Past #35: Charlie Lazzaro - delisted end '24 - 39 NM games/5 NM goals - thx Laz

[KiwiRoo]

What other weapon does he have?
Seeing him in person, he presents quite tall and definitely strong - but Jesus Christ does he get thrown of the ball with ease.

He can go in and get the pill, like Wphil? But can he kick it as well? Is he a better burst player?

I can see him doing a tagging role at times. Fit with a good footy IQ

reminds me a bit of Benny Jacobs

 

[Roosurgence]

Not sure this guy makes it, but you have to give the kid credit for putting his best foot forward.

He won’t fail because of lack of effort and with his dedication he might actually get there.

 

[Merlin007]

What other weapon does he have?
Seeing him in person, he presents quite tall and definitely strong - but Jesus Christ does he get thrown of the ball with ease.

He can go in and get the pill, like Wphil? But can he kick it as well? Is he a better burst player?

Lazzaro is unlikely to be an A grader, but most good sides have solid role players on the list between 23 and 30; Charlie could easily be that for us as we work up the ladder

 

[choppy]

You're gonna be great fun this season Ross.

As much fun as a soggy fart

 

[choppy]

Lazzaro is unlikely to be an A grader, but most good sides have solid role players on the list between 23 and 30; Charlie could easily be that for us as we work up the ladder

A 23-30 role player in a shit side becomes a 10-15 player in a great side. Charlie will make a lot eat pie this year

 

[zoomba23]

I can see him doing a tagging role at times. Fit with a good footy IQ

reminds me a bit of Benny Jacobs

I want him to make it but Jacobs was about five times as strong as him, wasn't he

 

[KiwiRoo]

I want him to make it but Jacobs was about five times as strong as him, wasn't he

Charlie looks likes bulked up a fair bit this year. Might surprise. Like Ben he probably isn't going to make it as a pure midfielder but looks to have that single mindedness that good taggers have

 

[Jasemon]

I've seen enough skilled players wasted away bc they're simply not motivated nor full of effort.

Laz has
100% motivation
100% program commitment and growth
50% skill

he MUST be given a chance to prove he's improved the third point, otherwise what's the point at all

I’d agree with almost all of what you’ve said there except I genuinely disagree with your assessment of skill levels.

18 months ago he got the fumbles, deer in headlights kind of stuff and you could see his confidence had been sucked right out of him.

Go back to when we first drafted him and I was watching pre-season training, I saw a highly professional kid who was absolutely nailing 30 metre passes, consistently off BOTH feet during drills. Obviously that’s not the heat and pressure of an AFL game however the kid knows how to kick. He has the skills. Not Sheezel or Thomas skills but better than many. I’d be more inclined to give him a 75-80% in regards to skill, in the context of the position he plays. He has his confidence back.

And we both know that Lazz wakes up every day with an absolute focus on improving his game and getting better.

I’m absolutely certain he’ll get his chance this year.

 

[Warlord69]

People forget about his ridiculous agility. It was a feature of his at the combine and is really coming to the fore (from my eye) this preseason.

 

[roomagic1984]

Charlie always looks good, but seems to tighten up when under pressure.
He just needs to get some confidence in the big time and then we sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

 

[DuckYeah]

Charlie always looks good, but seems to tighten up when under pressure.
He just needs to get some confidence in the big time and then we sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

He has defensive pressure which is a string that not many of our midfielders really have. People round here don’t believe he can cut the mustard.. I think he has a role in the team.

 

[kirbonavich]

I've seen enough skilled players wasted away bc they're simply not motivated nor full of effort.

Laz has
100% motivation
100% program commitment and growth
50% skill

he MUST be given a chance to prove he's improved the third point, otherwise what's the point at all

Good coaching decision to keep him around for the first two points.

Raises the bar for those around him for training standards - wish to kid all the luck in the world. Deserves it.

 

[Sphynx]

Laz reminds me a bit of the days of the split opinions on Ed Lower

Ed Lower

Age

37

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.2

4star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.3

5star

CL

3.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

9.2

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.4

4star

.

This board was split very much between, can be better than a solid AFL player, maybe even a 150+ game AFL player.

The other side was: genuine VFL player list clogger.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

He has defensive pressure which is a string that not many of our midfielders really have. People round here don’t believe he can cut the mustard.. I think he has a role in the team.

Has the exceptional knack of never being quite close enough to tackle, but looks like he’s trying his butt off.

 

[Liam Boy]

Laz reminds me a bit of the days of the split opinions on Ed Lower.

This board was split very much between, can be better than a solid AFL player, maybe even a 150+ game AFL player.

The other side was: genuine VFL player list clogger.

Ed was done in by injuries though. Charlie looks to be more durable

 

[RossHenshaw]

Laz reminds me a bit of the days of the split opinions on Ed Lower.

This board was split very much between, can be better than a solid AFL player, maybe even a 150+ game AFL player.

The other side was: genuine VFL player list clogger.

Lazzaro very much already a “genuine VFL player list clogger.”

 

[RossHenshaw]

He has defensive pressure which is a string that not many of our midfielders really have. People round here don’t believe he can cut the mustard.. I think he has a role in the team.

 

[RossHenshaw]

Has the exceptional knack of never being quite close enough to tackle, but looks like he’s trying his butt off.

The ultimate farking annoying (cannot play footy) goody 2 shoe’s arse kisser … that is a drinks boy , collect the footys behind the goals during goal kicking practice & pat people on the back at best footy club person .
Cannot stand the sight of him .

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

The ultimate farking annoying (cannot play footy) goody 2 shoe’s arse kisser … that is a drinks boy , collect the footys behind the goals during goal kicking practice & pat people on the back at best footy club person .
Cannot stand the sight of him .

Far out that’s pretty hard criticism of a 21 year old kid who from all accounts is giving his all. Lighten up

 

[The Nostradamus]

The ultimate farking annoying (cannot play footy) goody 2 shoe’s arse kisser … that is a drinks boy , collect the footys behind the goals during goal kicking practice & pat people on the back at best footy club person .
Cannot stand the sight of him .

This isn’t the Jamie Macmillan thread

 

[King Corey]

In my head RossHenshaw and DuckYeah are the same poster which makes their interactions even weirder.

 

[Mr north man]

I can only see the future for Charlie Lazzaro is going to be the next Ben Jacobs we need a tagger and he could be it.

 

[northbergs]

Was on the blue (1st 18) team today but still think Powell and Phillips, who were very good on the yellow team, are ahead of him.


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[Nylex]

The ultimate farking annoying (cannot play footy) goody 2 shoe’s arse kisser … that is a drinks boy , collect the footys behind the goals during goal kicking practice & pat people on the back at best footy club person .
Cannot stand the sight of him .

Have a spell Roscoe

 

[RossHenshaw]

Have a look at you pathetic lot …
Here you go again….
Getting your hopes up…
Trying to polish up a again .