Two more years for Aliir Aliir

[goswannies]

I believe he was also American.. Would have been a cult figure if he was not one of the worse footballers to ever play for the red and white. Should have taken skateboarding as a profession.

He was born in in the US (African American) & his dad moved over when he was young.

He was Matthew Wheeler for a while too. Back in the States now I think.

He started his career as Matthew then changed his name from Matthew to Sanford halfway through his career. He is back in the States now, did quite well in finance post playing days, working for Merril Lynch. Last I heard he's was manager, or some such, there.

[Dosser]

David Bolton

[rojo]

Has anyone else noticed that Aliir has Inspector-Gadget-like arms? He has a reach to rival Dustin Martin, another attribute which is making life difficult for his opponents.

[crackedactor]

Has anyone else noticed that Aliir has Inspector-Gadget-like arms? He has a reach to rival Dustin Martin, another attribute which is making life difficult for his opponents.

Another thing I noticed about Allir Allir, is that when he sprints away, the opposition never look like catching him, yet he does not appear to be that fast!
Could be wrong though!

[Chilcott]

Dustin Martion - long arms????? Maybe Dustin Fletcher

[KTigers]

Allir is like a defender version of Scott Pendlebury. Just the way he stands there for a nanosecond, looks around then makes his move.

[rojo]

I'm doing really well this week with 'little' blunders - yes, it occurred to me a few moments ago that it was indeed Dustin Fletcher that I was thinking of!!

[grarmy]

Keep it up and you could become a RWO cult hero.

[dimelb]

Aliir shines through at right time - sydneyswans.com.au

I was stunned by the pinpoint handball he delivered to Rohan for his first goal. 30 metres? 35? Shades of Polly Farmer!

[ScottH]

Aliir shines through at right time - sydneyswans.com.au

I was stunned by the pinpoint handball he delivered to Rohan for his first goal. 30 metres? 35? Shades of Polly Farmer!

It was unreal. I've watched it a few times.
Great vision and execution. Considering he was surrounded by 3 tigers.

His confidence to run off players or play on at the right time is real asset.
Makes me nervous but usually proves me wrong.

[dejavoodoo44]

It was unreal. I've watched it a few times.
Great vision and execution. Considering he was surrounded by 3 tigers.

His confidence to run off players or play on at the right time is real asset.
Makes me nervous but usually proves me wrong.

Since many players get caught out by the speed of the game, when they make the transition from reserves, Aliir's decision making is remarkable. Almost as remarkable as Mills: who hardly even played reserves.

[crackedactor]

Aliir shines through at right time - sydneyswans.com.au

I was stunned by the pinpoint handball he delivered to Rohan for his first goal. 30 metres? 35? Shades of Polly Farmer!

I was also stunned by that play. How could someone with very little AFL experience and a almost no junior footy background have the awareness and composure to dance around 3 Richmond players and sent a pinpoint handball 30 meters?? Quite remarkable!!

[Meg]

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[Swansongster]

Aliir shines through at right time - sydneyswans.com.au

I was stunned by the pinpoint handball he delivered to Rohan for his first goal. 30 metres? 35? Shades of Polly Farmer!

Goal of the Year.

I think the commentator might have even said that but the cheering family was too loud in my lounge-room.

What a way to start a game.

[stevoswan]

Aliir shines through at right time - sydneyswans.com.au

I was stunned by the pinpoint handball he delivered to Rohan for his first goal. 30 metres? 35? Shades of Polly Farmer!

It was brilliant in it's execution and vision....he is a gun defender in the making! AA for AA in 2-3 years!