Owens

[SuperDuper]

He is in the champion data all Australian team after Round 16... alongside some pretty good company..:

https://twitter.com/1116sen/status/1676 ... 04/photo/1

[B.M]

Keep your pants on

I never said he was s***!

I rate him very highly for what he’s done so far

But he’s not the 2nd coming of Tony Lockett

Saints supporters go over the top about young player

Why
Because it’s the only bastion of hope we have to happy about our club
We individualise and always have - celebrating champions
But it’s team success that’s lacking

Ask GT

[terry smith rules]

Hmm



The comparison to Daicos was in reference to labelling Owens a star already. He may well be one day, but as it stands he is still getting there.
Daicos is an actual star - will win the Brownlow this season and is easily the best young player in the game - if not the best player.

None of the opening posters mentioned the word star, none of the opening posters compared him to Daicos

All the opening few posters were doing was saying how much they enjoyed what he brings

YOU, BM bought up Daicos and the use of the word star

FFS let’s just enjoy what we have, and hopefully revel in the next 10 years of his play

[terry smith rules]

by B.M » Sat 25 Feb 2023 8:57am
I know we overrate our kids because we need hope.

But he’s got some improvement left to do if he’s to be an AFL player.

Doesn’t help that he’s being played out of position (forward) he is clearly an inside mid

His kicking is not good.

We love him because he’s a good size (Acres), but is he a good player?

Not as yet imo

[Teflon]

Mitch is good but no Seb
I think that’s the point being made
Jokes aside….he’s elite and a different player to Daicos
Oh and Brownlows only prove players are gun ball winning mids
Rest of the side’s positions don’t get a look
Midfielder award.

[CQ SAINT]

by B.M » Sat 25 Feb 2023 8:57am
I know we overrate our kids because we need hope.

But he’s got some improvement left to do if he’s to be an AFL player.

Doesn’t help that he’s being played out of position (forward) he is clearly an inside mid

His kicking is not good.

We love him because he’s a good size (Acres), but is he a good player?

Not as yet imo

Ole back tracker at it again. He is not having a good year of exploration is he?
Says things he doesn't mean to get a bite, then can't remember saying them while continuing the narrative and injecting new venom at every possible opportunity.

We love him because he is amusing but does he know what he is talking about.
Best you ask him next week. He might change his mind.

Probably didn't rate him under Ratten but its amazing what a difference Lyon has made.

[B.M]

Fair comment in Feb

Fair to say he’s exceeded expectations as a forward this year, which is great

Last year he only played 7 games and was well behind Windhager who had a much better debut season

Nasiah has also taken a massive step this season

I’ll repeat
He’s a great young talent - has been terrific

He won’t be in the AA squad or win the B&F but for a second year player that’s understandable.

The comparison to Daicos is because he’s an actual star of the comp and I think he’s a second year player too?

[B.M]

Teflon

No he hasn’t reached the heights of Seb just yet

He may or may not win 2 B&Fs and make the AA squad and be Captain of the club

he does and then some

[The Fireman]

I have enough sample size to state that Owens is the real kahuna.

[B.M]

Yes

That is obvious- he will certainly make it

And will be a good player - no doubt

But there is a bit of carry on - I think Nas has been equally as good and may end up better - if he stays

[Banger9798]

Opinions on Windhager?

He showed alot last year, and has been quieter this year , although the last couple of games he seems to have his mojo back.
He spent alot of time in the twos, apparently to get to grips with Lyons structures and team rules,.
Interested to hear what folk think about his possible upside.

[bigcarl]

Owens is also playing out of position.
Let's see how he goes when he plays in the guts full time

Yes, I wonder when that might be.

I thought we might have seen a lot more of it by now.

Perhaps the decision is we need him more up forward for now, but I don’t know.

He’d probably still kick a few anyway playing as a full-time mid. He’s a natural goal-kicker and contested ball winner.

I think Windhager can be a really good player, I wouldn't be limiting him to a B grade ceiling

I hope so, too. He’s tough and he’s smart. Hopefully it’s just a matter of getting more games into him.