Past #15: Paul Ahern - delisted after 24 NM games/6 NM goals - thanks Pauly

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stevo75 said:
One brownlow is that it?

Personally think he'll dominate the game for years to come and win minimum 3 brownlows and be future legend hall of famer imo.
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Typical downtrodden pessimistic North supporter
 
Groin guru said:
I'm glad he is tracking along nicely. I think he'll win a brownlow during his career. GWS made a big mistake and they know it!
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Id rather he won a premiership medal!!
 
Paul Ahern update! Courtesy of Nick Bowen

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-18/forgotten-roo-itching-to-make-his-mark

WHEN assessing the quality of the Kangaroos' youngsters, it is easy to forget they still have a former No.7 draft pick to unveil.

After embarking on a list rebuild at the end of last season, North has unveiled eight debutants this season – Jy Simkpin, Braydon Preuss, Mitch Hibberd, Declan Mountford, Sam Durdin, Ed Vickers-Willis, Daniel Nielson and Cameron Zurhaar – and successfully introduced recycled recruits Marley Williams (Collingwood) and Nathan Hrovat (Western Bulldogs).

Entering round 18, there are only eight players on the Roos' list yet to taste senior football. One of them is former Giant Paul Ahern.

Ahern was the No.7 pick in the 2014 NAB AFL draft, having been recruited by Greater Western Sydney after a stellar under-18 season when he averaged 17 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency for Vic Metro on his way to All Australian honours.

Ahern joined the Kangaroos in last year's trade period in exchange for pick No.65 as the Giants sought to create space in their salary cap.

North took Ahern knowing he would not play a game at any level in 2017.

The former Calder Cannon had undergone two right knee reconstructions in 2016 – in February and September – and the plan was to get him right for day one of the 2018 pre-season.

Now 10 months into his rehab from his second operation, Ahern told AFL.com.au his projected return was on schedule.

"I've been doing a lot of change-of-direction and a bit of volume running just to try and keep up my fitness going into the pre-season," Ahern said.

"I'm starting to feel really confident on my knee, it's probably the best I've felt over the journey, so I'm looking forward to being fit to go on day one of pre-season."

Not being able to prove himself to his new teammates on the training track and, particularly, in games has been frustrating, but Ahern is trying to make the most of his year on the sidelines.

"It's been a bit different," he said.

"I just try to get around the boys in the gym and that kind of thing. Obviously when other players are in rehab I try and get to know them there, that way I don't really have to be on the field.

"And I just try to build that leadership amongst the group and earn that respect by just working hard in my rehab."

Ahern last played in September 2015, when he was part of the GWS NEAFL team's preliminary final loss to Aspley.

The 182cm midfielder could not break into the Giants' senior team that year despite a prolific season in the NEAFL, then his knee woes ensured his second and final season in western Sydney was a write-off.

But the Roos have high hopes for the 20-year-old, who is equally adept at stoppages and as an outside runner.

Between now and the start of the pre-season, Ahern will continue the painstaking process of building strength in his knee, aiming to take part in some skills sessions with North's main group before the end of the 2017 season.

After rupturing the same anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) twice in such a short timeframe, Ahern's rehabilitation has also had a significant mental component.

Working with club psychologist Michael Inglis has been "really good" for Ahern, while he says North's decision to put him on ice this season has also helped.

"The club pretty much told me early on that I wasn't going to play this year. So it was good knowing that if I had little setbacks here and there it wasn't going to affect me in the long run," he said.

"I can just take everything at my own pace, which has been a positive."

With just six rounds of the home and away season remaining, Ahern can see light at the end of his rehabilitation tunnel.

"Even coming into the pre-season, once I can fully get out there on the track and just put all this rehab behind me I'll definitely be really happy," he said.

"I'm just itching to get back out there and make myself and my family proud."
 

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roos_fanatic08 said:
In a really good headspace, can't wait to see what this kid has to offer come 2019. So much upside, was arguably my favourite player in his draft year.
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Who were you arguing with? Yourself? :huh:
 
Aberration said:
Paul Ahern update! Courtesy of Nick Bowen

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-18/forgotten-roo-itching-to-make-his-mark

WHEN assessing the quality of the Kangaroos' youngsters, it is easy to forget they still have a former No.7 draft pick to unveil.

After embarking on a list rebuild at the end of last season, North has unveiled eight debutants this season – Jy Simkpin, Braydon Preuss, Mitch Hibberd, Declan Mountford, Sam Durdin, Ed Vickers-Willis, Daniel Nielson and Cameron Zurhaar – and successfully introduced recycled recruits Marley Williams (Collingwood) and Nathan Hrovat (Western Bulldogs).

Entering round 18, there are only eight players on the Roos' list yet to taste senior football. One of them is former Giant Paul Ahern.

