Player Watch Wil Parker

[Apex36]

Holy hell. I rate this kid through the roof but didn’t see this one coming so early. Super exciting that the club feels he’s ready to step up already.

 

[Apex36]

It's a good thing you aren't being paid for your professional assessment

Pretty sure that was a cat B joke mate

 

[memoryofmchale]

He’s rated extremely highly internally for his outstanding attitude. Elite player all round. Think we have a real gun here.

Says something he was named ahead of Harry and TJ given their respective experience. They have played more VFL and indeed football in recent years.

 

[Harry O]

Colin Wisbey was quite scathing in his assessment of Parker a few weeks ago

 

[manicpie]

He’s rated extremely highly internally for his outstanding attitude. Elite player all round. Think we have a real gun here.

Says something he was named ahead of Harry and TJ given their respective experience. They have played more VFL and indeed football in recent years.

TJ is injured

 

[memoryofmchale]

TJ is injured

TJ played on the weekend.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

TJ played on the weekend.

And pulled up sore.

 

[Kappa]

Struggled in the VFL a few weeks ago, now playing AFL. Strange but hopefully it works out well.

Also strange he's just suddenly gone past Allan who was emergency and the club talking up?

 

[JLC]

So what are his strengths?

What is his best position going to be?

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Struggled in the VFL a few weeks ago, now playing AFL. Strange but hopefully it works out well.

Also strange he's just suddenly gone past Allan who was emergency and the club talking up?

How has he gone past Allan if Ed is also debuting?

 

[memoryofmchale]

And pulled up sore.

He was training this morning …

 

[manicpie]

Struggled in the VFL a few weeks ago, now playing AFL. Strange but hopefully it works out well.

Also strange he's just suddenly gone past Allan who was emergency and the club talking up?

player roles are your friend

 

[Kappa]

How has he gone past Allan if Ed is also debuting?

Allan is playing too?

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Allan is playing too?

Yes. There are 2 debutants this week. Allan & Parker.

 

[Kappa]

player roles are your friend

The sub role?

It's a good thing you aren't being paid for your professional assessment

Do you even read the posts you're criticizing?

 

[memoryofmchale]

Struggled in the VFL a few weeks ago, now playing AFL. Strange but hopefully it works out well.

Also strange he's just suddenly gone past Allan who was emergency and the club talking up?

Struggled in the VFL … sounds like something I’d say and be roasted for. Mate, he’s been elite and played some very skilful football.

We’re also in an injury crisis and quite frankly, the options were limited.

Harry, the other HB, has been below Parker. Jiath saw but he did train. Ryan didn’t have a great game, tough season so far. Dean plays a different position.

 

[Soups]

How about we let the coaching panel decide who is ready and who isn’t, instead of all the nuffs on here?

The coaches have been pretty good at picking the right kids to play this year so far

 

[Kappa]

How about we let the coaching panel decide who is ready and who isn’t, instead of all the nuffs on here?

The coaches have been pretty good at picking the right kids to play this year so far

Agreed, really disappointing to see people discussing the ins and outs for the team.

Those wanting to do that should pick a more appropriate website

 

[Kappa]

Struggled in the VFL … sounds like something I’d say and be roasted for. Mate, he’s been elite and played some very skilful football.

We’re also in an injury crisis and quite frankly, the options were limited.

Harry, the other HB, has been below Parker. Jiath saw but he did train. Ryan didn’t have a great game, tough season so far. Dean plays a different position.

He's never done an AFL preseason so I don't see any world in which his fitness isn't way way behind. Interesting watch.

 

[memoryofmchale]

He's never done an AFL preseason so I don't see any world in which his fitness isn't way way behind. Interesting watch.

His fitness is fine. Probably fitter than some on our list. Hasn’t struggled in the VFL.

 

[Gone Critical]

Holy hell. I rate this kid through the roof but didn’t see this one coming so early. Super exciting that the club feels he’s ready to step up already.

Agree really exciting. Would be a steal if he turns into a player. Only concern is where is the tipping point re inexperience in the 22. Hopefully not yet and then get a few back. Young part of the list has excelled the last few weeks

 

[manicpie]

The sub role?


Do you even read the posts you're criticizing?

Sometimes. The sub will have a role just like everyone else. They don't just come on if someone gets injured

 

[Apex36]

He’s rated extremely highly internally for his outstanding attitude. Elite player all round. Think we have a real gun here.

Says something he was named ahead of Harry and TJ given their respective experience. They have played more VFL and indeed football in recent years.

Jeez you come up with some real twaddle. Their respective experience is a matter of a few VFL games difference (Parker has actually played more games than Harry), and 1 AFL preseason, so for all intents and purposes, they have the same match experience, but Parker has the advantage of a more mature body and spending the last few years in elite professional sporting environments.

I’d have been shocked if he didn’t debut before those two given the circumstances.

 

[memoryofmchale]

Jeez you come up with some real twaddle. Their respective experience is a matter of a few VFL games difference (Parker has actually played more games than Harry), and 1 AFL preseason, so for all intents and purposes, they have the same match experience, but Parker has the advantage of a more mature body and spending the last few years in elite professional sporting environments.

I’d have been shocked if he didn’t debut before those two given the circumstances.

Harry has the advantage of national champions UXYZ and elite cricket.

He is younger but he’s played more football.

Not many Cat Bs debut before first rounders.

 

[manicpie]

Harry has the advantage of national champions UXYZ and elite cricket.

He is younger but he’s played more football.

Not many Cat Bs debut before first rounders.

Let it go, just be glad we picked up a very good player for nothing