Player Watch #2: Finn O’Sullivan - selected with Pick 2 in the 2024 ND - Welcome to NM, Fossil

[backtothedraft]

Brilliant talent. It’s going to be a good headache for coaches on where to use him as the year progresses. His ability to get himself out of tight spots and put the ball to the advantage of a team mate is unbelievable.

 

[Sphynx]

The salt on the Richmond board

Apparently he is a soft, shit, outside, squib.

1st stage of acceptance I think.

 

[Possession]

We have a very special player here. Humble footballer, no FIGJAM about him whatsoever.

 

[gerry101101]

Has ‘it’.

 

[Karanicolas]

Gonna happen with young players. Even our so called leaders regularly do this kinda stuff.

Happens to everyone at this level given how well teams defend, even to players like Zorko (see last year’s preliminary final).

The most important thing is to keep doing it.

PS. Well done to Sheezel and LMac who went across to him straight afterwards.

 

[Only Forwards]

Had that howler that cost us a goal but there's something special about this bloke. The way he brakes through tackles and the balance he has for a first year player. Can't wait to he goes into the midfield

Imo this is not totally on him.

It’s clearly a set play that we kick to the pocket look for the short if it’s not there then look for the 45.

Sure execution wasn’t great but if that’s the plan is pretty high risk.

He’s building he’ll get a game soon where he puts it all together and it’ll be something.

 

[Only Forwards]

soft

squib

What in the actual f***are they watching.

Weighs 4/5ths of f*** all has sat in the hole repeatedly in his first games.

They can have whatever copium they want but this is just factually incorrect.

 

[RHLK]

FOS backing into a marking contest to spoil an oppo forward is almost a trademark, in game 3.

Gives time and value to each possession, always looks to attack, great balance and skills....

 

[Passmore]

The salt on the Richmond board

Apparently he is a soft, shit, outside, squib.

1st stage of acceptance I think.

Interesting. No, no, no, and no.

 

[grimface_87]

Kids who got Marley Williams or Jaiden Stephensons number breathing a sigh of relief

 

[nelroo]

How does an 18 year built like him , shrug so many tackles. He must be naturally very strong in the hips. He is always on the move which helps but he is going to be a freak of a player. Thank you Richmond for not picking him at 1.

 

[bhoysdontcry67]

He is a deadset GUN

 

[amaz199]

Cheat code.

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Could honestly end up being the best of the lot. Including Sheezel

 

[Passmore]

Oh behave.

 

[bennymate]

Has the potential to be our Bont

 

[koshari]

How does an 18 year built like him , shrug so many tackles. He must be naturally very strong in the hips. He is always on the move which helps but he is going to be a freak of a player. Thank you Richmond for not picking him at 1.

Spacial awareness. Same as sheezel.

 

[muttley45]

Could have dropped his head and gone into his shell after that horrible turnover, but no

 

[Passmore]

Spacial awareness. Same as sheezel.

Imagine having a team that has this fella, Sheezel, McKercher, Wardlaw….Duursma and Whitlock biding their time in the 2’s….

Oh….

 

[rooboytom_90]

I loved what I saw last week live, but that was brilliant today. I trust him whole heartedly already. Has a real captain vibe about him as well.

 

[Passmore]

I loved what I saw last week live, but that was brilliant today. I trust him whole heartedly already. Has a real captain vibe about him as well.

He’s 18yo and I want him with the pill or the destination of the ball at all times. Yeah he’s not bad.

 

[Jindrrk]

The salt on the Richmond board

Apparently he is a soft, shit, outside, squib.

1st stage of acceptance I think.

Lolmond being Lolmond again

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

This bloke is destined for stardom.

Has everything you need.

In spades.

 

[Yianni]

Last week I wasn’t ready to call it, but for mine he’s passed McKercher.

And that spin move is becoming a trademark. We should call it the Finn-spin.

 

[Yianni]

How does an 18 year built like him , shrug so many tackles. He must be naturally very strong in the hips. He is always on the move which helps but he is going to be a freak of a player. Thank you Richmond for not picking him at 1.

Must be very strong, yes. But don’t underestimate how much of an effect angling AWAY from tacklers instead of running straight into them has.

Some guys have got it and some guys don’t. And this guy’s a total Mr Peanutbutter.