Player Watch Pick #33 (2016) - Willem Drew

[FightForYourRight]

Good selection, deserves a run of games to establish himself.

Glad he's playing, and agree he deserves to string a few AFL games together. Make or break year, and I think he definitely can make it.

 

[PJ Power]

Excited to see Drewy play again. He belongs at the top level. Very clever and natural footballer. Reliable too, which counts for a lot in my eyes.

 

[davesnothere]

Drew gets the next 4 weeks in its going to be his spot to lose.

 

[Windy Cindy]

Against popular opinion, I’m not a fan of his inclusion, his pace worries me big time, it makes our midfield as slow as when rocky plays. Like his ball hunting and skill but based on the games so far we need pace in the midfield.

 

[PJ Power]

Against popular opinion, I’m not a fan of his inclusion, his pace worries me big time, it makes our midfield as slow as when rocky plays. Like his ball hunting and skill but based on the games so far we need pace in the midfield.

Drew’s not slow. Not express, but certainly not slow. He’s not a line-breaker but we have plenty of those in the 22 (Amon, Duursma, Bonner, Farrell, Butters).

 

[Windy Cindy]

Drew’s not slow. Not express, but certainly not slow. He’s not a line-breaker but we have plenty of those in the 22 (Amon, Duursma, Bonner, Farrell, Butters).

I’d categorise him as slow, not snail like but definitely the slower side of slow Particularly if we get beaten in ruck

 

[RangaInTeal]

Against popular opinion, I’m not a fan of his inclusion, his pace worries me big time, it makes our midfield as slow as when rocky plays. Like his ball hunting and skill but based on the games so far we need pace in the midfield.

You’re only slow if you don’t have the ball. Drew is a Pig and if oppo do gain possession he is our best Tackler, period. He is no slower than Boak or Rockliff, constantly finishing there and there abouts in running drills with each, not explosive any of them but in a 20 minute quarter you need that ability to run for 16 minutes.
You do seem to have a hard on for hating on Drew, have seen it in a few threads, everyone has their own opinions and views, but it would be worth solely watching Drew around the stoppages today and see the unrewarded work he does, stuff that can’t be taught. There is a reason that, at 21 and only 10 matches to his name he Was given one of the longest contracts handed out last year, even in the face of a potential career ending foot injury!

 

[Port85]

Willem Watch: 1st tackles, 1st pressure acts, 3rd clearances for the first half.

Getting it done, keep it up lad!

 

[port_adelaide_1870]

Thought he was okayish in the first, had a much better second quarter. He is a talent, let’s hope he stays fit

 

[chiwigi]

He’s been in and around everything, just needs to get his touch sorted out.
Understandable as he hasn’t played much.

 

[Power Raid]

a pretty decent day out and tried 100% for 4 quarters

 

[Visenfest]

Was good enough to hold his spot.

 

[PJ Power]

His tackling and lunging to apply late pressure on the kicker, were his strengths today. Not a huge day otherwise but certainly up to this level.

 

[chickentendies]

Extremely good game from my point of view. Was in everything and his pressure and positioning was extremely good. I was very happy with his performance and he has definitely earns his spot.

 

[TeeKray]

Wasn't terrible but he needs to be better to hold his spot given he's got SPP and Rockliff snapping at his heels. Would like him to be cleaner in the contest than he was today.

 

[Port85]

I think he played his role well. He’s not quite the same role as SPP and his place in the side is under threat from Rockliff or if we want a different style of player in the midfield, rather than form.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

When one of the toughest and greatest mid fielders of the AFL era sings your praises, you know you have a future if you aren't cursed with injuries.

Voss on AA this arvo (from 5.50) " ..... when you watch him train thru preseason, he's had couple of preseasons, he's almost been untouchable because his ability to go from contest to contest, no one will talk about it a hell of a lot, because as you said its unheralded, but his work rate and ahm he's tough! like there's no guy, there's no one he will get out of the way of, umh, yeah he's a great tackler, he's very tough inside, knows how to get outside really quickly, so yeah he complements that group really well we think.

Centre bounce attendance this year
Rd 1 v NM 30 bounce downs - Lycett 23, Wines 21, Drew 20
Rd 2 v Ess 31 bounce downs - Drew 25, Boak 21, Wines 20, Lycett 18

The club are playing him as the defensive mid fielder.

INTERVIEW: Michael Voss - 1 April 2021 - The FIVEAA Sports Show

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[yepits2020]

Drew is coming along nicely. End of story.

 

[Jonts]

Him being the defensive mid has really let Wines off the leash

 

[jakey]

Becoming some kinda player now. Clutch in the last Q tonight.

 

[PJ Power]

Becoming some kinda player now. Clutch in the last Q tonight.

What a turnaround. For 3 and 1/2 quarters, he was dreadful. His last ten minutes were amazing

 

[Sleezy]

He's like a Clydesdale. Not express, but just keeps going when others can't.

 

[CrimsonRaven]

Huuuuge last quarter

 

[RangaInTeal]

That tackle.... whoa! I blew my wad...