Player Watch #13 Oliver Florent

[Kennedy Parker]

Oliver Florent
Young speedster Oliver Florent

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Oliver Florent

Age

25

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.7

4star

K

9.9

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

350.0

5star

D

18.3

4star

K

11.7

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.1

3star

MG

350.0

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.2

4star

has become a crucial element of coach John Longmire’s team since the Sydney Swans secured him with their first selection at the 2016 AFL Draft. The Victorian has shown glimpses of exhilarating footy on a wing, most memorably when he jagged a runaway goal in Round 4, 2018 to seal a gripping victory for the Swans over the Bulldogs. But Florent, who’s also spent time on the inside of the contest, is determined to continue to grow his game as a hybrid midfielder in 2020.

Oliver Florent

13

Oliver Florent

Age

25

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.7

4star

K

9.9

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

350.0

5star

D

18.3

4star

K

11.7

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.1

3star

MG

350.0

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.2

4star

DOB: 22 July 1998
DEBUT: 2017
DRAFT: #11, 2016 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Beaumaris (Vic)/Mentone Grammar (Vic)/Sandringham U18

Oliver Florent | AFL

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[bedford]

Very happy with this one

 

[BloodySwan]

Looks set to play round one if he keeps this up

 

[The Swans Blog]

I don't think he'll play round 1. Disappeared badly after the 1st quarter, but played a few different roles. He still looks a bit on the skinny side and doesn't really get stuck in, but understandable given his age and frame. Has decent hands and pace though, and a nice set shot.

 

[Tedeski]

O Flo!

 

[The King!]

I don't think he'll play round 1. Disappeared badly after the 1st quarter, but played a few different roles. He still looks a bit on the skinny side and doesn't really get stuck in, but understandable given his age and frame. Has decent hands and pace though, and a nice set shot.

Dunno depends who is available and the next two games

Showed promise

 

[bedford]

I don't think he'll play round 1. Disappeared badly after the 1st quarter, but played a few different roles. He still looks a bit on the skinny side and doesn't really get stuck in, but understandable given his age and frame. Has decent hands and pace though, and a nice set shot.

I don't think I need your blog. He's ok.

 

[The Swans Blog]

I don't think I need your blog. He's ok.

That's ok, you've made it very clear many times. There's no doubt other things to occupy your time.

 

[bedford]

That's ok, you've made it very clear many times. There's no doubt other things to occupy your time.

My word there is.

 

[mtooler]

I see him in a jetta type role. Jones and Florent and Rohan when fit streaming forward would be handy.

 

[bedford]

I see him in a jetta type role. Jones and Florent and Rohan when fit streaming forward would be handy.

Please don't compare anyone to Jetta

 

[caesar88]

I see good qualities but no point getting too excited yet. Geez i'm starting to sound like an old boiler

 

[The Swans Blog]

He did well enough and kicked a couple. Doesn't look ready but not far off.

 

[connolly]

I see good qualities but no point getting too excited yet. Geez i'm starting to sound like an old boiler

A knew a few old boilers that were excitable

 

[The Swans Blog]

A knew a few old boilers that were excitable

Just wouldn't want to see him on the end of the Jack Watts welcome to AFL party.

I'd like to see him build a bit of confidence through the NEAFL first and go with someone like Foote or Newman if Papley doesn't get up, since Tip, Franklin and Reid will be starting together.

 

[connolly]

Just wouldn't want to see him on the end of the Jack Watts welcome to AFL party.

I'd like to see him build a bit of confidence through the NEAFL first and go with someone like Foote or Newman if Papley doesn't get up, since Tip, Franklin and Reid will be starting together.

Yes I think that's right. Maybe Fox and the Irishman also are more physically ready than the kid at this stage. Still think he has real good future ahead of him.

 

[6yearsold]

I don't think he'll play round 1. Disappeared badly after the 1st quarter, but played a few different roles. He still looks a bit on the skinny side and doesn't really get stuck in, but understandable given his age and frame. Has decent hands and pace though, and a nice set shot.

he did enough to suggest he'll be a good player.

 

[RW]

Please don't compare anyone to Jetta

I seem to remember Jetta playing an important part in our most recent premiership season...

 

[bedford]

I seem to remember Jetta playing an important part in our most recent premiership season...

That's what im saying, Jetta had an incredible year. This kid is nothing like him.WDYATTWA RW

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Yep - Agree with the majority. Liked the look of the kid. Think he'll have a great year under Shawry & co. Looks to have that "rebounder" type attitude. Takes it on etc.

 

[RW]

That's what im saying, Jetta had an incredible year. This kid is nothing like him.WDYATTWA RW

My apologies, I thought you were having another pot shot at Jetta. You're right they are completely different players.

 

[bedford]

My apologies, I thought you were having another pot shot at Jetta. You're right they are completely different players.

Im done on that, he filled his role that year. I just can't get why people have to compare a player after 1 sighting. I've seen him for Dragons and he's good.

 

[The King!]

Im done on that, he filled his role that year. I just can't get why people have to compare a player after 1 sighting. I've seen him for Dragons and he's good.

True though i thought at moments yesterday that Foote looked a bit like a Judd/Williams/Ablett hybrid

 

[bedford]

True though i thought at moments yesterday that Foote looked a bit like a Judd/Williams/Ablett hybrid

More like Dermie someone will say

 

[6yearsold]

jy simpkin looked classy on the weekend.

 

[bedford]

jy simpkin looked classy on the weekend.

This is about Florent.