Zac Dawson's night

saintly · Post: # 729998Post **saintly** » Sat 25 Apr 2009 12:34pm

i can't find Lyon's comment on the internet but he stated last night when asked if zac had a shoulder injury,

that if that how zac plays with injury or not 100% fit he should be be fantastic when he's 100% fit.

anyway it was something like that. pretty impressed i think lyon was.

degruch · Post: # 730169Post **degruch** » Sat 25 Apr 2009 3:00pm

Two Saints supports behind me spent the entire night rubbishing everything he did...like they weren't even watching the game! Why does this guy get such a bad wrap based on one game he played 4 years ago? He's doing a bloddy terrific job for us, sure he looks like a bit of a dork, but who follows footy based on who looks cool on the ground??? Ray copped it too...amazing. Whoever it was...if they're on here...grow a brain and lay off our new guys.

Having said that, Zac lost it a little after the big mark, even though the game was over, lost concentration seemed to cost us a couple goals at the end of the game. At 79 points ahead during the 4th quarter, I was looking forward to sealing the night with a ton up on the Teal, but it wasn't to be. Guess I shouldn't get gready.

Armoooo · Post: # 730255Post **Armoooo** » Sat 25 Apr 2009 6:40pm

Dawson has been servicable, but I think he may be shown as a depth player only once the heat turns up. A good depth player to have however.

saintly · Post: # 730272Post **saintly** » Sat 25 Apr 2009 7:02pm

Armoooo wrote:Dawson has been servicable, but I think he may be shown as a depth player only once the heat turns up. A good depth player to have however.

give the guy a chance.
A) he is only a rookie,
B) he has only played 19 games. and 5 of those games have been for the saints. he has been very good.

he only had 2 poor pieces of play. i think one of those which resulted in a goal.

when hudgeton retires, he will take over.

Legendary · Post: # 730275Post **Legendary** » Sat 25 Apr 2009 7:06pm

Lyon said that if that's how Dawson plays with a shoulder injury then he'd love to see him fit, because he's "f--king fantastic".

What a find.

Seriously, the kid has done a great job at FB since Round 1. Yet to be beaten and has shown confidence when he has the footy.

Our full back for the next decade once Maxie retires IMO.

Armoooo · Post: # 730295Post **Armoooo** » Sat 25 Apr 2009 7:29pm

saintly wrote:
Armoooo wrote:Dawson has been servicable, but I think he may be shown as a depth player only once the heat turns up. A good depth player to have however.
give the guy a chance.
A) he is only a rookie,
B) he has only played 19 games. and 5 of those games have been for the saints. he has been very good.

he only had 2 poor pieces of play. i think one of those which resulted in a goal.

when hudgeton retires, he will take over.

I'm not knocking the guy, he has a great attitude and is serving his role very well, but I think people are getting a little too moist over him, I simply don't believe he is a 10 year player YET...

I hope he proves me wrong and continues his form.

stinger · Post: # 730300Post **stinger** » Sat 25 Apr 2009 7:33pm

saintly wrote:
Armoooo wrote:Dawson has been servicable, but I think he may be shown as a depth player only once the heat turns up. A good depth player to have however.
give the guy a chance.
A) he is only a rookie,
B) he has only played 19 games. and 5 of those games have been for the saints. he has been very good.

he only had 2 poor pieces of play. i think one of those which resulted in a goal.

when hudgeton retires, he will take over.

yep........thank god for that too.....

Griggsy · Post: # 730318Post **Griggsy** » Sat 25 Apr 2009 7:54pm

I like how when he gets the ball he is very composed. Nice little side step around a tackle here and there, smooth for a rookie.

Sainterone · Fri 12 Jun 2009 11:50pm

...he can kick a goal too

cowboy18 · Post: # 757127Post **cowboy18** » Fri 12 Jun 2009 11:54pm

He's the goal kicking full back we've been missing...

st.byron · Post: # 757128Post **st.byron** » Fri 12 Jun 2009 11:55pm

Griggsy wrote:I like how when he gets the ball he is very composed. Nice little side step around a tackle here and there, smooth for a rookie.

Agree with you. Has great evasive skills for a 195 cm guy. Love how calm he is under pressure.

Zippy · Post: # 757132Post **Zippy** » Fri 12 Jun 2009 11:56pm

cowboy18 wrote:He's the goal kicking full back we've been missing...

No, he's the spoiling full-forward we've been missing

CaptainRiewoldt · Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:06am

dawson has been great and if you dont think so you havent been watching. He has height, guts, COMPOSURE and under pressure kicked beautifully!!

