Aaron vandenBerg

[nutbean 8,837]

When Vanders gets a full AFL pre-season of running in, he'll be a really really valuable mid for us.

He reminds me of Dangerfield with his explosive attack on the ball and man. I reckon we'll be pleasantly surprised about how dynamic he'll be once his anaerobic capacity improves.

A really good pickup for a rookie.

reminds me more of the Swans Kennedy - Danger has electric pace which Aaron doesn't have and Dangerfield slices through the midfield with pace and sideways movement - again - not Vandenburg - but his strength at the contest ( inability to be knocked off the ball) and his relentless attack at the man and the ball is Kennedy like. Even his marking is Kennedy like - not spectacular like Dangerfield can be but very strong hands.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Loving his work so far. Looks like he still has improvement left in him in terms of his fitness, and given that he is coming off 1 half AFL pre-season, that is exciting rather than worrying.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,089]

I put my hand up to say I had written this bloke off after 2 years in the wilderness with injury. I totally underestimated how important a player he is. 

It's no coincidence that we are playing the most brutal and physical footy I've ever seen us play in half a century,  since he returned to the team.

He has raised the bar for our hardness at the footy and every other player has followed suit. 

He was huge last night.

[dee-tox 4,796]

4 minutes ago, Hell Bent said:

I put my hand up to say I had written this bloke off after 2 years in the wilderness with injury. I totally underestimated how important a player he is. 

It's no coincidence that we are playing the most brutal and physical footy I've ever seen us play in half a century,  since he returned to the team.

He has raised the bar for our hardness at the footy and every other player has followed suit. 

He was huge last night.

Agree, but would like him to clean up some of those inside 50s though.

[ProperDee 1,698]

Petracca would do well to attack the footy like Vanders. No side steps from Azza. Straight lines only. Intimidating football.

[Converted Dee 115]

Loves a ‘don’t argue’, and is good at it too.

[BrisbaneDemon 1,494]

9 minutes ago, ProperDee said:

Petracca would do well to attack the footy like Vanders. No side steps from Azza. Straight lines only. Intimidating football.

Hes becoming one of my favorites, every week he lays a tackle bump that just rattles an opponent,  bit off a little bit more then he could chew on the wing during the game but he'll learn from that, you could see the Cats players looking for him.  He, Viney, Harmes are becoming scary for opponents.  Who would have thought picking naturally tough at it midfielders would work out so well compared to skinny athletes. 

[whatwhat say what 18,897]

he's become the player that i expected trengove to be before his myriad of injuries - a half-forward who runs so, so hard defensively to get back into space and then tackles like a beaut

unreal player, what a comeback!

[Moonshadow 16,161]

I too thought he would struggle too get back in the side.

Providing lots of contests and tackles. Looking like he still has significant improvement left in his game too .

Lots of upside to VDB 

[What 18,810]

He was the forgotten man 8 weeks ago....  now,  what a story.  Over his injuries and a one man wrecking crew bulldozing his way through the Geelong scum in a finals win.   Love him.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I love him but I thought last night he was quite poor with his decision making.

One Geelong goal resulted directly from a bad and completely unnecessary handball after taking a mark.

[Dockett 32 1,213]

19 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I love him but I thought last night he was quite poor with his decision making.

One Geelong goal resulted directly from a bad and completely unnecessary handball after taking a mark.

Missed a lot of footy, now picking up the tempo. Made a couple of errors but I love the wrecking ball quote.

One tackle was right in front of me.

We heard it the Geelong bloke felt it.

The thing is with AVB he is always trying to find away. 

He’s a tough nugget and balances up the team beautifully.

[samcantstandya 918]

44 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I love him but I thought last night he was quite poor with his decision making.

One Geelong goal resulted directly from a bad and completely unnecessary handball after taking a mark.

Spot on

[Nasher 33,047]

46 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I love him but I thought last night he was quite poor with his decision making.

One Geelong goal resulted directly from a bad and completely unnecessary handball after taking a mark.

Players make errors.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

2 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Players make errors.

Thanks, Saty.

[Redlagged 806]

1 hour ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I love him but I thought last night he was quite poor with his decision making.

One Geelong goal resulted directly from a bad and completely unnecessary handball after taking a mark.

Funny how some players get away with shocking errors and not others. If Tyson had made that howler people would be screaming for his blood. (Mind you he made on of his own...but in the forward line)

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

1 minute ago, Redlagged said:

Funny how some players get away with shocking errors and not others. If Tyson had made that howler people would be screaming for his blood. (Mind you he made on of his own...but in the forward line)

I’ve always rated vandenBerg, in fact I could see his talent while most people on Demonland were still working out how to spell his name.

However, at the game last night you could feel the frustration in the crowd with some of his decision making with the ball (plus dropping a simple chest mark).

He did a lot right, but last night wasn’t his best.

[ProperDee 1,698]

True, but we won't see Tyson running straight through opposition players. I can live with a turnover or two if it leaves an opposition player in fear of being smashed.

[titan_uranus 22,287]

1 hour ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I love him but I thought last night he was quite poor with his decision making.

One Geelong goal resulted directly from a bad and completely unnecessary handball after taking a mark.

6 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I’ve always rated vandenBerg, in fact I could see his talent while most people on Demonland were still working out how to spell his name.

However, at the game last night you could feel the frustration in the crowd with some of his decision making with the ball (plus dropping a simple chest mark).

He did a lot right, but last night wasn’t his best.

I thought I might have been the only one to think this.

I liked his aggression but I thought he was our worst last night. Good pressure, but we got pressure from all 22, and otherwise he made bad decisions at critical times. 

[Redlagged 806]

Tyson's a tough player, and good in close...and generally a penetrating kick, as in the decisive kick to the square in the 4th. (Yes, they go awry occasionally). VB's disposal is very ordinary. Hey, I like them both! But the constant whining about Tyson on this site is bloody tedious. 

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,135]

He’s been pretty good since his return, but he was probably in our bottom 3 last night along with Spargo and Petracca.

I think he was responsible for 2 Geelong goals.

[bringbackthebiff 640]

Team sport is about everyone playing their role. One of his major roles is setting the on field standard for attack and aggression. Once again 100% executed!

[layzie 28,695]

Who would have thought he’d have he impact he’s had! 5 games in two years and he’s moving as well as ever. A wildcard!

[Yokozuna 1,004]

If he was one of our worst, according to others and not me, then we will keep on winning.

EVERYBODY made mistakes last night, and I think he made 2 (and only two that people have noted). 

I thought he was great last night, not even close to our bottom 3.

and whoever was in our bottom 3 still played their roles last night, I don’t think we had any passengers, while Geelong had several.

if we had kicked straight and showed more composure, we would have won by over 10 goals.

[WERRIDEE 5,209]

Gun I can't believe people thought he had a bad game and wanted him delisted when he wasn't on the park. As someone said a wild card.