Toast Menzel, Hunt, Duncan

[vinum coupe]

Just fantastic input by these guys.
So often new kids lose consistency. And maybe these guys will too.


But three weeks straight now they haven't just contributed, they've made a difference.


Loving them all.


Keepers!!

 

[Turbocat]

Roast?

Edit Thats better now Toast!!!!!!

 

[vealesy]

Roast?

They have been great.

Good to see Christenson kick his first today too.

 

[peterss]

LOL @ This thread being given a "Toast" rather then a "roast"

But agree, they have all been impressive....Have always been a fan of Duncan after watching him in the WAFL aswell. Always knew that once he was given an oppurtunity and an almost guarenteed spot in an AFL sides 22 that he will repay the selectors. Hes all class.

Menzel and Christo look good to.

 

[David the Cat]

vc is so used to the roast button, it's just become a habit.

 

[winty]

You can tell these guys are getting confidence in themselves now that they've actually getting a chance to play in the seniors. It seems they're youthful exuberance is rubbing off on the senior guys too. Several of them seem to have got a new lease on life.

If they keep playing like they are, it is hard to see how Shannon Byrnes will get back in the side to be honest.

I know we're only 1/8th of the way through the H&A season, but if these guys continue to improve, then it may be possible we could stay at the top without having to bottom out.

 

[Bartosrules]

We would assume they will be rested at some stage, but its great seeing them run around.
Is it just me or is Christenson a dead ringer for Matthew stokes?

 

[maryjames]

Young Hunt continues to impress. You would look at the guy and think he be no good but he just keeps giving and should have a big career at Geelong.Smart player with a great kick and very good with his hands..
Go Cats.

 

[David the Cat]

We would assume they will be rested at some stage, but its great seeing them run around.
Is it just me or is Christenson a dead ringer for Matthew stokes?

Seems a close bond there...and with Varcs too...

Young Christensen looks the goods as well...Menzel, Duncan, THunt and Christenson....

Young Motlop and hopefully Mitch and Vardy to come...Good mix with the older guys who are all class.

3-0 is a great start and a huge test the next 2 weeks....

 

[Turbocat]

As I said in the Match review , they have added a cleanness of ball use and finishing that should have the other sides a little concerned. They will be getting attention soon.

Its interesting that they have the inner confidence that stands out and lets them take the game on that Varcoe at 60 odd games is just starting to acquire.

 

[Beth]

How could anyone not be excited by our kids!!

 

[J Squad]

It's exciting to watch these 3 develop the way they are, and today was another great contribution. Look at the way the Pies youngsters have slotted in and are playing top quality footy at under 30 games. This is exactly what Geelong needed to stay at the top for a lot longer.

 

[darren forssman]

and menzel and duncan kick goals, from distance (and not afraid to take the shot i might add).

 

[bobbycatsfanme]

You can tell these guys are getting confidence in themselves now that they've actually getting a chance to play in the seniors. It seems they're youthful exuberance is rubbing off on the senior guys too. Several of them seem to have got a new lease on life.

If they keep playing like they are, it is hard to see how Shannon Byrnes will get back in the side to be honest.

I know we're only 1/8th of the way through the H&A season, but if these guys continue to improve, then it may be possible we could stay at the top without having to bottom out.

we aren't gonna drop off mate, like Harley said today with Geelong, it will be more of a turnover effect with our list as the years progress. Scarlett, Lingy, Chappy, Ottens, Milburn, Wojo and Mooney will fade but these new guys in 2 years time will be at the same level as those guys anyways and with the current crop of 22-24 years of age it will be little disheartening for teams such as Melbourne, Essendon, Adelaide etc knowing we'll be up around the mark again. You can already see right now that blokes such as Ottens, Byrnes, Mackie and Mooney have blokes pushing them aside for a spot in the team.
It's early definitely but I can sense huge upside in our game along with the Bulldogs as we haven't quite got things going just yet. Sydney will be a great challenge but they won't lose that game knowing the next game after that will be a 50/50 contest against the Hawks. 4-1 start to the season will give us a perfect chance of finishing top 2 this year and obviously going 5-0 will solidify that spot even more

 

[CatTricks]

We should be able to account for Sydney... and then its always good to get a win over the Hawks!!

