Player Watch Reilly O'Brien - Re-Signed to End of 2028

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[screech]

I couldn't imagine wanting to speak with a politician on any topic for any reason

Having dealt with many politicians of different persuasions over the years, the key theme I find is that they are largely individuals who are passionate enough about making a difference that they are willing to dedicate their working life to doing that. The hours they put in are extreme, often doing the things that are not seen (advocating for people with Centrelink/NDIS/DVA etc, meeting with members of public over all sorts of issues, attending a myriad of community functions etc.). People see the parliamentary side of things, but this in reality is just a formality and a very small % of the job. Along with losing most of their private life and family time.

Yes, there is the ego side of things, the pursuit of power etc, and yes some of the views can be questionable, but at least they are willing to pursue them.

They tend to be fascinating people if you can get them in a casual discussion without the protective spin.

 

[PeterSalt]

I would have a crack at Will Verrall at Melbourne. Local boy who has spent the last couple of years learning his craft behind Gawn.

Have Melbourne got any others on their list?

Gawn looked like he's getting pretty close to the end against us a few weeks back

 

[screech]

Have Melbourne got any others on their list?

Gawn looked like he's getting pretty close to the end against us a few weeks back

When Gawn was out injured last year they promoted Jacob van Rooyen, Tom Fullarton was also given a gig this year so Will is still in the developing stage

 

[adelaidecrows]

Have Melbourne got any others on their list?

Gawn looked like he's getting pretty close to the end against us a few weeks back

He is 33. But the AFL let him down too. There was a time when he was smashing the opposition a few clubs took it upon themselves to snipe him at every opportunity. Port were one of those clubs where every contest and after every contest or goal they would all run to him and hip and shoulder him. As a player, how brain dead of a dumbshit do you have to be to do it. SPP was one of them so that really answered my question there.

 

[Jcpdragonx]

i dont mind signing him, very durable, probably not on a heap of coin either, unlike whatever we would have paid draper.

his bad is very bad and goes through patches were he cant win a tap to advantage but his good is enough to get by

 

[steve9798]

A win-win for us. His form over the last month has been excellent and we dodge the Draper bullet.

Great start to the weekend.

Thanks Rob.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

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Wise words.

Hopefully ROB keeps a focus on why he has been performing well, particularly improved marking & attack on the ball/opponent with the ball.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

At least we know ROB will have a big 2028

 

[Eagleboy2011]

At least we know ROB will have a big 2028

Personally, I'm happy he is staying. I am not his greatest fan by a long way, but his improvement in the second half of this season is a big part of our success so far. He is no Gawn or Grundy, but he is an honest toiler. His H/O to advantage is the best in the AFL.

 

[Bay62]

I suspect the key to keeping him was giving him a third year rather than a higher rate. Still need to develop someone under him to keep the pressure on

 

[FR0GGY]

Club statement

Three more for Crows Vice-Captain

The 29-year-old has enjoyed one of his best seasons

www.afc.com.au

Interesting hearing him on SEN today, he was quite worried about the crows going after Draper.
Wonder if that’s made him pull his finger out this year.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Have Melbourne got any others on their list?

Gawn looked like he's getting pretty close to the end against us a few weeks back

33 yo atm. He won't be there much longer. Contract until the end of 2027.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Interesting hearing him on SEN today, he was quite worried about the crows going after Draper.
Wonder if that’s made him pull his finger out this year.

Hopefully it's been a cunning plan by the club.

Feel much better we actually appear to have a capable backup to put pressure on. Would actually like us to try McAndrew before the end of the season.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

Hopefully it's been a cunning plan by the club.

Feel much better we actually appear to have a capable backup to put pressure on. Would actually like us to try McAndrew before the end of the season.

It won't happen unless there is an injury. ROB is V/c after all.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

It won't happen unless there is an injury. ROB is V/c after all.

Would be smart injury management against a lesser team. What if ROB wasn’t available for a final & we need to debut a ruckman.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

ROB is obviously a mediocre player that will be remembered as a bit of a spud

But if the only realistic option to replace him is an even worse player, who we have to pay even more money to, on an even longer contract AND said player has copped a long term injury...

I mean sure ideally he'd get a one year contract. But offering one year is the same as offering zero. He leaves and we're stuck with Draper.

So based on all that it's one of those situations where you just have to accept we're going to get a bit ****ed over

If being a spud means winning a B&F and being regarded amongst the top 10ish rucks in the league, then there aren’t many good rucks going around…

Gawn, Grundy, Cameron, Meek and Xerri are the top 5 this season, but you could easily lay claim to ROB coming in next. He’s also kept all 5 to their worst games of the season.

 

[Greenfinger]

All eyes on O’Brien . Can he keep the form? In the past he’s dropped off once contract is signed . If he plays how he has been for the last 6 weeks then we would all be happy

 

[MrBarry]

On the actual signing, absolutely no issues with it - I think Draper will be cooked and would have bent us over. We absolutely need an understudy to ROB though.

I'm in the camp of you don't need an elite ruckman to win a GF as well, just someone who can do a job.

 

[jbanger]

Any ideas on who else signed going off what Nicks said in his announcement to the team?

 

[Rotayjay]

ROB seems like a smart enough guy, I'm surprised he's a fan of absolute cranks like Jordan Peterson;

I know a few otherwise intelligent people who get sucked into various online rabbit holes.

 

[whattagun07]

Imagine not being able to separate footy with politics...
5% to the left vs 5% to the right really isn't worth getting your knickers in a twist over. venting on big footy about it and claiming the moral high ground is pretty funny.

 

[DangerSloane]

So you've gota sitting mp... and a hugely successful afl player who's going to be a brain surgeon.... and somehow you think you're better than them?

Brain surgeon?
Hes studying biomedical science. Hes about 12 years of study from getting anywhere near brain surgery.

 

[DangerSloane]

I couldn't imagine wanting to speak with a politician on any topic for any reason

Polis arent all bad people. They get pulled in 29 different directions and have to understand an awful lot about a great many things.

Its not an enviable job.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

198cm I think his future is more likely KPP that can chop out in ruck.

Next year is the draft to target a young SA ruck

Big solid solid-looking boy with skills.