Player Watch #15: Dylan Stephens

[LuvtheKangas]

Should not even get a look in at AFL level until he can show some composure with the ball around the contest. I can live with him not being super hard, you can't miss your leg because you're too worried about contact though.

That was his horrible moment, and he had one or two more after it.

It's frustrating as he brings something we need.

 

[Twangler]

Harsh markers here, I thought he was great. Provided plenty of run and spread. Should get a full game next week. Composure was costly but that aside, looked significantly better than earlier in the season.

 

[Only Forwards]

Can’t be sub.

He’s very soft.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Solid
Keep him in

 

[Only Forwards]

Solid
Keep him in

He shat his pants on multiple occasions when the ball was near him.

Sometimes you gotta be taking the piss.

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Would have him over Sleevo, but he needs to compose himself in the big moments.

 

[hellas_johnny]

Probably the best sub performance we've had provided some really good run and an out let happy to keep him there next week

 

[Roos92]

Just a poor man's stephenson with slightly better fitness. Doesn't chase and looks petrified whenever near it.

 

[BlueandWhiteElf]

Sorry, it’s a no from me. He’s a liability. Has a skilful leg - but is panicked and plays scared, which results in him butchering possession.

 

[Carey4life]

He runs hard defensively, although is afraid to go to the contest when its in his area and it's his turn. He just finds new space to zone into. He needs to fix that...

He also shits himself in the contest, but we all know that.

 

[shintemaster]

Sorry, it’s a no from me. He’s a liability. Has a skilful leg - but is panicked and plays scared, which results in him butchering possession.

Same.

I don't care how good he is at finding space if he can't find his foot or hand to dispose of it when a player is within 10m. Does good stuff and then just wastes it. I can see why they want him to come good but you can't gift him games either - he will cost wins if he can't get this out of his game.

 

[justroyal]

I feel like he has a physique that shouldn’t be so timid. Could be playing like a mid if he wanted.
But one thing I noticed was he was giving me Scott, Swallow, Gibson, MacMillan, Atley type of vibes when he was kicking on the right side of the field. Close your eyes type of shit. Left footer no doubt. But **** me it was horrendous

 

[Reagan Smash]

We know he’s soft, but he lacks composure at this level

 

[big_e]

Fourth most clangers for us tonight.

Which is quite the achievement when you only play 35% of the game.

 

[Harris 10]

What an interesting game, he had some good moments, mixed with some terrible decision making, mixed with a lack of desire to get involved with physical contact.

Until he’s willing to put his body on the line, I’m happy for him to sit in the VFL.

 

[amaz199]

Not sure I saw the same game. It thought he was very average.

Needed to have more impact.

 

[Waynesworld]

You’d think if you only had 1 quarter you’d put your body on the line at every contest. But no.

 

[My Left Foote]

As Charles Dickens once said it was the best of subs, it was the worst of subs. Provided some great run and carry but lacked composure at some crucial times.

 

[Junk yard]

He did some good things, but this fella makes Polec look like Glenn Archer. I'm stunned he's made it this far being that scared of contact. Usually you'd cop a good hit and realise A: it's not that bad and my mate's and supporters loved me for it. Or B: this isn't for me and I might focus on my golf game. Can't see him changing his way's this far into his footy life.

 

[Ligma]

Needs to stop hesitating with ball in hand.

 

[Only Forwards]

He is a big no

Doesnt suit our brand If we wanna play competitive footy

Since the bye we’ve been playing a style of footy that will demand players compete and this bloke choose when he goes.

He panics, a lot. There was a moment in tonight’s game where it looked like he forgot what foot he kicked with.

 

[Only Forwards]

Needs to stop hesitating.

FTFY.

Guy looks like he’s under pressure just walking to his position.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Played a tidy little quarter tonight. Played his wing very well with repeat efforts, some effective spoils and good kicking.

 

[RossHenshaw]

Played a tidy little quarter tonight. Played his wing very well with repeat efforts, some effective spoils and good kicking.

Needs to play next week

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Thought he did ok compared to how he normally goes, still jumps at shadows but made space and hit a few targets.

It’s a low bar but I’d give him another go