Van Berlo has taken the Next Step

[jo172]

Alright we all knew he was a) god like and b) incredibly hard at it but in the last two weeks VB has finally learned the skill of being a ball magnet and i felt particularly stepped up tonight in the absence of Goody. If he can keep this up there is very little to fear when the old midfield dynasty retires as Radar, Thommo, Knighta and VB are more then capable of taking their place

 

[bus24]

It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

 

[Southerntakeover]

I felt it was important for him to back up last weeks great effort with a good game this week, and he did. Certainly couldnt be happier with how hes coming along.


Was great value for my dream team too.

 

[-VC-]

VAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN BERLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Need some more text to avoid the caps filter

 

[jo172]

Another thing worth noting with the Great one is that his footskills have improved out of sight. His delivery to the forwards tonight was nothing short of magnificent and he hits their chests at full pace 9 out of 10 times.

We always knew he has the courage to play 200 games but from what i've seen the last two weeks he definitley has the potential to become AA.

 

[bus24]

Vossy was very impressed.

 

[Drummond]

Another thing worth noting with the Great one is that his footskills have improved out of sight. His delivery to the forwards tonight was nothing short of magnificent and he hits their chests at full pace 9 out of 10 times.

His foot skills really are quite impeccable at times. He has the ability to pull off perfect stab passes which some players just can’t do. What about that pass to McGregor or Bock in the first quarter? Wouldn’t surprise me if they’ve come away with a bruise.

So 24 possessions last week and 25 tonight, his career high. He also had 8 contested possessions, and some of those handballs in close were great. That handball to McGregor which resulted in his great bouncing goal was superb, as was that one to Doughty near the boundary line in the last term.

He really is a top midfield prospect. He didn’t play the last 10 or so minutes though, I’m assuming he’s alright?

 

[Dandy_GO]

Vossy was very impressed.

I must have missed that. What did he say?

 

[jo172]

He didn’t play the last 10 or so minutes though, I’m assuming he’s alright?

Probably decided the game was locked up and had gone to continue fixing the International Space Station.

 

[apollo_creed]

From an unbiased, measured perspective,

I thought he was quite average against a distinterested opponent.

 

[jmorg1]

I must have missed that. What did he say?

I'm very impressed with Van Berlo

 

[bus24]

I must have missed that. What did he say?

I can't remember exactly, but he certainly gave VB a glowing endorsement.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Another thing worth noting with the Great one is that his footskills have improved out of sight. His delivery to the forwards tonight was nothing short of magnificent and he hits their chests at full pace 9 out of 10 times.
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Good Point. His kicking was a weakness when he 1st came into the team, but he obviously has worked hard on it to the extent he is now one of the better kickers in the team. He absolutely drills passes.

 

[jmorg1]

I can't remember exactly, but he certainly gave VB a glowing endorsement.

I give Van Berlo a glowing endorsement

ok no more I promise ....

 

[Stiffy_18]

Good Point. His kicking was a weakness when he 1st came into the team, but he obviously has worked hard on it to the extent he is now one of the better kickers in the team. He absolutely drills passes.

I don't think his actual kicking mechanics were ever a problem. He was always a great kick. What people think was a dodgy disposal was more him panicking and kicking under percieved pressure. He didn't handle the pace of the game all that well at the beggining but once he became more comfortable with the pace and intensity of the game, his kicking efficiency got much better.

He now know exactly how much time he has and doesn't panic and rush it like he did in his early days. The great one was always a good kick of the footy.

 

[Gets!]

Seriously.

How many times does he put his head over the ball and dish out a diving handpass.

Thats his trademark.

 

[bus24]

Was very impressed by his ability to break tackles tonight.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I don't think his actual kicking mechanics were ever a problem. He was always a great kick. What people think was a dodgy disposal was more him panicking and kicking under percieved pressure. He didn't handle the pace of the game all that well at the beggining but once he became more comfortable with the pace and intensity of the game, his kicking efficiency got much better.

He now know exactly how much time he has and doesn't panic and rush it like he did in his early days. The great one was always a good kick of the footy.

I can't recall VB being able to drill a pass when he 1st came into the team. I reckon he has really improved his kicking out of sight.

 

[Mad Dog]

The Great Man II was actually matched up on tonight.



The run away train has left the station.

 

[Dandy_GO]

He killed them in the first half. It's been a while since we've had a third year player whom the opposition have felt the need to put their best tagger on.
Gun.

 

[ams4crows]

Gun?.......nah....... VB is a M60E3

 

[macca23]

Seriously.

How many times does he put his head over the ball and dish out a diving handpass.

Thats his trademark.

As I keep saying his style of game is very Bickley-esque.

We'd better make sure he doesn't get near Darryl Wakelin.

 

[Drummond]

Although his use of the ball might not have been great today, I thought he played another very solid game. At the game you really see how hard he runs. He just flat out sprints all over the ground to make an option. He works harder than just about anyone on the ground. 25 possessions again today.

 

[Kickin_Goals]

Our best player today.

 

[kirbatron]

Had him all year for DT.

He's done me proud, a likely type for sure