2011 Player Review - # 20 Colin Garland

[Demonland 65,843]

The classy backman gave the team great run rebounding out of defence and teamed well with James Frawley in a part of the team that was often under pressure.

Second top ten finish in a row after coming back from a serious foot injury.

Games MFC 2011 18 MFC Total 58 Goals MFC 2011 1 MFC Total 4

Games CSFC 2011 1 CSFC Goals 2011 0

MFC Rebounds from 50 55 (2nd)

Club Champion 156 votes (6th)

[Demon Head 250]

Mark Neeld would be truly delighted to take over a team with quality key defenders of the likes of Garland, Frawley and Rivers with Martin and McDonald as back ups. It gives him a great starting point for the building of his team.

[Nasher 33,133]

Had a handful of games where he completely bombed - perhaps he's a player whose confidence is made or broken early in the game. Other than that, had another outstanding year. The Frawley/Garland combo is probably my favourite aspect of this team at the moment. Still can't believe our luck at how cheaply we got him.

[jayceebee31 671]

I still believe he is better suited as a wingman. Not tall enough and strong enough to hold a key position back position.

[hardtack 10,127]

When he is off his form, Colin tends to give away a lot of silly/cheap free kicks. If he can get that out of his game he will be even more valuable than he already is. Arguably one of the most consistent and reliable backmen in the AFL.

[rpfc 27,573]

I still believe he is better suited as a wingman. Not tall enough and strong enough to hold a key position back position.

He is doing a fairly good impression of someone who can then...

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

He is doing a fairly good impression of someone who can then...

Agree. I am puzzled by JCB's observation. Not a first though.

This guy is a gem and will get better.

[Kento80 83]

Big fan of Colin. Would like to see him work on his body language a bit when the chips are down as it is terrible, but considering that's the worst I have to say about his game, then I reckon it's fair to say we uncovered a gem there. Looking forward to him and Chip really cementing themselves as a backline to be feared throughout the competition in the coming years.

[Deeoldfart 7,791]

Garlo has become a key member of our backline. His reading of the play, sure hands, spoiling to advantage, desperation and run and carry all went up a notch in 2011, and I fully expect there is still a way to go. However, the real quality for me is his versatility ...... he is equally effective on smalls and talls, and the coaches must love that. If anything, I'd like him to add some well placed mongrel to his game (Mark Neeld might like that too!) and to eliminate the odd brain fade ..... but I'm not complaining!

[beelzebub 22,244]

I think another good solid preseason and injury free will see him right.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

I still believe he is better suited as a wingman. Not tall enough and strong enough to hold a key position back position.

No chance, he is too good a backman.

[John Crow Batty 8,273]

Should be in our leadership group.

[Young Blood 2,036]

Should be in our leadership group.

yes I agree leads from the back. One of our more intelligent players also.

No chance, he is too good a backman.

Yeah alongside Rivers, Frawley, Grimes and Tapscott I think he is perfect. He uses his long frame well and has a good long kick. Usually a good decision maker. If he can get consistency I think he is in Melbournes top 5 most important players. Reminds me a lot of Fletcher.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

really love this guy. Is able to get those long orangutan arms in between the forwards arms/hands to punch the ball away. Very important for us.