Player Watch #24: Tom Powell - signed thru 2026 - finishes 5th in the 2024 SBM.

[Ashley B]

Breaking tackles now too . Will hopefully be similar to LDU who is that strong now he gets tackled and just drags them along before they drop off him.

 

[Horace]

He was very good on Saturday. A very important part of our future. I think some of us might forget he was Pick 13 in his Draft. You have to be more than a handy footballer to go that high in any draft.

For some ridiculous reason, I keep mixing up his guernsey number 24 with where he was picked in the Draft.

I'm going to make a very big call here, but maybe he is primed to become our version of Mitch Duncan at Geelong.

 

[giantroo]

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Still developing his tank, when he can run out games he is going to be a disposals pig.

Stoked to see him standing up in tackles so much better against the mature bodies, the hard work he put in in the gym over the pre-season is already paying dividends.

 

[DocSholl]

Even had time to spin the ball in his hands before giving it off, with a bloke hanging off his shorts. He operates outside science.

 

[Sphynx]

He's starting to remind me quite a bit of Scott Thompson of the Adelaide/Melbourne variety.

Who people forget was a 2 x B&F, AA and 300 gamer.

 

[Shermanator]

He's starting to remind me quite a bit of Scott Thompson of the Adelaide/Melbourne variety.

Who people forget was a 2 x B&F, AA and 300 gamer.

 

[Themanbun]

He's starting to remind me quite a bit of Scott Thompson of the Adelaide/Melbourne variety.

Who people forget was a 2 x B&F, AA and 300 gamer.

Moves and looks like Scotty T but skills are more Simon Black.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Lots of positives and rightly so... I won't repeat everything that's been highlighted above... So much to work with moving forward.

But at the risk of being shouted down, there are a few things to keep in mind about his game on Saturday:

• He was on a debutant for practically the entire game
• I know ranking points mean 2/5ths of stuff all, but said debutante actually out-ranked him (although mainly due to more tackles)
• A team equal high of 6 clangers

Personally, I think this is all a positive as there are still things for Tom to improve on.

 

[Shagga is all Class]

Still developing his tank, when he can run out games he is going to be a disposals pig.

Stoked to see him standing up in tackles so much better against the mature bodies, the hard work he put in in the gym over the pre-season is already paying dividends.

Has a good mix, inside and outside, with CP and UP.

Reckon, down the track, we will see some matrix type stuff where LDU and Wardlaw might give him or WiPhi the ball, and time slows down, only for the ball to be given back streaming towards goal.

 

[rickety]

Iirc both incidents were in the 2nd quarter. The first being when the King of Rye broke from the contest, looked to step onto his right and thingo Brayshaw nabbed him. Dermot mentioned obviously not hitting the ball on his left. However minutes later Tommy Powell on the burst, ran to his left side and hit a lovely 40 yarder off his left peg. Tommy Gun!

 

[Shack18]

May very well develop into an A grader, composed, beautiful vision, tough, reads game very well, soft hands, dual sided and is covering the ground well. With a couple more pre seasons will be a complete package. knows how to kick a goal as well.
Also turning into a big boy, reckon will be a beast of a midfielder

 

[speedy]

He’s building, I think there is a 30+ game around the corner. I was surprised how much toe he has, showing signs of having an elite all round game.

 

[Themanbun]

Has wheels.

 

[Eggs11]

Beast mode imminent.

 

[Psicosis]

Has wheels.

Was going to say this - has put on genuine pace now that his hips are good.

 

[Passmore]

He's got a nice little " I'm a good player " strut going on.

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[Mordecai]

Contract status?

 

[apollo_creed]

Contract status?

End of 2024.

 

[Ashley B]

Extend the contract Gonzo

 

[scottywiper]

Looks like a man now. Filled out a lot

 

[tazaa]

Gun


Fukc off Noble

 

[Moti]

I think it was Cal Twomey who said he could not believe North played him on a wing last year as it did not play to his strengths.


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[shimaburnsgrieg]

Gun


Fukc off Noble

Here here Taz,

And while we are at it - let's Fukc right off the campaigners on here that were defending Noble last year re his treatment of TP.

I notice most of them have cancelled their BF accounts anyway so I assume they were mates of Nobles himself or just club employees.

 

[Harris 10]

Big game for him against the Hawks.

LDU likely to get a hard tag from Maginness, no Simpkin so he needs to step up.