Darcy Wilson

[Rubyjo]

Darcy Wilson is the new Darrel Baldock. Prove me wrong . No one's that old .

[perfectionist]

Darcy Wilson is the new Darrel Baldock...

There are a couple of similarities. First, he has great skill on both sides - not only in kicking but in handball. That was something back in the 50s and 60s displayed by triple Brownlow Medallists. After watching the replay of yesterday's game, I gave him a vote. He is the most skilled player at the club. The other similarity with Baldock is that he has adapted to the big league so easily, and Baldock was a mature footballer when he came to the Saints. In fact, it's hard to think of a player since Baldock, other than Ian Stewart and Tony Lockett, whose first year has been as good.

[takeaway]

Darcy Wilson is the new Darrel Baldock. Prove me wrong . No one's that old .

Ah,no. If Harley Reid had been tackling Baldock instead of Wilson, he would not have copped 2 weeks. You can't get suspended for tackling fresh air.

Wilson is going to be very good though, maybe he can reach the level of a player possibly more comparable, say George Young. That would be a dream.

[loris]

Darcy Wilson is the new Darrel Baldock...

There are a couple of similarities. First, he has great skill on both sides - not only in kicking but in handball. That was something back in the 50s and 60s displayed by triple Brownlow Medallists. After watching the replay of yesterday's game, I gave him a vote. He is the most skilled player at the club. The other similarity with Baldock is that he has adapted to the big league so easily, and Baldock was a mature footballer when he came to the Saints. In fact, it's hard to think of a player since Baldock, other than Ian Stewart and Tony Lockett, whose first year has been as good.

Carl Ditterich’s first year was rather good!!

[Devilhead]

Wait until Wilson fills out a bit further after a few pre-seasons in the gym

[saynta]

Darcy Wilson is the new Darrel Baldock...

There are a couple of similarities. First, he has great skill on both sides - not only in kicking but in handball. That was something back in the 50s and 60s displayed by triple Brownlow Medallists. After watching the replay of yesterday's game, I gave him a vote. He is the most skilled player at the club. The other similarity with Baldock is that he has adapted to the big league so easily, and Baldock was a mature footballer when he came to the Saints. In fact, it's hard to think of a player since Baldock, other than Ian Stewart and Tony Lockett, whose first year has been as good.

Carl Ditterich’s first year was rather good!!

Yes it was and I was there for his first game. Brilliant it was.

[B.M]

Justin Koschitzke had a nice first year

Of course the StK injury cursed fkd that up

[B.M]

Wilson does not even play a remotely similar position or in a similar fashion to Baldock

Darcy is a wingman/high half forward with a slender build, elite runner

Baldock was powerful and strong and a great ball handler

Baldock came to StK at 24yo - having already Captained Tasmania and been Captain Coach of East Devonport since he was 21

[Big Max]

Darcy Wilson is the new Darrel Baldock...

There are a couple of similarities. First, he has great skill on both sides - not only in kicking but in handball. That was something back in the 50s and 60s displayed by triple Brownlow Medallists. After watching the replay of yesterday's game, I gave him a vote. He is the most skilled player at the club. The other similarity with Baldock is that he has adapted to the big league so easily, and Baldock was a mature footballer when he came to the Saints. In fact, it's hard to think of a player since Baldock, other than Ian Stewart and Tony Lockett, whose first year has been as good.

Carl Ditterich’s first year was rather good!!

And I'll bet you fancied him ...

[D.B.Cooper]

Darcy Wilson is the new Darrel Baldock...

There are a couple of similarities. First, he has great skill on both sides - not only in kicking but in handball. That was something back in the 50s and 60s displayed by triple Brownlow Medallists. After watching the replay of yesterday's game, I gave him a vote. He is the most skilled player at the club. The other similarity with Baldock is that he has adapted to the big league so easily, and Baldock was a mature footballer when he came to the Saints. In fact, it's hard to think of a player since Baldock, other than Ian Stewart and Tony Lockett, whose first year has been as good.

