Player Watch Pick #14 (2019) - Miles Bergman

[Peninsula Boy]

The question now is where does he settle down, in what position.

He is a great backman and we need him at the moment but he could be better used on the wing or in the midfield, if he has that type of craft.

 

[WintersPort]

Made my day
Thanks Miles, I needed that!!!

 

[dav3]

The question now is where does he settle down, in what position.

He is a great backman and we need him at the moment but he could be better used on the wing or in the midfield, if he has that type of craft.

Breaks out in defense

"HeY gUyS lEtS mOvE hIm LOL"

 

[Wargreymon90]

I wonder where he ends up playing. I really rate him as an intercepting backman and hope he plays there for the rest of the year.

But down the track I could see him as a centre square midfielder similar to Rory Sloane

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Rory Sloane

Age

34

Ht

183cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.7

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

11.9

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

6.6

5star

CL

5.7

5star

D

15.3

4star

K

7.3

3star

HB

8.0

4star

M

1.3

1star

T

3.3

4star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.2

5star

K

8.6

4star

HB

13.6

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

6.0

5star

CL

4.6

5star

.

I don’t see him as a winger though.

 

[Port2Power]

Miles Bergman Press Conference

Miles Bergman press conference - 29 June | PTV

Miles Bergman speaks to the media at Alberton Oval.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

Summary

• Miles mentioned some of the reasons for wanting to stay at the club: He feels at home here, loves the club, made good friends and can see a bright future with the playing group
• Also feels supported by the club officials (coaches) and players
• Felt that each year staying at the club his home sickness became less of an issue
• Asked which position he wants to play replied by saying right now the team requires him to play as Key Defender.
• When asked again mentioned he would like to play midfield but understands its going to be tough to break into that group
• Had a laugh about wearing the number 18 (JHF) and playing in the midfield
• Asked if Mitch would recommit to Port his reply being Mitch is happy here at the club and he has no doubts he'll be here next season

 

[elpirate]

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Breaks out in defense

"HeY gUyS lEtS mOvE hIm LOL"

Yeah and we should have kept Rozee and Butters playing up forward.

 

[shewho]

I know it doesn't make sense but it seems his potential has increased this year.

Great to have him for two more. We must recruit some key backs so he can play where he is best suited- half back/midfield. Could be a real weapon in a few years.

 

[SC_Power]

Miles Bergman Press Conference

Miles Bergman press conference - 29 June | PTV

Miles Bergman speaks to the media at Alberton Oval.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

Summary

• Miles mentioned some of the reasons for wanting to stay at the club: He feels at home here, loves the club, made good friends and can see a bright future with the playing group
• Also feels supported by the club officials (coaches) and players
• Felt that each year staying at the club his home sickness became less of an issue
• Asked which position he wants to play replied by saying right now the team requires him to play as Key Defender.
• When asked again mentioned he would like to play midfield but understands its going to be tough to break into that group
• Had a laugh about wearing the number 18 (JHF) and playing in the midfield
• Asked if Mitch would recommit to Port his reply being Mitch is happy here at the club and he has no doubts he'll be here next season

Was that last question from an Advertiser "journo" who saw the MG logo on our Guernsey and figured it's about Mitch?

 

[Del165198]

Miles Bergman Press Conference

Miles Bergman press conference - 29 June | PTV

Miles Bergman speaks to the media at Alberton Oval.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

Summary

• Miles mentioned some of the reasons for wanting to stay at the club: He feels at home here, loves the club, made good friends and can see a bright future with the playing group
• Also feels supported by the club officials (coaches) and players
• Felt that each year staying at the club his home sickness became less of an issue
• Asked which position he wants to play replied by saying right now the team requires him to play as Key Defender.
• When asked again mentioned he would like to play midfield but understands its going to be tough to break into that group
• Had a laugh about wearing the number 18 (JHF) and playing in the midfield
• Asked if Mitch would recommit to Port his reply being Mitch is happy here at the club and he has no doubts he'll be here next season

Did he mention buying a greyhound with donuts?

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Bergman has played less games than Orazio Fantasia over the last 5 years

Bergman has played 47 games since 2020.
Fantasia has played 39 games since 2019.

Am I missing something?

 

[Playthekids76]

What's with all the s**t takes from you recently?

Are you OK?

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This is an opinion-based forum, isn't it?? Don't rate him as highly as others, butchers the footy which escapes criticism. Others are smashed for it but this kid slides under the radar. I'm keeping him accountable unlike most on this site. And Yes I'm fine, thanks for asking!

 

[ClintEastwood]

Awesome news and collective sighs of relief all-round, amirite?

 

[Peninsula Boy]

I'm pretty happy to hear he is eyeing off a midfield spot.

Yes, it will be tough to crack but he has huge potential in there as a bigger bodied midfielder.

 

[TeeKray]

This is an opinion-based forum, isn't it?? Don't rate him as highly as others, butchers the footy which escapes criticism. Others are smashed for it but this kid slides under the radar. I'm keeping him accountable unlike most on this site. And Yes I'm fine, thanks for asking!

I'm all for opinions but you've got to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Bergman has been excellent this year.

 

[Poo Eckert]

I'm all for opinions but you've got to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Bergman has been excellent this year.

Plus every player burns the ball at times

 

[RossFC]

 

[manureid]

Gone......no doubt about it.

This is an opinion-based forum, isn't it?? Don't rate him as highly as others, butchers the footy which escapes criticism. Others are smashed for it but this kid slides under the radar. I'm keeping him accountable unlike most on this site. And Yes I'm fine, thanks for asking!

Strong opinion. Seemed more like a statement of fact. Anyway, can you please state as fact we will not win the flag this year.

 

[Coobk001]

This is an opinion-based forum, isn't it?? Don't rate him as highly as others, butchers the footy which escapes criticism. Others are smashed for it but this kid slides under the radar. I'm keeping him accountable unlike most on this site. And Yes I'm fine, thanks for asking!

You aren't wrong, but the damage of his poor disposal, as a very young kid still, doesn't outweigh all of the other elite stuff he does. If he can tidy up his disposal/decision making he'll be pushing that elite level.

 

[Coobk001]

You know it is a huge moment for the club and that everyone can feel the statement that this decision has made, when you get the sort of reaction that has come from it. Clubs media team is pouring the memes all over it, all the players are posting about it and the supporter base is pumped.

This was no doubt a huge signing, hopefully a big moment for our group in terms of them all sticking together. ie. the next Boak/Trengove re-signing moment.

 

[Playthekids76]

Strong opinion. Seemed more like a statement of fact. Anyway, can you please state as fact we will not win the flag this year.

No sorry as I think we will!

 

[Playthekids76]

I'm all for opinions but you've got to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Bergman has been excellent this year.

Bar his delivery by foot! The data backs this up, he cooks it. Watch.

 

[Watto71]

He will replace Boak or Wines in the middle next year

 

[Jonts]

He will replace Boak or Wines in the middle next year

Wines?

As in recaptured his brownlow winning form in the past month wines?

 

[Ant Bear]

Reminds me of the terrifying early-century Brisbane midfield, they had a group of champions who all had different strengths and ways to hurt.

JHF will be Voss
Butters is the new Black
Rozee is Akermanis
Bergman = Lappin
McEntee = Luke Power

Luke Power

Age

45

Ht

180cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.0

5star

K

13.4

5star

HB

9.6

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.9

5star

CL

1.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.6

4star

K

10.2

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

2.0

4star