Past #15: Atu Bosenavulagi - drafted #77 '18 ND by CFC - traded to NM as part of Stepho/BBB deal - 8 NM games/1 NM goal

[nelroo]

Good game. His only faults today were giving away a couple of free kicks. Much rather that than him giving his opponent too much room. A lot to work with !

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Good game. His only faults today were giving away a couple of free kicks. Much rather that than him giving his opponent too much room. A lot to work with !

The two frees were 50/50. I thought he was stiff on both occasions. Just as you say, I would much rather he be there with his man and putting on the pressure he applied than not.

 

[giantroo]

 

[archereleven]

Plenty to work with in Atu.

Good wheels, looks to have the required defensive attributes to work with and goes when required. Like the look of him off HB.

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[Themanbun]

Plenty to work with in Atu.

Good wheels, looks to have the required defensive attributes to work with and goes when required. Like the look of him off HB.

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Hit a few very well weighted kicks, too

 

[Caracas]

Some us of have a massive propensity to write off players completely and inflate other players off the back of single performances. It’s almost pathological. Very good work by Atu today. He’s certainly a positive and in the mix. It all looks good for our depth.


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[Lomas]

Plenty to work with in Atu.

Good wheels, looks to have the required defensive attributes to work with and goes when required. Like the look of him off HB.

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It was nice hearing the the both positive (I know these players) and sad (we let them go for peanuts) tones in Eddie's voice when they both did good things over a few minutes at one point.

 

[awesome wells]

Looks like he could be a very very good player. Thanks pies lol

 

[Bulge]

Love what he brings! Thought he was very good

 

[Masked Avenger]

He showed some real promise and poise in his earlier performances. Touch puzzling to me that he's played so few games this year.

 

[northbergs]

Just seemed to know exactly the right time to leave his man and become the link man through the corridor. Also seems to be well
balanced when competing one on one. He has a future.


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[archereleven]

It was nice hearing the the both positive (I know these players) and sad (we let them go for peanuts) tones in Eddie's voice when they both did good things over a few minutes at one point.

Yeah Atu hitting the Stevo lead was gold.

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[Kangaroos4eva]

The thing that has always struck me about him is that he is very composed in traffic and generally doesn’t panic with ball in hand.

 

[Psicosis]

Had a shaky first couple moments but credit to him, he steadied and had by far his best game to date. Well done Atu!

 

[king of the road]

He showed some real promise and poise in his earlier performances. Touch puzzling to me that he's played so few games this year.

I get the impression he has good attributes but they’re teaching him new roles. Hence the time out of the firsts.

 

[CURVE]

Plenty to work with in Atu.

Good wheels, looks to have the required defensive attributes to work with and goes when required. Like the look of him off HB.

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What I liked was some of his disposals, he was willing to attack with pace and hit a team mate on the chest, I think he ended up with a half dozen score involvements. He could be the person to replace Hall in the coming years.

 

[muttley45]

As his belief that he belongs at the level increases, i totally expect his performance to improve rapidly, has the tools for sure.

 

[Hojuman]

Yeah Atu hitting the Stevo lead was gold.

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[gerry101101]

Improved as the game went on. Showed signs, including composure when kicking under pressure / to leads. Important given early on he looked like he could be shaky. We’ll done Atu.

 

[Val Keating]

When Bonar and Hayden come back he’ll struggle to get a game. If he gets in front of them then we have a player. Good competition for spots. Probably add Turner to that group as well. Shit as I’m writing this I think maybe it’s Atley that will struggle…

 

[Lomas]

When Bonar and Hayden come back he’ll struggle to get a game. If he gets in front of them then we have a player. Good competition for spots. Probably add Turner to that group as well. sh*t as I’m writing this I think maybe it’s Atley that will struggle…

It is nice to be in a place that there is competition for spots.

 

[Sphynx]

When Bonar and Hayden come back he’ll struggle to get a game. If he gets in front of them then we have a player. Good competition for spots. Probably add Turner to that group as well. sh*t as I’m writing this I think maybe it’s Atley that will struggle…

I think he's already better than Hayden imo.

Faster
Stronger overhead
Cleaner at ground level

But the most important thing is he's an excellent kick.


Hayden will be delisted imo.

Bonar and Atu can co-exist in that backline.

 

[Moti]

I think he's already better than Hayden imo.

Faster
Stronger overhead
Cleaner at ground level

But the most important thing is he's an excellent kick.


Hayden will be delisted imo.

Bonar and Atu can co-exist in that backline.

Agree. Bonar is more unique where he takes the more powerful mid sized players, who we struggle with regularly.

Atu should be in the mix for the more lockdown role. He and Turner are pretty close but I think Atu is stronger through the hips and is a considerably better kick. Just depends how they develop. Perez, Ziebell, Atley and Walker are also in the mix and I also prefer LMac in defence so think he locks up a spot. With three talls, there isn’t enough spots for all.


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[Sphynx]

Agree. Bonar is more unique where he takes the more powerful mid sized players, who we struggle with regularly.

Atu should be in the mix for the more lockdown role. He and Turner are pretty close but I think Atu is stronger through the hips and is a considerably better kick. Just depends how they develop. Perez, Ziebell, Atley and Walker are also in the mix and I also prefer LMac in defence so think he locks up a spot. With three talls, there isn’t enough spots for all.


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It was Atu's 8th game today, he's played less AFL football than charlie Lazzaro.

Even in his early season games when we were getting absolutely pummled in the midfield, I was really shocked he was dropped, thought he along with Bonar were showing more than any other kid in the side in the first half of the season.

No reason he can't become an attacking HBF'er either. He has every tool. I think he will be a more than handy intercept mark also.

If i was to rank them

Bonar -> Atu -> Young -> Hayden.

 

[jarjarpowers]

Looks a decent prospect. Keep playing him