Akum 2,660 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 did you see Tyson giving it to him after he gave away that reversal? It was unbelievably soft, just put his arm up to defend himself. One of about a dozen soft soft frees to Tiges. 7 Quote
Emerald 1,744 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 vandenBerg is the Yin to Jack Watt's Yang Quote
Redleg 42,181 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 vandenBerg is the Yin to Jack Watt's Yang Would have thought JV was the Yin. Actually thought Watts got involved in more hard contests. 2 Quote
M C 221 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Anyone see that bump (could've been a tackle) he landed on the boundary in the first quarter? Uses his body so well - great to watch Quote
dazzledavey36 56,361 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Said it before that he reminds me of Max Rooke in that he was that fierce half forward who would just crash into packs and provide huge forward pressure. Massive unit. He is the reason Rohan Bail cannot break into the team. 2 Quote
Bang Bang Bang 5,875 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Love him! He's having more impact this season than what Petracca would have had, and we can inject Petracca as a new recruit ala Hogan in 2016. Not saying I'm happy Petracca went down injured when he did, but from a team perspective it hasn't worked out too badly. To pluck someone from the Canberra leagues and see them impact AFL games straight away in this manner is rather impressive recruiting... 10 Quote
Straight Sets Simon 23,113 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Posted April 25, 2015 Said it before that he reminds me of Max Rooke in that he was that fierce half forward who would just crash into packs and provide huge forward pressure. Massive unit. He is the reason Rohan Bail cannot break into the team. More Nathan Fyfe than Max Rooke. Bail isn't in the same league as vandenBerg. That's like saying Jamar is keeping Toumpas out of the team. Quote
Deestroy All 14,266 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 That tackle on the boundary in the 3rd, oh my. That reversal was BS. One of the multiple times King Rance dived and flopped around on the night, pathetic really. 3 Quote
P-man 13,367 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 He and Kent have got some genuine mongrel in them, and I like it. 7 Quote
rpfc 29,030 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 He and Kent have got some genuine mongrel in them, and I like it. As I sarcastically said about Kent in a thread last season - who knew recruiting actual footy players was the way to go? 2 Quote
Jesse Christ 2,884 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 BP didn't. But that's probably a bit unfair, wasn't he responsible for McDonald? Quote
monoccular 17,760 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 BP didn't. But that's probably a bit unfair, wasn't he responsible for McDonald? Recruiting Tom [big tick], or 'moving on' Junior[big cross]? Quote
Chook 15,080 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 More Nathan Fyfe than Max Rooke. Bail isn't in the same league as vandenBerg. That's like saying Jamar is keeping Toumpas out of the team. So that's why Toumpas is out of the team. We've been playing him in the wrong position—he's a ruckman! 1 Quote
DeeSpencer 26,692 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Can't believe the speed of him. Ran straight passed Grigg who's not exactly slow. You can't be 190cm, probably 90kg, strong, fast, hard and with decent endurance and be playing in the NEAFL. That's just not freaking fair. I get how he had 60 touches, now I just don't get how he didn't have 60 a week! Quote
dazzledavey36 56,361 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 More Nathan Fyfe than Max Rooke. Bail isn't in the same league as vandenBerg. That's like saying Jamar is keeping Toumpas out of the team. I mentioned Bail because of the Half forward role he played last year which now Vanders has taken. He spreads hard, has pace, forward pressure, tackles hard. No difference mate. Except Vandenberg is better. 1 Quote
BarnDee 287 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 i see vanburger as a real crowd favorite , just loves the contest im already a big fan , has a red hot go everytime , 4 Quote
DeeSpencer 26,692 Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 I mentioned Bail because of the Half forward role he played last year which now Vanders has taken. He spreads hard, has pace, forward pressure, tackles hard. No difference mate. Except Vandenberg is better. No problem with your post and I think you're right! But vanders is now forming part of the midfield rotation. Playing wing, half forward and in the guts! Not sure who that means he's keeping out but it's bloody brilliant. He's rotating with the likes of Newton and Michie (when he was subbed on) and giving Brayshaw the freedom to develop on a half forward flank. Quote
daisycutter 30,021 Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Richie, the freshly minted Demon it's a great story (so far) isn't it maurie? seeing young players develop seemingly from nowhere is one of the delights for a footy follower 1 Quote
The team we love 416 Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Watched Friday's game again. He is so strong through the hips that even when he is tackled he is able to stand up, get his arms free and dish off to someone else. Quote
Elusive Tunbridge 795 Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 it's a great story (so far) isn't it maurie? seeing young players develop seemingly from nowhere is one of the delights for a footy follower Barry Oakley wrote about this in "A Salute to the Great McCarthy" (1970). "It is the story of McCarthy, the brilliant young footballer from the bush, and his adventures when he comes to the big city, determined to succeed." Barry Oakley also wrote "Let's hear it for Prendergast". 1 Quote
Little Richard 6,265 Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Said it before that he reminds me of Max Rooke in that he was that fierce half forward who would just crash into packs and provide huge forward pressure. Massive unit. He is the reason Rohan Bail cannot break into the team. Max Rooke! Now he was a great, no nonsense player. Loved him. 1 Quote
rpfc 29,030 Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Can't believe the speed of him. Ran straight passed Grigg who's not exactly slow. You can't be 190cm, probably 90kg, strong, fast, hard and with decent endurance and be playing in the NEAFL. That's just not freaking fair. I get how he had 60 touches, now I just don't get how he didn't have 60 a week! As he was a top 3 mid in the NEAFL, he got ran with and concentrated on. Again, I think the NEAFL has some very solid talents, just not the depth of the other state leagues. Quote
Straight Sets Simon 23,113 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Posted April 26, 2015 It was unbelievably soft, just put his arm up to defend himself. One of about a dozen soft soft frees to Tiges. I only just saw this on the replay (didn't even know it happened at the game). It was soft, but stupid by vandenBerg, as much as we love his aggression he will quickly learn when to control things a bit. Quote
CityDee 738 Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Another three of this type thanks Taylor/Viney 1 Quote
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