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

[Colby Cheer Squad]

and Hansen. Who also started as a forward before going back

Hansen was a CHB in juniors who sometimes went forward. So he kind of went full circle.

 

[Footywizard]

I think his move back is purely to get games into him and his body strong. If he excels then that’s a bonus. I’d imagine if all things go well he’d be playing forward next year or even later this year

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

I didn’t get that sense from Taz, quite the opposite. He had good games forward, but he never seemed a natural forward to me with his positioning and leading patterns. He was strong one on one and could mark well though, which lent itself well to defending. Within a game or two, Taz looked far more comfortable when he went down back.

Lachie was a bit similar to Taz, but I always thought Lachie’s general ‘footy’ nous made him more adaptable at either end. I felt comfortable with Lachie first game back in 2013 as an interceptor.

Lachie isn’t the worst defender type to aspire to for Chom. Lachie was never brilliant one-on-one (wasn’t poor at it), but was a great intercept mark. Chom still has a way to go reading the ball, but the raw marking is fast getting there.

Chom has the forward footy smarts, so time will tell down back.

Obviously, my assessment is very preliminary and mostly based on many years of watching, rather than playing.

I'd suggest the difference between Hansen and Comben is that Hansen never really liked physical contact yet he was a great overhead mark which is why he was best as an interceptor. Comben likes the physical stuff a little too much.

 

[Only Forwards]

I didn’t get that sense from Taz, quite the opposite. He had good games forward, but he never seemed a natural forward to me with his positioning and leading patterns. He was strong one on one and could mark well though, which lent itself well to defending. Within a game or two, Taz looked far more comfortable when he went down back.

Lachie was a bit similar to Taz, but I always thought Lachie’s general ‘footy’ nous made him more adaptable at either end. I felt comfortable with Lachie first game back in 2013 as an interceptor.

Lachie isn’t the worst defender type to aspire to for Chom. Lachie was never brilliant one-on-one (wasn’t poor at it), but was a great intercept mark. Chom still has a way to go reading the ball, but the raw marking is fast getting there.

Chom has the forward footy smarts, so time will tell down back.

Obviously, my assessment is very preliminary and mostly based on many years of watching, rather than playing.

If I am not mistaken (which happens often)

Taz was a backman/swingman as a junior
Lachie was a CHB as a junior, had a very good intercept game big strong mitts.
Chom was a Forward/Ruck as a junior

If playing him back is a means to get games into him then it is what it is.

I don't see it being a long term move because I agree Chom is more naturally suited to being a forward.

A year in the backline could possible be a means of education and to get a season into him.

Which long term may see him better off.

 

[shinboner magic]

Would play him on the 3rd tall and have him there to intercept.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

I'd suggest the difference between Hansen and Comben is that Hansen never really liked physical contact yet he was a great overhead mark which is why he was best as an interceptor. Comben likes the physical stuff a little too much.

There are still some question marks over Chom’s one on one ability at either end, which is understandable given his injuries. He is physical, but this has manifested itself in his tackling and attack on the ball when on the lead.

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[The acurate one]

There are still some question marks over Chom’s one on one ability at either end, which is understandable given his injuries. He is physical, but this has manifested itself in his tackling and attack on the ball when on the lead.

Not sure he will ever get on the park long enough to answer said question. And I'm a fan, but have zero faith in him now.

 

[Liam Boy]

anyone else have the pleasure of meeting chom at the further north podcast show on sunday? really good conversationalist and really open about how the preseason's been going and his hopes for the year, had time for everyone and seemed genuinely grateful to all the supporters who came along. the kind of guy you want at a football club.

 

[King Corey]

Charlie and Jackson seem to have some weird "who can injured more often?" contest going.

 

[The Y Factor]

anyone else have the pleasure of meeting chom at the further north podcast show on sunday? really good conversationalist and really open about how the preseason's been going and his hopes for the year, had time for everyone and seemed genuinely grateful to all the supporters who came along. the kind of guy you want at a football club.

I was there - a fantastic ambassador for the club

 

[The Y Factor]

Did he train today?

 

[King Corey]

Did he train today?

He ran on the Alter-Alter-G which is an anti-gravity trainer for players at risk using the Alter-G.

 

[Nylex]

He ran on the Alter-Alter-G which is an anti-gravity trainer for players at risk using the Alter-G.

Thank you…., my 3 year old just climbed out of her bed for the 50th time…. this made me laugh out loud

 

[giantroo]

 

[The Nostradamus]

Straight in for round 1 pls and thanks

Jesse hogan

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Jesse Hogan

Age

29

Ht

196cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.0

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

5.7

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

1.4

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

10.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

0.0

1star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

6.4

5star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.8

5star

or Aaron Cadman awaits

Corr to take the other

 

[giantroo]

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

Looked great in the VFL. Should be ahead of Biggie.

 

[tazaa]

If hes fit and ready to go, we need to let him partner Larkey up front.
I know were trying to protect his body and his career longevity but if were serious about improving and winning games then the change has to be made.

 

[susurrar]

we need footage of this grab

 

[The Nostradamus]

Looked great in the VFL. Should be ahead of Biggie.

Should be ahead of all 3 KPD that played yesterday

 

[Footywizard]

Should be ahead of all 3 KPD that played yesterday

You’re seething that he said biggie aren’t you

 

[The Nostradamus]

You’re seething that he said biggie aren’t you

Ones more an athletic third tall the others more your traditional key defender

 

[muttley45]

#49 looks pretty impressed

 

[koshari]

Hansen was a CHB in juniors who sometimes went forward. So he kind of went full circle.

hanson got the kicking yips, then he went to defence.