Pies Youngsters

[Hadders]

how good have the youngsters been tonight.

shaw has been sensational, pendlebury played his best game so far for the pies, o'brien has been serviceable as has egan, thomas and cloke.

also rhyce shaw (not really a youngster but just wanted to mention him) is back, played a ripper of a game.

if this progress keeps up the future might be looking pretty bright for the mighty pies!

 

[johnson_26]

Althoguh i believe we still lacka bit of experience as a result of our youth, they have come along beautifully.

The recruiting of the ast 2 years especially must be commended. The kids are comming on leaps and bounds and exceeding everyones expectations.

If you have a look tonight, most of the side was kids-

The shaw's, harry o, thommo, pendles, trav etc...

With guys like tarks, daks, leon, taz, etc only 23-26 range. The outlook looks good i reckon.

If we could perhaps pick up a quality kpp foward/ back and a classy midfielder this draft, i reckon our list will be complete come 3 years time.

 

[Jabso]

I think Pendlebury was better against Melbourne. Did some very good things but didn't get as much as the ball as last week (9 disposals vs. 18).

 

[Lonie_from_50]

Pendlebury, Egan, Thomas...all had a great highlight tonight.
Trav did nothing wrong and showed his versatility.
Heater played one of his best games of the season, despite down on averages

Have something to look forward to in the same team.

 

[Coin_Toss]

How good was Pendlebury's "steel" - His basketball background came into benefit.

Thomas was alright. I don't care if he plays shocking games now, he will only benefit from the experience of playing in front of big crowds.

I thought O'Brien stood tall in defence. He looks very sharp and calm when he got his artillery around the football.

Egan looked very smart and composed without fail.

Heath Shaw keeps on keeping on. A shoe in for Rising star.

 

[Jabso]

Thomas was very handy, and T.Cloke performed his many roles well.

 

[goalseeker]

My prediction is that Harry O will become an elite player in the next 3 seasons. He is strong, gutsy (never itimidated) and he can take off from standing like a rocket. Watch him side step and move over fallen bodies. He has something of a Gridiron quaterback about him.

Big call I know, but when the general hangs up his boots I reckon Harry is the most obvious replacement. Would like to think we can still get some glamour out of The Cloke Trio but jee, I sometimes wonder if we haven't saddled ourselves with mediocrity there.

 

[HotPies!]

My prediction is that Harry O will become an elite player in the next 3 seasons. He is strong, gutsy (never itimidated) and he can take off from standing like a rocket. Watch him side step and move over fallen bodies. He has something of a Gridiron quaterback about him.

Big call I know, but when the general hangs up his boots I reckon Harry is the most obvious replacement. Would like to think we can still get some glamour out of The Cloke Trio but jee, I sometimes wonder if we haven't saddled ourselves with mediocrity there.

A good prediction I think. I've loved Harry's game since the first time I saw him play, he's always very composed under pressure, is able to find space to create run out of the back line and barely ever does anything wrong. For a youngster, he is fantastic in my opinion. I was rapt to hear he was back on the list.

 

[Cassius_Clay]

Pendlebury, gonna be a great player. Better than Thomas IMO

Egan, please get rid of the clanger king. Soft as butter. I spose he did OK compared to last year but still isnt anywhere near in our best 22.

 

[jonesy86]

heath shaw did a great job on o'keefe i thought

 

[Jabso]

Egan, please get rid of the clanger king. Soft as butter. I spose he did OK compared to last year but still isnt anywhere near in our best 22.

Give credit where credits due. You seriously come off as a ****a with an agenda.

 

[inside_player]

ever wondered what an african american would b like at afl, look at harry lol (african background)... raw talent there, work still required, doing very well atm so good on him. really does look like a basketball crossed with a soccer player, agility, leap, explosiveness all in one.

as for rhyce, does anyone think that some times (particularly 1st half) against the swans his decision making and execution were a little off... of course im not drawing conclusions after his first real match (in terms of time on ground etc) back. having said this, regardless of his skills is deservent of his spot in the team, and deservent of all praise that comes his way.

Heath... say no more will figure strongly come rising star awards

Dale...just has that x factor, will be extremely interesting to watch him develop. psychologically he is sposed to have all the atributes to make him a top 5 afl player in years to come.

Pendlebury... the steal, the awareness the skills...the pace?? does anyone know if he is very explosive and quick ala. judd. great get by the pies.

Egan... im just going to sit back and watch this kid, will b interesting.

Cloke...that left hoof alone will b handy, let alone his versatility and awareness. will b a match winner in a few yrs.

can anyone report on the progress of rusling???
also your thoughts on stretch, so much promised for the young fella, where is he at???

 

[MagpieWayne]

Does any else reckon like me that egan will be an o'loughlin type player for us.

He certainly showed a bit last night and i could see him being that type of player.

 

[PieLebo87]

ever wondered what an african american would b like at afl, look at harry lol (african background)... raw talent there, work still required, doing very well atm so good on him. really does look like a basketball crossed with a soccer player, agility, leap, explosiveness all in one.

O'Brien is Brazilian

 

[inside_player]

O'Brien is Brazilian

brazilian-african... has african in his blood mothers side or fathers side cant remember.

 

[PieLebo87]

brazilian-african... has african in his blood mothers side or fathers side cant remember.

In a Herald Sun article of him a while back when he landed his first promotion to the list, said that he is full Brazilian

 

[magman29]

Born in Brazil...father African...mother Brazilian

 

[PieLebo87]

Born in Brazil...father African...mother Brazilian

If you say so, its not like I know him personally

 

[Murray]

I thought I read somewhere his father was of Irish decent

 

[Lockyer24]

The article def said African

 

[goalpie]

Who cares as long as he can play.

Pendles is all class.

 

[Jabso]

O'Brien's biological father is African and he only recently found him living in Fitzroy.
I got no idea where the O'Brien name comes from. Perhaps his mother married into it?

 

[Mossi]

Thomas was alright. I don't care if he plays shocking games now, he will only benefit from the experience of playing in front of big crowds.

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You probably missed the tap assist to didak for his right foot goal but was just class! He had no time to grab the ball so he just tapped it over two defenders to Dids and it was a 6 pointer. Daisy did a lot of other good things around the ground that usually go un-noticed like shepherding and tackling etc.

The young guys all pitched in on saturday a good team effort and it's great to see

 

[PieLebo87]

The article def said African

The article didnt say he was African, stop pulling sh*t outta your ass. Get the article before speaking cr*p.. I still remember it. BRAZILIAN. And the boy can definitely play. Next Jimmy Clement.

 

[PieLebo87]

just quietly, obrien is a ******, u wonder how some players get drafted

Lets see the ****** tear up the Richmond backline this week. Be sure to drop in next week with a similiar message