Toast The rebirth of Karl Amon

[It Just Is]

I love how he is tackling with real intent.

I saw him bring down Nathan Jones a couple of times in the weekend which would never have happened in the past.

 

[G3TWOTYAD3S3RV]

Was I the only one who noticed the dropped mark in the goal square ? Seems like he squibed badly but did play out the game pretty good.


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[Schulzenfest]

Well worth a thread, his turnaround has been remarkable. Has definitely earned his spot, hopefully he can maintain this form.

I'd like to take this opportunity to apologise to Macca19 for giving him s**t when he suggested during the preseason that Amon was going to get games for us during the season. I was wrong. But I'm always happy to be wrong in cases like this one.

 

[It Just Is]

Was I the only one who noticed the dropped mark in the goal square ? Seems like he squibed badly but did play out the game pretty good.


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The one where a Melbourne player without eyes on the ball barreled into his back?

He dropped a mark he shouldn’t have but that wasn’t a squib. It was a most obvious free kick though.

 

[Kiss from a Rozee]

Karl was easily beating his opponent to the ball after centre bounces, made a huge impact a couple of times turning a potential inside 50 into a rebound.

 

[Powerstufff]

Its been 1 week guys....
Give it time before we make any judgments if a player has turned the corner.
Dont forget young. 1 brilliant season then back to his average self.
Amon tried to leave, realised nobody seriously wanted him and only has 1 year left of security before he is out of a job. I expect him to lift this year out of self preservation, but im not sold that after 1 round he will be a lock in our best 22 for the next 5 years

Lots of leaps and assumptions there. Most of us are just looking at his next game at present.

 

[jakey]

I've always seen it in Karlito. It has been, and remains, a question of mentality.

 

[Smithy7]

Was I the only one who noticed the dropped mark in the goal square ? Seems like he squibed badly but did play out the game pretty good.
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He never dropped a mark in the goal square, so don't know were you saw that, and I have watched replay three times.
He got a push about 25 m out in the back, while trying to mark the ball, and should have got a free kick. Bloody umpires ...

 

[PowerBaz]

Karl-ec

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Not convinced, he still has major issues.

 

[elpirate]

Him and Motlop look to have this set play where if Motlop is just inside 50 on the wing he kicks it high to the other side of the 50 just past the (extended) goal square and Karl seems to be able to protect the space closest to the boundary line and take a mark. Have seen it 3 times this year and has come off twice.

His goal kicking from that area is very good.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

Will want to see how he does in close games or games we lose.

 

[crafty_bernardo]

Been rather critical of Amon, but he's coming along well in strides. Happy to be proven wrong and hopefully it's onwards and upwards from here.

 

[WillemDaDrew]

So pleased for him, that was the best game I've seen Karl play. Let's hope he keeps backing it up.

 

[ozph1870]

In Karl we trust..

 

[GremioPower]

Its been 1 week guys....
Give it time before we make any judgments if a player has turned the corner.
Dont forget young. 1 brilliant season then back to his average self.
Amon tried to leave, realised nobody seriously wanted him and only has 1 year left of security before he is out of a job. I expect him to lift this year out of self preservation, but im not sold that after 1 round he will be a lock in our best 22 for the next 5 years

We simply want him to succeed and we are all surprised on how well he has played compared to previous games.

 

[Kingfish73]

Positive signs. Like everyone, this is a marathon not a sprint. Consistency over the season is key. But has done everything asked of him so far to be back in the frame. Tick

 

[Boxx]

TBF, it’s not just one game... he has had an outstanding preseason and has carried his JLT form into the real sruff!

 

[Playthekids76]

Watching Karl's work rate live on Saturday was amazing. He does not stop running and our new game style suits him perfectly. Big year I expect.

 

[Playthekids76]

Really stoked hes giving it a genuine crack. Deserves his spot in the team

Absolutely!!

 

[Playthekids76]

Its been 1 week guys....
Give it time before we make any judgments if a player has turned the corner.
Dont forget young. 1 brilliant season then back to his average self.
Amon tried to leave, realised nobody seriously wanted him and only has 1 year left of security before he is out of a job. I expect him to lift this year out of self preservation, but im not sold that after 1 round he will be a lock in our best 22 for the next 5 years

He tried to leave because he wasn't getting an opportunity. Every player would do the same thing. FFS can we have some positivity around here please!! Be happy for the kid that he may have turned the corner and this new game style might actually suit him.

 

[sobrave]

First Kill
Karl Amon Amarth

The first man I killed was the texan's right hand man
When he came to take her away
I ran his own sword straight through his throat
And then I stood there, watching him fall
The first blood I spilled was the blood of a laird
I had to wipe the smile away
I was not yet a man, nor was I a boy
But still, I made that bastard pay
So I left him there, on the stone floor
Bathing in a pool of his own blood
My one and only choice was to flee this land
To leave this wretched place for good
I am an outcast
All alone
I'm a nomad without home
I am an outlaw
I'm disowned
And I am no man's son
Through the cold midwinter nights on a southbound winding path
The stars and moon my only light and the earl's men closing fast
I swore that I'd return that I would see him burn
I will live it in my dreams the smell, the blood, his dying screams
To my father I was dead, he took his hand from me
He drove me away, I was shunned
My one and only choice was to leave this land
To become the pagan they would hunt
I am an outcast
All alone
I'm a nomad without home
I am an outlaw
I'm disowned
And I am no man's son
I am an outcast
All alone
I'm a nomad without home
I am an outlaw
I'm disowned
And I am no man's son

 

[spookism]

Career game, by far.

I will happily eat my hat if he continues this output.

 

[Power Raid]

I was wrong

I’d given up on Amon as I felt there was no improvement to be had.

2019 has been awesome for Karl

Thank you!

 

[PAFC66]

So impressed with this guy. You can tell he's playing like it's his last chance.. he's like a second Polec