At least he doesn't play like him

That's what I'm afraid of. Lamb had a break out year in 2002 and people were saying he would be our backline general. Delisted a year later.

That's what I'm afraid of. Lamb had a break out year in 2002 and people were saying he would be our backline general. Delisted a year later.

I was also thinking Goldsack of Collingwood as well. Looked like a gun of late draft pick last year,but has struggled this year(not sure if this is due to injury though).

He's ok.

Come on now, just admit you were wrong about him and that he's going to be a great player

Nasher, Wheatley turned nearly every possession over. Sure he gets a lot of ball, too bad he can't use it.

Garland hit every disposal that I can remember, and was fantastic both down back and up on the wing. His pace keeps surprising me.

That's what I'm afraid of. Lamb had a break out year in 2002 and people were saying he would be our backline general. Delisted a year later.

lamb managed to hold down full back that year, but he never showed the run, poise or skill that garland has shown of late did he?

Garland has been very impressive, hes tall, quick has good hands and can kick, may be similar to neitz where he starts career in defence and will go foward as his body develops.

ABC would be great except for Drew Morphet, he's the only reason why I don't listen to them all the time

Morphett is OK, but I was shocked to find out today that Quarters is commentating for the ABC. He has a voice that I'm just so used to hearing in a commercial setting.

Col Garland was really good today no doubt. I'll be the first to admit that I thought he was a deadset dud earlier this year. Fantastic that he has proved me wrong - really hope he continues to develop at this rate.

Garland is now the best young key defender in the game, bar none.

He makes that goose Brown from Collingwood look like a right royal hack.

He's been a shining light this year, i'd like to say i saw it from the start but although i never called him a dud, i wasn't quite sure whether he was going to make it.

Along with Wona, Warnock, and Jones, he keeps me going to the footy with hope for the future.

That's what I was saying to myself the whole way home re the Morton disaster today....

There's a difference with the 2 of them, Garland goes in.

He's been a shining light this year, i'd like to say i saw it from the start but although i never called him a dud, i wasn't quite sure whether he was going to make it.

Along with Wona, Warnock, and Jones, he keeps me going to the footy with hope for the future.

Dont feel bad mate,

I remember him playing in Sydney when I went up there to watch us get a new bum inserted last year and he was very ordinary. Hold in mind he was overshadowed by Ricky Petterd who looked good in the same defeat. (please come back soon Ricky)

I dont remember if this was his first game, but it was one of his first. I'm sure he will see 08 as the start of his career, not his first couple of games.

love his endeavour (Warnock not far behind IMO).

I dont remember if this was his first game, but it was one of his first. I'm sure he will see 08 as the start of his career, not his first couple of games.

I think it was his first, yeah. From memory, he was dropped after that game.

Petterd was indeed good in that game. He was BOG for Sandringham 2's on the weekend, so I think he'll get a run with Sandy (1s) this week.

The Lamb situation is more reminiscent of Warnock because they are both bloke-stoppers who help teammates but don't create going forward.

Garland has the ability to rebound, be a link in midfield, and drag his bloke up forward.

He's got more strings.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Garland and Petterd, not to mention Grimes, Frawley, Maric, Cheney, Zomer, Morton et al were recruited by CC in the last few years?

Way too early to make the call on CC's recruiting abilities.

There's definitely a future.

I dont understand players being rated when they haven't played an AFL game.

How does Grimes show potential when he hasn't even played a game of seniors footy on any level.

Grimes has shown leadership as a junior and has had real injury problems this year but until a player plays AFL football its all hype.

He looks too much like Chris Lamb. I'll wait to see how he goes next year to give my judgment.

I really really hope that I don't have to change my nic

I doubt it though

Colin is a multi faceted player and much to my delight 98% better than I judged him in his Sydney debut

I can't believe the improvement in this kid by rnd 2 I thought he would spend the rest of the year with Weetra in Sandy's 2's now he's playing like a gun. He's quick can play forward or back and is a good mark is a real find.