KingDingAling 3,758 Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 He just looks professional - in the same way Buckley looked professional. When Vandenberg has the ball I know he won't waste it. The fact that he pushes forward, loves a goal, and is an accurate shot of goal - makes him a very dangerous player. This guy is exactly what our side needs, a big bodied, goal kicking midfielder, can find the pill, play a variety of roles - due to height/strength/balance/hardness and smarts. 5 Quote
Ron Burgundy 8,588 Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 For all the high draft picks we've wasted over the years, it feels so sweet to absolutely nail a left field rookie pick like this. He already looks like a top 5 draft pick. 4 Quote
Akum 2,660 Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 I am huge fan of his physicality, his presence, and his willingness to do the 1%ers. Me too. But he doesn't lack finesse either. His kick to Garlett was perfectly weighted. And after his great smother he couldn't have "plated up" that goal to Newton any more tastefully if he'd been on MKR. But the best thing about him is he knows the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. 3 Quote
Cards13 9,117 Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 Loved his game, interested to see how he backs it up in week 2. I would be amazed, happy, if he has a similar contribution. Would be bloody tough coming in off rookie list and performing week in week out over a full season. Week 2 might see a drop off, hope he is consistent as he looked great last week. 1 Quote
DeeSpencer 26,689 Posted April 8, 2015 Posted April 8, 2015 Loved his game, interested to see how he backs it up in week 2. I would be amazed, happy, if he has a similar contribution. Would be bloody tough coming in off rookie list and performing week in week out over a full season. Week 2 might see a drop off, hope he is consistent as he looked great last week. There's a lot of talk about Brayshaw for the sub, Richie might be the better option. That said he was sub against Freo, injured v Dogs then played the game against Ess then a Casey game, so he's played a fair bit but didn't have the full run of 3 big NAB challenge games. I'm not convinced he's got silky skills or a great tank just yet, so this might not be the best idea, but if he does run out of steam at half forward and in the midfield mix then I'd gladly give him a run down back if one of our current back 6 get injured or suspended. Quote
kurtneverdied 253 Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 You would also have to think there is significant upside to Vandenberg with lack of AFL exposure etc. Everyone saying he is Barlow 2.0 may just be right. Quote
ManDee 7,395 Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 One of the stranger comments I have seen on these forums. Haven't you been reading, The No T$ No B$ Thread? Quote
hardtack 11,107 Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Haven't you been reading, The No T$ No B$ Thread? Yes, but you expect strange there. 2 Quote
What 18,810 Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-04-09/inside-access-aaron-vandenberg Inside Access - Roosy tells Vanders hes playing his first game 3 Quote
Straight Sets Simon 23,113 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Posted April 9, 2015 A nice video showing Roos telling vandenFyfe that he will play his first (of at least 200) games. 3 Quote
Melbman2 226 Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 http://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/2015-04-09/inside-access-aaron-vandenberg Inside Access - Roosy tells Vanders hes playing his first game Will sound a bit sappy but that was really heart warming Quote
monoccular 17,760 Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Sounds as if he has his head screwed on straight, and really wants to play AFL with MFC Well done Quote
1964nowMORE 493 Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Loved it, great video MFC. If Vanders had been taken at pick 2 instead of Petracca right now I'd be very satisfied with the scouts and recruiters......to think he comes as a Rookie pick 2 is extraordinary! Wow MFC, just wow. 4 Quote
RalphiusMaximus 6,112 Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 vandenBerg always seems to get his arms free in the tackle and gives off cleanly and his 'cut' inside Saad and kick to Garlett for Jeffy's first goal was a thing of beauty. I also loved when he decked the living shlt out of Rischitelli in the centre square. I love the way he uses that little swivel of the hitps to break the tackle as he steps him. It's a damn nice little move. He showed a lot on Saturday. Far more than a lot that have been in the system. His body is strong and mentally is as tough as anyone I have seen for a long time. The self confidence is great, but he has a fantastic confidence in a the team mates he has playing with him. He will get better and will lift the team confidence. He seems to be the sort who takes it upon himself. When the game was looking shaky, he was one of the players who really threw themselves in there and refused to let it get away. That's something we've lacked for the last few years and it was great to see. 3 Quote
Straight Sets Simon 23,113 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Posted April 24, 2015 Pretty good effort by vandenFyfe tonight, missed a an easy opportunity in front of goal which was a shame. Quote
chook fowler 19,778 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Loved his game. Our midfield have some size about them and really know how to tackle. Add Viney to tonight's group and they look pretty ferocious. Shame about Kent - we need his zip. 3 Quote
KingDingAling 3,758 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) I just don't see many flaws in his game. He does everything well - and consistently well. Finds the pill, tackles (think he had 12-13 tonight), plays smart. Granted he did have a brain fade late in the game, but I thought he was top 3 tonight. What a find. Adding Vandenberg and Brayshaw to the side - and to a lesser extent Newton - has been massive for us. Edited April 24, 2015 by KingDingAling Quote
Jaded No More 68,976 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Pretty good effort by vandenFyfe tonight, missed a an easy opportunity in front of goal which was a shame. Needs to tidy his kicking. Otherwise he's awesome. 2 Quote
Straight Sets Simon 23,113 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Posted April 24, 2015 Needs to tidy his kicking. Otherwise he's awesome. Without doubt his biggest weakness, but even then it's not terrible. Quote
beelzebub 23,392 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Ball was a bit wet Jaded...just saying Quote
Little Richard 6,265 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Great game from VB and a really good start to the season. Dare I say it, Michael Barlow come again? Hope no one else has said that yet... 1 Quote
Cards13 9,117 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Love his work. He will need a spell as a first year player but wow hopefully he can run out the year strongly and smash next year. Quote
Moneider96 1,045 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 did you see Tyson giving it to him after he gave away that reversal? 1 Quote
Coup Cooper 610 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 We havent picked up a quality player lije this from no where!! In a long time!! The roos magic and men around him are on a mission!! 1 Quote
KingDingAling 3,758 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 did you see Tyson giving it to him after he gave away that reversal? Rightfully so, he cost me my 40 plus bet. Quote
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