Player Watch #13 Oliver Florent

[Kennedy Parker]

Oliver Florent
Young speedster Oliver Florent

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Oliver Florent

Age

26

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.7

4star

K

9.9

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

350.0

5star

D

18.3

4star

K

11.7

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.1

3star

MG

350.0

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.2

4star

has become a crucial element of coach John Longmire’s team since the Sydney Swans secured him with their first selection at the 2016 AFL Draft. The Victorian has shown glimpses of exhilarating footy on a wing, most memorably when he jagged a runaway goal in Round 4, 2018 to seal a gripping victory for the Swans over the Bulldogs. But Florent, who’s also spent time on the inside of the contest, is determined to continue to grow his game as a hybrid midfielder in 2020.

Oliver Florent

13

Oliver Florent

Age

26

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.7

4star

K

9.9

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

350.0

5star

D

18.3

4star

K

11.7

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.1

3star

MG

350.0

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.2

4star

DOB: 22 July 1998
DEBUT: 2017
DRAFT: #11, 2016 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Beaumaris (Vic)/Mentone Grammar (Vic)/Sandringham U18

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[bedford]

But you do? Regularly? Of the inner workings of every multi million dollar deal that gets mentioned on here and is in reality discussed between actual professionals in strict confidence?

Not the figures at all , no one apart from a few should anyway , most in the media would guess as it's all content for them

 

[The King!]

Agree with both you and bedders here.

I can see how bedford's source might've been accurate at the time. Things can change very quickly in footy. Prior to the first bye, Hayward looked very ordinary and was never going to be made a priority signing over some of the others (and still wouldn't be IMO.) Since then, he's played well, so the circumstances have changed, and the club's seemingly been flexible with that. I suspect if the club dug their heels in on any position, good or bad, on Hayward without seeing how his year actually played out then that would be pretty irresponsible.

However I think this is probably why the view of "sources" shouldn't be treated as gospel. Or, if their scoop is relayed publicly, it should be followed by an addendum such as "for now" or "at the moment." ie. "Hayward's on the outs at the moment" or "Club's not budging on Hayward talks for now."

I was half shit stirring , Just noticed at times we get I told you so and so would happen, Eg Mccartin will play, so why are you discussing it, but turns out these sources aren't always right.

I am sure the odd whisper gets out, but I also doubt sydney are leaking contract info out so easily and if they are they probably don't want it leaked onto bigfooty .

Or i am just being petty after the Mccartin victory lap.

 

[Nool Carpenna]

I was half shit stirring , Just noticed at times we get I told you so and so would happen, Eg Mccartin will play, so why are you discussing it, but turns out these sources aren't always right.

I am sure the odd whisper gets out, but I also doubt sydney are leaking contract info out so easily and if they are they probably don't want it leaked onto bigfooty .

Or i am just being petty after the Mccartin victory lap.

If McCartin was out, we'd just bring in Darcy Moore... he was signed, sealed and delivered a couple of years back

 

[bedford]

I was half shit stirring , Just noticed at times we get I told you so and so would happen, Eg Mccartin will play, so why are you discussing it, but turns out these sources aren't always right.

I am sure the odd whisper gets out, but I also doubt sydney are leaking contract info out so easily and if they are they probably don't want it leaked onto bigfooty .

Or i am just being petty after the Mccartin victory lap.

I've told you in private about Tom , so don't be a silly sausage

 

[caesar88]

If McCartin was out, we'd just bring in Darcy Moore... he was signed, sealed and delivered a couple of years back

We managed to keep the Mason Wood coup under wraps. Damian Barrett didn't even break the news until Wood had already signed with us!

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

I was half shit stirring , Just noticed at times we get I told you so and so would happen, Eg Mccartin will play, so why are you discussing it, but turns out these sources aren't always right.

I am sure the odd whisper gets out, but I also doubt sydney are leaking contract info out so easily and if they are they probably don't want it leaked onto bigfooty .

