Young Gilbert

[joeblow2]

This boy has talent. He is going to be an important player for us over the next 10 years. Early call: Future captain?

 

[pol06]

this kid has super potential. slight frame but backs himself in the contests, looks really promising. hopefully he can continue his development at this fast rate

 

[catempire]

Looks like a coordinated Jarrad Brennan.

Very impressive.

 

[mikben]

This boy has talent. He is going to be an important player for us over the next 10 years. Early call: Future captain?

Of what I saw tonight, you are just about spot on....

 

[Harvey's Crew]

Yep.. played brilliant tonight... felt very safe when the ball was in his hands... his work rate is great, his tackles are superb, and he was pretty effective. Great kid and yeah maybe future captain way down the track

 

[Punter!]

Great to see fans from other teams rating Gilbert so highly. Another good pick up by beveridge.

A positive we can take from the injuries perhaps??

 

[joeblow2]

Great to see fans from other teams rating Gilbert so highly. Another good pick up by beveridge.

A positive we can take from the injuries perhaps??

Yeah, spot on Punter. We need to use this time to discover the talents we have coming through, coz once RL gets the list right we're going to be very hard to beat.

 

[bluejay]

Actually he's been playing very well since his debut. I have yet to watch this last game, but I would bet he was even better than the rounds before. Every game he has improved, and he is grabbing the chance of playing week in week out as Punter said.

From last week's game against Hawthorn and although we lost, I must say I also liked Sweeney. Howard looked a little bit lost and like he needed more time in the VFL.

 

[sainter]

Extremely impressed with Gilbert's game.

With his obvious athleticism he looks like he could develop into a future key position player. Should be even better as he gains more experience and benefits from another couple of pre-seasons in the gym.

What I loved tonight and over the past few games is his tackling. He not only attempts a lot of tackles but he makes them stick.

 

[Big Member]

Very impressed. Massive list of positives with this kid. He's an athlete with a football brain, solid skills and a great work ethic.

 

[ShadowFax]

Agree with all your posts.

This guy has something that a lot of our big guys dont have - athleticism.
Lets face it, its crucial in the modern game to be agile, to be able play in a few different positions and this guy can.

So far he ticks all the boxes : can run, can play both attack and defence, hes 194cm, can be a '70m player' (run 20 kick 50).

I look forward to continuing to see him blossom under RL's tutelage.

 

[afl genius]

yeap looks very good.

 

[sarah.13]

Watched him last couple of weeks and has impressed,good skills and a footy brain.Got a good one there.

 

[Butane]

Yea, i'm impressed with Gilbert. I didn't see Mitch Clarkes game for Brisbane, but Gilbert deserved a rising star nomination this week. Was one of the saints best on Friday night.

 

[demonfan9]

Will he be pushed out of the side when you get your injured players back or has he secured a spot?

 

[pol06]

i dont think he has secured a spot but he is really pushing his place at the moment. i can see him playing out the rest of the season

 

[ChrisFooty]

Will he be pushed out of the side when you get your injured players back or has he secured a spot?

I would hope not. Gilbert should at least get a spot on the bench, even with a full st.kilda list to pick (if that ever happens)

 

[joeblow2]

i dont think he has secured a spot but he is really pushing his place at the moment. i can see him playing out the rest of the season

If he will play out the rest of the season wouldn't that mean he's secured his spot?

 

[pol06]

we have a number of injurys that seem to be indefinite or season ending.

 

[joeblow2]

we have a number of injurys that seem to be indefinite or season ending.

No kidding? I hadn't heard that! lol. I agree with what you are saying, although I think by the time some of these guys get back, Gilgert will have cemented his spot and be an important link player.