Player Watch Roan Steele

[ottoman]

He butchered the first 2 kicks,

What?
His first kick hit Jamie lase out but Jamie fumbled the mark.
What exactly is your agenda?
It's definitely not positivity.

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

Obviously early days for Roan, but geez we’re good at identifying and developing mature age footballers (most in their early 20s) from lesser competitions - Checkers, Noble, Richards, Sullivan and now Steele.

Add Archer May. Would have picked him up if the Bumbers didn't.

 

[Pistol Night]

 

[Vicky Park]

He’s good isn’t he? Despite the stain of supporting Carlton, he’s both likeable and watchable, and very good at analysing and communicating what he sees in footy.

 

[Pistol Night]

He’s good isn’t he? Despite the stain of supporting Carlton, he’s both likeable and watchable, and very good at analysing and communicating what he sees in footy.

Great analyst

 

[Chunky Steak]

He’s good isn’t he? Despite the stain of supporting Carlton, he’s both likeable and watchable, and very good at analysing and communicating what he sees in footy.

Pommy is a gem. Might be the best footy YouTuber.

 

[granniewolf]

I believe I would have kept quiet and try to play through it - understanding professional sport is a ruthless industry. You can bag me for being old school, selfish or out of touch, but I'm not sure Ed is awake to the fact that he presents meekly on a footy field. There is no guarantee he will make it back into the AFL side, at least this year (which unfortunately for him, could be (a Premiership year).

This is how sickness spreads, people not staying home when they're contagious and spreading the virus.
That's not thinking about the good of the team.

 

[VinnieB]

Liked the fact he wasn’t sub.

 

[jmac70]

He butchered the first 2 kicks, which is understandable as he's adjusting to the increased pace of AFL footy. He just looks a lot more assured and composed, and understands/executes his role presently better than Allan. I hope Allan improves, but at the moment, I would rather Steele on a wing as he doesn't second guess himself, is an elite runner, and has good skill.

This is not a slight on Allan, but feedback to him that he needs to act with more purpose on a footy field. He's not playing AFL footy to spectate, but to impact and if he doesn't 'wake up' and seize his opportunities, or others (like Roan Steele who has had to fight to be on an AFL list) will. I understand he was not well this week, but gee, a part of me also thinks - what would I have done if I got sick and just had a consistent run of AFL games as a 20 year old, in a team on top of the AFL ladder 2/3rds through the season (and a good crack at a flag)?

I believe I would have kept quiet and try to play through it - understanding professional sport is a ruthless industry. You can bag me for being old school, selfish or out of touch, but I'm not sure Ed is awake to the fact that he presents meekly on a footy field. There is no guarantee he will make it back into the AFL side, at least this year (which unfortunately for him, could be (a Premiership year).

Well done to Roan, amazing first effort. And to Ed, believe in yourself and get to work and build your legs and core strength, ask the Daicos boys to do touch drills, to improve your game and attack the next one you receive in the AFL with purpose and confidence.

Another ‘interesting’ take…

On one hand you criticise De Goey for lacking the profession standards of Pendles, then suggest Allan should have hidden his illness and played.

How would that help the team?

 

[VinnieB]

Another ‘interesting’ take…

On one hand you criticise De Goey for lacking the profession standards of Pendles, then suggest Allan should have hidden his illness and played.

How would that help the team?

I wonder what the club would think about a player selfishly hiding an illness for his own benefit at the risk of wiping out his teammates.

 

[PIEWITHSAUCE]

What?
His first kick hit Jamie lase out but Jamie fumbled the mark.
What exactly is your agenda?
It's definitely not positivity.

Exactly ...............I commented at the time on how clean his first couple of kicks were.

Should change the nick to 90210.

 

[Copeland]

Add Archer May. Would have picked him up if the Bumbers didn't.

Hes going well isnt he

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

The young fella looked like he belonged. Enough said. The fact he had the highest GPS numbers (distance covered) is exceptional for a first-gamer as well. Huge tank. Plenty to work with. He's a keeper!

 

[jimmy35]

This guy could just slot seamlessly on the wing for the rest of the year. Looks a natural for it and he’ll only keep improving.
With the troops coming back he’s probably up against it a bit depending on how they want to structure up but a running machine with nous and skills is every chance to get a spot.

 

[localfootylegend23]

He butchered the first 2 kicks, which is understandable as he's adjusting to the increased pace of AFL footy. He just looks a lot more assured and composed, and understands/executes his role presently better than Allan. I hope Allan improves, but at the moment, I would rather Steele on a wing as he doesn't second guess himself, is an elite runner, and has good skill.

