Matthew Broadbent - Past Player

[Ishikawa]

Will be great if Burton can develop his midfield game long term. But as much as I am loving our half back line of late I think there will have to be a shuffling of spots if/when Burton returns this year. Very difficult to argue with the performances of Broady & Hartlett though, been very solid.

 

[Macca19]

That was the best game hes played in about 4 years

 

[PowerBaz]

That was the best game hes played in about 4 years

When he was streaming out of the backline I did imagine him with a Lucky Strike hanging from his mouth.

 

[raptalia]

Matthew is averaging over 22 disposals per game in eight games this season. His disposal is usually pretty good as he is not frightened to kick the ball over distance rather than resort to those half arsed chip kicks that our defence too often uses.

I was one who thought Broadbent might have been cooked but he has shown that he has a fair bit left if he can exorcise his demons and stay fit.

A defence including Clurey, Broadbent, Byrne-Jones, Burton, Jonas, Hartlett and Howard has a fair bit to offer if we can get them fit and playing together for an extended period. Broadbent's good form might even allow us to use a player like Ryan Burton further up field if we need to.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Is he old enough to be having a renaissance? Since his most recent return to the side he has looked match fit and composed. Really adding some steel and constructivity to the defence.

 

[raptalia]

When he was streaming out of the backline I did imagine him with a Lucky Strike hanging from his mouth.

In my day it would have been a Woodbine.

 

[TeeKray]

I think he's been very good all year, before and after his break.

 

[yepits2020]

Matthew is averaging over 22 disposals per game in eight games this season. His disposal is usually pretty good as he is not frightened to kick the ball over distance rather than resort to those half arsed chip kicks that our defence too often uses.

I was one who thought Broadbent might have been cooked but he has shown that he has a fair bit left if he can exorcise his demons and stay fit.

A defence including Clurey, Broadbent, Byrne-Jones, Burton, Jonas, Hartlett and Howard has a fair bit to offer if we can get them fit and playing together for an extended period. Broadbent's good form might even allow us to use a player like Ryan Burton further up field if we need to.

Havevforgotyon about Watts already?

 

[Butters Made Me Do It]

He’s been good since he went back and found form in the SANFL.

Being exposed to AFL expectations when he clearly wasn’t ready for the level was an unreasonable ask made of him.

 

[Magus]

I'll admit I didn't see this form coming but it's great to see. It's really an exceptional effort to hit form after such a long lay off. Hopefully he's really enjoying himself.

 

[Janus]

Broadbent being in the side has done two things - it’s allowed Houston to play midfield, and it’s given Byrne-Jones the confidence to attack the ball knowing he has a solid defensive line behind him.

He elevates the players around him just by being on the field, which is exactly what you want from a senior player.

 

[FishingRick04]

Is he old enough to be having a renaissance? Since his most recent return to the side he has looked match fit and composed. Really adding some steel and constructivity to the defence.

Doesn’t look like me running either, got a yard back.

 

[RossFC]

 

[pstew2dstew]

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If I said he hasn't aged a day would that be fair since he looked like that in his mid 20s?

 

[Relativity]

I can't believe Schulzenfest used the word "assuaging" on the Port board and no one raised an eyebrow.

 

[Power Raid]

I can't believe Schulzenfest used the word "assuaging" on the Port board and no one raised an eyebrow.

I thought he just spelt "as you're ageing" wrong

 

[Puddy]

Was disappointed when he was delisted. Had a few good years for South

 

[RossFC]

 

[EskimoPAFC]

port power lol

 

[RossFC]