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Just been watching a bit of the Richmond - West Coast game, very impressed with Natanui looks like a future superstar, any thoughts from others maybe we should have drafted him instead of Jack. My gut feeling is that Natanui will be a better player than Watts

 
Just been watching a bit of the Richmond - West Coast game, very impressed with Natanui looks like a future superstar, any thoughts from others maybe we should have drafted him instead of Jack. My gut feeling is that Natanui will be a better player than Watts

Natanui 10 brownlows

Watts 5 Premiership,s

Ill keep Watts thanks

Just been watching a bit of the Richmond - West Coast game, very impressed with Natanui looks like a future superstar, any thoughts from others maybe we should have drafted him instead of Jack. My gut feeling is that Natanui will be a better player than Watts

I will reserve judgement till they have played a few more than a few quarters each.

I think you have a case of premature evaluation.
 

that was the most painful game of football i have ever watched in my whole intire life..

i have never seen a team play so bad as what West coast did.. was enough to make me sick..

anyhoo.. he want be as good as wots did some spectacular things but also did some scrapy things..

wots > natianouso9ufwrfewooh

Naitanui's debut was more impressive than Watts, however this isn't really that surprising. Naitanui has been playing against men for several seasons, so physically wise he is much more advanced that young Jack.

There's no doubt that Naitanui will make it, his fierce determination will see to it.


After watching the game I came in here just to see whether or not someone would be silly enough to start a thread like this, and lo and behold, what do I find? "Is Naitanui better than Watts?"

Ridiculous thread.

One being better than the other discussions now is futile!

Having said that, Natanui looks like being a cracker..............but I think Watts will be a ripper for us as well........both clubs will win!

After watching the game I came in here just to see whether or not someone would be silly enough to start a thread like this, and lo and behold, what do I find? "Is Naitanui better than Watts?"

Ridiculous thread.

There's always one isn't there.

TBH I hope Naitanui has a great career, how he goes as a player makes no difference to what our priorities were and our decision making process. We went one way with a forward and the Eagles went a different way with a ruck. Exciting kids in the league is what it is all about.
 

I sense a troll. And I seem to be the only one.

NicNat will be a very good awkward mobile aggressive tall. Watts will be a creative tall in the Hird mould.

I saw them both in juniors and haven't changed my mind. Definitely Watts.

Nic Nat - 1st game 11 Disposals

Watts - 1st game 8 Disposals

not that much difference.. you would expect Nic Nat to get more playing in the ruck... i think they will both be good players.. but i am happy with watts as we needed a forward


Just been watching a bit of the Richmond - West Coast game, very impressed with Natanui looks like a future superstar, any thoughts from others maybe we should have drafted him instead of Jack. My gut feeling is that Natanui will be a better player than Watts

Give them some time mate. They have both played one game and already you are saying we might have made the wrong decision. :blink:

For the next 10 - 12 years these 2 and a couple of others from this draft will be compared, so lets just wait until they have both played 100 games

I knew this wouldn't take long...

Nic Nat played a fantastic game. Was influential as a first gamer. We really got a glimpse into his freakish athletic skills. And no doubt, is going to be a superstar. An excitement machine!!!

The 2 will are always going to be compared.

But I am still happy with Watts. Its 'Watt' we needed.

I think 1958 put it best when he said its just exciting to have young players like this in the system now.

I sense a troll. And I seem to be the only one.

Or maybe those who sensed it didn't feel the need to engage - 'don't feed the troll' and all ;)

How about we be sensible and say that if Nic Nat is looking more ready it's hardly surprising given that he's most of a year older and has been with the club full time. Wait 'til this time next year before you even think about making comparisons. Even better, wait ten years and see who's career is more impressive. I believe the club made the right choice.


How about we be sensible and say that if Nic Nat is looking more ready it's hardly surprising given that he's most of a year older and has been with the club full time. Wait 'til this time next year before you even think about making comparisons. Even better, wait ten years and see who's career is more impressive. I believe the club made the right choice.

Fully agree. Nic Nat will never be as good as Jack. Sure, he has athleticism but is very raw on skills. Watts is a NATURAL footballer. It is silly however to start comparing the two already after one game each.

I watched that game to see NN & reckon he did well for a first gamer. But it's so different coming from the WAFL -- he's used to playing on big blokes & although in some ways he plays like a bull at a gate he has presence beyond his 19 years.

I also think they're doing something right at Swan Districts -- we got Bennell & Jetta from there -- they had something like seven go in the last draft. I'm pushing at every opportunity for a look at Lewis Jetta.

Was really impressed with Naitanui, he's already a good build and his athleticism was evident straight away. He set up an early goal with a clever fake then handball which shows he is more than just an athlete and is improving already on his pre-draft form. He can play a bit, but probably won't reach his full potential for a couple of years you would think. Will be an interesting battle between he and JW for the rest of their careers no doubt. But to try and judge who's better after just one game each is just silly.

As others have already said, we will have to wait at least a couple of seasons before we can start comparing Watts and Naitanui. Watts has some catching up to do in the physical side of things, whereas NN is just learning the game. NN has been playing against men for a while, so it was always expected he'd have more of an immediate impact, and his better debut is testament to that.

IMO, they're both gonna be superstars. It would be very interesting to re-visit this thread at the end of say, the 2012 season, after 4 full years in the system, to compare the two. We'll definitely have the full picture by then.

But to judge right now, well, thats just ridiculous.

After watching the game I came in here just to see whether or not someone would be silly enough to start a thread like this, and lo and behold, what do I find? "Is Naitanui better than Watts?"

Ridiculous thread.

:lol:


I just wanted to use the "premature evaluation" gag.

Or maybe those who sensed it didn't feel the need to engage - 'don't feed the troll' and all ;)

Yes, that can apply, but not when the thread is 9 posts in.

There are impressionable nuffies that read here ;)

NicNat looks like he has put on quite a bit of bulk. Should be a great player. So will Jack. Its wonderful to see great players. If Watts was a dud then we should be concerned, but he has too much natural talent and is too smart to think he will be anything but a great player.

 
Yes, that can apply, but not when the thread is 9 posts in.

There are impressionable nuffies that read here ;)

People troll to draw attention to themselves, by talking about the post rationally the troll doesn't get what he wants. In this thread there is only one nuff nuff who is giving the troll what they want, what makes it more embarrasing for that person is that he is doing it to try and make himself look superior to eveyone else.

Nic Nat looked amazing last night (Robert Walls fell in love instantly) and compared him to Carl Dietrichs debut?.... What a mark against 3 Richmond "Men"....He will be unbelievable in the future and I will enjoy watching him...


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