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He ignites the Hawk fans like no other. Similar to when Buddy arrived.
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His ability to change direction at full pace is the best I have ever seen, even better than Cyril (sacrilege but I believe this to be the case).
Put him in a couple of centre bounces next week just to see if it's a potential weapon for finals.
I think chasing down the Wiz when he has the ball in the forward line would be akin to trying to catch a hyped up Border Collie with a tennis ball!That was mentioned pre-draft, that he could go from flat out to standing still at a level beyond what other AFL mortals are capable of.
Each time he cuts inboard and goes around players, it's because they literally aren't capable.
Plus, he was usually a couple of steps ahead of opponents in his junior years. Often highlights showed them reacting to something he'd done a few steps earlier.
What I really wasn't expecting was his Puopolo like manic attack on the ball and opponent. I'm not worried about his physical makeup, because he's a ball of muscle. But I hope he's got some great physios and fitness/conditioning staff around him to make sure he can do this for the next 10+ years!
So psyched about him and Dear in particular, they are made to play together!
I think chasing down the Wiz when he has the ball in the forward line would be akin to trying to catch a hyped up Border Collie with a tennis ball!
Three goals, one poster, that abomination from the boundary that Chol marked plus one more that fell short.. I feel I'm missing another but regardless.
That's another game with six shots plus on goal.
His inaccuracy is barely hiding what an absolute ****ing gun this kid is.
None this week but he tried a couple on last week, if he can get that part of his game to a minimum I'd be so happy for him. It's really something that he doesn't need to do. He's so short that he's probably going to get taken high anyway, and he's so agile and slippery that he doesn't need the easy out.Haven’t noticed any head high free kicks the last couple of games. None that have been paid, but none that he deserved that have been missed either. Will be interesting to see how this continues to play out.
Haven’t noticed any head high free kicks the last couple of games. None that have been paid, but none that he deserved that have been missed either. Will be interesting to see how this continues to play out.
I notice this also.At games the biggest comparison I see between Cyril and Watson is the crowd reaction/anticipation when they both attack the game or approach a contest …… murmuring the Whiz instead of Ciz! Watson is unique and it’s so good that we have another player that will make fans jump off their seats over the next 10 years.
Unfortunately there is also a few negatives that he shares with Cyril. Sometimes runs and zig zags so fast he does terrible grubber kicks. Needs to steady and make sure it's a good kick, he makes time for himself but doesn't use it and rushes kicks that just skid along the ground.I notice this also.
Excitement levels in the crowd noticeably rise when he is near it.
This is X Factor.
This is rare talent.
This is box office.
This is increased members
This is more kids jumping on board.
Live at the ground he it looks like he is moving at twice the speed of everyone else. It dosent show up so much on TV but at the ground its quite amazing.