Player Watch Pick #5 (2018) - Connor Rozee (AFL Captain)

[Expat power]

You won't like what the stats say in regard to this..

It's true that Rozee is more of a "Long down the line" type. But he's also far from a poor ball user.

Butters easily the best kick out of the 3.

Butters is an excellent short kick, Rozee a better long kick.

 

[Rash]

Butters is an excellent short kick, Rozee a better long kick.

i have never seen rozee look when he kicks...

 

[gbear]

Will Connor stand up tonight? Highly doubt it!

 

[PortAdelFC1997]

Will Connor stand up tonight? Highly doubt it!

I hear he is considering buying some clothes from Connor.

 

[240volt]

Will Connor stand up tonight? Highly doubt it!

I’ve been waiting since the Dogs final for him to stand up.
Reckon I’ll be pushing up Daisies before that happens.

 

[Finest of Wines]

Interesting post game interview. Definitely media team rehearsed spiel given to him

 

[Schulzenfest]

****ing hell. Whatever goodwill that win just earned just got torpedoed by Rozee's post match interview. The most mission accomplished, where are the Hinkley haters now, we don't listen to the white noise, remember 2012 bullshit I've ever heard. We're definitely losing next week.

 

[TeeKray]

On the heat after last week's game - Criticism from external people who don't know much about us.

On Hinkley - I love him like a father. He cops a ridiculous amount of criticism that isn't deserved. From where the club was when he started to where we are now. And again, it'll be interesting to see what those critics say this week.

 

[finbarr]

Classless gobshite. Apparently if you finish home and away top two and get blown off the park in a home final in week one you're beyond criticism. The seige mentality this mob has created around themselves is so gross. Earth to Rozee, you've accomplished NOTHING. I was genuinely happy for them all when the siren sounded. But f**k 'em.

 

[crafty_bernardo]

Ken Hinkley and his disciples

 

[MALTSY]

I liked his game tonight and thought he showed some grit and leadership in the field. Post match interview was meh

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

Thought it was a decent final but nothing spectacular

Interview a fking train wreck

 

[power09]

well its really no mystery why they underperform every year

 

[PJ Power]

Thought it was a decent final but nothing spectacular

Interview a fking train wreck

Sums it up well. He was our fifth best midfielder really. Had a few nice bursts to get long kicks away from clearances, but wasn’t outstanding in any way and still didn’t look as desperate or tough in the clinches as his teammates. It would be nice for him to have a stand-out, break-out finals game. He wants to keep reminding us that he’s played in four finals series in six years. Eight finals games. None has been exceptional. Time to lift, Connor.

 

[Expat power]

Will Connor stand up tonight? Highly doubt it!

And how are you feeling about it all now?

 

[afl2004]

When dixon retires he's my #1 most hated port player

 

[PJ Power]

And how are you feeling about it all now?

He was no better than he should be and needs to live up to his status as our captain. His finals record leaves a lot to be desired. gbear was within her right to question how he would apply himself after his last two matches (Freo, Geelong). I’m sure she’s happy we won but would be expecting more from Rozee next week to take us to a GF.

 

[MALTSY]

When dixon retires he's my #1 most hated port player

Really? So you have a Full time position as ‘most hated Port player’ that’s currently filled by Dixon but will soon be replaced by Rozee? That’s something to look forward to isn’t it?

 

[Progressive Aggresion]

Still one of our top 5 players yesterday. And a performance that you would actually want and expect from your club captain.

I think some of you are exaggerating the severity of his post-game interview. Not to say that I liked it because obviously I also hate the Hinkley Father-Figure matra, but no doubt considering the amount of rightful criticism they were BOTH facing in the weeks buildup it makes sense that they had to address that together and relate to each other somewhat.

If he has another footsteps performance against Sydney next week then he'll get fed right back to the sharks , but if you're truly using Ken as your motive then prove it again next week and don't just lock up into "mission accomplished" mode

 

[Malibu#27]

When dixon retires he's my #1 most hated port player

It staggers me how surprised some supporters are to hear players standing up for their coach or teammates publicly - as if there is any chance that the vast majority of players from all clubs would not do the same when asked.

 

[Nemisis]

When dixon retires he's my #1 most hated port player

You gotta get a better life mate. Or are you still in primary school?

 

[sobrave]

****ing hell. Whatever goodwill that win just earned just got torpedoed by Rozee's post match interview. The most mission accomplished, where are the Hinkley haters now, we don't listen to the white noise, remember 2012 bullshit I've ever heard. We're definitely losing next week.

This is where our players mindset is at with cult leader ken.

 

[gbear]

And how are you feeling about it all now?

I am good, thanks for checking in

Port won, but I won’t over celebrate one September finals win against a team that wasn’t Geelong.

 

[gbear]

He was no better than he should be and needs to live up to his status as our captain. His finals record leaves a lot to be desired. gbear was within her right to question how he would apply himself after his last two matches (Freo, Geelong). I’m sure she’s happy we won but would be expecting more from Rozee next week to take us to a GF.

Spot on. Next week will be another test of his leadership.

 

[Kenny_Powers]

I just can't wait for a coach other than Ken, quite possibly Carr, who will torpedo this mindset of us vs our supporters and anyone who's a critic is uneducated.
Like get serious, get professional, get everyone on the same page.

Blown off the park by 84 points to earn a home prelim and be gobsmacked there were critics....christ Connor.

A year or two and JHF will be bashing the captains door down, at his age he already comes across as a more mature and natural leader than Rozee, and that's more of a nod to JHF than knock on Connor.