Carl Ditterich’s first year was rather good!!

And I'll bet you fancied him ...

Doubt it, he was no Bud Anand

[Big Max]

Wilson does not even play a remotely similar position or in a similar fashion to Baldock

Darcy is a wingman/high half forward with a slender build, elite runner

Baldock was powerful and strong and a great ball handler

Baldock came to StK at 24yo - having already Captained Tasmania and been Captain Coach of East Devonport since he was 21

Baldock was my hero as a kid. He was freakish, not just an amazing ball handler, but had an uncanny knack to predict the way the ball bounced. From memory he was only about 5'10", yet he played Centre Half Forward, and was rarely beaten. To be honest, I can't think of a comparison, perhaps Peter Daicos in some aspects (freakiness), but really there is no comparison.

Love Darcy Wilson, but agree with BM, he's nothing like Baldock.

[loris]

Darcy Wilson is the new Darrel Baldock...

There are a couple of similarities. First, he has great skill on both sides - not only in kicking but in handball. That was something back in the 50s and 60s displayed by triple Brownlow Medallists. After watching the replay of yesterday's game, I gave him a vote. He is the most skilled player at the club. The other similarity with Baldock is that he has adapted to the big league so easily, and Baldock was a mature footballer when he came to the Saints. In fact, it's hard to think of a player since Baldock, other than Ian Stewart and Tony Lockett, whose first year has been as good.

Carl Ditterich’s first year was rather good!!

And I'll bet you fancied him ...

Doubt it, he was no Bud Anand

You’ve got a good memory - my schoolgirl crush!!

[WellardSaint]

One play vs Tigers in Gather Round, in the final few minutes- before his run down tackle.
It's at 04:35 remaining in the match.
He was chasing a loose ground ball in our D50, ended up prone on the ground between 2 very fast small Tigers.
Darcy didn't panic, one of the Tigers went to push him/hold him down so the other Tiger could pounce; Darcy had the composure to punch the ball directly to a team-mate (in fact there were 3 Saints in the clear!) and the 2 Tigers were caught by surprise.

Geez, it's only a minor thing to most folks, but to me it showed great awareness and instinct.
I think you're born with it, it can't be trained or learnt.
Come at me, but it really impressed me

[Saint 58]

He reminds me of Robbie Flower

[StPeter]

It would be ironical if Darcy goes on to win the Rising Star Award when Harley Reid gets knocked out because of his tackle on him.
And apparently they were mates in junior footy.

[B.M]

Robbie Flower is a much better shout

Hopefully he’s half as good

Darcy will never be a big guy, is light framed and an endurance animal - will always be lean - which is perfect as his 1 wood is running not being a contested beast

[magnifisaint]

Wilson is going to be such a good player for the Saints. He's easily top 5 in his crop of players drafted.

[B.M]

We said that about Gresham after his first year

We said that about Phillipou

Takes 4 years to gauge a player

[Life Long Saint]

One play vs Tigers in Gather Round, in the final few minutes- before his run down tackle.
It's at 04:35 remaining in the match.
He was chasing a loose ground ball in our D50, ended up prone on the ground between 2 very fast small Tigers.
Darcy didn't panic, one of the Tigers went to push him/hold him down so the other Tiger could pounce; Darcy had the composure to punch the ball directly to a team-mate (in fact there were 3 Saints in the clear!) and the 2 Tigers were caught by surprise.

Geez, it's only a minor thing to most folks, but to me it showed great awareness and instinct.
I think you're born with it, it can't be trained or learnt.
Come at me, but it really impressed me

It's funny how one act can do that. I remember BJ in 2003 (his 2nd game) we were playing Geelong at Telstra Dome and the ball was being fumbled by players on the half back line...BJ went into the pack and emerged with the footy, ran his full distance and delivered a 50m bullet pass to the chest of a leading G-Train.
Wonderful use of the footy. I turned to my Dad and said that we've got a special one here.