yarran>rich

[ThePine]

What do you prefer to see:

Chris Yarran running down the wing seemingly jogging at about 60% whilst some bozo is behind him grimacing running at absolute maximum and still getting nowhere near him. Yarran then proceeding to spot up a target like he's not even trying.

Or

Mitch Robinson attacking the footy like he's trying to dismantle a brick wall.

It's a tough one.

the odd couple?

 

[Big Sim]

No it's not.
Mitch smashes through the pack at half back, leaving 3 Pies dazed and confused, gets the ball out to Yaz who does his runny/bouncy thing, hits Sexy Texy on the lead who duly goes back and slots another goal. Everyone's happy.

Nice

 

[Aphrodite]

Robinson's slide to knock the ball away from his opponent last week, may not have been as sexy as Yarran's run, but you'd think the coaches would have marked it harder.

Very selfless act that scores very highly on the coaches cards.

They sure did Harks.

Features in this weeks "Ratten's Plays of the Day".

 

[thylacine60]

the odd couple?

Quit it. Gold as.

 

[WackerJones]

Has anyone else noticed mitchs eyes go black when he targets anything..?
"Strap a big chain on him and swing him,
you could take tall buildings down..."

 

[juzz88]

I'd take Watts over Hurley any day of the week, I fail to see why Hurley has such big wraps on him, aside from his disgraceful off field conduct, he's having a rather mediocre season, Crameri has been far more effective for Essendon

This.

Perhaps a tad harsh on Hurley's on field potential, but Watts is going to be an absolute freak and will leave Hurley in the dust when he reaches his full potential.

I look forward to many more drubbings the Dons receive courtesy of the Dees (and hopefully us).

 

[T2B_]

Has anyone else noticed mitchs eyes go black when he targets anything..?

Yes, it's freaking terrifying lol

 

[BlueTouchPaper]

Yes, it's freaking terrifying lol

One of the more disturbing things in modern football...

 

[Blueboys7]

One of the more disturbing things in modern football...

That and Eddie Betts' shorts.

 

[Silvagnis]

The Yarran factor

His lightning speed, which allows him to run with the ball, combined with an ability to drill laser-like 50-metre passes makes Yarran a prized commodity.

''That's always been a strength of mine so why not use it come game time and try and exploit my opponents,'' Yarran said of his speed.

''My first year I didn't really use it to my advantage but this year with the half-back role and the press zone, it's very important you try and get around the press by taking the game on.

''I like to have a bounce and have a run around with it, it's what I love doing and I'm sticking to my strength, just trying to help the team as much I can.''

Yarran helped himself during the pre-season, working himself into the best shape he has been in his short career. He clocked a personal best in the Blues' three-kilometre time trial and performed strongly in a ''yo-yo test'' - a higher intensity version of the traditional beep test.

The Yarran factor

 

[Silvagnis]

Exciting times for the Blue believers Martin Flanagan

Chris Yarran is another who could do well in the Brownlow. Yarran is pure class expressed in sharp, swerving runs from defence that capsize opposition strategies.

Exciting times for the Blue believers Martin Flanagan

 

[Juddys_navy_blues]

That and Eddie Betts' shorts.

Lol, agree Eddies shorts are shocking, gee there a long way from the pair Capper used to wear.

 

[Wackle]

Must. Keep. Lid. On.

 

[Go_Blues!]

Is Rich a victim of playing for a struggling midfield and still learning to break a tag?

Murphy's second year was poor due to his interrupted pre-season and the fact he was the opposition's number one target after Stevens broke his neck.

I am not really a fan of comparing young players like Yarran and Rich but I would imagine that Brisbane would be pretty happy with what they got with pick 7. Rich probably is not going as well this year as he did in his first but there are a lot of factors and it is not always obvious what kind of injuries a guy is playing with. I guess the point is that Carlton and Brisbane had good draft positions and drafted two really good players. I have no doubt that Yarran and Rich could end up being absolute stars. Yarren is already looking like a star and he has only just started.

 

[HotBlueGirl]

Both good players, but would pick Yarran, more skill, composure, speed and more upside.

 

[Go_Blues!]

Both good players, but would pick Yarran, more skill, composure, speed and more upside.

And Rich may have a bit more grunt and be better inside - either way, I am pretty sure if the draft was held again today and we had the same choice that we had on draft day, we would make the same decission. I am just saying that although we are thrilled with Yarren, if we had ended up with Rich, we would still be pretty happy.

 

[Claypigeon]

And Rich may have a bit more grunt and be better inside - either way, I am pretty sure if the draft was held again today and we had the same choice that we had on draft day, we would make the same decission. I am just saying that although we are thrilled with Yarren, if we had ended up with Rich, we would still be pretty happy.

I'd still go Yazz obviously but could you imagine Rich playing along side Judd, Murph and Gibbs in the middle or linking up on a wing and using that cannon leg. .. With us, he wouldn't get the attention he gets, with Brisbane. .. We even had Carrazzo on him last week didn't we?

 

[HotBlueGirl]

Made Bruce cream today.

 

[Silvagnis]

http://www.afl.com.au/Video/tabid/76/contentid/365174/invoke/Default.aspx

 

[Big Red is back]

Best player from that draft simple

 

[Claypigeon]

Best player from that draft simple

Big call, was a pretty good draft. ..

Nic Nat, Steph Hill, Sidebottom, Hurley, Shuey, Redden, Rich, Davis, Ziebel, Hanneberry, Beams, Sloane and Mitch Robinson

 

[HotBlueGirl]

Yarran is just getting into his stride, what a fantastic pick up by the Blues, although Rich is also going to be a star, would rather have Yarran.

 

[bobsyouruncle]

http://www.afl.com.au/Video/tabid/76/contentid/365174/invoke/Default.aspx

Was Yarran in that clip? I'm sorry I seemed to have blacked out after seeing Kreuzer's tap to Murphy running at full speed.

All jokes aside I love how the fresh sub from Sydney couldn't lay a finger on Yarran running in to goal.

 

[mickelboy182]

Was Yarran in that clip? I'm sorry I seemed to have blacked out after seeing Kreuzer's tap to Murphy running at full speed.

All jokes aside I love how the fresh sub from Sydney couldn't lay a finger on Yarran running in to goal.

Especially considering Jetta is no slouch himself!
Yarran is the most exciting player we have. Every time he has the ball he does something special.
Not to mention some of his efforts off the ball (chasing and tackling) are providing some quality highlights as well!

 

[40yearBLUE]

The other Yarran speciality is the ability to be patient. Watch other players and they grab their opponent as soon as they are anywhere near in possession resulting in a no prior call and a ball up, whereas Yarran has the presence of mind to let them take at least 2 steps with the pill before wrapping them up. Its sublime. And no fluke. What it does is either results in a holding call or makes the opponent get rid of it in panic because they know if they dont they are gone, whereas the player wrapped up immediately can rely on the no prior to force a ball up so does not have to panic release.

Anyone else noticed this Yarran trait?