Player Watch Ivan Soldo

[Marmozet]

Soldo at the start running from the ruck to the goal square for the first goal.

It was amazing to see that one from one of our ruckmen.

Lycett could never.

 

[Marmozet]

 

[Alberton Proud]

Super impressive debut
Wasn’t sure but now am sold
Just don’t call him Ivan !

 

[Tibbs]

Super impressive debut
Wasn’t sure but now am Soldo
Just don’t call him Eye-van !

Corrected for accuracy.

 

[spookism]

It's just impressive to see a ruck be quicker than treacle or be gassed after 5 minutes

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Didn't get to see the game today but absolutely rapt for the big Soldering Iron. He was much loved at Richmond after coming from a long way back, and did not have a great deal of luck with injury or opportunity. Hopefully does really well at Port, just not next week please Ivan.

 

[TazD]

Speaks well for a ruckman.

 

[El_Scorcho]

Several levels above what we've had since Ryder left. Already has better chemistry with the mids than Lycett ever had, is good with ball in hand, good footy brain, gets forward and kicks goals. Like night and day at stoppages. Positive and looking to get us in a good position instead of just playing ruck as defensively as possible.

 

[sobrave]

Amazing how bad Lycett was for years lol.

Big Ivan might not be a superstar but he just needs to be solid, and he absolutely was that. 2 snags as well? When's the last time Lycett did that?

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Enjoyed his debut today. He will come up against better opposition, but he really tried to tap the ball to the advantage of team mates, pushed forward to be a threat and laid off some very neat foot passes, plus he plays with some genuine aggression.

He also stooges the shot clock with ease. Starts his run up on 0 seconds, which is basically walking up to the spot where he starts his run up. Kicks the ball straight too.

 

[Schulzenfest]

Was great today but even this year's starting ruckman for the VAFA Uni Blues pantsed Bailey Williams a couple of seasons ago. What I'm very interested to see is how big Ivan goes up against Toby Nankervis

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Toby Nankervis

Age

30

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.2

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

7.0

4star

CL

2.9

4star

HO

21.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

6.3

4star

CL

3.0

4star

HO

17.0

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

4.4

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

8.4

5star

next week.

 

[Marmozet]

Was great today but even this year's starting ruckman for the VAFA Uni Blues pantsed Bailey Williams a couple of seasons ago. What I'm very interested to see is how big Ivan goes up against Toby Nankervis next week.

Well he’s had plenty of practice rucking against Toby Nankervis over the years.

 

[RossFC]

Amazing how bad Lycett was for years lol.

Big Ivan might not be a superstar but he just needs to be solid, and he absolutely was that. 2 snags as well? When's the last time Lycett did that?

Lycett had 2 goals (and 14 hitouts) for us once, vs Collingwood in 2019 in a game where he rucked with Ryder (1 goal, 25 hitouts).

 

[all seeing eye]

Good debut, will take time to gel with mids. Still think the Soldo Sweet combo is the way to go.

 

[It Just Is]

He’ll have tougher days than today but a lot to like about his game.

Loved it when he laced out JHF on the lead.

 

[Joelg]

He should run set shot goal kicking practice. His length of run up, build of momentum and importantly does not get too close to the man on the mark. Richmond must have a kicking coach.

His centre square ruck work is a little soft, I thought West Coast were reading him with ease.

He was maybe saving his body. it’s only round one.

 

[HinkleysHeroes]

Super impressive debut
Wasn’t sure but now am sold
Just don’t call him Ivan !

We call him Han Soldo

 

[Wargreymon90]

Melbourne couldn’t make Gawn/Grundy work. Why the hell do people think Soldo/sweet would

 

[sobrave]

Was great today but even this year's starting ruckman for the VAFA Uni Blues pantsed Bailey Williams a couple of seasons ago. What I'm very interested to see is how big Ivan goes up against Toby Nankervis next week.

So you weren't soldo on his performance?

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Speaks well for a ruckman.

That's heightist!

 

[TazD]

That's heightist!

I nearly went with Balkan

 

[Schulzenfest]

So you weren't soldo on his performance?

 

[Peninsula Boy]

We will have to how Soldo holds his own against the best of the competition but I thought he was very impressive today.

There were a fair few taps that were missed by the midfield especially early in the game.
His work around the ground is very good.
He likes a bit of biff.
He is a very good kick and is a smart player.
He kicked two very good goals.
And can take a relieving mark.
If he makes a mistake or is beat, he comes back harder. I really like that about him.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

I'm not sure how much latitude we should give GWS supporters like sobrave when it comes to bad puns?

 

[Andyy]

Glad to see Soldo getting some appreciation.

Was a huge fan at Richmond. Bit of a fan favourite with the mullet etc.

Always thought he was a better tap than Nankervis, can clunk a mark here and there, and is quite accurate within 30m of goal.

Doesn't mind being physical too.

Also one of the nicest damned blokes you could ever meet.


Wish him all the best and very happy for him.