Player Watch Patrick Parnell - Contract Extension To End of 2024

[Gtowncrow]

Is it just me but Paddy looks like a player who could be good on the wing or HFF?

Thoughts...

 

[safeandsound]

Is it just me but Paddy looks like a player who could be good on the wing or HFF?

Thoughts...

We certainly need some of our better users by foot ahead of centre ...

 

[radiojake]

Wowee, Chris Groom - certainly not a past player I would have thought up to present a debut jumper -

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Wowee, Chris Groom - certainly not a past player I would have thought up to present a debut jumper -

We are trading him to Freo for....

 

[Sanders]

Recruiters were slammed for bringing this kid in.

Were they though?

 

[Scorpus]

Parnell signs on

The 20-year-old joined the Crows via the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft

www.afc.com.au

Two year contract extension

 

[Betts are off]

Parnell signs on

The 20-year-old joined the Crows via the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft

www.afc.com.au

Two year contract extension

Good on you Patty. Will be very interested in watching how this kid progresses with a few more years in the Gym.

Although TBH I haven't really noticed the lack of size on the field as much as I thought you would.

 

[Gtowncrow]

Parnell signs on

The 20-year-old joined the Crows via the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft

www.afc.com.au

Two year contract extension

You little beauty!!

 

[Crow till I die]

Good on you Patty. Will be very interested in watching how this kid progresses with a few more years in the Gym.

Although TBH I haven't really noticed the lack of size on the field as much as I thought you would.

He is a good and generally accurate kick. He can hit a target. We need more people like him

 

[Cap]

Parnell signs on

The 20-year-old joined the Crows via the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft

www.afc.com.au

Two year contract extension

Another player making his mark which is great.


As others have said, a nice kick and makes good decisions most of the time which is refreshing

 

[Mutineer]

 

[Betts are off]

I like that his first 5 steps are always short and hard. Gives him that burst of acceleration that so many players lack.

 

[cmndstab]

Were they though?

I certainly don't remember them being slammed for taking Parnell. If anything, I remember people being pleased that we used the mid-season draft to target a project player rather than taking some mature-age stopgap.

Now if Brett Turner becomes a quality AFL player on the other hand...

 

[Interloperer]

Not sure why. But sure, I guess?

 

[WeedsMullet84]

Parnell signs on

The 20-year-old joined the Crows via the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft

www.afc.com.au

Two year contract extension

Go have a look at Parnell's average stats for the year in comparison with Jones & Hamill. I'm not joking he's likely gone ahead of both in the pecking order in terms of being a small rebounding defender.

Jones was looking after Browns usual role as a lockdown small defender, and he's probably not ready to go there just yet.

Still has plenty to work on, in particular his man-marking and contested side, but gee we need a few more like him when it comes to his clean kicking and attacking mentality.

He's getting a solid 200-300m gained and just wants to take the game on, I love it.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Parnell signs on

The 20-year-old joined the Crows via the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft

www.afc.com.au

Two year contract extension

does he remain on the rookie list or goes straight to main list.

 

[weekend at bernies]

Another player making his mark which is great.


As others have said, a nice kick and makes good decisions most of the time which is refreshing

and a player who can kick off both feet

 

[Geoffa32]

He is pretty good offensively, but in terms of actual defending, am yet to see anything to suggest he is a Brown replacement.

Worth having on our list though.


People forget how great and reliable Brown was in locking down on small forwards prior to age and injury catching up on him.

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[Gtowncrow]

Go have a look at Parnell's average stats for the year in comparison with Jones & Hamill. I'm not joking he's likely gone ahead of both in the pecking order in terms of being a small rebounding defender.

Jones was looking after Browns usual role as a lockdown small defender, and he's probably not ready to go there just yet.

Still has plenty to work on, in particular his man-marking and contested side, but gee we need a few more like him when it comes to his clean kicking and attacking mentality.

He's getting a solid 200-300m gained and just wants to take the game on, I love it.

Like Dawson, rarely just "kicks" the ball. Always looks to "pass" the ball.
So much to look forward to with our Paddy over the next ten years.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Happy we're adding some footskills to our side. Seems to be reasonably quick. Hopefully his lack of size doesn't hold him back.

 

[Danger in Texas]

He is pretty good offensively, but in terms of actual defending, am yet to see anything to suggest he is a Brown replacement.

Worth having on our list though.


People forget how great and reliable Brown was in locking down on small forwards prior to age and injury catching up on him.

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Not sure he’s as much of a Brown replacement as he is a Smith replacement, long-term

I like the re-signing, gives him a couple more years to develop as a rebounding defender (possibly even a wing). Still a ways to go though, probably need to bring in another rebounder for healthy competition as Smith’s successor

 

[Crow till I die]

Happy we're adding some footskills to our side. Seems to be reasonably quick. Hopefully his lack of size doesn't hold him back.

No, don't think like that. He appears to be a natural footballer first and foremost. Can he get better at defending at AFL level - absolutely but as a natural footballer, you literally cannot have enough of them regardless of size. I would rather we have less possessions per game if it meant when we get them we don't kick it back to the other team

 

[LeftyLuke]

Good stuff. Reminds me of a young Jayden Short

15

Jayden Short

Age

28

Ht

178cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

13.3

5star

HB

4.1

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.5

3star

MG

430.8

5star

D

19.0

4star

K

14.1

5star

HB

4.9

3star

M

6.3

5star

T

0.8

1star

MG

447.1

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

1.4

2star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.4

4star

MG

185.2

3star

. Hopefully turns out as good.

 

[Geoffa32]

He is pretty good offensively, but in terms of actual defending, am yet to see anything to suggest he is a Brown replacement.

Not sure he’s as much of a Brown replacement as he is a Smith replacement, long-term

I like the re-signing, gives him a couple more years to develop as a rebounding defender (possibly even a wing). Still a ways to go though, probably need to bring in another rebounder for healthy competition as Smith’s successor

I would like to see him up the ground a bit.

There is a bit of Caleb Daniel there.

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[Soggy2112]

No, don't think like that. He appears to be a natural footballer first and foremost. Can he get better at defending at AFL level - absolutely but as a natural footballer, you literally cannot have enough of them regardless of size. I would rather we have less possessions per game if it meant when we get them we don't kick it back to the other team

Very true, his size means he may never be a good one on one defender, but there will always be a place in footy for players who are clean below their knees, have a quick first 10 metres and use the ball well. Just gotta find the right role for him.

Tbh I think he may be wasted in defence at the moment, with our current midfield god knows we could use a bit more precision going inside 50.