Ryan Lonie

[un_zero42]

Why is he spending so much game time on the pine? If there's no matchup for him in defence, what about trying him as a CHF/HFF? He's tall, quick, good overhead, good kick... just seems like such a waste to not have a player of his calibre on the ground.

 

[bucksisbest]

I'd prefer himas an attacking wingwan than at chf.

 

[Lockyer24]

We only seem to unleash him forward of the ball (where he does most damage) in the big games. Until then, well just have to put up with one of our most skillful players rotting down in the back pocket or on the pine while our skill-less ******s roam the middle fluffing kick after kick.

 

[Joel]

Agreed, put him on the ground MM. The boy can do damage.

 

[hotpie]

He needs to learn to get the hardball. His only clearcut ability at this stage of his career is to run with the ball and kick extremely well on the run.

He needs to add some other facets to his game.

 

[MarkT]

Lonie is ready to burn. he has had some quality games time in recent weeks but it has been to short. I would start him on the wing and let him be a play maker.

 

[Fraser]

Keep him on the bench! Well, at least for this week! I've played against both of them, and been torn to shreds!

I like watching him play on a HBF, running the ball up the ground, and even for goal. Great left foot on the guy!

 

[Jabso]

He is one of the best kicks in the AFL.
This year he is playing more accountable football. But it's too accountable.

 

[Murray]

The boy showed what he can do on Saturday. Got heaps of ground time and was in everything early.
I think he should be in the starting 18 each week. He would be a great "on baller".

 

[Jabso]

His size sort of reminds me of Buckley and should become a midfielder. Has one of the best kicks in the AFL and is quick. Lonie has so much talent we need to use it in the midfield.

 

[Nic]

I like him. Even if he is a bit soft. He's still good.

 

[un_zero42]

Is shedding the soft tag.. did you see his great bump on... I think it was Peckett? the other night, was great

 

[Nic]

I'd expect a bump like that from any of our players. Needs to keep it up.

Don't get me wrong, still love to watch him, though.

 

[Lockyer24]

Apparently he's doubtful this week with a stuffed shoulder according to the Herald Sun injury report thingie.

 

[Nic]

I thought he came back on after injuring it.

 

[supa-gal]

From The Sunday Age sports section.......


Ryan Lonie took a knock to the shoulder in the third quarter and went off the ground briefly.

 

[Nic]

Thanks supa-gal, sounds like he should be right.

 

[supa-gal]

It's all good