That's some bloody good craic
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Isaac Smith is 6'2. In the video Nash looks considerably taller than Smith so at least 6'4 I'm hoping.
There's no tackling in Gaelic, so the clip shows him riding a bump, not in a tackle
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There's no tackling in Gaelic, so the clip shows him riding a bump, not in a tackle
As long as he's riding the bumps with a grin.
The good thing about his background is that he played rugby, which is mainly about tackling. So he's learned both the skills before he gets here.
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There's no tackling in Gaelic, so the clip shows him riding a bump, not in a tackle
One of the clips is from rugby.
And he wouldn't be bouncing it (knock on)
And how to keep his feet when copping contact (Gaelic)
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Is it too much to expect that this kid could be playing BHH seniors next year at full back?
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Actually, I find it weird that Ross Lyon hasn't gone out & bought like 15 of them to ramp up his 'manic pressure > disposal efficiency' game plan!What better way to throw the ball around in Clarko's new game plan. Introduce rugby players.
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From his 'Welcome' video on the HFC site, he looks like a close-checking KPD who will rebound with ball in hand, then link-up by providing outside run, before bombing long inside F50m, at which point he'll become a tall-marking forward option, with Roughy as his decoy.
He is probably the reason we were happy to retire Lake & Hale in the same year, then send Hill packing - frankly, they were just holding this guy back...
I'm looking forward to 12 spoils, 60 possessions & 5 goals a week from Conor*!
*in his debut year!
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Instead, why not think big?
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This thread reminds me of the one for Shem Tatupu
It is interesting reading. Please don't spoil the fun.This thread reminds me of the one for Shem Tatupu
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A few years ago, I was in a night club in HK. There was an Irishmen, quite under the weather, acting a tad obnoxious. As he brushed by, he turned to me and said, "Just in it for the craic." Fortunately, I knew what he meant, and my view of him immediately became far more tolerant. Just a guy out to have fun. I could relate to that.
what is the craic thing? does it help him kick goals?
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This thread reminds me of the one for Shem Tatupu
It's just like every other thread of players we draft, trade or sign.
Watsclarkosmob
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Craic
Irish word for fun/enjoyment that has been brought into the English language. usu. when mixed with alcohol and/or music.
'Bhi craic agus ceol againn' : We had fun and music.
Fun doesn't really cut it though. General banter, good times had by all.
Also, a person who is good fun/great company.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Craic
Does it directly help him kick goals? No. Does having a healthy mental state aid kicking goals? Maybe?
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This thread reminds me of the one for Shem Tatupu
Well, Conor looks a bit quicker and clean in his skills than Shem was... so hopefully we get him running around in the brown and gold in not too long.
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Supremely talented sportsman. Will be a huge loss to Meath football, though I imagine we'd have lost him to rugby in the end if he hadn't come here. Would love to see him come on at the Hawks.
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Is it just me, or is this guy is on another level as far as natural athletic ability. A very smooth mover.
I noticed this too, the only player in my memory at the Hawks who moved like, and had that athleticism was Croad (who was more of a 'bustler' than a gazelle to be fair). If Nash cottons on a bit quicker than Trent, and gets to Croad's level as a defender, that would be massive for the Hawks.
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