Player Watch #40 Tyler Sonsie

[Grrr]

People like to bang on about the Lambert role. Well this is a role Sonsie might be able to conquer prior to other roles

Indeed, very suited to it.

 

[tigerfan1961]

There's a bit of Ben Lennon about this kid, overated, I said that from the start.

Nothing like Lennon. This boy is pure class when he gets the footy, and he’s a natural footballer. Will be a very very good player, great around contests

 

[Roksman]

We were all told he could have been the number 1 pick if he wasn't injured. He thinks he is better than he is and he lacks dicipline.
Tom Brown is a superior player.

So you think the first round pick is better than the late 2nd round pick.

Sounds like the person overrating Sonsie is you.

"Could've been the number 1 pick" is nothing but hypothetical hyperbole which you're using purely to fit your narrative. In the real world, Sonsie wasn't pick 1, wasn't even a first round pick so try to use facts to frame your argument.

 

[Muddiemoose]

So you think the first round pick is better than the late 2nd round pick.

Sounds like the person overrating Sonsie is you.

"Could've been the number 1 pick" is nothing but hypothetical hyperbole which you're using purely to fit your narrative. In the real world, Sonsie wasn't pick 1, wasn't even a first round pick so try to use facts to frame your argument.

Agree 100%
Personally I am disappointed in Sonsies 2023 but that is based off my own personal expectations
Overall he is probably tracking the same as pretty much every other draft prick taken under similar circumstances

I’m also very impressed with his endeavour and what he has shown so far this year

 

[THE_GUN]

Indeed, very suited to it.

I doubt he has the speed or the tank that lambert had

Clarke / Campbell / Green would probably be a better suit to Lambert

 

[Wacky Tiger]

I doubt he has the speed or the tank that lambert had

Clarke / Campbell / Green would probably be a better suit to Lambert

Lambert was never quick though. Just a really good tank and really good understanding of how the game plan worked and how he best fit in it

 

[Grrr]

I doubt he has the speed or the tank that lambert had

Clarke / Campbell / Green would probably be a better suit to Lambert

I don't think he will lack a tank, more a case of not being mentally strong enough to do the work on repeat. That comes with age like most young players. Seems to me his no.1 asset is his natural accumulation and clever use of the ball. The others might have more of a tank but not his class.

 

[cairo tiger]

the boy from rowville is going to have a blinder this year

 

[fargothegreat]

Loved his ball use on the weekend. Does he apply enough pressure to play that high half forward role for us?

 

[Grrr]

Loved his ball use on the weekend. Does he apply enough pressure to play that high half forward role for us?

No he just kicks goals and creates goals instead, call me old fashioned.

 

[Dr Tigris]

I'm just hoping that he can transfer himself into a consistent performer this year. Force his way into the AFL team and play some good minutes. Reckon he has a fair few weak points (defensive efforts, running etc), but you can't buy skill and footy smarts with the ability to rack up the ball. Our focus should be on honing his craft and developing him mentally to be as good as he can be. get that right, like with Shai and the sky is the limit.

 

[fargothegreat]

Do he just kicks goals and creates goals instead, call me old fashioned.

There's definitely an argument for having Sonsie sitting there on the outside given none of our mids aside from Dusty are overly damaging by foot.

 

[Grrr]

There's definitely an argument for having Sonsie sitting there on the outside given none of our mids aside from Dusty are overly damaging by foot.

Said it before, there's a touch of Sidebottom about him.

 

[THE_GUN]

Said it before, there's a touch of Sidebottom about him.

Exactly the player i likened him too when drafted but only question is his tank and speed

 

[Rubber Hips]

the boy from rowville is going to have a blinder this year

I sentence you to 14 years in Rowville…..

 

[Rubber Hips]

Sons is coming good

 

[Boston tiger]

Looked like he was starting to enjoy it.

 

[beema limapep]

the boy from rowville is going to have a blinder this year

Isn't Assange from Mooroolbark?

 

[Grrr]

Exactly the player i likened him too when drafted but only question is his tank and speed

Sidebottom is not overly quick, but does have a tank. Plenty of very good footballers don't have Sidebottom's tank.

 

[Groupie_]

There's a bit of Ben Lennon about this kid, overated, I said that from the start.

100%

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Needs to be more team orientated , which includes acts which aren’t going to necessary earn him a possession including tackling .

 

[beema limapep]

Two I think from memory
But not sure cause it was a vfl suspension not sure if he needs to wait for the vfl season to actually start before starting his suspension

The North guy milked the contact. He shouldn't have got more than a week.

 

[prodigy]

Needs to be more team orientated , which includes acts which aren’t going to necessary earn him a possession including tackling .

Definitely agree with this.

 

[juss]

Couldn’t be more excited about Tyler’s progression.

He played predominantly half forward which is another feather in his cap. Had 5 shots on goal. Kicked two and set another one up with a beautiful kick.

What I really loved about Tyler’s game from yesterday was his work rate to get involved up the ground and then stay involved in the chain on the way back.

There’s little doubt in my mind that this kid will evolve into a brilliantly damaging footballer in the Nathan Brown, Akermanis mold.

Two of the most gifted by foot of all time around goals, I dont think Sonsie's talent by foot is remotely close to these two.

 

[tora tora tora]

The North guy milked the contact. He shouldn't have got more than a week.

Young Tiger Tyler Sonsie in trouble for off-the-ball strike

The young gun is facing a lengthy suspension after the brutal hit.

7news.com.au

20 secs in
Good boxing skills.. punch to the jaw.

Not on a footy field.

Lack of discipline.

Sad cos I want Sonz playing