Past #27: Aaron Edwards - drafted w/ #82 in '06 ND - traded to Tiges for #74 in '12 ND - 100 goals @ WCE

[DarkPhoenix]

Am I tripping ? (Don't answer that.)

One of the rote criticisms of Edwards on this board seems to be "too inconsistent". However, unless I'm mistaken, Edwards was one of our more consistent forwards for a large part of last year. In the 15 games he played in 2010, he averaged 13 touches, 5 marks, a couple of tackles and a couple of goals a game (which would have had him over 40 goals if he'd played a full season). Can probably add a goal assist or two to that, also. And it's not as if that average was bumped up by a freak performance (or couple of performances), either. If you check his game-to-game numbers, they indicate a pretty even spread.

I understand and am well aware of his shortcomings as a footballer, but trotting out the old "too inconsistent" line seems a bit lazy and inaccurate off the back of his 2010 season.

Bang on the money (shot).

 

[The OBSTacle]

Am I tripping ? (Don't answer that.)

One of the rote criticisms of Edwards on this board seems to be "too inconsistent". However, unless I'm mistaken, Edwards was one of our more consistent forwards for a large part of last year. In the 15 games he played in 2010, he averaged 13 touches, 5 marks, a couple of tackles and a couple of goals a game (which would have had him over 40 goals if he'd played a full season). Can probably add a goal assist or two to that, also. And it's not as if that average was bumped up by a freak performance (or couple of performances), either. If you check his game-to-game numbers, they indicate a pretty even spread.

I understand and am well aware of his shortcomings as a footballer, but trotting out the old "too inconsistent" line seems a bit lazy and inaccurate off the back of his 2010 season.

Yes, but he's a whopping 27!!!

Comprende?

 

[Kimbo]

First of all, well done to Devil Fish for a good shit-stirring thread.

Edwardes finishing is his weakness. How many times did he not make the distance from 40 out?

How often has this happened lately? He gets it further out, he looks to pass. If I was to criticise him for what he does/doesn't do beyond 40m out, it isn't kicking and missing (failing to make the distance). It is not turning around/making quick enough decisions. Even then, on the whole he's improved considerably in the last 12 mths. I, for one, am disappointed he's not in the side this week. Edwards kicks goals ffs. Others could take a lesson. :stern look

 

[Artichoke]

First of all, well done to Devil Fish for a good shit-stirring thread.


How often has this happened lately? He gets it further out, he looks to pass. If I was to criticise him for what he does/doesn't do beyond 40m out, it isn't kicking and missing (failing to make the distance). It is not turning around/making quick enough decisions. Even then, on the whole he's improved considerably in the last 12 mths. I, for one, am disappointed he's not in the side this week. Edwards kicks goals ffs. Others could take a lesson. :stern look

Now I'm confused.

 

[DarwinRoo]

First of all, well done to Devil Fish for a good shit-stirring thread.


How often has this happened lately? He gets it further out, he looks to pass. If I was to criticise him for what he does/doesn't do beyond 40m out, it isn't kicking and missing (failing to make the distance). It is not turning around/making quick enough decisions. Even then, on the whole he's improved considerably in the last 12 mths. I, for one, am disappointed he's not in the side this week. Edwards kicks goals ffs. Others could take a lesson. :stern look

Who are the Others?

 

[Kimbo]

Who are the Others?

Fair point. Grant Burge's Cellar Cut does it again. Suffice it to say I don't get the Azza criticisms sometimes.

 

[Kimbo]

Now I'm confused.

You're confused...

 

[Tas]

The problem with Edwards isn't his inconsistency, it is his consistency.

Outside of being the go-to target at FF he has been fairly consistent in his performances. He bobs up and kicks the odd goal here or there and presents fairly well, goes a long way out of goal to provide options, but there probably isn't a lot of upside unless we play him at FF and give him a lot of space, that is unlikely to happen.

The burning issue is we have a lot of kids they wont drop and they wont drop people in the leadership group, that leaves Edwards shit out of luck unfortunately in games like this where we want to retain as much of our run as possible. They will likely use Ziebell and Cunnington more up forward to try and expose the richmond defenders who are not really on-ball type players.

 

[Footy man]

Aaron Edwards is better than Hansen when i see Hansen get a game week in week out i cry myself to sleep he is a putrid player and i hope we trade him at the end of the year he is absolute pooo i want him traded before Edwards!

 

[Shagga is all Class]

If you are Garlett,McMahon,Edwards,Pratt,McKinley,Warren,Urquhart you will not be picked in front of any of these players barring some horrfic form, poor discipline or not following the game style or not being able to adapt to it.

Most of these guys are mid sized, one paced, one position players with several seasons under their belts.

