NAB cup rnd 2. Saints vs Swans Game Thread.

[rojo]

In the reserves he's taller and bigger than most opponents thrown at him and doesn't have trouble imposing himself. I've often wondered if the ACTAFL umpires have invented the "Daniel Currie is too tall and too good a mark" rule to ping him for frees when he just leans over and takes the mark.

Reports suggest he is a fairly self-effacing and intelligent young man. Hopefully a few games under his belt will give him the confidence he needs.

I suspect he'll primarily be a ruckman rather than a pure forward, though. He has nothing like the speed or agility of someone like White, and his kicking for goal can be a little iffy at times, too. But hopefully he will turn into the kind of ruckman who can push forward at times, or at least spend time "resting" in the goal square. His hands really are quite special, as he has shown with a couple of his marks in the last fortnight.

Thanks Liz! With Seaby and Mummy ahead of him in the ruck and Johnston as well as Rohan to team up with White in the forward line in the future, Iam a bit sad for him - same as with Ed - no room in the inn.

[Triple B]

Sorry, but you need to look at the tape (I've just finished it)...O'Dwyer's disposal is very good....plus his stuff-up account is a lot lower than the rest of the back-line.

Sorry, no need to look at the tape. Watched him every second weekend in the ressies for the past 3 years and his disposal is...well, to be kind, it's sus. He is quick, moves well, is a deceptively good mark overhead and even though he plays a loose role, I've seen him put his body on the line countless times, so his courage cannot be questioned. I love the way he goes about his game.

The fact remains, he has ordinary disposal at best. Mind you, as reserves watchers will attest, it is better than it was, but still way short of 'very good'.

[sharp9]

Sorry, no need to look at the tape. Watched him every second weekend in the ressies for the past 3 years and his disposal is...well, to be kind, it's sus. He is quick, moves well, is a deceptively good mark overhead and even though he plays a loose role, I've seen him put his body on the line countless times, so his courage cannot be questioned. I love the way he goes about his game.

The fact remains, he has ordinary disposal at best. Mind you, as reserves watchers will attest, it is better than it was, but still way short of 'very good'.

OK...maybe not "very" good....but definitely good on the night. One long kick to wing for goal comes to mind.

[ugg]

I thought his kicking was poor on the night (he had a few teammates join him in this regard mind you). He's a solid kick when under no pressure, but once some opposition players come towards him, or he has to kick on the run, the resultant kick can be a shocker.

[Molly dooker]

AFL Photos | Saints hold off Swans in NAB Cup thriller

Just a couple of photos from the game.

BRING ON ROUND 1, I can't wait for it anymore.

Anyone else getting frustrated by the lack of AFL in the tabloid Tele?

[Molly dooker]

AFL Photos - Galleries - AFL Photo Galleries

Here's some more photos for your viewing pleasure.