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The boy really tries hard, lacks polish
I think he will make way for DeGoey
I think he will make way for DeGoey
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Player Watch Rupert Wills (Delisted 2020)
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I’d be tempted to keep Rupert and put Bear on the trade table. He has some currency and maybe we can jag a highish pick from one of the struggling clubs.
Ulahoopski
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If you can't see the importance of Wills' role in the side you're just not looking hard enough. Players like him are vital. Perfect for finals. The Rupe, the Rupe, the Rupe is on fire!!
Several people on these pages are blinded by stats and others by who they 'like' and 'dislike'.
Never change big footy, never change . . FKIN LOL.
Ulahoopski
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Understandable for people to be blinded by fire. Rupe is running hot baby!!
Ulahoopski
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Looking forward to the Rupester playing in his first final. You want fries with that ya spud?
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Go you good thing Rupe, he is going to shrink the size of the Geelong midfielders sphincters
I don't pretend to have much if any knowledge of American football (so forgive me if my terminology is wrong) but in some way I can't help but feel the demented wombat is filling a similar role to that of a defensive lineman or linebacker in slowing up the opposition by sticking tackles or using his large frame to create time and space for our more polished midfielders to win clean possession.
He might be limited, with a ceiling not as high as a Sier but you can almost guarantee what you are going to get from him contest after contest in every game he plays.
Glad he's been retained and given this opportunity in a final.
The rest is now up to him.
He might be limited, with a ceiling not as high as a Sier but you can almost guarantee what you are going to get from him contest after contest in every game he plays.
Glad he's been retained and given this opportunity in a final.
The rest is now up to him.
The Data Game: 13-gamer looms as finals X-factor
Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne reveals what was behind Collingwood's recent form lift and explains who could be the 'point of difference'
Finally somebody gets it . . .
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PRESSURE and intimidation are the name of the game come finals time and young Rupert is head and shoulders above the next best Magpie.
The Data Game: 13-gamer looms as finals X-factor
Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne reveals what was behind Collingwood's recent form lift and explains who could be the 'point of difference'
PRESSURE and intimidation are the name of the game come finals time and young Rupert is head and shoulders above the next best Magpie.
He isn’t the prettiest of players, but you certainly cannot deny the impact he is having on our team right now. Unless you are legally blind of courseFinally somebody gets it . . .
The Data Game: 13-gamer looms as finals X-factor
Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne reveals what was behind Collingwood's recent form lift and explains who could be the 'point of difference'
PRESSURE and intimidation are the name of the game come finals time and young Rupert is head and shoulders above the next best Magpie.
Definitely an ugly player with an ugly game but oh so effective.
One thing I noticed about his tackling from that clip is that as soon as he latches on he just lets his weight drop straight down, letting gravity do most of the work and incidentally obviating the 'in the back' call.
A very good technique.
Really drives them down using all his weight. Tackles to hurt
Hell yes I noticed in some of the VFL footage of his opponents getting antsy at his attentions - should be more of it. The game is becoming as soft as butter on a summer day.
There's no place in the game for sniping bastards lining up an unsuspecting player behind the play but without the genuine physical clashes you lose a lot of the contests and it becomes a game of touch football.
Ulahoopski
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Nice to see some data that backs up what should be apparent to people who actually watch football rather than those obsessed with pretty marks, kicks and goals. Rupert is the PILEDRIVER baby!
- Dec 16, 2013
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Been given an opportunity
Take it son
Take it son
- Nov 16, 2014
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13 touches, 13 tackles. Best game for the club imo. Has taken his opportunity. Helped by the fact he is being played in position.
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Floreat Pica, Bitch!
He certainly tried his arse off. Respect to Rupe.
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He's significantly better than Sier.
Well done, Rupert.
Well done, Rupert.
- Sep 29, 2014
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Ripping game - really created some pressure around the packs.
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Played a great game
