Is Birdy our next Kirky?

[Auntie.Gerald]

Is Birdy our next Kirky ?

I mean more in role on the field and in spirit.............the guy has snuck under the radar a little last year and is going about his business with out too many plugs

[GoSouth33]

I think some thought went in to allocating him Number 14. He continues to improve.

[dimelb]

John Updike said it all.

[Swansinger]

Is Birdy our next Kirky?

No. The hole left by Kirky will , in time , be filled by Luke Parker.

[Vonsteinman]

In 30-odd years of support, I've seen very skilled Swans, strong Swans, tough Swans, courageous Swans, this could go and on. Kirk is irreplaceable. Bird may go on to make his own legend at the club. Parker surely will. But neither will be the 'next Kirky' (IMHO).

[Big Al]

I think Craig Bird will become our next Craig Bird.

Have always liked the kid and as long as his body cooperates we'll all get to see the best of him in the next few years.

[Sandridge]

According to Brian Taylor, he's the next Nick Smith!

[Legs Akimbo]

He's not tall, he's pretty solid but not especially powerful looking, he's certainly not that quick (but he's not slow either, he's quicker than he looks) and he can't kick the ball a mile. When he talks he's bashful and doesn't like the spotlight.

So how does he succeed? He has a quick brain, he knows where to find the ball, he has lightning fast hands and feet and is naturally evasive with an amazing side step. He can take a knock and he knows where the goals are, making a habit of kicking multiple goals in a game. In short, he's an old fashioned footy player. For those of us born not to look like Adonis, we enjoy his successes vicariously.

My favourite player at the Swans.

[stellation]

For those of us born not to look like Adonis, we enjoy his successes vicariously.

Whilst I don't particuarly fit into your criteria, I do certainly enjoy his success as well.

[jono2707]

No. The hole left by Kirky will , in time , be filled by Luke Parker.

Nah Luke has dibs on the hole that will one day be left by Jude...

[aardvark]

According to Brian Taylor, he's the next Nick Smith!

[wolftone57]

Birdie is himself and he will make his own history. Very talented player. I saw the intra and it was obvious even then he was in really good touch.

[BSA5]

I sort of know a guy that played with him a little bit in u18s. This guy now plays VFL, so he's no slouch. Apparently Bird was just on another level entirely. I've always had high hopes for him, and his form this year, after a rare injury-free preseason, seems to be reflecting his natural ability, as well as a fair bit of hard work on his fitness.

One thing he does need to work on is his disposal going forward. He still has a tendency to blast away and be wasteful (but he's hardly alone there). He's a good decision maker in general play, and his kicking skills are much improved from a couple of years ago, but he needs to make better decisions going inside 50.

[Dosser]

He is beginning to grow on me. Watched the replay of the last quarter and he seems to be able to get the ball out of heavy traffic better than most. Bird may soon become the word.