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2015 Player Review - # 10 Angus Brayshaw

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Gus came 2nd to Heeney in the 'Best 1st year player' at the MVP awards last night. Well Done! Gus has had a great year on the field. Showed real courage in every game, laid excellent tackles and s

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A contact who was recently talking to Gus Brayshaw's mum says he is quite an old fashioned boy when it comes to club commitment and loyalty. Even at the tender age of 19, he is apparently absolutely c

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Household favourite here. My 5 year old son is also an Angus and naturally has adopted Brayshaw as his fave. We got to meet him briefly at training before the R2 game at Manuka, conversation went alo

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Gus is one of my favourites. Love him. Now just needs to get more of the ball. If he averaged mid 20s, he'd be one of the most damaging players in the league. He just makes things happen. His decision making and disposal are top notch for a first year player.

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Ten Angus Brayshaw possessions are worth more than a 20+ possession game from most other players

Agreed. Imagine him in the guts full time. And imagine Prestia dishing off to him out of the middle. Salivating at the thought of it.

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So impressive.

I could give in to some MFCSS if I wanted to but this kid is already good and will be a star.

you know i reckon GUS is the living breathing antidote of MFCSS-itis !!
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Household favourite here. My 5 year old son is also an Angus and naturally has adopted Brayshaw as his fave.

We got to meet him briefly at training before the R2 game at Manuka, conversation went along these lines:

5YO: Your name is Angus.

Gus Brayshaw: Yep.

5YO: Guess what? My name is Angus.

Gus Brayshaw: Good name, isn't it?

5YO: Yep!

*conversation over*

Name aside...he's a beauty.

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It is really amazing how many 'score involvements' and goal assists and other impact stats the guy has accumulated, considering he hasn't actually had the ball in his hands a huge amount yet. Brayshaw is one seriously effective player with terrific insight into what is about to happen.

Throw that together with a great defensive ethic and we are really talking top quality player.

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How about we don't go anointing future captains. We all know how well that has gone for us in the past.

The difference is this time we will let Viney/Brayshaw accumulate many years of good performances and the respect of their peers as leaders of the group, instead of just gifting it straight away on the promise only

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A couple of highlights were against Collingwood on QB when Gus came bursting through the centre of the ground and kicked long to Garlett running back towards goal...

Exactly the type of player that we need at the club.

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A contact who was recently talking to Gus Brayshaw's mum says he is quite an old fashioned boy when it comes to club commitment and loyalty. Even at the tender age of 19, he is apparently absolutely committed to the idea of being a Melbourne player for his whole career. He also has uncompromising attitudes toward his own standards. Another one for whom Nathan Jones and Dan Cross are their professional role models.

Perhaps the club should have Gus mentor the likes of Howe going forward.

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To me Brayshaw is Captain material.

The lack of preseason told on the back half of his year..

Viney will v Brayshaws VC.

Petracca will be the X Factor but I think doesn't have the "C" capability.

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To me Brayshaw is Captain material.

The lack of preseason told on the back half of his year..

Viney will v Brayshaws VC.

Petracca will be the X Factor but I think doesn't have the "C" capability.

And of course we have seen so much of him on field as to be able to make either of those calls right now??

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I wouldn't say he is a great kick, in that he won't thread a needle from 40m, but he is a smart kick who always puts the ball to advantage. Many examples of him kicking long to space to Garlett, or to the advantage of a big guy.

He slowed down after the knock he got up in the NT, but before that was absolutely killing it.

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Great pick up; smart, brave, mostly clean, and an absolute competitor. Top notch pick up and future leader. What he did for Crossy's son will live with me forever.233658-96b4fbc0-5462-11e5-a3d5-9b39810bf

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One thing that excites me most when I think about the next few years is his change in body-shape.

At 187 cm and already powerfully built legs, ( the main contributor to his body weight), I can't wait to see the damage he'll do inside the contest when his upper frame and arms are stronger.

He already attacks the contest like a bull and is great at extracting and releasing a handball whilst being tackled. His long-ish arms help in this regard as well as his tackling ability.

But he could well be a monster in a few pre-seasons which is scary to think about.

Can't wait.

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Yep, Brayshaw led MFC in goal assists with 17. Next was Hogan 12, Watts 11, Garlett 10.

Finished third at MFC in total tackles with 99, behind only Viney 105 and Bernie with 101. Jonesy had 95.

Also third in Inside 50s with 62 behind only Jones and Bernie.

Interesting stat, Gus had 24 frees for, but only 8 frees against.

Anyway, this was one of the highlights for me, as a couple have already mentioned:

This snap for goal on the run vs North has also been mentioned already. Another great moment:

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Yep, Brayshaw led MFC in goal assists with 17. Next was Hogan 12, Watts 11, Garlett 10.

Finished third at MFC in total tackles with 99, behind only Viney 105 and Bernie with 101. Jonesy had 95.

Also third in Inside 50s with 62 behind only Jones and Bernie.

Interesting stat, Gus had 24 frees for, but only 8 frees against.

Anyway, this was one of the highlights for me, as a couple have already mentioned:

This snap for goal on the run vs North has also been mentioned already. Another great moment:

what i took out of those videos..

Jeffy Garlett has atleast another 5-6 years left of good footy ahead of him.

And Michies kick was absolutely sublime.

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