Welcome to Freo Travis Colyer

[elsleevador]

McCarthy will turn out to be Goldberg if he doesn’t put in a decent pre-season

 

[Joao]

I'm coming around. I was harsh on him during the actual trade period but I am definitely excited to see how we use his pace. If Ross gets it right, he could be a weapon.

Love the fact his character is outstanding. Hopefully that drives some of those that don't give all they have.

 

[mightymouse75]

Out with sheridan and in with coly. Sonebodys gottta be the whipping boy.

 

[apuchar]

If we can ride out Colyer's ocassional shocker of a game he could be pretty valuable for us. We really need his speed and ball carrying ability.

 

[Moo]

If we can ride out Colyer's ocassional shocker of a game he could be pretty valuable for us. We really need his speed and ball carrying ability.

Brad Hill and Ed Langdon insurance.

 

[apuchar]

Brad Hill and Ed Langdon insurance.

I think he will be best 22 if in form. He just has some clanger games, which will set some supporters off

 

[Moo]

I think he will be best 22 if in form. He just has some clanger games, which will set some supporters off

If we're fully fit who does he push out?

Certainly behind Walters, Mundy, Cerra, Ed Langdon & Brad Hill for him to be in I'd have to have him ahead of Crowden, Matera, Tucker, Ballantyne, Switter & Giro ...it's all going to come down to form.

 

[apuchar]

If we're fully fit who does he push out?

Certainly behind Walters, Mundy, Cerra, Ed Langdon & Brad Hill for him to be in I'd have to have him ahead of Crowden, Matera, Tucker, Ballantyne, Switter & Giro ...it's all going to come down to form.

Form and need. I really think we lack one more very quick dynamic player causing us to play Balla up the ground more to add speed and defensive pressure up the ground. I think he can find a place as a high half forward, rotating through the wing, if he is playing well. Ross identified that we are slow so we have tried to address this with his inclusion. Hope it comes off.

 

[rgauci]

I’ve changed my mind on him, he’s in my 22. Or at worst my 25.

 

[SHill Shall]

I’ve changed my mind on him, he’s in my 22. Or at worst my 25.

I’m a bit the same!

 

[freo1997]

Checked out Essendons time trials over the years just to see where he placed. Around the top 3 every year.

 

[go_the_dockers]

If we're fully fit who does he push out?

Certainly behind Walters, Mundy, Cerra, Ed Langdon & Brad Hill for him to be in I'd have to have him ahead of Crowden, Matera, Tucker, Ballantyne, Switter & Giro ...it's all going to come down to form.

Ballas or Matera.

 

[go_the_dockers]

I’ve changed my mind on him, he’s in my 22. Or at worst my 25.

Agree, especially if we play 3 lumbering talls we need pace in our forward line.

Although, I am not sure he will be best 22 in 3 years time.

 

[nurries]

Checked out Essendons time trials over the years just to see where he placed. Around the top 3 every year.

So speed and endurance. Like Hill and Langdon, so I guess he is insurance as Moo mentioned

 

[theGav56]

So speed and endurance. Like Hill and Langdon, so I guess he is insurance as Moo mentioned

I'm not sure that he is insurance. He could be best 22, just perhaps not automatic selection. I think quite likely to play round 1 and take it from there.

 

[Taylor]

Checked out Essendons time trials over the years just to see where he placed. Around the top 3 every year.

Welcome to the new era of AFL football. Repeated efforts of elite speed, all game.

 

[simpsonwillo]

Obviously Ross rates him as best 22 otherwise we would not have traded for him. Ross said before the trade period that anyone they bring onboard has to be best 22.

 

[Square Peg]

Obviously Ross rates him as best 22 otherwise we would not have traded for him. Ross said before the trade period that anyone they bring onboard has to be best 22.

Unless Ross is no longer able to micromanage everything like he wants to.
But yeah, I personally think Colyer fits the bill as best 22.

 

[masai]

I’m a bit the same!

Needs to do only 2 things, …………….

Run, run, run and run more. Crumb, crumb, crumb and get to know Hogan, Lobb & Tabs bootlaces.

 

[Joao]

He is currently a better player than all of last year's draftees so is probably best 22. No doubt some will overtake him (and possibly soon) but I am sure we don't have 22 players currently better than him.

 

[Stilgar]

I really like Ed Langdon and Brad Hill, but neither of them has the explosive burst speed Travis has.

Something we need more of.

 

[se17enteen]

People forget that Coyler was still contracted to Essendon, we targeted him for a specific need. He wasn’t some delisted free agent we got from the garbage.

He will be best 22.


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[Lach72]

I really like Ed Langdon and Brad Hill, but neither of them has the explosive burst speed Travis has.

Something we need more of.

I'll say this:

On exposed form neither Langdon or Brad Hill are better kicks than Colyer

 

[Taylor]

If they break the lines then they can run it in.

 

[JunglistPosse]

Maybe a ploy to bring in his mate Heppell next year ?