Oppo Camp Oliver Henry (Traded to Geelong 2022)

[barrackers]

Was also blatantly pushed in the back at least twice

It’s a rule that has gone out of vogue with the relaxing of the interpretation a couple of years ago. Holding ground with forearms has become blatant pushing being ignored.

 

[Jen2310]

Had an almost game. Was getting in the right positions. I liked his endevour. Gotta persist.

 

[Mooresome]

Could have had a couple of goals if his team mates were paying attention, at least twice he was alone 15 to 20 metres from goal.
I think he is going to make it has decent skills.

 

[PIEWITHSAUCE]

Was also blatantly pushed in the back at least twice

Also did the Geelong "flop" once or twice which didn't look great.

I think he's going to be a ripper but won't "break out" at AFL level until 2022

 

[Good_Old]

Can't expect a kid to find his feet at AFL level if we keep dropping him after one game.

Besides, it's a rebuild year. We need to take stock of what we have and what we need. We won't know that if we don't play them.

 

[Rohan25]

He’ll get there. I have a good feeling about this kid.

 

[Jen2310]

He has the confidence now. He isnt gonna learn anymore at VFL level. Gotta get games into it. The more he plays, the better he will get.

 

[domus]

Still better then WHE and C Brown and Thomas

No way. One day maybe. How could you say that based on his current output?

 

[Spuddd]

He’s definitely better for the run.

Did help that north played McKay on him.

He’ll be right

 

[Pendles!]

I don’t think Henry is tall enough to play the type of marking forward role in the AFL that he has played successfully as a junior and in the VFL. His opponents will be taller, stronger, experienced and just as quick. It’s a tough ask.


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Lucky he is 18/19 and has time to build his body to a point where he can.

 

[BEEG]

Why where you not a Fan of his when we Drafted Him?

I had so many Infront of him and they all were taken before our pick, I probably worded that wrong, I was more disappointed we didn't snag one of the taller boys that went before him.

Collingwood have been desperate for a big forward and he won't be that, could be a really nice type like the 2nd or 3rd forward.

Will be a good thread to go through in 4 years, hope I'm wrong.

 

[chop_me]

We aren’t winning the flag this year (regardless of how optimistic I force myself to be).

What’s the point of keeping Henry in the VFL? I’m ok with him going back there once every few weeks for a rest, otherwise just keep him in the team.

Going forward, I would be happy with 10-14 possessions plus one or two shots ok goal in each game. Just use this season as a development year.

 

[lenny&carl]

Lucky he is 18/19 and has time to build his body to a point where he can.

Will he get taller?

 

[FAIRANDBALANCED]

I'm all for playing good kids, but this week against Sydney at the SCG, against the swans defence, this boy will be embarrassed. Doesnt have the physical tools to compete at this level yet. Also seems very slow.

As for guessing about the future, I am gonna say no on this boy. Prove me wrong Ollie!!!

 

[jonmacTrag]

Will he get taller?

No and neither will Elliott.
FMD.

 

[littlegg]

reckon he will make it as a HB in time (howe vain) strong mark an kick, as i just can't see him making it as a HF long term ...

 

[Jelly Bean]

Can't expect much from a kid who is light framed key forward, I wasn't a big fan of him when he was drafted but we almost had to take him.

He is not going to ever be a key forward. At best a third tall, but even then I don't see enough to suggest he'll get there. More an Elliott type probably (e.g. more a marking medium forward), but those types are rare.

 

[Billys Back]

He looks like to runs to the right places, so has a brain. He will only get better with more senior footy. I think he is the sort of player we need in the forward line. If we can move the ball quicker and an open forward line, I can see him kicking a few goals.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Cant understand all the negativity. Showed some good glimpses including spoonfeeding two of DeGoeys goals with pinpoint passes. Clearly has a strong marking ability on his cv, so will take some time before that translates to senior football.

 

[Copeland]

What? He did nothing!

You dont think it was an improvement? 4 possessions to 10 possessions and 3 tackles is nice development and far from the finished product.

 

[BEEG]

I don't think these type of forwards can just get games pumped into them if not ready, it's all about confidence and you don't want to destroy him at an early age.

VFL for the season and hopefully a big preseason in the weights room.

 

[ant22]

This is not intended to be another Degoey bashing comment (Ive did enough of that last week) but with a minute to go and the game iced it would have been nice for him to pop it over the top to Ollie when he was on his own 20 out from goal on a 45. If he kicks a goal it would be a great confidence booster for the kid going into next week.

 

[domus]

The kid has ‘it’. Will be a very good player. Gets to good spots. Smart and happy to give him 5-7 senior games this year to prepare him for future seasons. As a marking player he will obviously do better as his strength improves but he moved well tonight

JDG’s last goal Henry was clear inside 50 but Jordy burnt him. He will be dangerous when his team mates get more confidence in him

That was a very selfish act by Degoey. It was the perfect chance to give the kid a huge boost in confidence
Contrast that with Richmond or Geelong and their unselfish acts.

 

[Pistol Night]

That was a very selfish act by Degoey. It was the perfect chance to give the kid a huge boost in confidence
Contrast that with Richmond or Geelong and their unselfish acts.

Say what you will about Hawkins but he does that regularly. Respect

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

You dont think it was an improvement? 4 possessions to 10 possessions and 3 tackles is nice development and far from the finished product.

Statistically I guess it looks like an improvement on paper. I'd still drop him for next week's game.