Tim O'Brien: Corner turned. 2yr extension announced.

[The Chad and I]

Who need free agents?!

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Corner turned?

If you have the power of a thread re-title - it is well due.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

If you have the power of a thread re-title - it is well due.

I have all the powers.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I have all the powers.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Had a career year for him ( which isn't hard) still not sold though, to be honest I'd prefer to dangle him in trade period whilst he might have some currency, get the feeling he may just revert back to the norm next season. His season does definitely does warrant a continued career at AFL level though, just not sure I want that to be at us.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Had a career year for him ( which isn't hard) still not sold though, to be honest I'd prefer to dangle him in trade period whilst he might have some currency, get the feeling he may just revert back to the norm next season. His season does definitely does warrant a continued career at AFL level though, just not sure I want that to be at us.

I think he may just get better. The belief has grown.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

I think he may just get better. The belief has grown.

Well that's the hope, I assume that's what the club is banking on given the 2 year deal.

 

[MrPremiership]

Big 6 months from TOB. Gone from #1 whipping boy to a important 2 year extension.

Great stuff.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Big 6 months from TOB. Gone from #1 whipping boy to a important 2 year extension.

Great stuff.

The whipping boy situation is fluid and ongoing. I wouldn't be writing home too early

 

[4THAWN]

Had a career year for him ( which isn't hard) still not sold though, to be honest I'd prefer to dangle him in trade period whilst he might have some currency, get the feeling he may just revert back to the norm next season. His season does definitely does warrant a continued career at AFL level though, just not sure I want that to be at us.

I'd prefer to let him grow into hopefully either a solid CHF/FF or a good swingman at Hawthorn. This is an area we are not greatly stocked.

 

[Dewnior]

Glad the club persevered with Tim. He's always had the talent, skill and desire to make it. And now he has the confidence he belongs.

 

[PhatHQ]

Toot toot!

Well done O’Brien!!

It’s been a long & slow road but persistence is paying off.

If he keeps building the sky is the limit... if he keeps bringing the ball down with him. Special stuff when he does.

 

[Pessimistic]

Best thing about that clip (other than the mark) is that Lewis is also in prime position to mark but knew when to pull out.

Geelong defenders are putrid when theyre not blocking or grappling

 

[Bremner20]

So do we still need to bring Jonathan Patton down ???

 

[Pessimistic]

Patton takes Shoeys spot.. 2 years younger

 

[Buzz Hawk]

From embattled to emerging in a few short weeks.
Nice turnaround Timmy, keep it going son.

 

[Davo-27]

An adequate explanation of flat earth theory?

if you really want to look into it, i recommend Eric Dubay on youtube, some interesting points, if you're curious.

 

[Flukey!]

Patton takes Shoeys spot.. 2 years younger

On the injured list?

 

[Nick the Pig]

So do we still need to bring Jonathan Patton down ???

Patton plays FF and Lewis CHF. I see TOB to be competing more with Gunston as the 3rd tall up forward which probably moves TOB to CHB. Good flexibility to have. Reckon TOB is better in defence anyhow.

 

[toomanysquibs]

Patton plays FF and Lewis CHF. I see TOB to be competing more with Gunston as the 3rd tall up forward which probably moves TOB to CHB. Good flexibility to have. Reckon TOB is better in defence anyhow.

If TOB's improvement continues (and I'd still argue that it's up to self belief more than ability), or he never hits a higher ceiling that where he's at yet remains consistent....he'll be a nightmare matchup for most third defenders.

There's been times the past month or two where he's almost looked unbeatable one on one (hyperbole alert, but on occasion he has no matter who was on him). His agility has them thinking pretty hard when the ball hits the deck too. That game against the Cats when he and Lewis were both on, made us look like a completely different team.

Thread title change is the exclamation point on something that happened a few weeks ago, but just like his career so far, better late than never and all that....

 

[Mississippi]

It’s frankly impossible to predict our forward structure for the next year or two - because there are just too many variables.
Best to wait and see how it unfolds - including the unpredictable.

Patton Lewis TOB Gunston and then Nash (providing the pace and playing as a tall flanker), and Breust doing his thing (Poppy gone) - with Hanrahan potentially emerging.

Then there are two genuine prospects in Matthew Walker and Jackson Ross either or both of whom can emerge from the clouds.

And of course Wingard probably reverts to a genuine forward after Tom Mitchell returns and hopefully we get Cogs.

So if you can today pick our 6 forwards for 2020 and 2021 then good luck.

 

[MasterSamurai]

Lewis
Patton
Tob
Gunston
Hmm, it seems off. Unless one plays in a different position.

 

[Iceman!]

I had pretty much given up on him late last season and early this season but he has turned it around. Still has more improvement in him but he has massively improved this season.

Seems to have finally developed physically in what seems like overnight. Watching him last week he just looked much bigger and it has to help his confidence.

 

[grumbleguts]

If we recruit another Gaelic footballer and his name is Conor Turner, boy are we gonna find that confusing.

 

[The Chad and I]

The proper way to assess O'Brien's career right now is like a typical 21-22 year old KPP.
He has always had the natural ability and athleticism. It's quite rare to have an athlete who can actually play the game like he can.

Beautiful kick, reads the ball in the air well, good hands when confident.
He has always been v. skinny though and that, together with injuries, has led to him being unsettled.

Bit of experience, weight and continuity - voila! a viable second KP forward!
He's still got plenty of improvement left in him. I think his best will be the final 4-5 years of his career.