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He would if he played for GWS or GC!
He would if he played for GWS or GC!
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Toast Steven Motlop wins Round 6 NAB Rising Star nomination
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I was not aware that he had 28 possessions. And as you have said, he does provide a great link with his run and nice disposal by foot.
I was not aware that he had 28 possessions. And as you have said, he does provide a great link with his run and nice disposal by foot.
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Did Bennell get a nomination last year because he is having a monster game against the Dockers 39 possies 3 goals
Did Bennell get a nomination last year because he is having a monster game against the Dockers 39 possies 3 goals
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Bennell played too many games last year to be eligible.
Bennell played too many games last year to be eligible.
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Definitely in the frame, unless someone plays really well tomorrow I would hope he gets the nom.
Definitely in the frame, unless someone plays really well tomorrow I would hope he gets the nom.
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That is what pleased me about his game. He did not waste the ball with poor kicking.
That is what pleased me about his game. He did not waste the ball with poor kicking.
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I really hope he gets the gong but I remember Bundy streeted them last year for a few weeks and took a month to get a nod....
Hopefully it happens sooner
Go Catters..
I really hope he gets the gong but I remember Bundy streeted them last year for a few weeks and took a month to get a nod....
Hopefully it happens sooner
Go Catters..
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It would nice but it will mean little, he will not finish in the top 5. That Cameron kid should go close
The only thing hasn't done is kick a 3 or 4 bag. He has played above my expectations as he has been resilient enough to takes some hits and keep going. Could possibly be the most exciting talent on our list.
It would nice but it will mean little, he will not finish in the top 5. That Cameron kid should go close
The only thing hasn't done is kick a 3 or 4 bag. He has played above my expectations as he has been resilient enough to takes some hits and keep going. Could possibly be the most exciting talent on our list.
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He also shows amazing feel for the game with knock ons , deft soccers and pushing the footy into dangerous spots - pick #39 Wells you freaking genius !!
The aspect that excites me the most is not only is he sublimely skilled but he has an ablility to rack up plenty of possessions - at very impressive efficiency.
He also shows amazing feel for the game with knock ons , deft soccers and pushing the footy into dangerous spots - pick #39 Wells you freaking genius !!
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he was also drafted as a 17 yr old in the last draft this was possible. I would say he would have gone higher had he had another year in the un18 competition. 4 years now at the club, he looks strong and hungry.
he was also drafted as a 17 yr old in the last draft this was possible. I would say he would have gone higher had he had another year in the un18 competition. 4 years now at the club, he looks strong and hungry.
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Slightly off topic, one of our big concerns in the preseason would have been the progress of our 2008 draftees: Brown, Gillies, Motlop and (to a lesser extent) Hunt. There were big quiestion marks over that group as a whole and none had cemented their spot in the 22 (though it seemed pretty clear that Hunt would be a regular in 2012). So far, you've got to say their form has been a massive tick for us, in what has been a pretty mediocre start to the year. If you were grading them, Motlop would be an A+; Hunt would be an A and Brown and Gillies would probably be Bs. I'd have taken that in a heartbeat, at the start of the season.
Slightly off topic, one of our big concerns in the preseason would have been the progress of our 2008 draftees: Brown, Gillies, Motlop and (to a lesser extent) Hunt. There were big quiestion marks over that group as a whole and none had cemented their spot in the 22 (though it seemed pretty clear that Hunt would be a regular in 2012). So far, you've got to say their form has been a massive tick for us, in what has been a pretty mediocre start to the year. If you were grading them, Motlop would be an A+; Hunt would be an A and Brown and Gillies would probably be Bs. I'd have taken that in a heartbeat, at the start of the season.
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Looks like the push is on for Toby Greene to get this weeks nod
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Looks like the push is on for Toby Greene to get this weeks nod
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As usual the deserving player misses out. Took bundy a few rounds last year before he was recognised.
As usual the deserving player misses out. Took bundy a few rounds last year before he was recognised.
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Not sure about that. We'd all like to see Motlop win the nomination this week, but it's a bit rich to suggest Greene would be undeserving. And as for last year, the two rounds where Christensen would have been in contention for the nomination, he missed out to David Swallow and Trent McKenzie. Bundy might have had slightly better games than them (not by much), but Swallow and McKenzie had been performing for the entire season.
I like seeing Cats players pick up the nominations as much as anyone (particularly considering we had about a four year drought), but if Motlop misses out this week, he'll get one eventually, if he's good enough (just like Christensen did).
Not sure about that. We'd all like to see Motlop win the nomination this week, but it's a bit rich to suggest Greene would be undeserving. And as for last year, the two rounds where Christensen would have been in contention for the nomination, he missed out to David Swallow and Trent McKenzie. Bundy might have had slightly better games than them (not by much), but Swallow and McKenzie had been performing for the entire season.
I like seeing Cats players pick up the nominations as much as anyone (particularly considering we had about a four year drought), but if Motlop misses out this week, he'll get one eventually, if he's good enough (just like Christensen did).
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I backed him at $8 to get the nod this week. So clearly I think he played a far superior game to Greene on the weekend
I backed him at $8 to get the nod this week. So clearly I think he played a far superior game to Greene on the weekend
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I just heard on SEN that Motlop is the rising star for this week-did anyone else hear this also?
I just heard on SEN that Motlop is the rising star for this week-did anyone else hear this also?
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It's been confirmed now on GFC website, can't post the link ATM sorry, but great news
It's been confirmed now on GFC website, can't post the link ATM sorry, but great news
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Thanks Jester
Congratulations to Motlop- a well deserved nomination.
Thanks Jester
Congratulations to Motlop- a well deserved nomination.
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Great work Motts well deserved.
Has any other team had as many RS nominations from picking so late in the draft? Gotta love Wellsy's work
Great work Motts well deserved.
Has any other team had as many RS nominations from picking so late in the draft? Gotta love Wellsy's work
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Have to admit, at the start of the year I did not see this coming. I thought he'd be reasonable, but I had no idea whatsoever that he would be this good.
Have to admit, at the start of the year I did not see this coming. I thought he'd be reasonable, but I had no idea whatsoever that he would be this good.
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That's a good point MC, and considering our lack of results from the 2007 draft there was/is a bit of a risk of an age-gap on our list. It's pleasing that group are now starting to perform.
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Onya Stevie, needed that one!I backed him at $8 to get the nod this week. So clearly I think he played a far superior game to Greene on the weekend
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