Robert Eddy
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Robert Eddy
It is obvious this guy is a superb athlete - the aerobic benchmark for our mids... From all reports, training wise, his skills and know-how are pretty good... From memory, he featured consistently in the Scorps' best in the 2nd half of last year.
Why is he still on the Rookie list?
Why is Jones there above him?
Will he crack the main list -- and how?
Should he be there already?
And where would you play him?
Interested.
Why is he still on the Rookie list?
Why is Jones there above him?
Will he crack the main list -- and how?
Should he be there already?
And where would you play him?
Interested.
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Re: Robert Eddy
See burkey's inside football article on the "November champion".Quixote wrote:It is obvious this guy is a superb athlete - the aerobic benchmark for our mids... From all reports, training wise, his skills and know-how are pretty good... From memory, he featured consistently in the Scorps' best in the 2nd half of last year.
http://insidefootballonline.com/burke.html
Beats me, I would have prefer he to be elevated and us get one less (Eljay) in the ND.Why is he still on the Rookie list?
That was a make-or-break situation, as mature age rookies can only be rookie listed for one year. It was promote or delist.Why is Jones there above him?
Long term injury to any midfielder or running half-back (Gram, Raph, Ferg, Geary, Howard), and he'll be in.Will he crack the main list -- and how?
He has definitely shown promise, in a fitness as well as football capacity. Is a (and i hate to use this term) ball magnet, super quick, has endurance, and is improving his disposal.Should he be there already?
Midfield (including wing) or a running HBF.And where would you play him?
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Re: Robert Eddy
Jones was a mature aged rookie and after 1 year had to either be promoted or delisted.Quixote wrote:
Why is Jones there above him?
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I still have question marks over Eddy's disposal and decision-making. Generally it isn't too bad, but in a high pressure situation I'm not sure if I'd want the ball in his hands.
He certainly knows how to rack up possessions and can run all day. And while his disposal is iffy, it isn't anywhere near as bad as Jones'. Hopefully with another season of elite coaching he'll learn a few things, sharpen up his skills and then earn an elevation onto the senior list for 2009.
He certainly knows how to rack up possessions and can run all day. And while his disposal is iffy, it isn't anywhere near as bad as Jones'. Hopefully with another season of elite coaching he'll learn a few things, sharpen up his skills and then earn an elevation onto the senior list for 2009.
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IMHO was BOG in the first half of the intra-club match last year as a rebound HBF ... dominated first quarter and solid second quarter ...
Will make it.
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Re: Robert Eddy
!!Quixote wrote:It is obvious this guy is a superb athlete - the aerobic benchmark for our mids... From all reports, training wise, his skills and know-how are pretty good... From memory, he featured consistently in the Scorps' best in the 2nd half of last year.
Why is he still on the Rookie list?
Coaching & recruiting staff must have felt there wasn't a need just yet. May be thinking another year of development
Why is Jones there above him?
probably the mature age rookie thing mentioned above
Will he crack the main list -- and how?
Yes, if the coaches and recruiting staff deem that he is deserving. How? Either replacing a long term injured player (hope NOT) or elevated at the end of 2008
Should he be there already?
Really need to answer this question with a question. Is he in our BEST 22?
And where would you play him?
In U18's he was a tough HBF/Midfielder. Training reports suggest that he has a MASSIVE tank, so probably midfield
Interested.
Re: Robert Eddy
Eastern wrote:!!Quixote wrote:It is obvious this guy is a superb athlete - the aerobic benchmark for our mids... From all reports, training wise, his skills and know-how are pretty good... From memory, he featured consistently in the Scorps' best in the 2nd half of last year.
Why is he still on the Rookie list?
Coaching & recruiting staff must have felt there wasn't a need just yet. May be thinking another year of development
Why is Jones there above him?
probably the mature age rookie thing mentioned above
Will he crack the main list -- and how?
Yes, if the coaches and recruiting staff deem that he is deserving. How? Either replacing a long term injured player (hope NOT) or elevated at the end of 2008
Should he be there already?
Really need to answer this question with a question. Is he in our BEST 22?
And where would you play him?
In U18's he was a tough HBF/Midfielder. Training reports suggest that he has a MASSIVE tank, so probably midfield
Interested.
Essentially what I am asking. Thanks guys for input.
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We do overate our players dont we. He is a rookie for the decond yesr. If he was so good he would have been promoted. May make it but at best will be a GOP. Armo is and will be a much better player by far.Otiman wrote:I hope not also, it means Armitage will have underperformed. Eddy will be something, make no mistake of that.
At the moment, the term "Exciting young prospect" is about where he is at though.
He's making great progress for a rookie, even considering he's decond yesr!!! Seriously Plugger, who do you actually barrack for? You're negativity is really over the top. It's OK to smile at times.plugger66 wrote:He is a rookie for the decond yesr. .Otiman wrote:I hope not also, it means Armitage will have underperformed. Eddy will be something, make no mistake of that.
At the moment, the term "Exciting young prospect" is about where he is at though.
Maybe i am missing something but joey was playing some games in the seniors in his second year. Unless we get an injury Eddy will not.Otiman wrote:Oh, what did you think of Montagna as a youngster?plugger66 wrote:We do overate our players dont we. He is a rookie for the decond yesr. If he was so good he would have been promoted. May make it but at best will be a GOP. Armo is and will be a much better player by far.
Answering your question I thought Joey was ok but nothing special but that was a small young player in AFL footy not VFL footy.