2011 Player Review - # 35 Luke Tapscott

[Demonland 71,640]

Was outstanding in his early games but his form tapered off after he incurred a hamstring injury.

Impresses with his strength, attack on the football and his maturity

Games MFC 2011 15 MFC Total 15 Goals MFC 2011 2 MFC Total 2

Games CSFC 2011  5 Goals CSFC 2011 0

 

MFC Rebounds from 50 43 (5th) 

[beelzebub 23,313]

Luke Tapscott wrestles bears for breakfast , is more powerful than a speeding Shaw, makes Lions cower andd Dogs wet themselves.

The force is strong with this one !!

[rpfc 28,271]

Would like to see if he can play a similar role to Sylvia - HFF/Mid

I don't care if he isn't fleet of foot, Geelong's mids have space and time because they have great footy IQs, not because they have foot speed.

But maybe that is a few years down the track for Luke.

[John Crow Batty 8,862]

I salivate at thinking of what he might become. One of the very few positives from last season. Has to polish up on doing the unglamorous chores and not try to be the big game hunter all the time.

[Deeoldfart 8,005]

It's easy to be 'bullish' about Tappy. He's an old-fashioned, hard at it, show no fear footballer, and he made a very good start to his career in what was effectively his first year. I'm really looking forward to him getting a full pre-season under his belt under the eye of our new fitness staff. Improved endurance and a bit more acceleration, combined with his strength and penetrating kicking, could make him a ripper. It will be fascinating to see what role Mark Neeld has in mind for him.

[monoccular 17,417]

It will be interesting to watch and see just how MN goes about player development.

Does he follow the convention and let Tappy serve time as a HBF long term, or is his style to throw him in right now if he sees his ultimate role as a mid? He certainly has the body to cope right now and I must say I would be pretty confident he would do well there.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Lot to like about this guy. But I would want to see more football smarts shown next year as he matures. Has some great weapons but has to learn how to use them thoughtfully and constructively.

[Chook 15,012]

"No-Lips" Tapscott goes all right. But like a lot of Melbourne players, I have no idea which position he'll end up playing.

[beelzebub 23,313]

"No-Lips" Tapscott goes all right. But like a lot of Melbourne players, I have no idea which position he'll end up playing.

His will be upright.........as opposed to whomever he collides with

[Buzzy 992]

If he can be Melbourne's Campbell Brown then I'll be ecstatic (Minus the nude Thailand incidents and other miscellaneous stupidity)

[deefan12 3]

What many don't know is that one of his greatest attributes is deadly accuracy for goal. In his first year for S.A. he was a very successful forward pocket goalsneak and in his second year he kicked some wonderful long goals from the boundary line as a hard working half forward in the Paul Chapman mould.

[beelzebub 23,313]

What many don't know is that one of his greatest attributes is deadly accuracy for goal. In his first year for S.A. he was a very successful forward pocket goalsneak and in his second year he kicked some wonderful long goals from the boundary line as a hard working half forward in the Paul Chapman mould.

damn !!!!!!!

[BAMF 4,312]

Can't wait to see him play in his natural role in the forward line. Good on Bailey for helping him with his defensive side. But its time we let the leash off.

[Lutz 76]

Would like to see if he can play a similar role to Sylvia - HFF/Mid

I don't care if he isn't fleet of foot, Geelong's mids have space and time because they have great footy IQs, not because they have foot speed.

But maybe that is a few years down the track for Luke.

Disagree - I think he's already played in the perfect position, where his greatest weapon (his footskilss) can be used to full effect.

With Strauss and/or Blease back there, we have the elite disposal out of the D50 that we need.

[rpfc 28,271]

Disagree - I think he's already played in the perfect position, where his greatest weapon (his footskilss) can be used to full effect.

With Strauss and/or Blease back there, we have the elite disposal out of the D50 that we need.

I think his height and footspeed might make it difficult long term in the backline.

And a HBF is the easiest position on the ground - I want to see whether he can do something more with his career.

[Lutz 76]

Fair enough.

Can't disagree with that.

But I think his kicking is used to best effect in that position.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

If he can be Melbourne's Campbell Brown then I'll be ecstatic (Minus the nude Thailand incidents and other miscellaneous stupidity)

LOL, Campbell Brown??

600 or so Aussie rules players in this country and you pick Campbell Brown?! You mean if he can be a talentless thug who plays the man first and the ball second you will be "ecstatic?" Nope. I have much higher hopes for Mr Tapscott!

What rpfd said is perfect. If he can take on a Sylvia style high mid forward player Tapscott will be most damaging. HBF is for those who have flair and are fleet of foot. Tapscott is a wrecking ball with a sweet foot on him. Will create havoc in this position.

Campbell Brown? LOL!

[Striker475 696]

his crunching bump on Rhyce Shaw rd1 was phenomenal

[Juicebox 628]

What many don't know is that one of his greatest attributes is deadly accuracy for goal. In his first year for S.A. he was a very successful forward pocket goalsneak and in his second year he kicked some wonderful long goals from the boundary line as a hard working half forward in the Paul Chapman mould.

His disposal by foot is sublime, but I thought his greatest weakness was his defensive accountability. I think it was against Adelaide where he drilled a beauty from outside 50. Aside from the fact the opposition was essentially non-existent that day, was an absolute gem of a goal. I definitely think the Chapman comparison is suitable.

[old55 23,441]

Who killed Bambi?

Seems to lack the tricks to play in the forward line, not strong overhead and lacks speed and agility to play a crumbing role - I can't see a future for him there even as a defensive forward. He is a good kick and I see him in the backline if he can make the cut. He's over-rated because we've had a lack of hard big bodied draftees. He hasn't had a pre-season yet so it will be interesting to see what he can do on the back of proper preparation. Will be ecstatic to be proven wrong and for the love here to be justified.

[Adzman 2,154]

Plenty of time to develop. He has an AFL body and is silky by boot. I think the rest of the tools needed to carve out a good AFL career will come with more games.

Very excited to see him develop next season.

[BAMF 4,312]

Seems to lack the tricks to play in the forward line, not strong overhead and lacks speed and agility to play a crumbing role - I can't see a future for him there even as a defensive forward.

I couldn't disagree with you more. He played as a forward as a junior and was well suited.

Paul Chapman isn't strong overhead and lacks speed, but yet he would get a game in every teams forward line.

[Carlos Danger 380]

Beast of a 20 year old who held his own at AFL level from day one. Love the physicality and aggression, got a lot of the old school footy mongrel about him.

[old55 23,441]

I couldn't disagree with you more. He played as a forward as a junior and was well suited.

Paul Chapman isn't strong overhead and lacks speed, but yet he would get a game in every teams forward line.

He's no Paul Chapman.

[BAMF 4,312]

He's no Paul Chapman.

Not yet.