Player Watch #20: Nick 'Souva' Larkey - 23AA/24 NM VC

[giantroo]

Welcome to Nick Larkey



From afl.com.au

Selection No.73 – Nick Larkey
Bryce Lewis says: "Nick has been a bit of a swingman. He played back for Oakleigh Chargers and in the National Championships. But he's kicked multiple goals when forward for Oakleigh and has pinch-hit in the ruck, so he's a bit of a troubleshooter. He still has a lot of filling out to do at 198cm, but we think he offers us some versatility as a tall."

From nmfc.com.au

Nick Larkey- Pick 73

Bryce Lewis says:

“Nick's been a bit of a swingman. He played as a defender for Vic Metro in the National Championships, but he’s equally capable up forward.

“He’s kicked some bags of goals, and he can also pinch-hit in the ruck.

“He’s 198 centimetres and needs to fill out a fair bit; we’re confident he’ll do that.

“Nick’s a guy who has shown an ability to impact games for Oakleigh, including finals during the course of this season.”

 

[giantroo]

 

[Harvey Manfrenjensenden]

 

[smoothoperator]

Huge prospect pick here, I know the bloke quite well, has the potential to be a good player but will take time. I like the pick.

 

[Roopassion]

Looks like a nice prospect

 

[Harvey Manfrenjensenden]

A tall forward at TAC Cup level, Larkey played down back for Vic Metro and acquitted himself well. His athleticism means he was used on the wing at times, despite being taller than a traditional midfielder. He can kick goals and also provides a back-up ruck option. Strong in the air, Larkey is raw and has plenty of upside.

 

[jess_1804]

Looks like he's quite quick and nimble for such a tall guy. Looking forward to seeing how he develops and how the club intend to use him.

 

[SMaturin]

Nice gallop

 

[hiddink]

Really exciting pick.


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[Rogue Robot]

Huge prospect pick here, I know the bloke quite well, has the potential to be a good player but will take time. I like the pick.

same here, I know him well too

 

[Red Black and Blue]

One of my favourites. His ability to float through the air and maintain soft hands reminds me a lot of Carlisle.

 

[CBSlogger]

Like the way he moves for a 6'6"er.

Not sure how big his tank is but has a little bit of the Justin Westhoffs about him.

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

There's nothing quite like picking up a "Souva" Larkey late.

 

[trooroo4life]

Jeez he was quite good in the back half in that second vid. Needs to put on quite a bit of size though.

 

[rickety]

There's nothing quite like picking up a "Souva" Larkey late.

I was thinking of old Gary MaLarkey!!

 

[Handsome.B.Wonderful]

Like the way he moves for a 6'6"er.

Not sure how big his tank is but has a little bit of the Justin Westhoffs about him.

Some decent body work in the VC vs VM video as well.

 

[osaka mick]

Looks like he'll take some time, but certainly has some good attributes.

Welcome to NMFC!

 

[Roopassion]

I like him. Marking good. In all areas, he's slight yet contested marking is quite impressive. Moves well and great height. He's got time to build his body. Get around him.

 

[Sheezel2Wardlaw]

Pretty impressive highlights.

 

[Kciza]

Seems to read the flight very well, good clean one grab mark, and has some toe/agility for a guy his height. Looks a handy pickup

 

[Flawed Genius]

Strong hands, despite being built like a rake. Not afraid to throw his body at the ball when leading. Accurate kick for goal. Looks comfortable at either end, reads the play well, gets to good positions, uses his body after disposing of the footy and follows up.

Not bad for pick 710.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Can't wait for us to throw him forward, then swap him back. Then once he looks natural in the backline we'll swap him forward. Once he kicks a bag of 3 there we'll swap him back to the backline and send Durdin forward just as he starts to find some form down back. Ect ect ect

 

[TwentyNine]

Good to have another developing tall on the list. Never know what they can turn into. Welcome to the club

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

Has a really cool name this dude.

Ugly as a hat full of assholes but looks like he footballs a little bit.

 

[blackshadow]

Nick Larkey = The Mal