Player Watch #6: George Wardlaw - two-time RS nominee ('23 &'24) - The Warlord/ The Boss - out vs RFC w/ delayed concussion

[hotchilli]

Dempsey has heart. He’ll follow through.

Weirdo behaviour to come post here.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Dempsey forgot to thank Hugh greenwood

1

Hugh Greenwood

Age

32

Ht

190cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.9

4star

K

8.8

3star

HB

8.1

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

6.8

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

17.4

4star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

8.9

5star

CL

5.6

5star

D

16.4

4star

K

8.6

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

2.2

3star

T

7.6

5star

CL

4.4

5star

in his speech

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Brother Tas Lewis Taylor also won the rising star.
Not the be all end all

The next Boomer.

LOL.

Got found out because he had neither size, pace or hardness and had zero development.

Played most of his career in Brisbane when they were shithouse (W/L of 26/86.)

The type of player that gets games because there’s no one else.

 

[Hazey1977]

The next Boomer.

LOL.

Got found out because he had neither size, pace or hardness and had zero development.

Played most of his career in Brisbane when they were shithouse (W/L of 26/86.)

The type of player that gets games because there’s no one else.

Sadly that win-loss ratio is better than a few of our blokes. :-(

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[Themanbun]

Played most of his career in Brisbane when they were shithouse (W/L of 26/86.)

 

[archereleven]

Stepho won the rising star in 2018, sometimes it isn't very indicative.

Don't forget lewy and des.

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[archereleven]

Dempsey has heart. He’ll follow through.

The club does his laundry, though, yeah?

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[Roostorm]

I still would take George every day….played less games too…
Your going to be a beauty mate….glad we have you.

 

[Hotham FC]

The next Boomer.

LOL.

Got found out because he had neither size, pace or hardness and had zero development.

Played most of his career in Brisbane when they were shithouse (W/L of 26/86.)

The type of player that gets games because there’s no one else.

Knocking off Bont in the process. Disgrace! LMac finished 3rd.

George goes past Dempsey as soon as 2025.

 

[Firebat]

Dempsey had a great year, not sure why all the bashing is taking place on him? He’s solidified himself in a top 4 team with a coach that prioritises winning. Credit to the man.

George is tracking great. Didn’t seem quite right after his delayed concussion which is concerning. I really hope he makes a full recovery because that can be scary.

 

[Tas]

I still would take George every day….played less games too…
Your going to be a beauty mate….glad we have you.

The reality is he plays in a significantly better team and is under a lot less pressure than Wardlaw, regardless, you just can't compare apples to oranges and I don't think people should take shots at the Geelong kid because they aren't happy George didn't win. I thought he had a terrific season.

I think for George, something happened post concussion, he wasn't the same kind of player when he came back and I think it was the main reason he was overlooked, I think he would have been a better shot for the award had ne not returned because his footy up until that point was great.

Regardless, the award is one of the more meaningless ones out there.

 

[Val Keating]

George wasn’t as good after the concussion. Not concerned at all by him not winning the rising star, just hope he’s back to prime Warlord next year.

 

[shintemaster]

As much as it was nice for Harry last year reality is that RS is nonsense like most of these awards.

Wardlaw set for a huge year next year.
Y1 little pre seasons and managing hamstrings.
Y2 got through pre season and no masive injury issues.
Y3 should be an epic pre season and unleash the weaponry.

 

[Blightys Barrel]

As much as it was nice for Harry last year reality is that RS is nonsense like most of these awards.

Wardlaw set for a huge year next year.
Y1 little pre seasons and managing hamstrings.
Y2 got through pre season and no masive injury issues.
Y3 should be an epic pre season and unleash the weaponry.

 

[ferball]

Yeah I was surprised to see Lohmann up in 3rd above guys like Colby & Wilson.

Lohmann is a stadout player. Better than Dempsey imo.

 

[Jesslc]

I still would take George every day….played less games too…
Your going to be a beauty mate….glad we have you.

Lol Geelong would take George. In a heartbeat.

 

[Roostorm]

Lol Geelong would take George. In a heartbeat.

Um
Not sure where you’re coming from in regards to original post…but we move on…

 

[krakouers]

If it is any consolation of the 32 Rising Star Winners, only 7 have been premiership players

AFL Rising Star - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Wayne Campbell]

If it is any consolation of the 32 Rising Star Winners, only 7 have been premiership players

AFL Rising Star - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Sheez to be number 8

 

[The Dougster]

Contested players develop slower

Especially when hammy and concussion injuries curtail their first two seasons. When he can run for longer during games then he will make us a completely different team. His impact in the contest is ridiculous when he's not gassed.

 

[Jesslc]

Um
Not sure where you’re coming from in regards to original post…but we move on…

You suggested, given the choice today, you’d take George over Dempsey.. I’m saying George’s talent and ceiling is clearly that much higher that even Dempseys own club would choose George given the choice…

Not that complex.