Martin Clarke update

[JimStynes]

Can anyone give me an update on how martin is coming along. Also is there any pics of him in action

 

[Horsebox]

Me too lads. What are the expectations for 2007 realistically?

 

[Coin_Toss]

Picked up Australian Rules Football skills very quickly, and from all accounts he has shown he has amazing foot skills and pace out on the training track. Guy McKenna labelled him "The Irish Nathan Buckley", so he has big wraps on him, I guess you could call it premature considering he hasn't played a senior game as yet.

 

[sloth6]

Although not yet on the senior list, he has still been installed as second favourite for the Brownlow.

 

[KokodaMidget]

Just heard that Bracksy is enlisting him to help contain bushfires, also could be a possible inclusion in Boxing Day test, depending if Eddie & Carla's adoption request gets approved before Xmas. Will also ride Miss Finland in replay of Cox Plate......

 

[Jabso]

Although not yet on the senior list, he has still been installed as second favourite for the Brownlow.

The favorite for the Brownlow at the moment is the option of "Anyone else other than M.Clarke" and the odds are close.

Brownlow Medal Better

$2.50 - Anyone not Martin Clarke
$3.00 - Martin Clarke.

Source: MCNN

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

The favorite for the Brownlow at the moment is the option of "Anyone else other than M.Clarke" and the odds are close.

Brownlow Medal Better

$2.50 - Anyone not Martin Clarke
$3.00 - Martin Clarke.

Source: MCNN

I'll put 1 mil on both options. I'm guaranteed to win at least 500k.

 

[Invigoration]

The favorite for the Brownlow at the moment is the option of "Anyone else other than M.Clarke" and the odds are close.

Brownlow Medal Better

$2.50 - Anyone not Martin Clarke
$3.00 - Martin Clarke.

Source: MCNN

So every other player in the league is considered a better chance then him?
Hmmm

 

[Lonie_from_50]

Still second favourite.

In all seriousness though, I believe he is currently seeded no.4 for the Australian Open next month, and has already beat Federer in 3 sets in a practice match. All done whilst lecturing Nathan Buckley how to kick a goal over his left shoulder on the boundary line from 55m out.

 

[magpies42]

Me too lads. What are the expectations for 2007 realistically?

i think what posters are trying to say is that we have massive wraps on the kid but are not yet 100% on what could happen. Could be a buckley but could also very easily be a brayden shaw

 

[Therussian]

Still second favourite.

In all seriousness though, I believe he is currently seeded no.4 for the Australian Open next month, and has already beat Federer in 3 sets in a practice match. All done whilst lecturing Nathan Buckley how to kick a goal over his left shoulder on the boundary line from 55m out.

Will get aus citizenship by 2010 to take socceroos to world cup success too, that what i heard anyway.

 

[Jabso]

Seriously though he will probably struggle in his first few Willy (reserves?) games.

 

[jerry springer]

Seriously though he will probably struggle in his first few Willy (reserves?) games.

i hope your mother washes your mouth with soap....

 

[The Royal Sampler]

I don't think he'll struggle for all that long. As long as he can do the basics, which is get hands on ball, pass to teammate's advantage, he'll have an impact. Learning the game so that he doesn't get exploited too badly by his opponent will be the key.

 

[Cyclops]

... Learning the game so that he doesn't get exploited too badly by his opponent will be the key.

Excellent point. I recall Burns on O'Hailpin this year. It was laughable seeing this 7 foot superman who runs like the wind and can jump packs with ease being stitched up by a stocky little grafter who was definitely not 100% fit. Burns basically beat him for brains and it was embarrasing to watch.

It takes years to learn the ins and outs of footy. Hopefully the boy learns quickly enoygh and we get to see his talent unobscured by ignorance.

 

[FIGJAM]

Fortunately Cyclops, we drafted a proven footballer, and not a hurling convert.

Clarke's ability in traffic with a football in his hands will be light years ahead of Sultana's. That and he was the designated kicker for his team at age 18.