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how far has this man come.
if it wasn't for Raph, he would of been the number one whipping boy a few years ago.
he spoke about how the pain of missing out last year really drove him to get fitter and work on his flaws.
and what an outcome
looked to be out most composed defender under pressure these days.
not afraid to go for a gallop and is very strong.
and that kick.... dont get me started.
really, its his development thats allowed gilbo to go forward.
big Kudos the Gwilt
btw anyone from m6-7 standing room who heard GAWIL-TYYYY being yelled out every time he touched the ball....im sorry, but i love the man.
if it wasn't for Raph, he would of been the number one whipping boy a few years ago.
he spoke about how the pain of missing out last year really drove him to get fitter and work on his flaws.
and what an outcome
looked to be out most composed defender under pressure these days.
not afraid to go for a gallop and is very strong.
and that kick.... dont get me started.
really, its his development thats allowed gilbo to go forward.
big Kudos the Gwilt
btw anyone from m6-7 standing room who heard GAWIL-TYYYY being yelled out every time he touched the ball....im sorry, but i love the man.
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The only one of our lower end players that took the next step. The club needs to work hard to find some rookies that have what it takes. Amazing what Gwilty has achieved from where he has come from and goes to show that first round draft picks aren't the be all end all. You only have to look at 2 of our first round draft picks in McQualter and Armitage as a comparison. Armo I still rate as a chance to make it but McQualter is a waste of list space.wallbanger wrote:Our best defender by an absolute street.
One of the shining lights from yesterday and from this year is James Gwilt. I don't think he is a 'lower end' player like that improved out of sight like we all think. I just don't think he has been given the opportunity or the confidence to be the 'mid-top range' player that both GT and Ross knew he could be.
Ross has brought out the best in this young man and given him the confidence he needed to show his wares. So damn happy to see his contributions this year. Should poll well at the B&F as well.
Ross has brought out the best in this young man and given him the confidence he needed to show his wares. So damn happy to see his contributions this year. Should poll well at the B&F as well.
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Gwilt has been a revelation this year and I am very happy to eat my words on the young man.
Let's also not forget Raph showed tremendous improvement before injury in the latter half to the year, and he actually creates in the back half but could be moved to a half forward flank. That said, some of these guys need to get a really good preseason into them and follow Jimmy Gwilt's lead.
Well done, Jimmy Gwilt, I am proud of your contribution and proud to say I was wrong.
philip
Let's also not forget Raph showed tremendous improvement before injury in the latter half to the year, and he actually creates in the back half but could be moved to a half forward flank. That said, some of these guys need to get a really good preseason into them and follow Jimmy Gwilt's lead.
Well done, Jimmy Gwilt, I am proud of your contribution and proud to say I was wrong.
philip
Just looking forward to us having a real crack each week, and appreciating the younger talent coming through.
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Re: GWILT
Indeed. One of few on our list who has improved for us this year.saintjake wrote:how far has this man come.
if it wasn't for Raph, he would of been the number one whipping boy a few years ago.
he spoke about how the pain of missing out last year really drove him to get fitter and work on his flaws.
and what an outcome
looked to be out most composed defender under pressure these days.
not afraid to go for a gallop and is very strong.
and that kick.... dont get me started.
really, its his development thats allowed gilbo to go forward.
big Kudos the Gwilt
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Ditto from me. I wrote him off last year and said he would never make it. One of the few players who can hold their head high over both GF games this year. Congratulations James.philip wrote:Gwilt has been a revelation this year and I am very happy to eat my words on the young man.
Let's also not forget Raph showed tremendous improvement before injury in the latter half to the year, and he actually creates in the back half but could be moved to a half forward flank. That said, some of these guys need to get a really good preseason into them and follow Jimmy Gwilt's lead.
Well done, Jimmy Gwilt, I am proud of your contribution and proud to say I was wrong.
philip
“If you want the rainbow you gotta put up with rain” Dolly Parton
The Herald Sun did a listing of all the player champion data rankings over both GF's from memory it wentZed wrote:Ditto from me. I wrote him off last year and said he would never make it. One of the few players who can hold their head high over both GF games this year. Congratulations James.philip wrote:Gwilt has been a revelation this year and I am very happy to eat my words on the young man.
Let's also not forget Raph showed tremendous improvement before injury in the latter half to the year, and he actually creates in the back half but could be moved to a half forward flank. That said, some of these guys need to get a really good preseason into them and follow Jimmy Gwilt's lead.
Well done, Jimmy Gwilt, I am proud of your contribution and proud to say I was wrong.
philip
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Gwilt.
really has come of age.
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Jimmy Gwilt has been spectacular this season, I'm rapt with his ascent - definitely one of the few highlights we've had this year. I actually felt safer when he had the ball in hand, that's how much I rate him. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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"To the players, I couldn't be prouder.
"We've got to keep coming and coming. Forget what you see in the media.
"Our premiership window is well and truly open."
Nick Riewoldt - 2/10/10
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Absolutely. An envied backman now.barks4eva wrote:If half our team stepped up the way that Jimmy Gwilt has we would be Premiers already!
Gwilt has been amazing this year!
"The inches we need are everywhere around us. They're in every break in the game. Every minute, every second. On this team we fight for that inch. On this team we tear ourselves and everyone around us to pieces for that inch. We claw with our fingernails for that inch. Because we know when we add up all those inches that's gonna make the f***in' difference between winning and losing! Between living and dying!'
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He is one of the reasons that Ross can concentrate on the offensive side of the game plan over the summer.Thinline wrote:Absolutely. An envied backman now.barks4eva wrote:If half our team stepped up the way that Jimmy Gwilt has we would be Premiers already!
Gwilt has been amazing this year!
The myth that our defenders one out are actually poor, has been dispelled, our backman no longer rely on the zone to defend.
I'd be shocked personally.Legendary wrote:Would not be surprised if he finishes top 10 in the B&F.
Been a big rap for him for a while, but this year has stepped up massively.
Looks assured and calm a large portion of the time.
Still can remember him busting lines v Geelong (rnd 13). One of the most enjoyable things to watch this year.
it has been around this time that "Kosi" will headbutt a fence, rip a hamstring or belt someone.