Player Watch #6: George Wardlaw - two-time RS nominee ('23 &'24) - The Warlord/ The Boss - Fashion Icon

[DarwinRoo]

Certainly looks like the real Jack McCoy. He has Ice T in his veins and looks like he could provide a Stabler influence in the middle.

If he plays enough games we might be able to get some father and Bensons out of him.

 

[Ligma]

That tackle on Ashcroft lives rent free in my head

 

[Harvey Manfrenjensenden]

George Wardlaw = The Animal Steel

 

[pushintheback]

George Wardlaw = The Animal Steel

hahahaha he's a beast...and better than JHF.

 

[Kangaroos techno]

I know it's probably already been said but jesus this feels like the 2017 draft all over again.

That year i wanted LDU but i thought it was a pipe dream. No way did I think he was going after 1 or 2. Then thanks to Dusty winning the brownlow (brissie had to get the "next dusty") and freo losing balic and weller in the trade period (can't recruit anyone from melbourne with questionable go home factor) we ended up with LDU. Awesome.

Now in 2022:
GWS were desperate for a tall so jumped in early. Brisbane needed to get ashcroft. Wadlaw had some slight injury concerns. End result is we get arguably the best kid in the draft again. Beautiful.

 

[StiffArm]

I don't buy into the accumulation issues at all. He had excuse after excuse for his NAB League form and still equalled the numbers set by guys like Andrew Brayshaw, Clayton Oliver, and Davies-Uniacke. He is without exaggeration a few cms off being the perfect player.

You're thinking of Tsatziki?

 

[hilly]

Like all good Georges he'll be able to lead the way in the inferno that is AFL football

 

[DaveyBoy123]

George Wardlaw = The Animal Steel

If there's a WWF reference to be made in this thread, it has to be THE WARLORD!



Plus, this is how George will be tackling the opposition next season:

 

[speedy]

That tackle on Ashcroft lives rent free in my head

He had like half a dozen brutal tackles in his highlights. My fav is one on collingwood's no34. 34 was still struggling to get up from the tackle while george intercepted a handball seconds after and pinpointed a worm burner to chf.

 

[Hazey1977]

I'd like to acknowledge the comment from his Dad that took a broader view of the entire draft group and not just George. This level of awareness and consideration of others, in what must be an all encompassing bubble, is a really great value to have as a cornerstone of a family.

In that 2 minute video, they come across as a well grounded family, with vision and commitment to causes greater than themselves. Shinboners!



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[justroyal]

I was trying to workout who he reminded me of all this time. Declan Mountford

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Declan Mountford

Age

27

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

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D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.8

4star

K

6.5

3star

HB

8.3

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

3.8

5star

MG

222.0

3star

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D

14.4

4star

K

5.8

3star

HB

8.6

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.6

5star

MG

210.4

4star

 

[r00boy96]

It’s a good comparison when you look at the Wardlaw highlights.
Although George looks to use the ball better.

I'm too young to have watched Paul Kelly but I do see a lot of him in George after watching those highlights short stocky bull

 

[Val Keating]

I'm too young to have watched Paul Kelly but I do see a lot of him in George after watching those highlights short stocky bull

Kelly was an absolute superstar. If he ends up anywhere near him then wow.

 

[blackshadow]

I'm too young to have watched Paul Kelly but I do see a lot of him in George after watching those highlights short stocky bull

I still have nightmares about being towelled up by a young Paul Kelly when he played for Wagga Tigers - it was the year before he went to Sydney.
He was a phenomenal player.

 

[giantroo]

 

[czero]

Seems like one of the most capable inside midfielders we have ever drafted. Not my pick for 4 as I liked Tsatas a little bit more (injury concerns / fit as well), though I have never been a huge follower of the early competitions so I've not go much to go on.

Looking forward to see how he performs! These top level draft picks are super exciting that's for sure.

 

[King Corey]

Anyone know what Wardlaw's dad does? He gave a very respectful answer about all the kids doing well to be drafted and coming through some tough years.

Made me think he's in education or an area that deals directly with young people.

 

[Kangaroos techno]

If there's a WWF reference to be made in this thread, it has to be THE WARLORD!

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Plus, this is how George will be tackling the opposition next season:

That's a blast from the past. I had no idea he fought for the world title against Hulk Hogan. What a push. I remember him as being intercontinental + tag team tier. Then again, i only really remember him from 1990 survivor series when he was with martel and power + glory.

 

[Val Keating]

Anyone know what Wardlaw's dad does? He gave a very respectful answer about all the kids doing well to be drafted and coming through some tough years.

Made me think he's in education or an area that deals directly with young people.

Yeah I know what he does.

Hes the producer of a future superstar.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Nephew of mine just finished year 12 at Skevs, posted NMFC’s shot of George last night - seems like a popular guy at school.

Sorry, that sounded like the start of a Toes story. No ITK, I was just interested to see first hand how much reflected glory there was with the selection.

 

[Hojuman]

Anyone know what Wardlaw's dad does? He gave a very respectful answer about all the kids doing well to be drafted and coming through some tough years.

Made me think he's in education or an area that deals directly with young people.

Was very well said KC, did notice that too.

 

[Hojuman]

We lost *** and picked up this bloke !

 

[Mjs94]

We lost *** and picked up this bloke !

Looking at their respective draft highlights they seem very similar in that they are both explosive types, can win their own ball and tackle to hurt. Might be as close a like for like replacement as we could have gotten before considering Jason's pissy attitude and dodgy legs.

 

[Hojuman]

Looking at their respective draft highlights they seem very similar in that they are both explosive types, can win their own ball and tackle to hurt. Might be as close a like for like replacement as we could have gotten before considering Jason's pissy attitude and dodgy legs.

I'm praying for Poo-oort tears when they see the Lord in action and they think.....

 

[4cunningTonneTruck]

I'm praying for Poo-oort tears when they see the Lord in action and they think.....

Or Phillipou. That's who they would have taken with pick 8.