Eljay Connors
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Eljay Connors
From what I saw from the Intra club game and last nights match I would say that of all our young midfielders Eljay is showing the most potential, He looks like he has so much time when he gets the ball and his disposal is pretty spot on. He is also lightning quick and a good size. He IMO will be the surprise packet this year and will get more game time than Steven and Armitage.
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Hey guys, my first post here.
Eljay looks the goods although he's probably a project player being taken as an underage player in 2007 draft. Certainly can put some more beef on so maybe a year or two away physically. Hes potentailly got the X factor that Nick Heyne was recruited for.
In intraclub game, Eljay wasnt afraid of being in the packs but also had sure hands. He has that self assured, baulk and good pace, something not high in previous Saints teams ! Hopefully his disposal stands up. I have visions on him lining up on the wing at Telstra Dome before too long.
I'm sure the club will perservere with Jack Steven (could be the forward line ferret we need before choo's ready) Nick Heyne and dont forget Lynchy. I'd like to see Big Ben replace Gardner too.
Eljay looks the goods although he's probably a project player being taken as an underage player in 2007 draft. Certainly can put some more beef on so maybe a year or two away physically. Hes potentailly got the X factor that Nick Heyne was recruited for.
In intraclub game, Eljay wasnt afraid of being in the packs but also had sure hands. He has that self assured, baulk and good pace, something not high in previous Saints teams ! Hopefully his disposal stands up. I have visions on him lining up on the wing at Telstra Dome before too long.
I'm sure the club will perservere with Jack Steven (could be the forward line ferret we need before choo's ready) Nick Heyne and dont forget Lynchy. I'd like to see Big Ben replace Gardner too.
Agree.... I was really impressed with the little we saw of Eljay last night...
He looks a naturally skilled footballer... Both Eddy and CJ, and to a lesser extent Geary and Miles, look a little less natural, and it is more through hard work that they succeed to get to the level they are at...
Eljay just seems to have that level of natural talent that so many of us are born without...
He looks a naturally skilled footballer... Both Eddy and CJ, and to a lesser extent Geary and Miles, look a little less natural, and it is more through hard work that they succeed to get to the level they are at...
Eljay just seems to have that level of natural talent that so many of us are born without...
He didn't get much of it, but when he did have it. He just looked like he knew what he was doing. Poise, awareness, skill.
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Certainly a surprise packet, as not many of us had high hopes. 65kg dude picked at pick 70 or something, I spose if he gets a game you'd be happy with him.
But yeah, after the intra-club and a NAB cup run, who knows. Could be a 10 year player for us.
Oh god, Im getting way ahead of myself here. Oh well, we need some positives amongst the sea of negativity here.
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Certainly a surprise packet, as not many of us had high hopes. 65kg dude picked at pick 70 or something, I spose if he gets a game you'd be happy with him.
But yeah, after the intra-club and a NAB cup run, who knows. Could be a 10 year player for us.
Oh god, Im getting way ahead of myself here. Oh well, we need some positives amongst the sea of negativity here.
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That's it exactly, he is a natural, that one passage of play in the last qtr where he took possession in the midfield, no fumble no panic despite on coming traffic and shot out a 15 metre handball to a player running at full tilt who didn't have to break stride. That stuff can't be taught, you either have it or you don't.He looks a naturally skilled footballer...
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I would put Eljay 3rd behind Armo & Jack ATM
Armo Has been in the system longer, has a more mature body and is an "in & under" type who can give and take a decent hit. Likes going forward too.
Jack From what I have seen is probably going to end up the pick of this bunch. Has all the midfield skills and can go/play forward too
Eljay Is by far the quickest of this group. Will need time to grow into his new "Ripped" body. For mine, he's an old fashioned wingman in the same mould as Joey
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Armo Has been in the system longer, has a more mature body and is an "in & under" type who can give and take a decent hit. Likes going forward too.
Jack From what I have seen is probably going to end up the pick of this bunch. Has all the midfield skills and can go/play forward too
Eljay Is by far the quickest of this group. Will need time to grow into his new "Ripped" body. For mine, he's an old fashioned wingman in the same mould as Joey
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Eljay's an easy guy to cheer for, a natural underdog. What I've liked is that in spite of his light frame, he doesn't play scared of being broken in 2. Honestly though, the only moment I've seen that gave me any hope other than pure optomism for him was a passage in the intrasquad where he sidestepped in traffic - very good lateral movement, which made a young Milne very exciting, and makes an untagged Dal so good in packs.
He hasn't really earned comparisons to either though. When he starts racking up numbers in the V, then I'll start to think he may come good, but until then he's a smokey.
Oh, and on the note of his size, he's very similar to ChooChoo, our SS cult sensation. It's always a disadvantage to have a fundamental tool missing, but by itself no single skill/tool will write a player off.
He hasn't really earned comparisons to either though. When he starts racking up numbers in the V, then I'll start to think he may come good, but until then he's a smokey.
Oh, and on the note of his size, he's very similar to ChooChoo, our SS cult sensation. It's always a disadvantage to have a fundamental tool missing, but by itself no single skill/tool will write a player off.
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Maybe the saints were looking for the future then- picking up underage kids knowing the draft was going to be weak in the next few years with the GC coming in.mick13 wrote:Eljay and Ross. Will hold the 2016 Premiership Cup aloft (with a little help from Roo)
He was picked up underage as well last year, only turned 19 last month. And Jack hasn't even turned 19 yet! I like these underage picks lol.
are you saying that Roo will need to help lifting the cup as Eljay is too skinny to lift it on his own? or Roo will still be around?
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i would love to see eljay get a go in a senior match however i would be afriad for his well-beingBatnoe wrote:Maybe the saints were looking for the future then- picking up underage kids knowing the draft was going to be weak in the next few years with the GC coming in.mick13 wrote:Eljay and Ross. Will hold the 2016 Premiership Cup aloft (with a little help from Roo)
He was picked up underage as well last year, only turned 19 last month. And Jack hasn't even turned 19 yet! I like these underage picks lol.
are you saying that Roo will need to help lifting the cup as Eljay is too skinny to lift it on his own? or Roo will still be around?
"It's a work in progress," Lyon said.
He is still heaps skinny, alot shorter than I thought, but I reakon if he keeps improving at the rate he is deserves a senior game this year, just to see how he goes.
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Nah I mean Ross and Eljay will need help holding it up.Batnoe wrote:Maybe the saints were looking for the future then- picking up underage kids knowing the draft was going to be weak in the next few years with the GC coming in.mick13 wrote:Eljay and Ross. Will hold the 2016 Premiership Cup aloft (with a little help from Roo)
He was picked up underage as well last year, only turned 19 last month. And Jack hasn't even turned 19 yet! I like these underage picks lol.
are you saying that Roo will need to help lifting the cup as Eljay is too skinny to lift it on his own? or Roo will still be around?
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I thought Jack Steven looked alright in the NAB Cup match.
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Oh yes they did. All this bollocks about how we were doomed because none of the kids looked "likely".Otiman wrote:We didn't.WayneJudson42 wrote:What a sharp contrast to the 2008 doom-sayers who reckoned we didn't have any good kids coming through.
Armitage and Howard were flops, given when they were picked. NO rising star nominations in the past few years other than Gilbert and Raph.
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