AFL Player # 4: Kyle Langford

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Restricted Free Agent 2026
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 8, boncer34

 

[Towno78]

Some good things, some poor, obviously nervous. Meh all up, but better for the run. Keen to see him minus the nerves.

 

[eth-dog]

Not sure he'll cope with Freo's pressure.

 

[Vander18]

Not sure he'll cope with Freo's pressure.

Probably right - I think McKernan needs to play next week, maybe he makes way.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Was horrible. Don't know what game you guys were watching. Missed two easy set shots, got caught HTB despite having an eternity and selfishly took a shot and failed to make the distance by 20 odd metres. He showed a bit of footballing instinct with a clever tap to the goal square in a stoppage but as a whole, it wasn't good. Haven't said that, it was only his first game.

Harsh but honest. I thought he was worst on ground for us.

I won't write him off obviously but it wasn't a good debut.

Harsh and ignorant.

Missed two shots, it happens to everyone, who gives a shit.

Got caught holding the ball by a ripping tackle. It was the tackle that deserved HTB and not him being unaware or the like. He took a shot because he was about to be tackled by two Saints from memory and there was absolutely no one in front of him or near him, I mean FFS, what do you want from him with that?

But to completely ignore things such as how he managed to produce those scoring shots in the first place by his good movement and timing of leads (forwards who move, who the **** would've thought they exist?), his poise in traffic and his nous of reading the play is just plain and simply being ignorant of the foundations of a classy player.

To say he was worst on ground is an absolute ****ing laugh. Especially when you have a KPF whose contribution for the day was three handballs and three free kicks against in three quarters.

I'd much rather a debutant show they can get them self in the position to have shots and affect the game than a debutant who runs around like a headless chook and manages to kick a goal or two.

 

[The Prosecutor]

It's an incorrect summary too, despite his finishing, he was very good. Easily the best defensive efforts from anyone in the forward half/midfield.

Don't quite agree with that, to suggest anyone other than Merrett today is a bit of an insult.

 

[Vander18]

Harsh and ignorant.

Missed two shots, it happens to everyone, who gives a shit.

Got caught holding the ball by a ripping tackle. It was the tackle that deserved HTB and not him being unaware or the like. He took a shot because he was about to be tackled by two Saints from memory and there was absolutely no one in front of him or near him, I mean, FFS. what do you want from him with that?

But completely ignore things such as how he managed to have those shots in the first place by his good movement and timing of leads (forwards who move, who the **** would've thought they exist?), his poise in traffic his nous of reading the play.

To say he was worst on ground is an absolute ******* laugh. Especially when you have a KPF whose contribution for the day was three handballs and three free kicks against in three quarters.

I'd much rather a debutant show they can get them self in the position to have shots and affect the game than a debutant who runs around like a headless chook and manages to kick a goal or two.

To displace Joe Daniher as worst on ground today would take epic levels of bad....Langford was nowhere worst on ground.

 

[Runk]

His game was indicative of any first game player, playing in a team who were ****ing shite. I love the look of him, he reads it beautifully, he'll come good and when he does I'll be there cheering as hard as ****.

 

[Autobahn]

Kicked 2 points that won us the game. Can't ask for more in a debutante, really.

 

[The Dustbin]

Harsh but honest. I thought he was worst on ground for us.

I won't write him off obviously but it wasn't a good debut.

Disagree strongly. He was a long way off from worst on ground (for us). His debut was good, and showed promising signs.

What did you expect in his first senior game? 10 contested marks and 10 goals.

 

[matty lloyd the champ]

Disagree strongly. He was a long way off from worst on ground (for us). His debut was good, and showed promising signs.

What did you expect in his first senior game? 10 contested marks and 10 goals.

C'mon............he was not good at all. Admittedly I was harsh with the worst on ground call (completely erased any memory of Daniher playing in this game). Oh and to say that he missed two easy set shots was no big deal is incredibly dumb.

 

[Zach Package]

C'mon............he was not good at all. Admittedly I was harsh with the worst on ground call (completely erased any memory of Daniher playing in this game). Oh and to say that he missed two easy set shots was no big deal is incredibly dumb.

yo, that's just straight up ignant dawg

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Really liked his game. Persevere.

 

[Its Manbearpig]

Made a lead in the forward line! Nobody else seemed to when he did. Start getting marks and kicking goals he will be a great forward.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Kicked 2 points that won us the game. Can't ask for more in a debutante, really.

Especially for the first woman to play AFL!

 

[MightyDons4]

Better stay in the side...

 

[Matthew_Lloyd]

Why do people expect a first gamer to come in and collect 35 disposals and kick 5 goals?

FFS seriously, he didn't dominate (well duh) but he did nice things and provided good leads. Must keep him in the side against Freo. Only way he will continue to improve is if we expose him to the league's best

 

[Autobahn]

Especially for the first woman to play AFL!

Aaron Young has him/her covered.

 

[ezard15]

just watched first q replay. when did he his post?

 

[MightyDons4]

just watched first q replay. when did he his post?

2nd qtr from memory

 

[vaughany]

Happy with his debut.

Yes he missed some shots but that is nerves, Will play 6 games this season at a guess

 

[God Save Max King]

(I come in peace)

Was quite impressed with Langford today, with the right development, will be a real player for your side over many years. Was never going to dominate at 18/19 like Bont or Aish but has most of the attributes of a fine, modern, utility. There's a reason more than a scouts rated him top 10

 

[MightyDons4]

(I come in peace)

Was quite impressed with Langford today, with the right development, will be a real player for your side over many years. Was never going to dominate at 18/19 like Bont or Aish but has most of the attributes of a fine, modern, utility. There's a reason more than a scouts rated him top 10

I think he'll make a fine 3rd tall forward, if he kicked the two set shots everyone would've rated his game a lot higher.

Your draftees all put in solid efforts today, Lonie was exceptional.

 

[yaco55]

Not ready for AFL which is par for the course for most first year players - Prefer he plays in the VFL.

 

[efcboy]

Disagree strongly. He was a long way off from worst on ground (for us). His debut was good, and showed promising signs.

What did you expect in his first senior game? 10 contested marks and 10 goals.

John Coleman set the tone!

 

[efcboy]

Not ready for AFL which is par for the course for most first year players - Prefer he plays in the VFL.

Depends on opposition. Playing against Freo this week will be a no-no for his development and confidence as he'd struggle against tough opposition and home crowd pressure. Happy to consider him for the north match though.