Universal Love Welcome to Freo- Nathan O'Driscoll (Pick 27)

[Sully90]

I think the club faces a tough decision with him at the end of the year. Here's hoping he can pull through and get some good wafl games I der the belt before year end.

 

[pK75]

The latest update on NOD is that he has re-injured his troublesome knee.

I miss seeing the kid running the wing and lifting the team with those left foot goals from the unlikeliest of angles. Never underestimated his X-Factor and passion. He and Freddy have the potential to set the wing/HF on fire from both angles.

Hope he recovers and continues the story and doesn't end up a 'could have been'.

Realistically though, what are his chances given Sharp is smashing it? Seems the other wing is still up for grabs.

Common Noddy, get well matey.

I really hope for both his and the teams sake, we can sort out this injury, season is slipping away from him in a contract year is never a good sign.

 

[DragoDelph]

I really hope for both his and the teams sake, we can sort out this injury, season is slipping away from him in a contract year is never a good sign.

At the very least, hope we offer him a 1 year rookie spot, and move him to the inactive list if need be.

Give him one more year to sort it all out, but then look at delisted free agents/SSP to cover.

 

[DragoDelph]

Medically retired due to head injury??

That's Aiden that's had to retire.

 

[MadDocker]

That's Aiden that's had to retire.

My Mrs lied to me. I knew I shouldn't be trusting her with intel.

 

[mattis117]

Wow, that's unreal. I wonder what actually happened, clash of heads, impact with the ground, other? Feel so sorry for the kid, a lifelong dream over before it even really started.

 

[freo_leo29]

Wow, that's unreal. I wonder what actually happened, clash of heads, impact with the ground, other? Feel so sorry for the kid, a lifelong dream over before it even really started.

It was a massive hit in preseason with Bailey Williams, happened way back in like January

The match sim was stopped and an ambulance came onto the ground to take him off, there were worries of a fractured skull but don't think anything came of it.


Its extremely unlucky for the poor kid.

 

[Freomaniac]

just stumbled across this. Watching it reminds me of what an excellent sharpshooter Driz is. If he can play a fair chunk of games and double his tally to 20+, we'll be in a sweet spot I reckon....deadly left boot. Also the degree of difficulty on some of his angles...especially that North set shot....nuts! Hopefully if he isn't playing Round 1 which seems likely he's not too far away. Reminisce if you haven't already:

bloody hell those goals were good. we need him back in the side.

 

[Swan Districts Kid]

bloody hell those goals were good. we need him back in the side.

Awesome bunch of goals them - 10 goals from 12 matches in his 1st year - impressive strike rate for a winger. I hope he can get fit & rediscover that 2022 form.

 

[Purpletown]

bloody hell those goals were good. we need him back in the side.

Those goals by NOD early in his career were exciting, I really thought we had found a 10 year wingman there. Since then it's been hard going for him to the point he is probably under the pump to hold his position on the list.
Sad, as when he was going well, he added plenty to the team.

 

[Bigger]

It was a massive hit in preseason with Bailey Williams, happened way back in like January

The match sim was stopped and an ambulance came onto the ground to take him off, there were worries of a fractured skull but don't think anything came of it.


Its extremely unlucky for the poor kid.

Williams, who is 6'2" and weighs close to 90 kilos, was also concussed in the head clash. Very unlucky but also an indication of what could be in every contest these fellas go into.

I feel for Aiden but the right decision was made here and his bravery should be recognised and rewarded.

 

[Dayts]

Solid return after all that time out.
Renewed expectation in what to expect out of him if he can get a full preseason.
Good dash & dare

 

[freo84]

He looked great and it was his drive that got us back in it.

Love Drizz.

 

[wakojako]

He looked great and it was his drive that got us back in it.

Love Drizz.

He got 5 disposals...

 

[ilikepotatoes]

He got 5 disposals...

For 3 score involvements.

He provided an attacking spark which is exactly what we needed.

 

[s_wd6]

He got 5 disposals...

In less than a quarter for 3 score involvements

 

[Wizard]

For 3 score involvements.

He provided an attacking spark which is exactly what we needed.

Without question he is best 22 when his body is right, I’d take him over Sharp every day of the week.

 

[s_wd6]

Without question he is best 22 when his body is right, I’d take him over Sharp every day of the week.

Get him in over JOM

 

[Sean_09]

Get him in over JOM

Spot on. Can cover any role JOM can - halfback, wing, inside mid and half forward

 

[Wizard]

Spot on. Can cover any role JOM can - halfback, wing, inside mid and half forward

JOM overs more than Sharp at the moment. Sharps inability to finish in front of the sticks since the Collingwood game has been diabolical.

 

[Sean_09]

JOM overs more than Sharp at the moment. Sharps inability to finish in front of the sticks since the Collingwood game has been diabolical.

Fair, but I still rather invest in Sharp now than diminishing returns from JOM

 

[apuchar]

I think Sharp is tired. We probably needed to rotate the team a bit more during the season. He isn't used to playing full seasons. We need to remember how good he was until the last 4 or 5 weeks.

 

[Vintage]

He looked good out there.

It’s not him or Sharp, surely we’re a better team with both of them.

 

[Wizard]

He looked good out there.

It’s not him or Sharp, surely we’re a better team with both of them.

My query is, do we think NOD is a wingman?
Or is he an explosive line breaking mid?

 

[Jezzitizle]

JOM overs more than Sharp at the moment. Sharps inability to finish in front of the sticks since the Collingwood game has been diabolical.

Probably should look for better options than bombing from 50 on the boundary.

I think coaching will sort that out.