Toast Michael Apeness

[Dockernut]

De-list.

 

[One_Wing]

bump for likely first game of the season

 

[Kram]

I think he has the tools to at least become an ok AFL footballer, good to see him finally get another opportunities, just needs some luck to go his way as well and not get hurt!

 

[freo_leo29]

The Ape is back! Named our leading ruckman for the weekend!

 

[LeftFootBanana]

I hope he can get through unscathed and put a few games together. Realistically he needs to stay on the park either at Peel or in the seniors for the rest of the season and show that he can impact at AFL level to remain on our list.

It's easy to forget he's only 23. Personally I like his physicality and I think he could still be a valuable addition to our forward line.

 

[WeaselWJ]

I believe in the Ape. Will be cooked by 3qtr time but his ruckwork has potential and he has good hands. Good on him for getting another go.

 

[freo_leo29]

I'm also excited that as long as he doesn't get injured, he should stay in and combo with Sandi, Frees up Cox and straightens up our forward line.

 

[yoong]

Good chance of him playing with sandilands out.
Hope he takes the chance and play well. Looking forward to his first game in ages.

 

[Allikat]

APENESS!!!! Woo I'm excited to see him play this weekend. Good to see him never give up & make it back to the top level.

 

[wayToGo_]

Apeness is a lock to play. The other players have been talking him up all week. I'm really excited for him. Saw him in the stands at a couple of the Peel pre-season games and felt for him. Tough gig coming in for Sandi but he's played against Zac Clarke and Jonathon Griffin the past two weeks and won the hit out count. The guy is talented, just needs a decent run at it, and our expectations tempered based on where he is at physically.

 

[FD2646]

Think injuries have really crueled and stalled his development to the point where I am only just hopeful of him staying on the list as he is painfully slow and has the turning circle of the queen Mary. Unfortunately he is playing against the ruckman who could expose all of his deficiencies more than any other this week.......good luck Ape!

 

[FreoRicci]

I hope he can get through unscathed and put a few games together. Realistically he needs to stay on the park either at Peel or in the seniors for the rest of the season and show that he can impact at AFL level to remain on our list.

It's easy to forget he's only 23. Personally I like his physicality and I think he could still be a valuable addition to our forward line.

Him and Apeness feel like they are late 20s now, with everything they've been through. But you're right, Apeness is only 23 and Tabs 24. Imagine if they play together more often. Definitely bright future if they can.

 

[Taylor]

I hope he can work forward and take a few marks

 

[Arcassius]

I hope he can work forward and take a few marks

Ideally I'd just be happy if he rucks and halves contests. Hell, even be the outlet on the wing when we're pushing out of defense, and hold a mark.

 

[beetz]

Good that he’s back in the ones but geez this could get messy.

 

[Freeeoo]

Go for it big fella!!

 

[Moo]

Only run into the players wearing black and white.

 

[Del183359]

Will Ape and Jones make up for the loss of Sandi..jury is out

 

[eastfreo75]

Will Ape and Jones make up for the loss of Sandi..jury is out

No

 

[Beak_A]

Sometimes you only get 3 or 4 shots

Own it Mr Ape [emoji106][emoji106][emoji41]


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[Superkoops]

Will Ape and Jones make up for the loss of Sandi..jury is out

You really need to ask that question.

Sandi has been a real trooper this season.

The only advantage we have now is the unknown - think back to Darcy’s debut vs Geelong last year. He should have got a rising star nomination for that game we nearly pinched.

I’m in the camp that this game could get nasty. Having both rucks means that be they can go hard for short bursts. We need to see what both (esp. Apeness) have to offer before Darcy is back up and running after the bye.

 

[eastfreo75]

You really need to ask that question.

Sandi has been a real trooper this season.

The only advantage we have now is the unknown - think back to Darcy’s debut vs Geelong last year. He should have got a rising star nomination for that game we nearly pinched.

I’m in the camp that this game could get nasty. Having both rucks means that be they can go hard for short bursts. We need to see what both (esp. Apeness) have to offer before Darcy is back up and running after the bye.

Totally agree .

We may get smacked but we will find a lot more about Apeness and Jones.

Either way, it will help us in terms of list management.

 

[theGav56]

Only run into the players wearing black and white.

Geez I hope the coach remembers to tell him that!

Not a bad game for our two bigs to come in really. The Pies have a few outs which balances our outs to some extent, and especially for the forwards will be good. Also coming up against an in form Grundy is the type of challenge that you are always going to get at the top level. Worst case scenario you get a pretty good reading of where your own development is at.

 

[Cobbler]

All the best to him. Just needs a run at it.

If he can be competitive enough and not get injured I'd accept that now.

 

[eastfreo75]

Geez I hope the coach remembers to tell him that!

Not a bad game for our two bigs to come in really. The Pies have a few outs which balances our outs to some extent, and especially for the forwards will be good. Also coming up against an in form Grundy is the type of challenge that you are always going to get at the top level. Worst case scenario you get a pretty good reading of where your own development is at.

Agree.

I want to see Apeness completing in the air and bringing the ball to ground, allowing retention in the forward 50.