 

[Big Nasty]

Young Hunt continues to impress. You would look at the guy and think he be no good but he just keeps giving and should have a big career at Geelong.Smart player with a great kick and very good with his hands..
Go Cats.

whenever he has the ball in traffic in defence, i seem to be able to relax for a second. because he usually gets the ball out somehow to our advantage.. A bit like Matty Scarlett.

 

[catempire]

Loving the footskills of Duncan and Menzel. However Prismall had (has) exquisite footskills too. What these two also have is a real physical presence as well. I was surprised to see how big they both are (188/79 and 187/82). They fit so comfortably among the likes of Selwood, Kelly, Corey and Ling.

Loved Christensen's goal and the celebration too.

Exciting times.

 

[Seb]

I love their ability to mark overhead. Great little 'big' men are invaluable (see J.Bartel).

Has anybody uploaded Bundy's goal on youtube yet, along with the immense man love that followed?

 

[The Casey Cat]

Have been the highlight of the year so far I reckon. Can throw Christensen in too I reckon.

 

[RegHickeyStand]

All our youngsters are crap, and they cannot perform under pressure. Also, each one has long term injury problems that have been hidden by our medical staff.

Can't stress the above enough to opposition teams, particularily the newer northern ones.

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

^^^ lol After taking Gablett.. we should be exempt from GWS....

 

[Reg Hickey]

we aren't gonna drop off mate, like Harley said today with Geelong, it will be more of a turnover effect with our list as the years progress. Scarlett, Lingy, Chappy, Ottens, Milburn, Wojo and Mooney will fade but these new guys in 2 years time will be at the same level as those guys anyways and with the current crop of 22-24 years of age it will be little disheartening for teams such as Melbourne, Essendon, Adelaide etc knowing we'll be up around the mark again. You can already see right now that blokes such as Ottens, Byrnes, Mackie and Mooney have blokes pushing them aside for a spot in the team.

Love the optimism. But if you're suggesting we could replicate what Melbourne did in the '50s and '60s, you're dreaming.

I think you're forgetting how good some of our older blokes have been. As good as the young boys look, they have a LONG way to go before they'll be at the level of Chappy, Scarlett, Ottens, Enright, Corey, Ling, Milburn, etc.

 

[RegHickeyStand]

Reg, I think we are a chance this year at least. No, we are no longer the best side in the comp. And maybe even Hawthorn will develop into a stronger outfit. But our youngsters are giving us a boost we need, we are still right up there - and don't discount a bit of luck. If we stumble in the GF this year, I wouldn't want to be the opposition if they had even a half bad day.

 

[STC]

Seems a close bond there...and with Varcs too...

Young Christensen looks the goods as well...Menzel, Duncan, THunt and Christenson....

Young Motlop and hopefully Mitch and Vardy to come...Good mix with the older guys who are all class.

3-0 is a great start and a huge test the next 2 weeks....

I like big Dawson Simpson too. I'm in awe at how good Wellsy is at identifying new talent.

Duncan has such great skills and temperament, as does Menzel. Hunt is a ferociously fast defender who goes in hard and runs straight. With young guys coming through like this, I see no reason why we'll fall out of contention anytime soon.

 

[The rabbi]

I think that we are well equipped with mids and smalls but who will replace Ottens and Scarlett and Mooney?

I see the future problem of having no imposing big men. No Mooney or Max replacements who scare the Bejesus out of the opposition.

But yes, I am happy with the progress of our young guns. Collingwood bit the bullet and gave kids games over old favorites and it looks like Scott and Co are prepared to do the same.