McMahon has played forward and Urquhart back or wing.

Ziebell, Cunnington, Wright, Bastinac, Atley, MacMillan, Harper all look more versatile at this stage even if some do not have too many gears in the pace department.

 

[DarwinRoo]

Aaron Edwards is better than Hansen when i see Hansen get a game week in week out i cry myself to sleep he is a putrid player and i hope we trade him at the end of the year he is absolute pooo i want him traded before Edwards!

Who cares what some unlisted flog thinks.

 

[Engimal]

It might sound odd, but I wouldn't mind seeing him in center half back. Just improve his tackling. With his big marking skills (not including his easy drops which can be improved), he could stop the ball before it gets into the backline.

 

[naturally north]

I feel for Azza I really do it seems a life time ago he kicked 100 goals for West Coast in a season. And now he can't get a game at North

What's changed, is it the lack of decent mids? Was it the likes of Daniel McConnell that made Azza look good during his stint at the Urinals or WC's or whateva they're bloody called?

 

[Quivorir]

We are gonna miss him when he is gone. I rate him quite highly, much higher than Hansen. Bloke really needs a good stretch of games in a row to show all the doubters what he can do.

 

[SweetLeftFoot]

Azza and Hamish to GWS for their pick 7.

 

[DingaRoo]

Am I tripping ? (Don't answer that.)

One of the rote criticisms of Edwards on this board seems to be "too inconsistent". However, unless I'm mistaken, Edwards was one of our more consistent forwards for a large part of last year. In the 15 games he played in 2010, he averaged 13 touches, 5 marks, a couple of tackles and a couple of goals a game (which would have had him over 40 goals if he'd played a full season). Can probably add a goal assist or two to that, also. And it's not as if that average was bumped up by a freak performance (or couple of performances), either. If you check his game-to-game numbers, they indicate a pretty even spread.

I understand and am well aware of his shortcomings as a footballer, but trotting out the old "too inconsistent" line seems a bit lazy and inaccurate off the back of his 2010 season.

read my mind
couldnt put it into words but there it is
sensational stuff

 

[hird+lloyd=legends]

As an Essendon supporter i really rate Edwards, im always stunned to see him being dropped from your squad.

 

[mark73]

read my mind
couldnt put it into words but there it is
sensational stuff

No more Mike Gibson (aka Billy Birmingham) quotes, please.

 

[The Zebra]

Am I tripping ? (Don't answer that.)

One of the rote criticisms of Edwards on this board seems to be "too inconsistent". However, unless I'm mistaken, Edwards was one of our more consistent forwards for a large part of last year. In the 15 games he played in 2010, he averaged 13 touches, 5 marks, a couple of tackles and a couple of goals a game (which would have had him over 40 goals if he'd played a full season). Can probably add a goal assist or two to that, also. And it's not as if that average was bumped up by a freak performance (or couple of performances), either. If you check his game-to-game numbers, they indicate a pretty even spread.

I understand and am well aware of his shortcomings as a footballer, but trotting out the old "too inconsistent" line seems a bit lazy and inaccurate off the back of his 2010 season.

Before he was dropped, Buddy Hale had 17 goals from his first 7 games last year. On track for 53! :sad look

 

[Marstermind]

I feel for Azza I really do it seems a life time ago he kicked 100 goals for West Coast in a season. And now he can't get a game at North

What's changed, is it the lack of decent mids? Was it the likes of Daniel McConnell that made Azza look good during his stint at the Urinals or WC's or whateva they're bloody called?

No wonder it seems a life time ago that he kicked 100 in a season for West Coast. Because it must have happened in a previous life - he only played 4 games for the Eagles. Edwards kicked 100 for Frankston. What's probably changed is that he is now actually playing on some decent footballers.

 

[Event Horizon]

Azza and Hamish to GWS for their pick 7.

We'd be lucky to get a pick 35 out of that.

 

[The OBSTacle]

As an Essendon supporter i really rate Edwards, im always stunned to see him being dropped from your squad.

He should never have been dropped in the first place.

 

[year of the roo]

Can anyone (Marstermind?) tell me how many times Edwards has been dropped from the senior side? And whether or not he has the record for most times dropped?

At 27 he should be at his peak. If this is his peak, he's gone.

 

[DarwinRoo]

2007 Misses round 1
played from rounds 2-12,
misses rounds 13-16,
plays 17-18
Misses 19-20
plays 21-PF

 

[DingaRoo]

2007 Misses round 1
played from rounds 2-12,
misses rounds 13-16,
plays 17-18
Misses 19-20
plays 21-PF

Stats?

Would be good to see how he went over that string of 10 games then how he got dropped and went on the odd game for the rest of the year

Still dont understand why we're not using him at FF when we really need him there