Player Watch #40: Eddie Ford - re-signed until end of 2025

[muttley45]

Looks like he has backed himself to get better next year, and go from there, i like a bit of confidence, go Eddie

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

I personally thought he deserved two with North as well as other clubs whom were mentioned above - could be defining though, might make him bust his arse and sign a bigger contract next year with some really good form.

 

[sruss]

I don't know how our club is gonna cope with this mass exodus.

I love how it ended up just being Goldstein and McKay who were immediately replaced with younger and better players who have since committed to long term extensions

 

[franjon]

Genuinely does not lack confidence, to take one year with us and back himself to earn a bigger deal next season.

It's fair to say that he's a lad who own's a hairbrush or two.

 

[Kanga Glory]

Took some great marks up the ground. Missed a crucial easy goal. Game was ok

 

[amaz199]

I didn't mind him being the extra number down back when Carlton won the clearance.

It was clearly a directive. Worked well. That snap... had to kick that.

 

[My Left Foote]

Needs to make the most of his opportunities should have had 2 goals tonight.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

I would love it if at any stage he got a mark, he didn’t automatically slowly walk away from goal and slow the game down.

 

[justroyal]

He doesn’t seem as fit as others his age, and I’m almost going to say he is on the cusp on best 22. Which is sad considering how much upside there was.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I would love it if at any stage he got a mark, he didn’t automatically slowly walk away from goal and slow the game down.

Yep, needs to find the balance of playing on instinct and playing to structure. Problem is if you let him play on instinct too much he is prone to some mind numbing brain farts.

Once he matures between the ears his game will go to a more consistent level.

 

[Masked Avenger]

He was easily in our best players at half time - and his willingness to work up the ground to contests was pretty noticeable.

I expect him to be bigger and stronger next year after an uninterrupted preseason.

 

[tazaa]

1st half great.
2nd half again probably want his time back.

One year deal the right move.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

He was easily in our best players at half time - and his willingness to work up the ground to contests was pretty noticeable.

I expect him to be bigger and stronger next year after an uninterrupted preseason.

I would prefer he got whippet-fit and make a wing his own. He has missed too many gimme opportunities in front of goal to be a reliable forward.

As a forward, I just don’t think he is a serious football player.

As a wing, I think his gifts could be utilised and he could be a little bit of a unicorn.

He has to know when to play on from a mark though…

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Viney has an appointment for him on Monday morning

One of the worst misses I have seen. Has a great mark and can elevate. Just like to see consistency and better decision making when the heat is on. Keep playing him and Curtis.

 

[Jasemon]

I would love it if at any stage he got a mark, he didn’t automatically slowly walk away from goal and slow the game down.

I said exactly the same thing a couple of weeks ago and got shot down.

Also don’t get me wrong. I love Eddie. But Eddie you can’t be missing dem goals 5 metres out directly in front. Maybe indicative of a young list that lacks poise under pressure.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

I said exactly the same thing a couple of weeks ago and got shot down.

Also don’t get me wrong. I love Eddie. But Eddie you can’t be missing dem goals 5 metres out directly in front. Maybe indicative of a young list that lacks poise under pressure.

It really is not good enough. Track the last 6 weeks. I am guessing there was one gimme kick that was missed each week.

 

[koshari]

i think his best attribute is overhead contested marking, i was genuinely impressed some of the marks he took, but really has to lose those brainfades.


for now i can live with them as even harry missed a couple last year but hoping like harry he can be a bit more clutch as he progresses.

 

[shintemaster]

I would prefer he got whippet-fit and make a wing his own. He has missed too many gimme opportunities in front of goal to be a reliable forward.

As a forward, I just don’t think he is a serious football player.

As a wing, I think his gifts could be utilised and he could be a little bit of a unicorn.

He has to know when to play on from a mark though…

That's his best chance to be a long term player. His best attributes are his mark and I'd say his field kicking is close to the most skilled on our team. He is a beautiful field kick, weights the ball, can loft it over congestion - has amazing touch off the boot.

 

[Horizons_00]

He needs to relax and take a breather. He is always going at 100 miles, intensity through the roof

 

[tazaa]

He needs to relax and take a breather. He is always going at 100 miles, intensity through the roof

His technique for the snap was so wrong.

He was rushed, off balance and didn't give himself enough room to snap it through.

Needs to improve on this.

 

[muttley45]

Very good hands, goal kicking is a work in progress, unique player who doesn't fit into any of the usual pigeon holes, i'm still on board, go Elvis.

 

[amaz199]

Yeah it's just his finishing!

Everything else is he's doing really well.

 

[Samsquanch]

He needs to relax and take a breather. He is always going at 100 miles, intensity through the roof

Funny thing is, in our post mortem discussion today the general agreement was that he's way too laconic and that he needs to play with more intensity. We thought he tends to lean back on kicks, doesn't run in straight when attempting set shots and he doesn't look to be focused.

His marking is good but he's become quite a one trick pony. He should be capable of better, although I believe his season and career accuracy are close to 2:1 in terms of goals and points so although I may be be a bit harsh I do think some of those misses were stinkers.

 

[hundini]

dare I say it, a bit of a dumb player at this stage of his young career

 

[Pagans Paddock99]

I am not as much of a wrap on him as others. I would prefer to see Duursma back in the team now we are performing a lot better. Was really starved earlier in the year.

I also think Duursma would be a better mark and better field kick, maybe just not the tank to get up and down the field.

Maybe Ford can have a spell and try to find some goal kicking form in the VFL?




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