This is not a slight on Allan, but feedback to him that he needs to act with more purpose on a footy field. He's not playing AFL footy to spectate, but to impact and if he doesn't 'wake up' and seize his opportunities, or others (like Roan Steele who has had to fight to be on an AFL list) will. I understand he was not well this week, but gee, a part of me also thinks - what would I have done if I got sick and just had a consistent run of AFL games as a 20 year old, in a team on top of the AFL ladder 2/3rds through the season (and a good crack at a flag)?

I believe I would have kept quiet and try to play through it - understanding professional sport is a ruthless industry. You can bag me for being old school, selfish or out of touch, but I'm not sure Ed is awake to the fact that he presents meekly on a footy field. There is no guarantee he will make it back into the AFL side, at least this year (which unfortunately for him, could be (a Premiership year).

Well done to Roan, amazing first effort. And to Ed, believe in yourself and get to work and build your legs and core strength, ask the Daicos boys to do touch drills, to improve your game and attack the next one you receive in the AFL with purpose and confidence.

I see where you are coming from, I would've tried the same. but probably would've been found out as these days they monitor you like anything, one blip on the gps tracker and he would be exposed. I like ed, also would like for him to show more mongrel.

 

[mocamagic]

Some blokes actually look better at AFL level than at VFL.
Too early to say if he's one of them.

 

[sideswipe]

He butchered the first 2 kicks, which is understandable as he's adjusting to the increased pace of AFL footy. He just looks a lot more assured and composed, and understands/executes his role presently better than Allan. I hope Allan improves, but at the moment, I would rather Steele on a wing as he doesn't second guess himself, is an elite runner, and has good skill.

This is not a slight on Allan, but feedback to him that he needs to act with more purpose on a footy field. He's not playing AFL footy to spectate, but to impact and if he doesn't 'wake up' and seize his opportunities, or others (like Roan Steele who has had to fight to be on an AFL list) will. I understand he was not well this week, but gee, a part of me also thinks - what would I have done if I got sick and just had a consistent run of AFL games as a 20 year old, in a team on top of the AFL ladder 2/3rds through the season (and a good crack at a flag)?

I believe I would have kept quiet and try to play through it - understanding professional sport is a ruthless industry. You can bag me for being old school, selfish or out of touch, but I'm not sure Ed is awake to the fact that he presents meekly on a footy field. There is no guarantee he will make it back into the AFL side, at least this year (which unfortunately for him, could be (a Premiership year).

Well done to Roan, amazing first effort. And to Ed, believe in yourself and get to work and build your legs and core strength, ask the Daicos boys to do touch drills, to improve your game and attack the next one you receive in the AFL with purpose and confidence.

Guessing you aren't the type who has ever tried to deliver maximum aerobic and anaerobic efforts whilst suffering an illness?

 

[manicpie]

Some blokes actually look better at AFL level than at VFL.
Too early to say if he's one of them.

I Believe O'Bree has had his eyes on him for a couple of years. Can't confirm that though

 

[gouki88]

Guessing you aren't the type who has ever tried to deliver maximum aerobic and anaerobic efforts whilst suffering an illness?

Does sprinting to the loo count?

 

[Fat Jesus]

I Believe O'Bree has had his eyes on him for a couple of years. Can't confirm that though

True mate..

'Always the ultimate goal': How a move west launched newest Magpie's dream - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1359967

 

[Scodog10]

True mate..

'Always the ultimate goal': How a move west launched newest Magpie's dream - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1359967

It was a great article on the importance of resilience. Roan’s the type of guy that coaches love because he will extract every last drop of talent out of himself. The more I hear and see of him the more I’m reminded of a gun that Fly once coached and would have loved as a player I’m sure, Kane Lambert.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

What a story. Sounds like a fine young man, the sort of character that would endear himself to the likes of Collingwood's coaching staff and fits the culture that Collingwood are developing. All the best to the youg lad. I'm sure your family is very proud.

 

[swoop42]

I Believe O'Bree has had his eyes on him for a couple of years. Can't confirm that though

You believe?

O'Bree basically stated that in the jumper ceremony did he not?

Hopefully O'Bree used his time at Geelong to learn a thing or two off Wells.

 

[manicpie]

You believe?

O'Bree basically stated that in the jumper ceremony did he not?

Hopefully O'Bree used his time at Geelong to learn a thing or two off Wells.

I thought I heard it somewhere. I need to pay more attention

 

[magpiewarrior]

You believe?

O'Bree basically stated that in the jumper ceremony did he not?

Hopefully O'Bree used his time at Geelong to learn a thing or two off Wells.

Seems harsh.