Priddis

[sydney eagle]

What a bickering thread. For what its worth you cant deny he's a real trier, doesnt take a step backwards and gets the best out of himself. Showed some good signs last year, but has struggled this year with some quality midfielders (who you all should know are by now) missing. Will adjust and get better but by how much? Needs to be more efficient with his disposal, as in hurt the opposition more and stop those hideous throw the boot to the ball, its annoying as is the bombing it into the forward (hes not along) without actually setting up for the forwards.

That said, he will improve with more experience but probably not a great deal. His work ethics are his strongest points (and will always be) but he'll never be a real star of the game but a good B-grade midfielder.

A perfectly fair assesment "Isandula", but that doesn't preclude him winning a Brownlow at some time in the future.

 

[Isandula]

A perfectly fair assesment "Isandula", but that doesn't preclude him winning a Brownlow at some time in the future.

Its very possible that he could, get some fast line-breaking midfielders (Rich??) and we can see him at his best. He's a good in and under player and I did forget, hes not a bad tackler at all. Really dont like bagging him as he's likely bloke.

 

[flyinghi64]

Maybe we lock this thread away and revisit in 12mths time to see who is more right.
BB or Mr Q, my moneys on the Q man as I have belief in Priddis being a 25-30 posession gamer and more effective with his disposal.

 

[Isandula]

Also hes come a long way since he was rookie listed and rejected by a clubs. The one thing that makes him stand out is his determination, like RoJo. He will get the absolute best out of himself and should be applauded for that.

If only players like Sampi, McDougall, etc has his determination and work ethic, you could only just imagine what they would have been.
In sone ways not being so talented (as like the ones mentioned) can work in your favour because you have to work hard to get anywhere.

 

[sydney eagle]

Also hes come a long way since he was rookie listed and rejected by a clubs. The one thing that makes him stand out is his determination, like RoJo. He will get the absolute best out of himself and should be applauded for that.

If only players like Sampi, McDougall, etc has his determination and work ethic, you could only just imagine what they would have been.
In sone ways not being so talented (as like the ones mentioned) can work in your favour because you have to work hard to get anywhere.

Andrew McDougall with Matt Priddis' dedication ! Mmm, Tasty ! Or Matt with Andrew's athletic ability ! Matt has certainly worked hard to make the most of his AFL carreer thus far, and deserves kudos for that ! I think that he can still improve and surprise everyone !

 

[Crimson King]

Old enough to do your Mum.

Ah a 15 year old pimple popping virgin. Thanks for the confirmation.

Now run along son..let the adults talk in here.

 

[Crimson King]

Good God, one wonders where to start???

If you cant see the difference in ability between Corey and Priddis you are seriously troubled. As for your Fletcher comparison, well, Fletch was an AA and even on an apparently terrible decline, he still gets it more than Priddis and he tries to create things.

You were the one who suggested Priddis could be a Joel Corey and now you say Corey isnt much good but Priddis could get to that level one day????

You seriously cant see that Joel Corey has superior football skill and IQ when compared to a Priddis - even at 23?

Kerr hurts teams plenty of times and while he has had a sub-par year, Kerr is light years ahead of most AFL players for his ability to create something from nothing, to break a line or to create something - you seriously cant see that?

Of course midfields work in partnerships - this is news to you? FFS.
Of course you still need talent and if key parts of the midfield are weak and only one part of the partnership can hurt you then the oppositions job is easier. We have a midfield partnership that is insanely weak and does nothing to enhance the performance of its one elite part (Kerr), no blocking, no physicality against his tagger, nothing. So his partners are letting him down with their lack of ablity or their lack of assistance to him.

I mean the notion that you just put 4 or 5 guys together and leave them to develop a partnership over time is nice and all but its bollocks. First you have to identify ability and then build around that. Ideally they play complimentary roles. But if Kerrs role is the hard at the contest ball winner who can also break a line, what exactly is Priddis' role?

You honestly believe that (a) Priddis will just get better with more games? (as if its a given) and (b) you can see a younger Joel Corey and (c) you reckon he should be a key around which we develop our next midfield partnership?

