will be his 2nd full pre season injury free.
He will add consistency & stamina to his game in 2014. Looking forward to watching him flourish.

 

[forwardflanker]

tbh I'm surprised the club haven't forced Seedsman, J Thomas, Elliot and Kennedy to form a boy band. There'd be big money in that imo, would certainly have a higher roi than pie in the sky travel

 

[jonbe54]

Ooowee! On fire in this thread.

THATSGOLD. Consistently wrong for years on end. It's honestly incredible how he does it.

Good old knee is always on song Vin, one of the funniest guys on the boards.

 

[Manic Magpie]

I'm not particularly interested in how Hawthorn managed him. They have a pretty terrible track record with injured players. Happy to have an open mind.

As I have an open mind on Armstrong. I dont pretend to know much about him but I'll take Hines assessment over your racist comment.

Racist?! Surely you have to be joking! A ridiculous accusation.

 

[Manic Magpie]

Whatever, each to their own. Couldnt be arsed going off on that tangent. I thought it a put-down that he should give away football and start a Prince cover band. Insult, racism...not too fussed what you call it...it was pretty immature at best.

No biggie though, I wont make any more comments on that note.

I'm always right, by the way. That was just a little joke.

Each to their own but this time you are on your own.

 

[Copeland]

Each to their own but this time you are on your own.

I find all this racism stuff pretty confusing. If someone finds it offensive its racist, and African Americans can call each other ****** and Aboriginals can call each other Abo but its racist for white people to do it.

 

[Baltimore Jack]

Racist?! Surely you have to be joking! A ridiculous accusation.

pejorative

 

[Manic Magpie]

I find all this racism stuff pretty confusing. If someone finds it offensive its racist, and African Americans can call each other fellow and Aboriginals can call each other Abo but its racist for white people to do it.

Rap singers use the word n*gger numerous times in a song and many young people here listen to the lyrics and think it's OK to refer to black Americans in this way. American whites are aware that the term is offensive, but Australian teenagers don't have the same level of awareness. However, Timmy has taken the racist slur to a whole new level in this thread.

 

[Manic Magpie]

pejorative

Yeah, whatever.

 

[Masked Magician]

JT does get caught a bit too often and turns it over a bit by foot, but this will hopefully improve with experience at the level

 

[pablo disco bar]

By the end of thw year everyone will love clinton young and jackson ramsay....think broomhead will be injury prone

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[loki04]

Do you think the comment was made because Armstrong and Prince have similar sounding voices?

Gee you're a flog.

It is because he resembles him not due to skin colour but features and hair cut facial hair.

 

[Hinequarters]

Prince is notoriously short.. I'm surprised Hine hasn't drafted him

 

[Kirby]

Do you think the comment was made because Armstrong and Prince have similar sounding voices?

What?

Am I missing something here?

It's about the similar look with the mo etc. FMD.

It wasn't said in a derogatory manner in any way.