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

[The acurate one]

He still has an immature body, and I'm sure once he thickens up, he will be a much better footballer.

 

[RossHenshaw]

He still has an immature body, and I'm sure once he thickens up, he will be a much better footballer.

He’s still my favourite player

 

[king of the road]

Are you saying we may have a future shitmen? We it would seem have cornered the ****ing market.
Surely not.

Yes he is statistically right in the mix for shitmen status. JZ is being hammered on these boards gets the ball 13.83 disposals per game. Powells gets it 14.56.

He still has an immature body, and I'm sure once he thickens up, he will be a much better footballer.

So what you’re saying is - he’s no longer a shitmen?

 

[The acurate one]

So what you’re saying is - he’s no longer a shitmen?

What I'm saying is he'd isn't a BF champion.

 

[muttley45]

A bit hard to be consistent when he hasn't had the luxury of a regular position to concentrate on, i've seen him everywhere from back pocket and kicking in, centre bounces, wing , HFF, run with roles etc, etc, but in the end, i'm sure it will serve him well, has some very nice tools in his kitbag.

 

[Shermanator]

Just wait until the speed machines of Wardlaw, McKercher and Sheesus hit their prime and TP is twice as fit as he is now… he’ll be giving it to our KPF’s lace-out on a platter.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Just wait until the speed machines of Wardlaw, McKercher and Sheesus hit their prime and TP is twice as fit as he is now… he’ll be giving it to our KPF’s lace-out on a platter.

I think TP is two years away from having the required fitness to consistently impact 4 quarters over the season.

 

[King Corey]

He still has an immature body, and I'm sure once he thickens up, he will be a much better footballer.

He's one of the few over the years who has shown some kind of development after getting on the list.

 

[Roo Beauty]

Goal on the run was class.

 

[Blightys Barrel]

He's one of the few over the years who has shown some kind of development after getting on the list.

He was also “Nobled” for his early years as well. Great goal today on the run.

 

[Jonnoo]

He actually uses his possessions with effectiveness, rarely butchers it

 

[Roostorm]

Just makes a win even better when l see this…the youngsters

 

[Midas]

His influence across half back shouldn’t be underestimated. I think he can have some flexibility playing back and mid.

It’s a deep midfield and these quality players are adding strings to their bow that are going to make us bloody difficult to beat in the next 5 years.

 

[Karanicolas]

He actually uses his possessions with effectiveness, rarely butchers it

He takes care, unlike lot of his teammates, as David King had to keep mentioning (rightly so).

 

[The Butcher]

maybe its just wishful thinking but i see him more up on his toes wanting to not miss the jump at stoppages these days. like the instruction is to try and add some crackhead wardlaw activity to his inside game. i didnt see it manifest in much change in outcomes, it looked still more reaction than action. i've seen him add some physicality to his grunt work as he's chubbed up, so in my mind at least its good to imagine him not overlooking this aspect. :insert jcvd training gif:

 

[tazaa]

He’s building into this role.
Great game. Hope the penny’s finally dropped.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Just makes a win even better when l see this…the youngsters

Don’t mind him on the HB working up the ground. He has the skills.

He was caught ball watching a few times in the first quarter which is simply something he can’t do if he is to have a future playing in the role, however.

 

[Roostorm]

On ya Tommy….more of this consistently ….nice game so far thats all l can ask for…

 

[tazaa]

Was good today

 

[The Butcher]

he is an assassin in f50. has he ever missed? cold blooded

 

[Moti]

Accelerated well today. Not the only one that seems to change their speed game by game.

 

[RossHenshaw]

Was a class above

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Just makes a win even better when l see this…the youngsters

Need the ball in his hands 30+ times per game instead of Simpkin. Like Sheezel, things actually happen when Powell gets the footy forward of centre.

If he can add a bit more strength and improve his running capacity again he’ll be a genuine gun in the Mitch Duncan mould next year.

 

[koshari]

Anyone reckon that grubber kick onto pink was premeditated? Came off after all.

 

[Midas]

Goes missing at stoppage when it’s tough - needs to completely overhaul his ability to handle late game situations at CBA’s.

Imagine if this bloke had a tank and could cruise up and down a wing all day racking up quality touches.

He is a conundrum but in fairness is still 21 - but there are some consistent flaws when it gets white hot around the pill that don’t seem to be discussed a lot.

Seems to lack the ability to get his hands on it when it steps up a notch.