ONYA ZAC.

blake out please?

plugger66 · Post: # 757255Post **plugger66** » Sat 13 Jun 2009 1:11am

CaptainReiwoldt wrote:dawson has been great and if you dont think so you havent been watching. He has height, guts, COMPOSURE and under pressure kicked beautifully!!

ONYA ZAC.

blake out please?

Your hatred of Blake is very boring. Did well tonight but if you watch wanting to think someone does badly well its pathetic really.

SENsei · Post: # 757267Post **SENsei** » Sat 13 Jun 2009 1:16am

Zac was very good tonight. Did alot of unrewarded running in support. Laid a great shepherding bump on Armfield. Was strong at the ball and strong in support. Very good team orientated performance.

And he certainly loved that goal!

Neil Blake was okay tonight. He stood under the ball many times with courage. He always gives 100%.

saintsRrising · Sat 13 Jun 2009 1:20am

Zac was good...

Better than Max...who is very one dimensional at present.

Zac uses the ball better than Max.

Loved his pressure goal too.

However Zac, Max and Blake is one too many in the backline.....and Zac is not the one I would be leaving out.

Enrico_Misso · Sat 13 Jun 2009 1:28am

Criticism of Zac Dawson is just ridiculous.

He has barely made a mistake for us all year.
He takes pressure marks.
He is calm in a crisis.
He can break tackles.
He can "dance" and "sway".
His kicking efficiency rate is excellent.
Even in front of goal.

His work rate is excellent.
He has great defensive spoiling skills - with Duncan Fletcher like arms.
He is definitely in our best 18.
And he along with Gilbert is the future of our defence.

I think he is the Find of the Season.
Not just for us - but for the whole competition.

doggerel · Post: # 757303Post **doggerel** » Sat 13 Jun 2009 1:30am

Enrico_Misso wrote:Criticism of Zac Dawson is just ridiculous.

He has barely made a mistake for us all year.
He takes pressure marks.
He is calm in a crisis.
He can break tackles.
He can "dance" and "sway".
His kicking efficiency rate is excellent.
Even in front of goal.
His work rate is excellent.
He has great defensive spoiling skills - with Duncan Fletcher like arms.
He is definitely in our best 18.
And he along with Gilbert is the future of our defence.

I think he is the Find of the Season.
Not just for us - but for the whole competition.

Top post. My thoughts exactly.

iwantmeseats · Sat 13 Jun 2009 1:46am

his spoiling, hs poistioning in a one on one contest, A1. And the goal was about as sweet and deserved as it really does get !!

golden hawk · Sat 13 Jun 2009 11:30am

well done to Zac i have supported this kid always and am watching him grow with confidence since getting game time with you guys poor guy it was hard for him in 08 to try and break into our team due to how well all were playing , he did get on the emergency list a few times near the end but no one was injured so sadly for him still did not get in .

mind you a few times this year we could have done with him for sure

SainterK · Post: # 757600Post **SainterK** » Sat 13 Jun 2009 11:37am

Its quite sad when people hold such a stubborn pre-conceived idea of Zac and his ability. If you originally criticised the club for taking him or had a go at him as a player, it's time to let it go.

golden hawk · Sat 13 Jun 2009 11:40am

ohwhenthesaints! wrote:Its quite sad when people hold such a stubborn pre-conceived idea of Zac and his ability. If you originally criticised the club for taking him or had a go at him as a player, it's time to let it go.

some people just did not give him a chance to shine i knew he would do well when he got the chance of more games and told these so called hawk supporters that at the time !
Zac is a good kid and i am happy as for him and hopefully will get a chance to chat to him soon !

#1GILL · Post: # 757605Post **#1GILL** » Sat 13 Jun 2009 11:41am

ohwhenthesaints! wrote:Its quite sad when people hold such a stubborn pre-conceived idea of Zac and his ability. If you originally criticised the club for taking him or had a go at him as a player, it's time to let it go.

TRUE DAT!

claystreet · Sat 13 Jun 2009 11:42am

Zacs becoming one of my fav players. Hes very Poised, looks after his mates, competes well against the gorillas, lovely kick, looks to have all the time in the world can duck and weave and the look on his face is one of pure determination.

Anyone who thinks he doesnt deserve his spot is kidding themself.

Go The Zac Attack!!

reincarnated · Sat 13 Jun 2009 11:42am

he has done what is required of him however the opposition have not attempted to play through zac dawson's man to try and give him a tough night out

match up's are just that however, so be it