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

[Reagan Smash]

Only turning 23 in March too

 

[FAILTOSUCCEED]

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Shredded to the bone. Can’t ever question his dedication to come back fit.

So underrated

Big year ahead based on that. Love it.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Started off super lean and skinny, added size for 2 seasons, shredded for extra tank. Could explode this year.

It would be huge if he could cement himself into the midfield.

Heck, if he is fit enough, I would even play him on a wing.

 

[Themanbun]

Started off super lean and skinny, added size for 2 seasons, shredded for extra tank. Could explode this year.

Perfect approach. Should be faster, too. Fat doesn't fly.

 

[Hojuman]

Perfect approach. Should be faster, too. Fat doesn't fly.

Been on a plane lately ?

 

[hotchilli]

I would love to know his actual weight increase, if any? Thanks Laura Kane .
It’s great that he is shredded, but still needs to put some size on his 2024 physique.

Oh boo hoo.

 

[ChopChopDigDig]

Only turning 23 in March too

He's not a baby anymore though, so really needs to find his consistent impact or could find himself forced out... (I'm betting he kill it tho)

 

[Val Keating]

He's not a baby anymore though, so really needs to find his consistent impact or could find himself forced out... (I'm betting he kill it tho)

He finished 5th in the BnF.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Has improved year on year.

Expect that to continue.

 

[shinboner magic]

Hopefully he’s picked up a yard of pace and is working on his defensive side - offensively he’s pretty good.

 

[Val Keating]

Hopefully he’s picked up a yard of pace and is working on his defensive side - offensively he’s pretty good.

I don’t think he needs much pace with his footy smarts, hopefully he’ll be able to run out games with full intensity.

 

[shinboner magic]

I don’t think he needs much pace with his footy smarts, hopefully he’ll be able to run out games with full intensity.

When the opposition has the ball - a bit more speed might help

 

[Val Keating]

When the opposition has the ball - a bit more speed might help

Oh for sure, if he added more pace then it would be awesome, just not sure if he’ll be able to.

 

[speedy]

I’m hoping he has the 2nd most minutes in the guts this year behind LDU. Need him to surpass Simpkin and allow Harry and George to build into their midfield roles.

In his first year, his vision and hands were next level. Want to see that again.

 

[Horizons_00]

Has improved year on year.

Expect that to continue.

He is very underrated. He's going to get better and better

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I hope he develops into a plug and play role player who has an impact no matter where he plays like Mitch Duncan at the cats. Duncan was never the quickest but no matter where he played (HFF, Wing, Genuine mid) he could find the footy and have an impact.

 

[Gasometer]

Will be an elite player come 2027-2032 in the Finals window

 

[pupstar]

He's not a baby anymore though, so really needs to find his consistent impact or could find himself forced out... (I'm betting he kill it tho)

He is not a baby anymore Dam that makes me feel old.

 

[pupstar]

I hope he develops into a plug and play role player who has an impact no matter where he plays like Mitch Duncan at the cats. Duncan was never the quickest but no matter where he played (HFF, Wing, Genuine mid) he could find the footy and have an impact.

Thats a really good comparison .

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Would like to see him roll out a couple more torpedos this year. That one he launched last year was one of the great highlights for the club. Shields did not have to break stride kicking the goal.

 

[Junk yard]

Would like to see him roll out a couple more torpedos this year. That one he launched last year was one of the great highlights for the club. Shields did not have to break stride kicking the goal.

I'm sure it was integral at his exit meeting.

 

[DuckYeah]

That one he launched last year was one of the great highlights for the club

Name checks out.

 

[Arthur Cloke]

When the opposition has the ball - a bit more speed might help

Powell coasting along when the ball is transitioning back at speed infuriates me to no end.

 

[The Butcher]

Easy. Somebodys gotta be ready to recieve the quick kick when we force the turnover downfield..
Footy Smarts

 

[giantroo]