Player Watch Pick #23 (2019) - Dylan Williams

[Marmozet]

He looked almost ... bored? Not a trace of nerves, not even a trace of excitement. Looked like he was trundling out for his 200th game, not his 2nd. Business as usual.

Whether he'll make it or not I don't know, but if he doesn't it certainly won't be for lack of confidence.

When we drafted him, he had that exact same look about him.

He’s just a very laid back person.

 

[Marmozet]

Before Robbie Gray

9

Robbie Gray

Age

36

Ht

183cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

10.1

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.4

5star

D

13.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

4star

D

10.4

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.4

5star

’s farewell match last year, I caught a bit of the SANFL Showdown beforehand and he looked very good playing in the backline that day.

 

[Byrons Firen]

When we drafted him, he had that exact same look about him.

He’s just a very laid back person.

His first game for us is the family day scratch match when he slots a lazy 3 by 1/2 time. 600+ days later he plays his 2nd game.

No knee injury just left to play in the Maggies year in year out. Fitness was the reason given and Bassett not rating him.

Besides his stuttering run up for shots on goal, talent and confidence wasn't an obvious weakness. Drafted as a mercurial forward he's left

to rot until a call up last week. There's a swagger to him that I really like and i'm glad he didn't check out on us.

Onya Dyls now show us just how good you are. I noticed Donuts hugged you at the end so maybe some underlying issue has been sorted.

 

[MALTSY]

When we drafted him, he had that exact same look about him.

He’s just a very laid back person.

He just looked like a super organised and neat footballer who reads the play well and makes good decisions with the ball. Is this how he has played in the sanfl since moving to defence?

 

[Corby_says]

He just looked like a super organised and neat footballer who reads the play well and makes good decisions with the ball. Is this how he has played in the sanfl since moving to defence?

Fitness and desire are the attributes I want to see more of, actual talent is not in question. Go you good thing.

 

[RangaInTeal]

Undefeated...

 

[It Just Is]

Probably because of his awkward set shot routine but I never realised Williams was such a good kick.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Can I put him down as the surprise of the year so far.

 

[The Footy Couple Podcast]

He's held his own playing in defence. Hopefully they keep him in the team.

 

[Lefti93]

I like him there, he's composed. Generally tries to find a target up the field before bombing it. Has pretty safe hands and reads it pretty well. Should get a bit of an extended run to see what he can do. Contract year, put a line through his name otherwise.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Played well again when he came on as sub against the Eagles.

He might be slow but he is a natural footballer and reads the play well. Is a better kick than what I saw of him playing for the Maggies at Alberton over the last few years.

I think its that terrible set shot run up that has influenced my opinion about his kicking, but he is a good long kick and hit targets with his 45 degree short passes.

 

[Harlott]

His handball technique is very decisive. No loopy hospital balls.

 

[Ports1870]

Should keep his spot with Jonas and Farrell out

 

[Ford Fairlane]

When do we let him take a kick in again?

 

[Powerage]

When do we let him take a kick in again?

Reminded me of of Stuart Dew vs Brisbane. Can kick the ball 65m so its a short pass straight to the opposition.

 

[Harlott]

Wasn’t a happy Jack in the post game interview.

 

[PJ Power]

Wasn’t a happy Jack in the post game interview.

Where was that interview heard/shown?

 

[Harlott]

Where was that interview heard/shown?

Straight after the game which I think was drawn? I doubt there’s a video floating around of Jack being interviewed post game from over 25 years ago.

 

[Sleezy]

Was so clean tonight, so clever with the body, and he stays down in marking contests!

There was a play in the last where was kicking out of D50, called JHF in for the short pass, which drew Steele forward by 5m so he could pop it over both their heads to Bonner.

Smart footballer.

 

[Windy Cindy]

Just such a clean player

A pleasant surprise this year.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

It's been a slow burn, but Dylan has found his place. So composed overhead and at ground level with a scything kick that hits targets all over the ground.

 

[drcollossimo]

It's been a slow burn, but Dylan has found his place. So composed overhead and at ground level with a scything kick that hits targets all over the ground.

Said to a mate he’s everything we wanted DBJ to be in that role

Shouldn’t go out for a decent time now

 

[HinkleysHeroes]

Said to a mate he’s everything we wanted DBJ to be in that role

Shouldn’t go out for a decent time now

Didn't they try drop him like 3 games ago because reasons?

 

[manureid]

Should not be replaced by DBJ, Jonas, Farrell, or any other dime a dozen hbf's we have. Uses the ball better than any.

 

[PrisonBars4life]

Should not be replaced by DBJ, Jonas, Farrell, or any other dime a dozen hbf's we have. Uses the ball better than any.

Bonner/Farrell to duke it out for Duursma's wing.