This is like arguing with a rock.

No shit sherlock, you arent doing much convincing either.

Fletcher was an AA when Cousins, Judd and Kerr started their brilliant partnership. He was so shit at a younger age.

Yep and I stick by it. Priddis could be like Joel Corey in the future.

And how are you exactly judging Corey's IQ and football skill compared to Priddis now?

Yep I was so serious about Kerr. I was following your so called 'logic'. But hey I got a whole paragraph out of ya.

So you are saying Priddis has no talent? His role is to be the feeder, provide blocks and tackle. Generally a defensive midfielder. If you are expecting him to be another Cooney or something or you think I am then you are wrong.

A, yes I believe he will get better.

B, yes, I see he seems like Corey at this age.

C, yes, he will be a part of the midfield in the future.

 

[bunsen burner]

Maybe we lock this thread away and revisit in 12mths time to see who is more right.
BB or Mr Q, my moneys on the Q man as I have belief in Priddis being a 25-30 posession gamer and more effective with his disposal.

what?

Seems like you have fallen for Mr Q's fabricated argument. I have never argued anything to the contrary. Actually, if you read through the post, I actually agree with that sentiment. As to why Mr Q wanted to argue with me on this and try to force me to have that alternate view - it's his party trick. He's been doing it for years.

PS I have already been proven right. At the time of the thread many were calling Priddis a gun, an A-grade mid, potential Brownlow winner etc. That was the general consensus not just amongst E-Girl supporters, but the wider footy community. He is no longer over rated. How people rate him now is much more inline with where he's at.

 

[bunsen burner]

Ah a 15 year old pimple popping virgin.

Well your Mum liked it.

 

[Streaker]

As to why Mr Q wanted to argue with me on this and try to force me to have that alternate view - it's his party trick. He's been doing it for years.

MrQ has a party trick! Thats a first.

 

[Mr Q]

BB or Mr Q, my moneys on the Q man as I have belief in Priddis being a 25-30 posession gamer and more effective with his disposal.

Don't buy bunsen's crap that I was arguing with him - I wasn't, there's no point debating something with someone who's so self centered they can't accept that people have moved on from his argument.

My argument was with Eagle87 who had declared that Priddis is no more than a fill in until we get a new midfield, and that he has no room for improvement. That's why my first post in this thread appeared directly under his.

 

[Biggie]

Actually Bunsen can you do some research and show us these calls of Priddis winning a brownlow , A grade mid etc etc?

Just interested to see is all.

Cheers.

 

[bunsen burner]

Actually Bunsen can you do some research and show us these calls of Priddis winning a brownlow , A grade mid etc etc?

Just interested to see is all.

Cheers.

They're not only in this very thread but also referred to in this thread. Lots of people were talking about it at the time and this is not disputed - if it was people would have been questioning it at the time. But as I said, people have made such claims in this very thread.

Don't blame me if you haven't read them and jumped to conclusions

 

[Biggie]

So thats a no then?

 

[Eagle87]

No shit sherlock, you arent doing much convincing either.

Fletcher was an AA when Cousins, Judd and Kerr started their brilliant partnership. He was so shit at a younger age.

Yep and I stick by it. Priddis could be like Joel Corey in the future.

And how are you exactly judging Corey's IQ and football skill compared to Priddis now?

Yep I was so serious about Kerr. I was following your so called 'logic'. But hey I got a whole paragraph out of ya.

So you are saying Priddis has no talent? His role is to be the feeder, provide blocks and tackle. Generally a defensive midfielder. If you are expecting him to be another Cooney or something or you think I am then you are wrong.

A, yes I believe he will get better.

B, yes, I see he seems like Corey at this age.

C, yes, he will be a part of the midfield in the future.

Fair enough.

Priddis is what he is and that wont change much, clearly your view is much different to mine.

You are consistently logically inconsistent which is always fun to argue with

That said I agree with BB's recent post, since the collective orgy of 'priddis is god" dribble that was on this board which started the 'priddis is somewhat more mortal' responses by some including me, the assessment of Priddis now seems more realistic.

