RalphiusMaximus 6,112 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Just a little note that I loved. Cross burned him on the lead and kicked it over his head to a pack for an easy turnover. Aaron didn't hesitate to let him know about it. That's a first gamer telling off a guy with over 200 games to his name. He's just slotted in as if he's been playing with us for years. 3 Quote
dazzledavey36 56,347 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 The boys love him and is very well respected amongst coaching staff and playing. His playing style yesterday reminded me so much of Max Rooke who use to be that battering ram half forward who just puts enormous pressure on forward stoppages and also that physicality that he could run through the contest. Several times he ran from the half forward line into the center to put a body on the contest in the center bounces. Again a huge lad! 5 Quote
RalphiusMaximus 6,112 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 The boys love him and is very well respected amongst coaching staff and playing. His playing style yesterday reminded me so much of Max Rooke who use to be that battering ram half forward who just puts enormous pressure on forward stoppages and also that physicality that he could run through the contest. Several times he ran from the half forward line into the center to put a body on the contest in the center bounces. Again a huge lad! I've been thinking kind of Jarrod Molloy at Brisbane. A slightly heavy forward wrecking ball. Quote
Emerald 1,744 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 He'll be a gun if he isn't one already. 1 Quote
daisycutter 30,021 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 i think he will be something a real gem and brimming with natural football nous nothing timid or hestitant either who'd have thunk he came from canberra? 3 Quote
SaberFang 7,151 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Didn't see him spray Cross, that's fascinating. Sounds like a competitive beast (like Hogan, Frost, etc.) Loving the mongrel Roos/Taylor has injected into us, exactly as a team dubbed the DEMONS should have! Other teams should dread playing us, knowing they'll end up bruised, battered and bleeding after two hours on the field with us. 1 Quote
Deestroy All 14,266 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Thought his preseason form might've been a bit of a fluke or any easy ride in practice games. But nope, I like him a lot. Has some pace, size, strong through the hips even though he has no calves, looks like a pro already. Has more attributes than your Magner type VFL recruits and actually adds a different dimension to the midfield/flanks. Good get! 1 Quote
george_on_the_outer 7,875 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 ...got to love "The Beast". I can't remember the last time the club had a player who is built like the proverbial brick....and has a football brain....and knows how to play the game. Remarkable he is a Rookie list elevation....what a steal! 3 Quote
dazzledavey36 56,347 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Thought his preseason form might've been a bit of a fluke or any easy ride in practice games. But nope, I like him a lot. Has some pace, size, strong through the hips even though he has no calves, looks like a pro already. Has more attributes than your Magner type VFL recruits and actually adds a different dimension to the midfield/flanks. Good get! Speaking of Magner what an absolute [censored] that bloke is.If anyone have read his recent HS article you will know why. 1 Quote
Straight Sets Simon 23,113 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 Thought his preseason form might've been a bit of a fluke or any easy ride in practice games. From that first NAB Cup game where he came on as a sub I knew he would be a very good player. Quote
Tough Kent 2,138 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Imagine when this bloke gets AFL fit. Missed a big chunk of the preseason after shoulder surgery and never done an AFL preseason. Huge upside. Question: Who gets the Rising Star this week if an MFC boy were to collect it? AvB, Jesse with his 15 possessions, 7 marks and 2 goals or Gus with his 9 tackles??? Quote
jane02 3,795 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Speaking of Magner what an absolute [censored] that bloke is. If anyone have read his recent HS article you will know why. I agree - read the article over breakfast. Quote
Tough Kent 2,138 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Speaking of Magner what an absolute [censored] that bloke is. If anyone have read his recent HS article you will know why. Have you got a link mate? What'd he say that ruffled your feathers? Quote
Whispering_Jack 31,368 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 NITV replayed the NT Thunder v Ainslie NEAFL game and unfortunately, vandenBerg played no role in what was to be his last game. I missed the shoulder injury but when I couldn't pick him up I lost interest in the game. Glad our recruiters persevered. Quote
Ethan Tremblay 31,389 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Apologies if this article has already been posted - http://m.theage.com.au/afl/melbourne-demons/former-ainslie-midfielder-aaron-vandenberg-makes-afl-debut-with-melbourne-demons-against-gold-coast-suns-20150403-1mdzv2.html Nice story on Vanders. Moved to ACT, lost 10-15 kg's and worked his ass off. One of my favourite Demons, love and respect his work rate. 2 Quote
jnrmac 20,377 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 i think he will be something a real gem and brimming with natural football nous nothing timid or hestitant either who'd have thunk he came from canberra? FInally drafting some 'footballers' about time.... And I think he came from Tathra originally... Quote
John Dee 445 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 ...got to love "The Beast". I can't remember the last time the club had a player who is built like the proverbial brick....and has a football brain....and knows how to play the game Luke Norman Quote
chook fowler 19,778 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Can take a contested grab, can kick a goal, has a good turn of speed and is a great size. What's not to like. 2 Quote
Moneider96 1,045 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Can take a contested grab, can kick a goal, has a good turn of speed and is a great size. What's not to like. Sounds like Fyfe 2 Quote
Moonshadow 17,678 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Have you got a link mate? What'd he say that ruffled your feathers? Essendon players deserved to get off says top-up player James Magner Quote
Straight Sets Simon 23,113 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 Sounds like Fyfe Not the worst comparison (long way to go I know). Quote
RalphiusMaximus 6,112 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 Essendon players deserved to get off says top-up player James Magner I don't see anything bad in there? Is it the fact that he says he'll be cheering them on? 3 Quote
dazzledavey36 56,347 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 I don't see anything bad in there? Is it the fact that he says he'll be cheering them on?"I felt sorry for them" "They are such professionals" "soft spot for them now" Quote
Nasher 33,686 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 "I felt sorry for them" "They are such professionals" "soft spot for them now" C'mon dazz, of course he's going to say that. 4 Quote
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