Past #35: Aaron Black - 50 NM games - 64 goals - traded to Geelong for pick 92 in '16 trade period

[shintemaster]

When he is in the vicinity of the footy, my pants come off. Just smooth, classy and really could be anything.

I love your self confidence.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Yet another player who's coming off his first uninterrupted preseason and we're reaping the benefits. We all knew he had the talent. It's amazing what that talent can do once his fitness catches up. He still has plenty of upside!

 

[utility]

The great thing is he looks a natural forward. It's bloody hard to come across guys who just have the feel for playing on the forward line - let alone possess the attributes he possesses.

 

[Psicosis]

Kid will be elite, serious wow factor about the way he plays

 

[R00StaR]

The same people excited for Black were probably the same who were ready to give up on Tarrant even though he's only played 30 games and never strung together a prolonged run of games.

Hansen's just starting to show what he's capable of and he's 80 odd games into his career.

We need to stick with the Black, Tarrant, Petrie combo throughout the highs (yesterday) and the lows (last week Black barely touched it against GWS.)

Agreed, it'll be quite easy for one to miss out. Rightfully Petrie remains our go to man for the pack situation, he draws a couple and is the best contested mark. I think we'd always want someone like Drew, teams are very good at getting back these days. Makes it important our other tall forwards are good below their knees, both Tarrant and Black were great in this department. Black is just amazing at the ground level for guy his size - but probably the least likely of the 3 to take the big pack mark.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

I've never seen a bloke of his height and size so good in the air and at ground level. And his kicking is sublime.

And I mean that. I can't think of a comparison. Goodes?

 

[Kimbo]

Pavlich?

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I think the Goodes comparison is a good one.

Ridiculous balance and ability below the knees for the size with the ability overhead as well and the x factor to pull goals out of the proverbial behind.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

You know you have something good on your hands, when non-north followers (some who DGAF about North), speak about Black in glowing terms.

 

[ThePezDispenser]

People on Facebook still aren't happy with the fact he could be taking Majak's spot....

 

[mark73]

He has been terrific. And the fact he is still in the contest when the ball hits the deck is very pleasing. He simply looks like a footballer.

He has some nice growth now, too. That can't be underestimated.

 

[GarnerSmash]

People on Facebook still aren't happy with the fact he could be taking Majak's spot....

Well, at least they have A. Black...

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

He makes me feel excited in the nether regions.

 

[Black Diamond]

Probably wouldn't even be playing if Taz didn't do his leg injury. As luck would have it Scott was forced to make changes which he hates doing and look at the result.

We have a potential star on our hands, hopefully he can continue to build.

Majak Daw came in for Tarrant after the Sydney game. Black came in for Hansen.

 

[shinboner magic]

Tarrant and black wail be neigh on unstoppable in a couple years.

Can't believe how few games taz has played.
Seems like he has played more.

 

[nicko74]

SIGN HIM NOW!!!!! 5 year deal.... Minimum

 

[Daz]

Not saying he'll be as good, but the best comparison is Franklin IMO.

 

[The Nostradamus]

its amazing how good he is already, so much upside

 

[buddyruff]

its amazing how good he is already, so much upside

I've seen Black first hand a bit this year and if Hawthorn traded buddy for him I'd be pretty happy about it.

 

[Zondor]

Simply put I love Aaron Black the Footballer. :stern look

 

[ThePezDispenser]

Tarrant and black wail be neigh on unstoppable in a couple years.

Can't believe how few games taz has played.
Seems like he has played more.

Nigh?

Horseplay lol

 

[Psicosis]

What's going to be scary with this kid is when he adds a few kegs to his rig, legs chest and waist, he will become next to impossible to stop when the ball is on the ground, can you imagine him with the muscle that Tippett put on over his time off? It is going to be something to watch

 

[Psicosis]

Makes it all the more sweeter that we got him for that joke of a human josh gibson

 

[hottieburger]

Massive fan of the Pony.. Would love to see how his stats for the first 14 games stacks up against some of the better big fowards in the comp over the last 10 yrs...

 

[King Corey]

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