Player Watch #30: Charlie Comben - defender or forward? CC T5 in the AFL for avg.intercept marks p/game - re-signed until end of 2027

[Billy Not Really]

He’s a better prospect as a forward, I think it would be a huge waste if he was to become a backmen. Defenders are a dime a dozen, a forward with good forward nous and knows how to kick goals & can take a mark in a contest is rare as hen’s teeth.

 

[Harris 10]

He’s a better prospect as a forward, I think it would be a huge waste if he was to become a backmen. Defenders are a dime a dozen, a forward with good forward nous and knows how to kick goals & can take a mark in a contest is rare as hen’s teeth.

I think it will only help his body and his footy if he plays back for a period of time upon returning.

We ain't winning the flag next year so it's worth the trial.

 

[King Corey]

while I've more faith in Kayne Turner getting a five year contract extension than I do of Comben staying fit.
I rate Charlie highly, he's a much better option than either Xerri or CCJ. Both of them aren't capable of impacting a contest.
Had Comben played against * we'd have won. No chance * are taking 15 uncontested marks in our forward 50 had Charlie been around.
Can he get fit, stay fit and play with self-awareness that is the question.

A few on here underrate what Charlie achieved this season, which I find a tad strange. When one considers how they rate certain under performing players.

( average)
10th - contested marks.
11th - tackles
11th - 1 percenters
3rd - score involvements ( that's huge)

So yeah let's hope aye.

We've been through this TAO.

It isn't that Charlie is anything less than powerful and exciting. Much better option than either Xerri or CCJ is like declaring someone is a better singer than Warwick Capper.

The problem is that Charlie is only able to produce AFL level football for 15 minutes per year.

 

[The acurate one]

We've been through this TAO.

It isn't that Charlie is anything less than powerful and exciting. Much better option than either Xerri or CCJ is like declaring someone is a better singer than Warwick Capper.

The problem is that Charlie is only able to produce AFL level football for 15 minutes per year.

Oh recently some have said they haven’t seen that ability.

 

[Harris 10]

Much better option than either Xerri or CCJ is like declaring someone is a better singer than Warwick Capper.

Very hard on The Wiz:

 

[Makeshift Park]

Very hard on The Wiz:

I just can't believe this is the first time I am seeing this.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Its quite good at being ****ing brilliant and absolutely terrible at the same time.

 

[Grogg]

Reckon he will go down back as well.

CCJ probably lopes around CHF and taking Ruck duties in the F50.

 

[koshari]

Reckon he will go down back as well.

CCJ probably lopes around CHF and taking Ruck duties in the F50 in the vfl.

Ftfy

 

[krakouers]

Its quite good at being ******* brilliant and absolutely terrible at the same time.

An attribute of footballers and their music careers

 

[king of the road]

Another problem he has as a forward is he's kicking at goal which is very ordinary

His goal kicking issues are overblown I think.

Quite good early in games and at the start of quarters.

Drops off due to a lack of conditioning and fitness.

 

[shinboner magic]

Play him back next year and hopefully gets 18-20 games of continuity
Then got the option when log comes back to move forward

 

[giantroo]

As has been mentioned, officially moving to play in the defensive half.

 

[Lomas]

I wish he wouldn’t use the word ‘chalk’!
Hope he has a good run at it this year, deserves a bit of luck.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Love this to mirror one Robbie Tarrant

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Robbie Tarrant

Age

35

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.5

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

5.1

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.8

4star

MG

284.7

4star

D

15.1

4star

K

11.9

5star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.5

2star

MG

359.3

5star

D

11.0

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.4

4star

’s move.

 

[zoomba23]

Best kept secret of the year.

Like it from a protection standpoint. Not a fan from a tactical standpoint, but I expect him to return to the forward line if he ever manages to string some games together. No pressure, Souv. For the fourth year running

 

[Disco Dew]

As has been mentioned, officially moving to play in the defensive half.

He’s in good nick!
He’ll be a ****in monster down back if he can stay fit and healthy. Please stay fit and healthy!

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

In typical NMFC fashion, what was initially suspected of being a 10-12 week injury turns into 7 months.

 

[King Corey]

Don't mind it. Would be handy if Maley can quickly replace him as the wrecking ball KPF.

 

[Samsquanch]

As has been mentioned, officially moving to play in the defensive half.

This is a Majak move!

 

[Mcarcherey]

rather him as a forward, his agility and marking ability is wasted in the backline

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Really want this bloke to be successful he has had a terrible run.

Has all the athletic tools and the physicality to make it as a key back.

 

[My Left Foote]

Don't mind it. Would be handy if Maley can quickly replace him as the wrecking ball KPF.

Or CCJ fulfils his potential.

 

[Kanga Glory]

Really want this bloke to be successful he has had a terrible run.

Has all the athletic tools and the physicality to make it as a key back.

Speaking to someone who coached against him in juniors, unfortunately was injured alot also