Phillipou

[Devilhead]

Pou is gunna be a slow burn .... he is just gunna take time but he will get there .... only 19 remember

Was a great snap goal from 50

[meher baba]

His goal last night was a bit of a fluke, but it will give him a bit of encouragement.

I reckon Ross is focusing on teaching him positional play and he’s in a bit of a McQualter-style negating role ATM. He’s doing ok at it: he seemed to keep his position and tried hard to pressure his opponents.

The key question is going to be whether or not he can expand his game to include getting some more of the ball. That will depend to a certain extent on the style of game the opposition plays. The ball barely went near him last night. It won’t be like that every game.

[nostalgicsaint]

Played a different role this week. Mostly forward.

Applied pressure and kicked a goal. Was a pass mark- all he needs at this stage.

[The_Dud]

Yeah was missing for most of last night, I don't think a short run in the 2s would do him any harm, let him dominate a bit at a lower level and gain some confidence.

[perfectionist]

Yeah was missing for most of last night, I don't think a short run in the 2s would do him any harm, let him dominate a bit at a lower level and gain some confidence.

He was pick 10, not pick 50. I fail to see just what his AFL level strengths are. He's too short for a key position player these days, too slow for any on ball role and too one sided for most other bit parts. He might make a backman although his tackling is poor at the moment but could improve. He reminds me of Aaron Siposs, someone who looked like a footballer but simply was not good enough. But Siposs went No 75 in the draft, not No 10. Perhaps Mattaes should start practising his punting.

[CURLY]

Yeah was missing for most of last night, I don't think a short run in the 2s would do him any harm, let him dominate a bit at a lower level and gain some confidence.

He was pick 10, not pick 50. I fail to see just what his AFL level strengths are. He's too short for a key position player these days, too slow for any on ball role and too one sided for most other bit parts. He might make a backman although his tackling is poor at the moment but could improve. He reminds me of Aaron Siposs, someone who looked like a footballer but simply was not good enough. But Siposs went No 75 in the draft, not No 10. Perhaps Mattaes should start practising his punting.

Worst post I think I've ever read on this site.

[Saints58]

I love Phillipou and hope he is a long term player for us but I do have a few concerns he has not resigned and I know that he is in talks with the club but I wonder what is holding it up.

You would have thought he was a priority at this point I would even give him a 5 year contract to 2030 so the new Tassie team will not be able to poach him.
I hope the delay in signing is not that he is weighing up other offers from rival clubs it has happened before at other clubs that players leave early.

But I have looked at his body language this year and he is not as pumped as last year and I am worried he is not all that happy at the saints.

We dont hear much about his contract or were its at. But if he is happy at the saints just resign quickly the longer it goes the more I am worried.

[BringBackMadDog]

His goal last night was a bit of a fluke, but it will give him a bit of encouragement.

I reckon Ross is focusing on teaching him positional play and he’s in a bit of a McQualter-style negating role ATM. He’s doing ok at it: he seemed to keep his position and tried hard to pressure his opponents.

The key question is going to be whether or not he can expand his game to include getting some more of the ball. That will depend to a certain extent on the style of game the opposition plays. The ball barely went near him last night. It won’t be like that every game.

The goal might have been a bit of a fluke but how many players in the comp can snap a ball over their shoulder from 55 metres and get anywhere even close to the goal square?

[sendmehomehappy]

That goal was no fluke. Ok, so he/ we were lucky it bounced and kept on going, however he fully intended the kick. Take a look at the way he bent the ball onto his foot before kicking it.

[Otiman]

When re signing, if you think you've got improvement in you then you hold off. There's no bargaining power for Philippou to be signing now.

String some dominating games together and demand twice as much. You have to back yourself in, and he will.

[Moods]

Yeah was missing for most of last night, I don't think a short run in the 2s would do him any harm, let him dominate a bit at a lower level and gain some confidence.

He was pick 10, not pick 50. I fail to see just what his AFL level strengths are. He's too short for a key position player these days, too slow for any on ball role and too one sided for most other bit parts. He might make a backman although his tackling is poor at the moment but could improve. He reminds me of Aaron Siposs, someone who looked like a footballer but simply was not good enough. But Siposs went No 75 in the draft, not No 10. Perhaps Mattaes should start practising his punting.

Worst post I think I've ever read on this site.

That’s a big call. Especially coming from a bloke who labelled someone struggling with massive mental health issues the night before a game as selfish.

[SaintPav]

Apart from that goal I didn’t really notice him.

[Sainter_Dad]

Apart from that goal I didn’t really notice him.

