The Rising Star Thread - Congratulations Jesse Hogan!

[Demon Jack 6,931]

He's only 10 games into his career, but Gus could very well be the best first round pick we've drafted in years. Definitely deserved the nod this week. I already feel confident whenever he has the ball in hand.

EDIT: Just reached the personal milestone of 1000 posts. Cheers to all who put in the hard work that makes this website possible. Go Dees!

Edited June 8, 2015 by Demon Jack

[chookrat 4,268]

I said at the game today that I'm more comfortable when Brayshaw has it in his hands than any other player on our list. Even when he missed his second shot at goal he took an intercept mark which I think resulted in kick and goal to Fitzy.

[daisycutter 29,795]

Great

This kid is all class

he's got it all, decision making, poise, kicking off both feet and smart

first year player and already the classiest player in the side

congrats gus

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,522]

He's a garn! Reminds me of Travis Boak.

Very confident he'll be a long term contributor to the MFC. Well done Gus!

[Jaded No More 68,974]

Love Gus and a well deserved nomination for 2 excellent weeks.

He is a future star, no doubt about it.

[DistrACTION Jackson 9,536]

I said at the game today that I'm more comfortable when Brayshaw has it in his hands than any other player on our list. Even when he missed his second shot at goal he took an intercept mark which I think resulted in kick and goal to Fitzy.

Yeah I really liked this. Missed the shot but then gut run to make sure he impacted the next contest. With Brayshaw, Viney, Tyson, Petracca and Vandenberg plus cameos from Salem, Toumpas, Garlett I am very comfortable with where our midfield is headed. Obviously helped by Jones, Vince and Cross.

[dees189227 12,431]

How good is it watching a decent number 10 running around. Ive been more impressed with angus in his first what 10 games than I have been with some players who we have had on our list for a few years.

I just love his tackling and ball use. Hope he is a 200+ gamer with us

[Je Roos Salem 661]

He really plays like a match winner. He really knows how to dominate and stand out when others are down

[beelzebub 23,384]

Well done. Gus

Kids a cracker !!!

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

Roos wanted gus a long way out from the draft

[Pates 9,661]

He just looks a goer, doesn't seem to be any lack of confidence and backs himself every time. Even when he missed his goal he straight away took the contested mark to win the ball back and set up a goal for another player.

Those two goals he set up for Garlett were just poetry in motion.

Congrats Gus!

[olisik 4,060]

Gus is a gun, plays like an angry Cotchin.

Hope Roos gives him some time forward like Cotchin gets to rest him and let him snag a few

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Gus is a gun, plays like an angry Cotchin.

Hope Roos gives him some time forward like Cotchin gets to rest him and let him snag a few

Agree with that comparison in terms of the way he moves and attacks, but he's a far better user of the football than Cotchin.

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,304]

+1

[Moneider96 1,045]

Awesome. Kid is a freaking gun... attacks the contest like Joel Selwood, moves like Pendlebury, tackles like Byron Pickett , kicks like Travis Johnstone, and sees the game like Fyfe

lol calm it down.

[Moneider96 1,045]

I'm not going to lie. Our midfield will be very good in the near future. Salem, Petracca, Van, Brayshaw, Viney, ANB, Tyson.

[rjay 25,195]

I said at the game today that I'm more comfortable when Brayshaw has it in his hands than any other player on our list. Even when he missed his second shot at goal he took an intercept mark which I think resulted in kick and goal to Fitzy.

Yep, took the words out of my mouth, I love him with the ball in hands and feel comfortable when he is around the ball. Makes good decisions, attacks the ball, tackles hard, kicks beautifully to position. Imagine what he's going to be like with a few games under the belt.

Must get the rising star this week...

[dazzledavey36 55,453]

Yep, took the words out of my mouth, I love him with the ball in hands and feel comfortable when he is around the ball. Makes good decisions, attacks the ball, tackles hard, kicks beautifully to position. Imagine what he's going to be like with a few games under the belt.

Must get the rising star this week...

Its funny you mention His kicking. While i agree its a big positive in one of his draft videos his kicking seemed pretty poor at times.

He looks so calm and composed.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

As soon as he was drafted, I predicted that this kid would Captain the club and that he would be our first 600 gamer.

Now that I've actually seen him play, I feel I was quite conservative in my initial assessment.

In short, he's just got it.

[hardtack 10,683]

Its funny you mention His kicking. While i agree its a big positive in one of his draft videos his kicking seemed pretty poor at times.

He looks so calm and composed.

Those two kicks to set up Garlett were perfection... he is something to get very excited about.

[old dee 23,899]

Those two kicks to set up Garlett were perfection... he is something to get very excited about.

I agree he was the excitement for me today.

The kid has played nine games and already looks better than about eight others I could mention today.

A small Ray of hope for our future.

The recruiters got this one correct.

[old dee 23,899]

As soon as he was drafted, I predicted that this kid would Captain the club and that he would be our first 600 gamer.

Now that I've actually seen him play, I feel I was quite conservative in my initial assessment.

In short, he's just got it.

600 gamer RB

Can you let me know your libation of choice please.

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

I think we should all expect a bad game from him soon.

[McQueen 17,867]

Yep, took the words out of my mouth, I love him with the ball in hands and feel comfortable when he is around the ball. Makes good decisions, attacks the ball, tackles hard, kicks beautifully to position. Imagine what he's going to be like with a few games under the belt.

Must get the rising star this week...

Umm...

Just woke up, rjay?

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

very very happy with the first 10 games of this kid's career, looks like he's played 100