Player Watch Ned Long

[gouki88]

Tough night for the whippers. Cant whip Long, Cox, or Lippa. Moore gave us a glimmer of hope when Tex clunked one on him and the he stuffed up not long after. But he danced all over those whips.

Checkers will pick up the slack tonight

 

[sr36]

Checkers will pick up the slack tonight

Roan Steele did **** all.

 

[BillyElliott]

Checkers will pick up the slack tonight

Yep. Over the past 24 hours they've traded out McStay & now Checkers too.

 

[Kes1984]

Nedward was back! I love this kid.

 

[manicpie]

Did someone say Mitchell

 

[Kes1984]

Did someone say Mitchell

Not after the return of Nedward!

 

[manicpie]

Not after the return of Nedward!

He was never in the conversation. That's why we went with Ned all year. He was so good

 

[Kes1984]

He was never in the conversation. That's why we went with Ned all year. He was so good

Ned epitomises the style Fly wants us playing. Ned suits it perfectly, and when we moved away from that style in the back half of the season, Ned dropped off too. He thrives if we play our fast attacking high-pressure style

 

[Jelly Bean]

He had three goal assists in that 7 goal spurt. Both of Sidebottom's goals were handed off to him by Ned winning the contested ball.

Was very good.

 

[NMBB]

He had three goal assists in that 7 goal spurt. Both of Sidebottom's goals were handed off to him by Ned winning the contested ball.

Was very good.

Ned has the perfect background - combination of Northcote High and Melbourne Gramnar gives a hybrid vigour which is perfect for finals footy

 

[eddiesmith]

Eddie hasn’t posted anything right in his whole life.

Pretty right about Cox and Parker. Funny how Ned’s biggest fan was anti Cox inclusion, you calling him out?

 

[Jen2310]

 

[Jen2310]

It was also mentioned Ned has now overtaken Luke Ball for the most tackles in a season by a Collingwood player.
167 with his 9 last night

 

[nickyds35]

Suggest everyone watch the first 5 minutes of the 3 quarter to see Ned's value!

 

[JuniorB]

Roan Steele did **** all.

Yeah - only two pinpoint passes.
WTF did he do for the rest of the game?

 

[BillyElliott]

Ned Appreciation post

 

[jmac70]

Very good game from Ned.

 

[CheckerTrade666]

So good seeing him play well! He's had a dip in form in the second half of the season (Like most) but that was a performance reminiscent of his form in the first half of the year. No doubt his pressure suits finals football.

 

[Harry O]

Outstanding first final by Ned.

Great recruiting. Such a good lad - will definitely get the best out of himself. And I think will never get ahead of himself. Fly a great coach for him. Focuses on his strengths

 

[Daicosian silk]

Beast mode indeed.
Finals footy suits him. He was great, impressive given the pressure was high. He stood up.

Had a few direct score involvements too. Ned over Titch turned out to be the right move. Well played Ned!

 

[pablo disco bar]

With another week off this fella will be like start of season ned ..

Go pies

 

[Copeland]

Hows the two hand offs in a row that gave us goals

 

[Pistol Night]

Hows the two hand offs in a row that gave us goals

Built for tough contested finals this beast

 

[Copeland]

Built for tough contested finals this beastPractilclly 3 in row with Sideys third

Practilclly 3 in row with Sideys third.

 

[TW Sherrin]

The 10 minute burst in the 3rd quarter was elite.