Scully - top possessions in freo game

[bandicoot 1,395]

Did anyone notice that Scully got the most amount of possessions for both sides.

It was a relatively low 23.

This guy will be a major ball magnet in the coming years...

Correction:

Sylvia - 23

Scully - 22

Edited July 20, 2010 by High Tower
Incorrect assessment

[sylvinator 96]

Did anyone notice that scully got the most amount of possessions for both sides.

It was a relatively low 23.

This guy will be a major ball magnet in the coming years...

Loved the bit the commentators highlighted in one part during the match, the Palmer (i think it was) and Scully were next to each other, and then Scully did a 300m gut run and was running powerfully and impressively, while Palmer coudln't keep up with him and was struggling behind buggered.

I think Sculls will be untaggable because of his elite running ability. His handballing is very creative, and his kicking has really been good of late.

Will undoubtably be an elite player

[Bang Bang Bang 5,826]

In my opinion, the best of our abundance of young talent.

Make no mistake, I don't think I've seen a player of his quality on our list in my time following the Dees (1994-2010). I have very little doubt he'll be an elite player and he'll get there pretty damn soon!

[Harrisonrules 273]

Yes the dash from half back to half forward was a really telling insight into Scully's skills. It was Gerard Healy commenting on his battle with Hill. Hill is certainly exciting and no doubt the dockers fans must love him. He probably does some things better than Scully and Scully some better than Hill. This example was in the third term when stamina was increasing in importance. Scully is full of it. Sensational. I love his creative handball

[Harrisonrules 273]

Cann't be bothered getting the paper, but I thought Sylvia did

[Eth 4]

Cann't be bothered getting the paper, but I thought Sylvia did

22 from memory for Col

[Tinks 11]

This example was in the third term when stamina was increasing in importance. Scully is full of it. Sensational. I love his creative handball

Very true not many players can get 18 disposals in the last quarter. he went harder while others had stopped due to fatigue

[jumbo returns 6,741]

In my opinion, the best of our abundance of young talent.

Make no mistake, I don't think I've seen a player of his quality on our list in my time following the Dees (1994-2010). I have very little doubt he'll be an elite player and he'll get there pretty damn soon!

Nearly agree - I think Liam Jurrah is an absolute freak and will become extraordinary.

[Loyaldee 0]

Very true not many players can get 18 disposals in the last quarter. he went harder while others had stopped due to fatigue

I agree he is showing all the sign of an elite player in the making. I'll be most relieved when his contract extension is locked away, as GWS is circling.

[Tinks 11]

sorry to disappoint but Col got 23 to Scully's 22

[No16 1]

sorry to disappoint but Col got 23 to Scully's 22

I was thinking the same but did not want to derail the thread

[Strawbsodwyer 0]

he did not get used in the passage of play when healey was making that comment, not sure if he was free, but if so we have to use him and reward him for his gut busting runs. It will just deflate his opposing player even more.

[No16 1]

he did not get used in the passage of play when healey was making that comment, not sure if he was free, but if so we have to use him and reward him for his gut busting runs. It will just deflate his opposing player even more.

I cant remember who it was but I am pretty sure that a goal was kicked by another Melbourne player... Could have been when Jurrah hit the post running into an open goal on the angle...

[Red Sox 2]

Pre-game Gerard Healy (who seems to salivate over anything in a Freo or Sydney jumper) made the point that Scully was to play one on one against Stephen Hill.

Healy intimated that this would be a good thing for Hill as Scully was unlikely to play any kind of lock down on Hill who Healy thought could tear the game apart.

Well, the opposite was the outcome in this game as it was Skulls continual gut busting running that left Hill flat footed - no mean feat! Hill can certainly play and is a super attacking player, can't say I've concentrated too much on his defensive efforts but he was certainly lacking in this area against Skull.

Probably a harsh judgment on Hill as he won't be the last player Skull leaves in his wake!!

[No16 1]

Pre-game Gerard Healy (who seems to salivate over anything in a Freo or Sydney jumper) made the point that Scully was to play one on one against Stephen Hill.

Healy intimated that this would be a good thing for Hill as Scully was unlikely to play any kind of lock down on Hill who Healy thought could tear the game apart.

Well, the opposite was the outcome in this game as it was Skulls continual gut busting running that left Hill flat footed - no mean feat! Hill can certainly play and is a super attacking player, can't say I've concentrated too much on his defensive efforts but he was certainly lacking in this area against Skull.

Probably a harsh judgment on Hill as he won't be the last player Skull leaves in his wake!!

Hill had bursts of brilliance but did not have a continual affect on the game... It think that this may not be the last time that teams send ball winning mids to tag Hill... His defensive side to his game is good if he is doing a chase with his speed but if it is to continually stay with someone, his stamina is lacking.