Player Watch #39 Mate Colina

[G String]

Thats a big get and can run and play a bit too by the sounds. Is it too early to say the next Sandilands

 

[VB_longneck]

Just read an age article saying he won’t be available to play with us until 2022 when he finishes up collage ball

doubt he ever plays a game tbh

 

[nick1408]

John Roumeliotis will be missing for the rest of the season that's two huge season-ending losses for the stars in the opening two rounds
Happier news for douttas is that vic metro training has begun and a record number of under 16's were invited including Ben Caluzzi, Cameron Rayner, Noah Balta and a very surprising one, the exceptionally tall Matè Colina
All up around 10 or so edfl players invited which is a very strong result for the league good luck to the boys

Couldn't find much vision on him but here are a couple of videos (and a quote from his U-16 year)

 

[G String]

Just read an age article saying he won’t be available to play with us until 2022 when he finishes up collage ball

Big year for our rucks next year then with this big dude breathing down their necks in 2022

 

[Calcium Man]

not outdated, tigs was born in 2010

 

[Michaels]

I rarely have mail, but when it comes to the Croatians, I can assist

Admittedly, it looks like he's joining sooner than I was told.

really excited by this signing.

Article says he played for Calder, so he is obviously familiar with the game, do you know much about how he went at junior level?

I know some TAC clubs in the past have selected kids based on height / athletic qualities rather than footy skills, so keen to hear more about his exposure to footy when he was younger!

Love the fact we have respected his current studies and basketball and not forced the issue.

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Any calder cannons highlights?

 

[damicky]

His first name is Mate?? That'd make things easy even if you forgot his name

Mate (pronounced mar-tay)

Great to see another Croatian at Tigerland

 

[fargothegreat]

Mate (pronounced mar-tay)

Great to see another Croatian at Tigerland

So his name isn't mate????

I don't want him now.

 

[Underarm]

Richmond cornering the eastern European Ruck market. The Maric trade keeps on giving.

With all the signings around recently, I guess the clubs have a pretty good idea on list sizes and hopefully it's not as bad as some think.

 

[Roksman]

Mate (pronounced mar-tay)

Great to see another Croatian at Tigerland

Sorry to be a stickler but, technically no. That's how to butcher it with an Australian accent

Think about how Italians say "che" that's how you pronounce the second part of his name.

Mar-teh is correct.

Mar-teh Cho-li-na

 

[RichLeMonde]

His first name is Mate?? That'd make things easy even if you forgot his name

NIghtmare for him when he goes to the pub though. He'd get whiplash from turning his head so much.

 

[Oprah From Tigerland]

Sorry to be a stickler but, technically no. That's how to butcher it with an Australian accent

Think about how Italians say "che" that's how you pronounce the second part of his name.

Mar-teh is correct.

Mar-teh Cho-li-na

Sounds complicated let’s ask him to change his name to Mayte.

 

[Roksman]

really excited by this signing.

Article says he played for Calder, so he is obviously familiar with the game, do you know much about how he went at junior level?

I know some TAC clubs in the past have selected kids based on height / athletic qualities rather than footy skills, so keen to hear more about his exposure to footy when he was younger!

Love the fact we have respected his current studies and basketball and not forced the issue.

From what I've been told, he's one of those who's a "natural athlete" - I know lots of people dislike this term but that's the best way to describe him. Whether it was basketball, soccer or footy he has that uncanny ability to adapt quickly simply due to his athleticism.

I don't think he played junior footy for a long time so maybe take that (Calder) with a grain of salt but I'll ask and find out.

I'd imagine he came from a very limited footy background like Soldo but the difference is he's a MUCH better athlete than Soldo - running, athleticism, kicking (action and strength, not sure about accuracy) all much better.

 

[G String]

From what I've been told, he's one of those who's a "natural athlete" - I know lots of people dislike this term but that's the best way to describe him. Whether it was basketball, soccer or footy he has that uncanny ability to adapt quickly simply due to his athleticism.

I don't think he played junior footy for a long time so maybe take that (Calder) with a grain of salt but I'll ask and find out.

I'd imagine he came from a very limited footy background like Soldo but the difference is he's a MUCH better athlete than Soldo - running, athleticism, kicking (action and strength, not sure about accuracy) all much better.

does he like strippers and souvlakis?

 

[DontArgue4]

does he like strippers and souvlakis?

stacky and ccj got kebabs


souvs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> kebabs

 

[Foley#41]

stacky and ccj got kebabs


souvs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> kebabs

And where do strippers rank?

 

[G String]

stacky and ccj got kebabs


souvs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> kebabs

true dat - just anticipating the key recruiting Qs RFC will fire at him

 

[AlorraVex]

Rename Richmond the ‘Croatian Sensations’ please

 

[Funky Chicken]

Sorry to be a stickler but, technically no. That's how to butcher it with an Australian accent

Think about how Italians say "che" that's how you pronounce the second part of his name.

Mar-teh is correct.

Mar-teh Cho-li-na

Aw crap. Are you sure?

I was hoping that when he kicks 5 against the Pies in a prelim the whole crowd could shout 'maaaaaaaaaaaaaaate!'

 

[tiger_tough]

I rarely have mail, but when it comes to the Croatians, I can assist

Admittedly, it looks like he's joining sooner than I was told.

So is he available next season or 2022?

 

[Meteoric Rise]

I am disappointed in this Colina statement from the article posted:

“I also look at the stars as well like (Brodie) Grundy with his groundwork around the ball and big Max Gawn."

Surely it is little Max Gawn?

 

[Cotcho]

Will play along side Lynch in the forward line when Jack retires.

 

[DontArgue4]

And where do strippers rank?

tiddies >>>>>>> souvs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> kebabs

 

[telsor]

MAAAAAA-AAAA-AAAA-TE


Doesn't really join us until next year (March), but a big get.