Past Liam Sumner

[Funk]

First game jitters. Give him a few weeks and he'll be missing shots regularly like the rest of the boys.

We should recruit Touk Miller.

Then your "glass and a half" will be empty as well.

 

[The Bighouse]

Well it seems Lamb can play a bit taller when he needs to and can take a mark whereas Sumner will probably be buzzing around at ground level so I reckon they could coexist nicely.

Though both Sumner's goals were from marks (free kick from marking contest). Speed off the mark or running back into open space could play him into mid size category to get goals from the ground and also hitting up on the lead as well.

 

[LanceRomance]

Though both Sumner's goals were from marks (free kick from marking contest). Speed off the mark or running back into open space could play him into mid size category to get goals from the ground and also hitting up on the lead as well.

Anyone who kicks more than one goal deserves a statue at the moment.

Who would have thought I'd be advocating statues for Matthew Wright and Liam Sumner

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

Sumner lovin'.... happened so fast.

 

[smashbox gill]

anyone wanting a glimpse of Sumners ability just needs to watch his U18 highlights.
if he can keep his body right he will be a very very good player for us, has talent to burn!

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...next-dale-thomas/story-e6frf9jf-1226174569306

 

[thylacine60]

That's some sort of article!

 

[T2B_]

Good article. Doesn't seem to be any doubt he can play footy. More about whether his body holds up I guess.

 

[branedotorg]

Anyone who kicks more than one goal deserves a statue at the moment.

Who would have thought I'd be advocating statues for Matthew Wright and Liam Sumner

thrifty choice though, needs less bronze than casboult and kreuz.

 

[Funk]

Anyone who kicks more than one goal deserves a statue at the moment.

Who would have thought I'd be advocating statues for Matthew Wright and Liam Sumner

At least they'll be cheap - won't need too much bronze for those boys - max 178cm each!!!

 

[HereComesJuddy]

Great highlights recap of Plowman and Sumner's first game for us last week!

http://m.carltonfc.com.au/video/2016-04-18/plowman-and-sumners-first-outing

 

[thylacine60]

Excellent. Thanks, HCJ!

 

[Big Sim is Back]

Good article. Doesn't seem to be any doubt he can play footy. More about whether his body holds up I guess.

he really IS the next Dale Thomas then...

 

[DaVillaBlues]

I'm a big fan of this kid, may not be a big possession gatherer, but good things happen when he gets it.

Looks like a keeper at this stage .

 

[T2B_]

Hard as nails too and has skills. He'll be a good'un injuries permitting.

Funny thing is with the likes of Gibbs in the team it was Sumner's hair do that my old man chose to pick on :/

 

[LanceRomance]

HARKER

Bolts must have some sort of ESP... no one expected sumner to come in when he did... but BANG!

 

[HARKER]

HARKER

Bolts must have some sort of ESP... no one expected sumner to come in when he did... but BANG!

Yeah, well..........I didn't think he'd be playing until half way through the year.
Sumner had no pre-season at all and was a shock selection (to me at least) when he made his debut for us.

It's hard now to see him being worse than for what he's been delivering in recent weeks.
In fact, he can only get better.........pretty exciting.

 

[Masqualero]

Effort has been excellent since he came in, not getting the kudos he deserves at the moment.

 

[T2B_]

Great he can kick goals but the thing I absolutely love is how he never takes a backwards step. Not a big guy or very seasoned but goes in hard. Very hard.

 

[passmark]

Not sure he can be an Eddie replacement, but if his midfield minutes keep increasing he might be able to add something Eddie struggled with.

 

[1981]

Not sure he can be an Eddie replacement, but if his midfield minutes keep increasing he might be able to add something Eddie struggled with.

I don't know for sure but I suspect he has just missed so much footy so he probably needs another big pre-season, and to play all games in the seniors this year, and then hopefully he will be fitter and get to more contests next year. He has class so it will be good when he can get 20 touches not 10.

 

[Mr_Plow]

Just another part of the 'package' that keeps on giving.

You can see why he was a first round draft pick.

Genuinely excited about this kid.

 

[Space Cadet]

I don't know for sure but I suspect he has just missed so much footy so he probably needs another big pre-season, and to play all games in the seniors this year, and then hopefully he will be fitter and get to more contests next year. He has class so it will be good when he can get 20 touches not 10.

Exactly what I was thinking.
I did notice him at a centre square bounce, but might have just been used while Cripps was hurt and others resting. Shows he not seen as just a small forward.

 

[Wickzki]

 

[LanceRomance]

This guy would have to have one of the highest work rates in the AFL

 

[Dramoth]

He had a couple of good intercepts yesterday... ala Jeppy stealing the ball off those two GC17 guys.