Player Watch Ned Long

[TradeDraft]

So we are De-Listing at seasons end then?

 

[well left]

I think he makes way this week. Howe and Hill to come back.

Howe back sends Perryman back into the midfield for Ned. Parker holds his spot after last night.

 

[ksardog]

That non hand pass to Lipinski half way through the 2nd qtr 25m out directly in front of goal was a horrendous mistake, he preferred the check side off his foot while under pressure. That goal would have been crucial for us at the time. Basic errors are hard to stomach

As someone said before, he hand passes when he should kick, and kicks when he should hand-pass. Never question his effort, but not good enough to be a permanent mid in our side

 

[TradeDraft]

That non hand pass to Lipinski half way through the 2nd qtr 25m out directly in front of goal was a horrendous mistake, he preferred the check side off his foot while under pressure. That goal would have been crucial for us at the time. Basic errors are hard to stomach

As someone said before, he hand passes when he should kick, and kicks when he should hand-pass. Never question his effort, but not good enough to be a permanent mid in our side

That was why Hawks De-Listed him

 

[Mollythedolly]

Best game for a number of weeks. Hopefully it’s a base he can continue to build on.

 

[manicpie]

Best game for a number of weeks. Hopefully it’s a base he can continue to build on.

He's like a wild stallion atm. He'll be more composed next year and beyond

 

[eddiesmith]

He's heading down the same career path as Mark McGough.

That’s harsh on an ANZAC Day medalist to be compared to this nobody.

 

[Vicky Park]

He's like a wild stallion atm. He'll be more composed next year and beyond

For many AFL players, composure comes with experience. I like Ned and have to keep reminding myself he is still a long way short of the magic 50 games.

While there are other better midfielders around his age, they were either higher picks and/or have more experience.

The coaches keep giving him games - more so than Macrae or Allan. He’s been in the side since round 0, albeit as sub. Then there’s the fact he was selected in the under 22 squad.

All this means something.

 

[manicpie]

For many AFL players, composure comes with experience. I like Ned and have to keep reminding myself he is still a long way short of the magic 50 games.

While there are other better midfielders around his age, they were either higher picks and/or have more experience.

The coaches keep giving him games - more so than Macrae or Allan. He’s been in the side since round 0, albeit as sub. Then there’s the fact he was selected in the under 22 squad.

All this means something.

He'll be fine. It's his first full season. I think we've had to change up his roles due to the constant injuries we've had.

 

[Rorzza]

Ned won't be fine, Ned has terrible skills and he's nearly 23, that's 5/6 years in the system. Ned doesn't have AFL skills and never will!

Composure and skills are two words that will never be used to describe Neds' skill set! Posters are dreaming if you think there will be significant improvement now!

Shame the club missed out on Matt Rowell

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Matt Rowell

Age

24

Ht

180cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

0.8

1star

T

5.2

5star

CL

3.8

5star

D

17.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

0.8

1star

T

5.2

5star

CL

3.8

5star

D

17.4

5star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

0.8

1star

T

5.2

5star

CL

3.8

5star

!

 

[eddiesmith]

For many AFL players, composure comes with experience. I like Ned and have to keep reminding myself he is still a long way short of the magic 50 games.

While there are other better midfielders around his age, they were either higher picks and/or have more experience.

The coaches keep giving him games - more so than Macrae or Allan. He’s been in the side since round 0, albeit as sub. Then there’s the fact he was selected in the under 22 squad.

All this means something.

Yet if he was up for trade, you’d struggle to find a single suitor, maybe North might be desperate enough to part with pick 90

 

[Rorzza]

Yet if he was up for trade, you’d struggle to find a single suitor, maybe North might be desperate enough to part with pick 90

Melbourne has always been fond of big body mids with zero afl skills, Ned would fit in with them perfectly!

 

[Ugene41]

He's like a wild stallion atm. He'll be more composed next year and beyond

Let's hope so... I was excited by his potential earlier in the season but he's seriously regressed in terms of his composure. He's running around like the midfield version of Krueger.

 

[BillyElliott]

Credit needs to be given to Ned for that goal in the last qtr. I thought it really lifted the team.

To be followed up by goals to Shoota & Dan, it was great to see 3 of the players who cop a lot of flak to be the ones responsible for those goals when we really needed them.

 

[JoinDate]

Melbourne has always been fond of big body mids with zero afl skills, Ned would fit in with them perfectly!

Straight swap for Petracca?

 

[JuniorB]

Straight swap for Petracca?

No.

 

[JoinDate]

No.

You're right, Melbourne will have to give us a 2nd rounder, too.

 

[Magpiemack]

Credit needs to be given to Ned for that goal in the last qtr. I thought it really lifted the team.

To be followed up by goals to Shoota & Dan, it was great to see 3 of the players who cop a lot of flak to be the ones responsible for those goals when we really needed them.

Not enough love for Ned here IMO. He'll be much better next season with an even bigger body and what he has learnt this year.

 

[JLC]

We are starting to see or have seen the flaws in his game. A good start would be to take the first option when it comes to disposal.

And keep up the tackle numbers.

Hopefully the week off freshens him up.

 

[Rorzza]

CFC has played 5 top eight teams gunning for finals in the past 8 weeks and Ned has looked overwhelmed like he's has on vacation...What is going to change come finals!

Ps. I hope I'm wrong.

 

[kalex6251]

his work around the ground last night was ok

his work in and around stopage may be another matter - but he wasnt alone letting melb dictate terms in this area from mid way through the first through to the end of the 3rd

 

[Drought Break]

Played his best game for awhile. Needs to take the game on and not just stop when he has the ball.

 

[JuniorB]

That goal he kicked in the last quarter should help his confidence.
He, like Ed Allan, has tended to hold back, and defer to team mates.
He's taken a big step this year, and should continue to build in the future.
We need him to go to the next level.

 

[eddiesmith]

All the stats his supporters tried to pump him up with when his form slump had started were still missing last night.

It’s hard to see what exactly is his value? Now JDG is fit, we’ve got our big bodied midfielder who’ll get clearances and score involvements. Plus his kicks actually hit targets.

 

[DopeMaster]

Think he’s shown some promising signs the last few weeks. Still not back to his best, but nice goal and hit a beautiful kick into F50 too.

Copped an absolute punishing in his first full season with no respite. Think a break leading into finals will do him a world of good.