Or i am just being petty after the Mccartin victory lap.

I hope Longmire reads BF

 

[ashep]

What on earth has happened to this bloke. Absolutely stunned to see he's averaging career highs in disposals and rebounds because his impact seems to be non-existent.

I've been a fan since day one, but he's gone backwards when he should be settled and hitting his prime.

 

[The King!]

What on earth has happened to this bloke. Absolutely stunned to see he's averaging career highs in disposals and rebounds because his impact seems to be non-existent.

I've been a fan since day one, but he's gone backwards when he should be settled and hitting his prime.

I forgot he was playing yesterday , didn't turn it over as much. But surprised he got 21 touches

 

[Wheresbuddy]

I forgot he was playing yesterday , didn't turn it over as much. But surprised he got 21 touches

Alot of cheap possessions on offer in our back half yesterday as nothing was happening forward of defence.

 

[bedford]

Alot of cheap possessions on offer in our back half yesterday as nothing was happening forward of defence.

No cheap ones yesterday their pressure was elite

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

needs to eat a bowl of weetbix before the game to make sure his kicks carry the distance

 

[The King!]

Has he been training? People talk about training loads but doubt he does anything on the track. Got his contract I guess

 

[Jeffers]

Drop him. Having a pitiful year. I sure hope he didn’t re-sign on good money.

 

[The King!]

He is droppable because unlike others like a Blakey he isn't turning it around to become match winner anyway

 

[GreyGooseGuy88]

I would trade him to whoever wants him - is a liability

 

[Jeffers]

He is droppable because unlike others like a Blakey he isn't turning it around to become match winner anyway

He’s a poor decision maker as well.
Not to mention a weak weak tackler. Embarrassing tackler really.

 

[Punts]

Liability in defence

 

[wills2g]

Was everywhere last night

Honestly think he would work best in Wicks’ role as a pressure small forward

Done his apprenticeship in the backline so knows how to defend

Is honestly a really accurate shot

Fumbles arent as costly

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Was everywhere last night

Honestly think he would work best in Wicks’ role as a pressure small forward

Done his apprenticeship in the backline so knows how to defend

Is honestly a really accurate shot

Fumbles arent as costly

Not the worst idea. He can look to Zac Williams for inspiration who most probably is a similar sort if player who's bounced around on ball, wing, running defender and now small forward.

 

[SeanM]

I think we looked good with Florent on the wing and Mills in defence.

Florent seems capable of brilliant attacking moments so it gives him some freedom and his mistakes don't get punished as much. And because Florent has played so much in defence, he is still very capable of performing as a defensive winger dropping back to help his defenders. Or rotating into the defence.

 

[SM]

I didn't even think he fumbled very much last night, was very clean with the ball.

 

[Punts]

Thought he played well

 

[Callipygian]

I thought people were in jest. I can't believe the criticism here! Consistently top 10 in our B&F. Has had another good year as far as I can tell. Expect him to be top 10 again.

However, I don't mind the suggestions of trialling him in different positions because he's versatile and his skills could work well in other parts of the ground.

 

[the hypnotoad]

I thought people were in jest. I can't believe the criticism here! Consistently top 10 in our B&F. Has had another good year as far as I can tell. Expect him to be top 10 again.

However, I don't mind the suggestions of trialling him in different positions because he's versatile and his skills could work well in other parts of the ground.

florent's a great player ... often a scapegoat on this board because he's left to try to make amends for others' mistakes, or is trying to take the game on, something i'm always in favour of ... but when it goes wrong in defence it looks worse (same with blakey)

 

[Kiama Chris]

I thought people were in jest. I can't believe the criticism here! Consistently top 10 in our B&F. Has had another good year as far as I can tell. Expect him to be top 10 again.

However, I don't mind the suggestions of trialling him in different positions because he's versatile and his skills could work well in other parts of the ground.

With his evasive skills I have often wondered how he would go in the forward pocket.