Player Watch #1: Nick Vlastuin

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Sick of this campaigners bullshit


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[Grockadoc]

Hasnt been the same since being knocked out in gf

Just making the howlers and it’s becoming consistent which is a worry

Yep. It seems to me that the contest with Danger knocked any of the hardness and courage that Vlastuin had before it out of him. Seems not to crash in or go as hard as he used to since. His decision making and composure have also significantly dropped away.

 

[Hoos]

Yep. It seems to me that the contest with Danger knocked any of the hardness and courage that Vlastuin had before it out of him. Seems not to crash in or go as hard as he used to since. His decision making and composure have also significantly dropped away.

And the worst thing is despite the alarming drop in the quality of his football, he will not be dropped.

 

[peternorth]

It is sad to see

 

[Muddiemoose]

Yep. It seems to me that the contest with Danger knocked any of the hardness and courage that Vlastuin had before it out of him. Seems not to crash in or go as hard as he used to since. His decision making and composure have also significantly dropped away.

Hate to say it but pretty sure he has copped a fair few big knocks and multiple concussions over his career, Has it taken its toll? I’m kind of worried about his long term health

Just not the player he once was

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

he's lost that hard, sharp edge and become blunted!

 

[Daka]

Hate to say it but pretty sure he has copped a fair few big knocks and multiple concussions over his career, Has it taken its toll? I’m kind of worried about his long term health

Just not the player he once was

The problems really started with that Danger hit. I still have not seen him come back as good from that & it's now been 3 years.

 

[biaseddustyfan]

The problems really started with that Danger hit. I still have not seen him come back as good from that & it's now been 3 years.

at least clangerifeld copped a 6 week suspension for it. a tiny bit of justice for ruining vlastuin

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Hate to say it but pretty sure he has copped a fair few big knocks and multiple concussions over his career, Has it taken its toll? I’m kind of worried about his long term health

Just not the player he once was

His numbers are still decent but his Decision making is not what it used to be. He seems to be taking players on far to often in general play, taking risky options, and is on a short fuse,

Like you I’m hoping the numerous concussions don’t cause any health issues down the track.

 

[Daka]

His numbers are still decent but his Decision making is not what it used to be. He seems to be taking players on far to often in general play, taking risky options, and is on a short fuse,

Like you I’m hoping the numerous concussions don’t cause any health issues down the track.

Gives away silly free kicks some of them are soft & some not really there but some of them are obvious like last night pushin some flog over in stoppage no point.

 

[Hank Heavenly]

skills and decision making the last two weeks have been deplorable

 

[El Tigre]

With the 200 game milestone this weekend, Nick needs to get a bit more love. He’s been a very important cog in the team thru the premiership years. I hope the tiges can get up for the win like what was done for Prestia.

 

[amc11]

Tim Taranto

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Tim Taranto

Age

26

Ht

188cm

Wt

87kg

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22.3

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12.8

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5.6

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4.1

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17.0

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12.0

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5.0

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1.5

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3.0

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5.5

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15.6

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8.0

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1.8

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4.0

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2.2

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was asked about Nick Vlastuin

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Nick Vlastuin

Age

30

Ht

187cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

6.6

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.7

4star

MG

269.3

4star

D

13.3

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.3

3star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.8

3star

MG

257.6

4star

D

20.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

8.8

5star

M

7.4

5star

T

2.8

5star

with his 200th game coming up and Tim mentioned that Phil Davies used to say Nick was one of the best defenders in the afl and very underrated.

 

[Kapital city TIGER]

Love Flossy. Hope he has a great game and a customary act of unprovoked aggression tounsettle em, that uncustomafily gets missed by the umps

 

[SumTingWong]

Tim Taranto was asked about Nick Vlastuin with his 200th game coming up and Tim mentioned that Phil Davies used to say Nick was one of the best defenders in the afl and very underrated.

Used to

 

[lizard man]

perhaps an unpopular opinion but I think he needs to play forward next year to suit the team needs …..I think he would make a great forward with a combination of vlaustin lynch and Bauer as the talls …. Leave balta in defence

 

[Dr Tigris]

perhaps an unpopular opinion but I think he needs to play forward next year to suit the team needs …..I think he would make a great forward with a combination of vlaustin lynch and Bauer as the talls …. Leave balta in defence

Not sure. He is a back I think.

 

[lizard man]

Not sure. He is a back I think.

That’s what he has predominantly played as but I think he has what it takes to also play as a great forward ….. I think if we invest a full preseason in him as a forward he will really shine in 2024

 

[tiger_tough]

Intercepting defenders are more important than ever and Vlastuin is our 2nd best one. If we're going to send him forward we might as well just trade him to the bulldogs for a 1st rounder.

 

[lizard man]

Intercepting defenders are more important than ever and Vlastuin is our 2nd best one. If we're going to send him forward we might as well just trade him to the bulldogs for a 1st rounder.

I agree intercept defenders are important but we also need to be able to kick a winning score ….I think vlaustin forward and balta staying in defence is currently the right mix … maybe someone else is capable of playing vlaustin role?

 

[tiger_tough]

I agree intercept defenders are important but we also need to be able to kick a winning score ….I think vlaustin forward and balta staying in defence is currently the right mix … maybe someone else is capable of playing vlaustin role?

A forward line containing Martin, Lynch, Gibcus/Ryan, Cumberland and Baker should be able to kick a winning score...

 

[tunksy]

A forward line containing Martin, Lynch, Gibcus/Ryan, Cumberland and Baker should be able to kick a winning score...

Depends on what the other team kicks though.

Gibcus Ryan cumbo even baker haven’t been consistent up forward.

 

[tiger_tough]

Depends on what the other team kicks though.

Gibcus Ryan cumbo even baker haven’t been consistent up forward.

Yeah for sure. It would be nice if small forwards are actually allowed to play attacking footy under the new coach or if their priority will still be guarding space and pressuring....

Kai Lohmann could be a good small forward target....

 

[Harrison Bergeron]

Still a defender first and foremost but would like to at least see more cameos from him up forward.

 

[KimKershaw1959]

I'd consider trading him for a decent pick. Won't be part our next flag tilt