So they are Bont/ Fyfe mids? What exactly have you seen that makes them comparable to two of the greatest mids in recent history?Owens too. Meant to be a hard at it contested midfielder. Fyfe style
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Out from the skipper's shadow: Owens ready to make his own name
After completing an unofficial 'apprenticeship' under captain Jack Steele, Mitch Owens is ready to carve out a name for himself heading into his debut game against Collingwood.www.saints.com.au
Owens’ unofficial ’apprenticeship’ under Steele has ultimately resulted in him soaring ahead of the curve, with his impressive pre-season campaign – much of which has been spent shadowing the captain – earning him a place in St Kilda’s starting line-up for Friday night’s opener against Collingwood."
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The sturdy on-baller had all the right attributes to be making an impact – at 191cm and 93kg, he’s the perfect template for the modern-day footballer – but had never really taken the game alight during his early days in the NAB League."
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While first-year players are often shielded from their far more experienced and physically mature teammates, Owens was placed right in the coalface as the Saints’ match simulation sessions heated up.
The No. 24 would be a near-constant presence at centre bounces, many times with Steele as his direct opponent. The ensuing duels between the fledgling Saint and two-time Best & Fairest weren’t one-sided, as you’d typically expect."
I hate seeing the Owens isn't going to be a midfielder thing. Same as the Pou ones. If they're meant to be forwards they'll be very averages ones at that. Replaced in a few years when an actual forward gets drafted and comes on. They're Bont/Fyfe midfielders and they have to be.
Seems to be a different Mitch this season- looks a bit flat footed around contests
My boy is playing in the U/15 Interleague game after the Sandy game (7.30pm under lights). Will be a huge thrill to play on the hallowed turf!
Owens was the best post-clearance contest player in the comp last year - that can draw comparisons to Fyfe. Same body type, same hunger for contest, and same style of shit kicking. He just needs to build his midfield craft.
Hope your boy kills it mate, best of luck to him
Nice.. will make for better viewing than the spectacle at Marvel
That was my point, that as a mid that both he and Pou are this year not mids, and certainly not Bont/Fyfe like on the ball.
I agree with Windy being a fantastic on ball mid. He’s a genuine midfielder but I see him in that Jack Steele mould. Contested possessions, neat enough disposal, tackles, a consistent and good inside midfielder. I’m hoping Pou and Owens can be the explosive mids that can burst out of packs and kick goals.
Pou would've definitely been pick 2 behind Harley but ahead of Colby/Zane/Wiz etc due to his high potential. Wilson is thriving because he has a strength that is better than most AFL level players which is his running. However, imo his ceiling isn't as high as someone like Pou which is partly why he slid to our pick 18. Pou could develop into a physical specimen that can do anything; play fwd, mid, mark overhead, kick beautifully, break tackles, fend - like Bont. He already has the natural 360 spin in his repertoire
I think to a degree you have hit the nail on the head here. People disregard the variation in when some of these boys actually physically mature. Some kids come in at 18 already close to fully mature and are very solid, while some take until they are about 22 or so. Pou is very much like your traditional key position height kid if you have a look at his build. He is probably another 2 years from properly filling out into a man's body, he's still got that lanky, rangy kids build.
