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

[DunderHead]

He’s a good size. Has a bit of go in him. Looks super fit. Plays with a bit of x-factor.

Whats not to like about this guy?

 

[Caracas]

Early crow but he’ll be traded/delist by end of year

So, you reckon he’s headed to Adelaide, DY?

 

[DuckYeah]

So, you reckon he’s headed to Adelaide, DY?

Nah he’s just a below average mentally fragile player. He’s shown glimpses here n there, very slim chance he’s on our list come years end

 

[Caracas]

Nah he’s just a below average mentally fragile player. He’s shown glimpses here n there, very slim chance he’s on our list come years end

I’m inclined to agree but with you - which is a pity…

 

[Caracas]

Nah he’s just a below average mentally fragile player. He’s shown glimpses here n there, very slim chance he’s on our list come years end

I’m inclined to agree but with you - which is a pity.

 

[year of the roo]

He’s a good size. Has a bit of go in him. Looks super fit. Plays with a bit of x-factor.

Whats not to like about this guy?

Yeah I like him but he has a few things going against him. He's had a few years on the list now and the clock is definitely ticking for blokes who aren't 195cm+. He was also taken late in the draft, so won't be afforded the same number of opportunities as someone taken in the first round. He's also competing in an area of the ground where we have a heap of competition already (medium forward).

I don't see him keeping out CZ, Curtis, Duurs, Parker/Simpkin. He'd need to be in the top 3-4 of that group to flourish in the role.

His best bet is probably targeting that wing. Scott, Stephens, O'Sullivan and the surplus mids is probably a less daunting group.

 

[Masked Avenger]

Yeah I like him but he has a few things going against him. He's had a few years on the list now and the clock is definitely ticking for blokes who aren't 195cm+. He was also taken late in the draft, so won't be afforded the same number of opportunities as someone taken in the first round. He's also competing in an area of the ground where we have a heap of competition already (medium forward).

I don't see him keeping out CZ, Curtis, Duurs, Parker/Simpkin. He'd need to be in the top 3-4 of that group to flourish in the role.

His best bet is probably targeting that wing. Scott, Stephens, O'Sullivan and the surplus mids is probably a less daunting group.

It's a shame that CZ is keeping Ford out - because Ford has a much higher ceiling imo.

If Ford hits his straps, he'd be a much bigger headache for opposition defences than CZ who doesn't play tall or small.

I can guess who's going to get the greater opportunities given the lengths of the contracts.

Could be a missed opportunity.

 

[zoomba23]

He’s a good size. Has a bit of go in him. Looks super fit. Plays with a bit of x-factor.

Whats not to like about this guy?

If we're being frank, his brain

 

[Amicalola]

Will be appearing as a guest for the Further North Podcast live show in a month or two (last year they had Comben on). Really interested in his perspective as someone who is on the fringe of selection/contract.

 

[DuckYeah]

Will be appearing as a guest for the Further North Podcast live show in a month or two (last year they had Comben on). Really interested in his perspective as someone who is on the fringe of selection/contract.

Rather stab my self repeatedly in the face with a hot soldering iron than bare to listen to that clown show

 

[HBFlanker]

Obviously a massive year for Ford.

He's not in my team for round 1, but we know Clarko loves a surprise at selection.

the Parker recruitment, and the fact that Curtis is clearly in front of him as a forward, really hurts his chances.

By seasons end, Duursma could also be well clear of him.

Hope he is doing everything he can this off season to grab a spot.

 

[hotchilli]

Rather stab my self repeatedly in the face with a hot soldering iron than bare to listen to that clown show

Well hope you have fun with that.

 

[Amicalola]

Rather stab my self repeatedly in the face with a hot soldering iron than bare to listen to that clown show

Could have almost predicted this response word-for-word. It must be a miserable existence being so hate-filled.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

 

[the big lebowski]

2 of his kicks today were sublime.

The first he was running into goal about 40 put on a 45 degree angle. Instead of kicking at goal at the last minute he hooked the ball across his body to an unmarked larkey.

The second was even better. It was reminiscent of waps kick to larkey in year 1 where he held it and held it and then drew larkey to the ball with the kick. This time ford had marked about 60 out and ignored all leads for 5-6 seconds and then kicked to bull, again across body who was leading horizontally out the back, hitting him on the chest.

 

[zoomba23]

2 of his kicks today were sublime.

The first he was running into goal about 40 put on a 45 degree angle. Instead of kicking at goal at the last minute he hooked the ball across his body to an unmarked larkey.

The second was even better. It was reminiscent of waps kick to larkey in year 1 where he held it and held it and then drew larkey to the ball with the kick. This time ford had marked about 60 out and ignored all leads for 5-6 seconds and then kicked to bull, again across body who was leading horizontally out the back, hitting him on the chest.

The fact that we all know what kick this is referring to is staggering. We're really that deficient in quality ball use going forward. **** me I hope that changes this year

 

[lockheed]

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I've thought that Ford's footy ceiling was higher than Cam's; for example, Cam doesn't take the sort of marks that Eddie does. In my know-nothing opinion, I also thought that Cam's 5 year deal was as much as maintaining team morale and the optics of having a senior player jumping ship.

A question for those who saw training yesterday, who do you think stood out more: Cam or Eddie?

 

[DuckYeah]

I've thought that Ford's footy ceiling was higher than Cam's; for example, Cam doesn't take the sort of marks that Eddie does. In my know-nothing opinion, I also thought that Cam's 5 year deal was as much as maintaining team morale and the optics of having a senior player jumping ship.

A question for those who saw training yesterday, who do you think stood out more: Cam or Eddie?

Cam has taken 4 or 5 contenders for Mark of the year over his career.. Eddie is lucky to get his hands on it

 

[shintemaster]

The fact that we all know what kick this is referring to is staggering. We're really that deficient in quality ball use going forward. **** me I hope that changes this year

He is a reasonable argument for our best field kick from a technical POV for mine. Obviously, there is more to it than just being able to hit a nice kick but he has one of the most flexible, deft kicks on him I've seen since maybe Boomer. Can really finesse the ball to land exactly where he wants in a way that very few players can.

 

[The Nostradamus]

i reckon he will be used as sub a lot this year to inject into forward line and wing late in games

 

[Chadwiko]

Rather stab my self repeatedly in the face with a hot soldering iron than bare to listen to that clown show

Dude don't you get tired of being negative about everything?

 

[DuckYeah]

Dude don't you get tired of being negative about everything?

This is a North Melbourne forum. When something positive happens, i’ll talk positive. Until then, you’ll see me talk up a player here n there and be realistic about everything else.. that podcast is ratshit. Doesn’t deserve a listener

 

[the big lebowski]

This is a North Melbourne forum. When something positive happens, i’ll talk positive. Until then..

We won an AFLW flag. You could talk about that positively……..

 

[DuckYeah]

We won an AFLW flag. You could talk about that positively……..

I have.. you lot are too insecure to accept it as a positive. I have been overwhelmingly positive about it. I could go a lot harder on it

 

[zoomba23]

He is a reasonable argument for our best field kick from a technical POV for mine. Obviously, there is more to it than just being able to hit a nice kick but he has one of the most flexible, deft kicks on him I've seen since maybe Boomer. Can really finesse the ball to land exactly where he wants in a way that very few players can.

I agree, he weights it very nicely. But where does he fit in? We can't plonk him on a half-forward flank and say here, Will, your sole job is to kick it inside 50. Especially with the other deficiencies in his game