Luke Ablett

[Swanner]

Interested in views on Luke Ablett. He would seem to be the one of the smalls most under the pump. What has been his value this year. i am bit unclear on his role. he has been named in the forwards so i assume he is their to apply pressure.

I have been previously a big fan because of his kicking skills but am comcerned about his intenstiy and pace. What do ya reckon?

[Chookbilly]

what kicking skills?

He kicks like a mule, but never looks where he's kicking to.

[johnno]

he can kick the ball a mile, but then, anyone with the name Ablett, past and present can kick the ball a mile.

[Lucky Knickers]

I think his extractor abilities and contested footy has really improved this year - maybe a reflection of the change in game plan to play on quicker and more often. He's been instrumental, particularly in the tight games agst PA and WCE, in getting hands on the ball, getting it out and moving it forward.

[swansrule100]

in the leadership group isnt he?

he tries hard thats all that matters

[AnnieH]

Kick it to mmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[ernie koala]

I think his extractor abilities and contested footy has really improved this year - maybe a reflection of the change in game plan to play on quicker and more often. He's been instrumental, particularly in the tight games agst PA and WCE, in getting hands on the ball, getting it out and moving it forward.

I agree, his role is in tight, playing hard contested footy, getting the ball moving forward...and he does it well. I hope he plays out his career in Sydney.

[NMWBloods]

He's rarely had a role of getting the ball moving forward in the past. But, like LK, I think he has improved in that area this year and has played a few very good quarters. Still, I wouldn't be fussed if we traded him - no big loss - but I doubt we'd get much for him or he would be highly sought after.

[Primmy]

I have been watching Luuuuke this year (actually I watch Noggy a Lot) and his role appears to have been defined as tagging and lurking while waiting for the hand off and then belting the ball into the forward line. He appears to be getting harder to tackle and I think his game is being changed. It would appear that he is a midfield progression from stoppages. Well I know what I mean.

He won't be traded. He is just extremely low key.

Oh, and yes, I forgot about Chambers. That was Years ago. And as Roosy said in the last day or so, all of the coaching staff have been on a learning curve. Nice kid actually, could kick goals in the 2s, just.....oh well, out of his depth. Felt sorry for him.

[Chookbilly]

I don't know what you people see in Ablett...

In the game tonight, he was ordinary!
He fumbles the ball way too often, kicks blindly, and always gets caught in a tackle when in close. (he never seems to be able to get his arms free, they get pinned).

Yes, he's a battler, and a hard nut, but, I'm seeing no improvement at all in luke over the last few years. And unfortunately can't see any in the future.

I hope he proves me wrong.

[2005]

I don't know what you people see in Ablett...

In the game tonight, he was ordinary!
He fumbles the ball way too often, kicks blindly, and always gets caught in a tackle when in close. (he never seems to be able to get his arms free, they get pinned).

Yes, he's a battler, and a hard nut, but, I'm seeing no improvement at all in luke over the last few years. And unfortunately can't see any in the future.

I hope he proves me wrong.

Always admired Noggy though giving us nothing for a while now.
One of those tradeable sort of players.

[Jeffers1984]

The sooner Schmidt replaces Ablett in the team, the more creative we will be.

He will be no big loss at all.

[hudsta]

The sooner Schmidt replaces Ablett in the team, the more creative we will be.

He will be no big loss at all.

Trade him to Geelong.

[Chow-Chicker]

He hears footsteps.

[Lucky Knickers]

In Nogs defence he was first in to at least fumble the ball. For 3 qtrs everyone else sat back and watched!