Ahern was the No.7 pick in the 2014 NAB AFL draft, having been recruited by Greater Western Sydney after a stellar under-18 season when he averaged 17 disposals at 72 per cent efficiency for Vic Metro on his way to All Australian honours.

Ahern joined the Kangaroos in last year's trade period in exchange for pick No.65 as the Giants sought to create space in their salary cap.

North took Ahern knowing he would not play a game at any level in 2017.

The former Calder Cannon had undergone two right knee reconstructions in 2016 – in February and September – and the plan was to get him right for day one of the 2018 pre-season.

Now 10 months into his rehab from his second operation, Ahern told AFL.com.au his projected return was on schedule.

"I've been doing a lot of change-of-direction and a bit of volume running just to try and keep up my fitness going into the pre-season," Ahern said.

"I'm starting to feel really confident on my knee, it's probably the best I've felt over the journey, so I'm looking forward to being fit to go on day one of pre-season."

Not being able to prove himself to his new teammates on the training track and, particularly, in games has been frustrating, but Ahern is trying to make the most of his year on the sidelines.

"It's been a bit different," he said.

"I just try to get around the boys in the gym and that kind of thing. Obviously when other players are in rehab I try and get to know them there, that way I don't really have to be on the field.

"And I just try to build that leadership amongst the group and earn that respect by just working hard in my rehab."

Ahern last played in September 2015, when he was part of the GWS NEAFL team's preliminary final loss to Aspley.

The 182cm midfielder could not break into the Giants' senior team that year despite a prolific season in the NEAFL, then his knee woes ensured his second and final season in western Sydney was a write-off.

But the Roos have high hopes for the 20-year-old, who is equally adept at stoppages and as an outside runner.

Between now and the start of the pre-season, Ahern will continue the painstaking process of building strength in his knee, aiming to take part in some skills sessions with North's main group before the end of the 2017 season.

After rupturing the same anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) twice in such a short timeframe, Ahern's rehabilitation has also had a significant mental component.

Working with club psychologist Michael Inglis has been "really good" for Ahern, while he says North's decision to put him on ice this season has also helped.

"The club pretty much told me early on that I wasn't going to play this year. So it was good knowing that if I had little setbacks here and there it wasn't going to affect me in the long run," he said.

"I can just take everything at my own pace, which has been a positive."

With just six rounds of the home and away season remaining, Ahern can see light at the end of his rehabilitation tunnel.

"Even coming into the pre-season, once I can fully get out there on the track and just put all this rehab behind me I'll definitely be really happy," he said.

"I'm just itching to get back out there and make myself and my family proud."
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Nick is a bit pleased with how the year is going. I bet he enjoyed writing this one.
 
Have been told that he has made huge inroads over the last 12 weeks. Has put in a mountain of work and really turned the corner with his re-hab. He could have potentially played the last 6 weeks of the season but the club and Paul decided it was best to keep him on ice and keep building that strength (which was always the plan when we picked him up).

Has a lot more confidence in his body compared to the first time round doing re-hab on his knee.

He is absolutely primed both mentally and physically to attack this pre-season. Pretty excited to see what he can do next year.
 
**** yeah.
 
roos_fanatic08 said:
Have been told that he has made huge inroads over the last 12 weeks. Has put in a mountain of work and really turned the corner with his re-hab. He could have potentially played the last 6 weeks of the season but the club and Paul decided it was best to keep him on ice and keep building that strength (which was always the plan when we picked him up).

Has a lot more confidence in his body compared to the first time round doing re-hab on his knee.

He is absolutely primed both mentally and physically to attack this pre-season. Pretty excited to see what he can do next year.
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sounds very promising.
will be a new 1st round draftee next year
 
roos_fanatic08 said:
Have been told that he has made huge inroads over the last 12 weeks. Has put in a mountain of work and really turned the corner with his re-hab. He could have potentially played the last 6 weeks of the season but the club and Paul decided it was best to keep him on ice and keep building that strength (which was always the plan when we picked him up).

Has a lot more confidence in his body compared to the first time round doing re-hab on his knee.

He is absolutely primed both mentally and physically to attack this pre-season. Pretty excited to see what he can do next year.
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Dusty who?
This kid will be a jet!
 

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On the Run Home they were analysing pick 7 and Ticks and Busts over the last 15 years.

They got to Ahearn and refused to give him a bust despite having done 2 knees.
 
This could really be a big deal.

There's really no pressure on him (ala Marley Williams) & the talent is clearly there. If his body holds up we may just have a star on our hands.
Here's hoping hey.

Jesus, does he know where the goals are:

 
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Need to draft a similar player so that they can tag team the shit out of the comp
 
Does he pick the 6 back up now with Loogie gone?
 

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