Player Watch #24: Tom Powell - signed thru 2026

[5 GB USB]

Outstanding game from Powell today. Loved his defensive efforts which is something I believe has needed improvement. This is Arguably his best game of the year. Stuck tackles and applied pressure. Keep this up

 

[Jonnoo]

Pretty happy when he’s got the footy in his hands. Such a good user

 

[Ischenko]

Perhaps his most well-rounded game he’s played for the club.

See I reckon I've thought that after a few games this year. Reckon he's a shy, quiet kid and will take him longer to really grasp that he's a gun footballer. I'm glad we have him.

 

[shintemaster]

He he worked harder defensively, especially early, like he'd read some of the criticism on here and took it on board.

I doubt it's us

He needs strings to the bow because him being in games and getting left alone whilst teams compress his more explosive team mates is what gets him a career and premierships IMO.

 

[GDUB07]

He he worked harder defensively, especially early, like he'd read some of the criticism on here and took it on board.

Do you seriously think any AFL player would look at BF and read the dribble from a bunch of arm chair supporters and nutters. Crazy…..

 

[ferball]

They hang off every word.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

See I reckon I've thought that after a few games this year. Reckon he's a shy, quiet kid and will take him longer to really grasp that he's a gun footballer. I'm glad we have him.

I don't think Tom lacks any confidence in his own ability.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Loved the torp!
Broke the play open and Shiels was able to stroll in for an easy goal.
Showed smarts and vision, to see that we had a couple out over the back.

I know it’s an idea that has been shot down, but I really wouldn’t mind a Dal Santo-like role across HB from him.

His elite traits are vision and field kicking. That is the first time a North player has broken apart a zone and kicked a 65 metre torp since Wells one 2013 Friday night against Carlton.

 

[RightWingRoo]

I know it’s an idea that has been shot down, but I really wouldn’t mind a Dal Santo-like role across HB from him.

His elite traits are vision and field kicking. That is the first time a North player has broken apart a zone and kicked a 65 metre torp since Wells one 2013 Friday night against Carlton.

I reckon it could work too!

If he's potentially going to struggle to get midfield minutes, it's a role that gets him in the game. And we want Powelly in the game, for the reasons you said. Kicking and vision

Fisher has been decent after a slow start. But reckon Tom could have a higher ceiling in the role, if he nails it

 

[shintemaster]

They hang off every word.

Smart, except for all the idiots I disagree with.

Also, probably not worth reading my nonsense.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

I reckon it could work too!

If he's potentially going to struggle to get midfield minutes, it's a role that gets him in the game. And we want Powelly in the game, for the reasons you said. Kicking and vision

Fisher has been decent after a slow start. But reckon Tom could have a higher ceiling in the role, if he nails it

The differences between the two are:

Composure: Tom has much more.

Fitness: Fish has much more.

There were a few times where our guts were sliced open because Tom didn’t have the speed/fitness to close space.

 

[The acurate one]

They hang off every word.

I’m not sure but I reckon I got a pm from Toby Pink after his goal today.

And oh boy it wasn’t complimentary

 

[RightWingRoo]

The differences between the two are:

Composure: Tom has much more.

Fitness: Fish has much more.

There were a few times where our guts were sliced open because Tom didn’t have the speed/fitness to close space.

That's true!
Might be a couple of years he could make the switch full time.
But the incentive is there, for him to make the most of his next couple of pre-seasons. Get as fit as he can and watch Tom go to another level.

 

[scottywiper]

Has the opportunity to play as fourth banana behind lDU , Wardlaw, and Sheezel and never get the attention of that trio. Could have a very productive career

 

[giantroo]

 

[koshari]

Not a fwd press in the world that can defend against that.

 

[the big lebowski]

So so classy

 

[leighlee13]

Shiels is pretty happy with it too. Love that he is all in at North.

 

[Warrboy]

He he worked harder defensively, especially early, like he'd read some of the criticism on here and took it on board.

Agree. He ran really hard and created many options. Had more “only Powell could handball that” vision moments. One of my favourite players.

 

[shintemaster]

I’m not sure but I reckon I got a pm from Toby Pink after his goal today.

And oh boy it wasn’t complimentary

Fair. That was a neat finish.

 

[bennymate]

Will be the big roost on bounce, lock it in.

 

[DEVO]

And it bounced so perfectly into Shiels hands, he didn't have to break stride or anything, it's the most perfectly weighted 75 metre torp in history.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

His disposal is exquisite.

 

[Nylex]

The AFL’s David Beckham..
That long ball was incredible

 

[RHLK]

If Powell is second tier support to Sheezel, Wardlaw, LDU, Kerch then we have a serious team.