One suspects your views in this regard remain at the overly optimistic end of things but thats your view, so fair enough.

As i said earlier, to the extent that I never again see posts automatically lumping Priddis in with Cox, Kerr and Glass as our elite players then its mission largely accomplished.

If you really want to see the difference between a top liner (i.e. Kerr) and Priddis, simply rewatch Hawks v Eagles from a few weeks back. Both had 40+ touches - Priddis was horrible. Those who are excited to see him develop as a 25-30 possession a game guy (from a recent post) should rewatch that and see if 30 Priddis Possessions is what the club really needs.

 

[Crimson King]

Don't buy bunsen's crap that I was arguing with him - I wasn't, there's no point debating something with someone who's so self centered they can't accept that people have moved on from his argument.

My argument was with Eagle87 who had declared that Priddis is no more than a fill in until we get a new midfield, and that he has no room for improvement. That's why my first post in this thread appeared directly under his.

He is a virgin and an internet hero.

Just look at his childish antics.

 

[Crimson King]

Fair enough.

Priddis is what he is and that wont change much, clearly your view is much different to mine.

You are consistently logically inconsistent which is always fun to argue with

That said I agree with BB's recent post, since the collective orgy of 'priddis is god" dribble that was on this board which started the 'priddis is somewhat more mortal' responses by some including me, the assessment of Priddis now seems more realistic.

One suspects your views in this regard remain at the overly optimistic end of things but thats your view, so fair enough.

As i said earlier, to the extent that I never again see posts automatically lumping Priddis in with Cox, Kerr and Glass as our elite players then its mission largely accomplished.

If you really want to see the difference between a top liner (i.e. Kerr) and Priddis, simply rewatch Hawks v Eagles from a few weeks back. Both had 40+ touches - Priddis was horrible. Those who are excited to see him develop as a 25-30 possession a game guy (from a recent post) should rewatch that and see if 30 Priddis Possessions is what the club really needs.

Look buddy, if my opinion differs from yours it doesnt mean my view is logically inconsistent or your's is either. Its a difference of opinion. I compared him to Corey or even Fletcher for that matter as they with a good midfield around them look good. If they were the #1 mids for their teams, good help that team.

My point was I dont see him as an elite player, I see him as a player with stars around who will do damage. (Just like Fletcher in his AA year). He proved that last season.

 

[Biggie]

If you really want to see the difference between a top liner (i.e. Kerr) and Priddis, simply rewatch Hawks v Eagles from a few weeks back. Both had 40+ touches - Priddis was horrible. Those who are excited to see him develop as a 25-30 possession a game guy (from a recent post) should rewatch that and see if 30 Priddis Possessions is what the club really needs.

Tbh Kerr wasnt that much better.

A lot of cheapies in the backline, the old one-two, followed by a flour bag kick.

Kerr had 38(?) v the Doggies once and kicked 3 goals whilst laying about 8 tackles.

That excites me.

He isnt a superstar but isnt as bad as you're making him out to be.

 

[Scotland]

So thats a no then?

They're not only in this very thread but also referred to in this thread. Lots of people were talking about it at the time and this is not disputed - if it was people would have been questioning it at the time. But as I said, people have made such claims in this very thread.

People, Big Man, people. What more proof do you want!

 

[Lach72]

Shit, where's rick james when you need him

 

[bunsen burner]

So thats a no then?

Post 26:

He's a premier midfielder

It's general knowledge that at the time he was rated across the board much higher than he is today. Or do you disagree?

 

[bunsen burner]

He is a virgin and an internet hero.

Just look at his childish antics.

From a guy who asked what my age was because I expressed a view that Corey at 23 > Priddis at 23?

 

[bunsen burner]

People, Big Man, people. What more proof do you want!

It's general knowledge that at the time he was rated across the board much higher than he is today. Or do you disagree?

 

[bunsen burner]

Shit, where's rick james when you need him

For what?

 

[Crimson King]

From a guy who asked what my age was because I expressed a view that Corey at 23 > Priddis at 23?

Oh dear..

Deary deary deary me..

Oh boy..

You might want to check up on that.