He was a quiet achiever - slowly burning to something special. At the moment SOME of his handpasses don't find the target - but if you watch - there is nothing wasted - he does what he does knowing where it will go - and assuming people will run on to it.

He will get there - and when he does - watch out!

[repta]

The Pou is full of himself.
He has shown nothing. Therefore a 5 year contract at $1m a year is a long way off, which is what he would be expecting.

It would be good to get him doing more run with roles. Similar to Wyndy. Teach him the game and how to find the ball.
My concern is he is a slow outside player. Not tough or big enough for the inside. Doesn't have the killer instinct or yappiness for goal sneak.
AFL graveyard is full of talented players that couldn't find a niche.

[nostalgicsaint]

The Pou is full of himself.
He has shown nothing. Therefore a 5 year contract at $1m a year is a long way off, which is what he would be expecting.

It would be good to get him doing more run with roles. Similar to Wyndy. Teach him the game and how to find the ball.
My concern is he is a slow outside player. Not tough or big enough for the inside. Doesn't have the killer instinct or yappiness for goal sneak.
AFL graveyard is full of talented players that couldn't find a niche.

Pathetic post.

[SAINT-LEE]

How many pressure acts did Pou get?
Just quietly...2nd highest behind Steele.

Pressure creates play...often turnover.

[CURLY]

Yeah was missing for most of last night, I don't think a short run in the 2s would do him any harm, let him dominate a bit at a lower level and gain some confidence.

He was pick 10, not pick 50. I fail to see just what his AFL level strengths are. He's too short for a key position player these days, too slow for any on ball role and too one sided for most other bit parts. He might make a backman although his tackling is poor at the moment but could improve. He reminds me of Aaron Siposs, someone who looked like a footballer but simply was not good enough. But Siposs went No 75 in the draft, not No 10. Perhaps Mattaes should start practising his punting.

Worst post I think I've ever read on this site.

That’s a big call. Especially coming from a bloke who labelled someone struggling with massive mental health issues the night before a game as selfish.

Correct about sine if what you posted. Like I’ve posted truth is a killer.

[Teflon]

Given the pressure acts 2nd only to Steel ….hes being educated is my guess
Like others have said - Lyon knows we aren’t a genuine top 4 challenger right now….its about having the weapons when we do
I too have looked at Pou and not understood the hellabulooh (couldn’t stop sorry, cat in hat from childhood..)
But let’s assess him when he’s got a stronger core and can break some lines cause we already know he’s smart around goals…

[magnifisaint]

Given the pressure acts 2nd only to Steel ….hes being educated is my guess
Like others have said - Lyon knows we aren’t a genuine top 4 challenger right now….its about having the weapons when we do

Really? Can you read his mind. I doubt Lyon would think like that.

[The Fireman]

RTB is aiming for the top four spot….i have no doubt

[Teflon]

Given the pressure acts 2nd only to Steel ….hes being educated is my guess
Like others have said - Lyon knows we aren’t a genuine top 4 challenger right now….its about having the weapons when we do

Really? Can you read his mind. I doubt Lyon would think like that.

I don’t think you need to read the coaches mind when he has repeatedly said we are a work in progress
I’m sure he’s not playing Pou cause he’s a nice kid…
Is it really that hard to work out they’re educating him??

[King Max]

When he started last year he was incredibly good at getting to the front of the pack and marking. But that seems to have disappeared from his game now. Maybe it’s opponents working him out or maybe it’s different tactics from us.

[Sainter_Dad]

When he started last year he was incredibly good at getting to the front of the pack and marking. But that seems to have disappeared from his game now. Maybe it’s opponents working him out or maybe it’s different tactics from us.

I think different tactics - we started him as a forward - with the ball coming to him - now he seems to be the mid to extract and make things happen - and he usually able to start some good stuff.

[Moods]

When he started last year he was incredibly good at getting to the front of the pack and marking. But that seems to have disappeared from his game now. Maybe it’s opponents working him out or maybe it’s different tactics from us.

I think different tactics - we started him as a forward - with the ball coming to him - now he seems to be the mid to extract and make things happen - and he usually able to start some good stuff.

What? What good stuff? Seriously, he had 12 possessions 0 marks. He was involved in a couple of links of handballs and apart from a goal he kicked( after spilling the mark because he ducked his head) I saw nothing of real value that he did

[Vortex]

One of the criticisms of Ross during his time towards the end at Freo was his style and method was causing the high injury rate, especially with the younger and less physically developed players.

All I'd be hoping for with regards to Pou is that if he needs a rest to get his hip right then the opportunity be taken with the view to the longer term.

I get the sense Ross does have it in him to learn and/or defer to others expertise in such matters.