Akum 2,660 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Lol Parish looks like a small child Looks very much like a half-smile too. Quote
Josh 1,420 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Is that Hopper behind him? Wow... Edited November 24, 2015 by Josh 1 Quote
mo64 5,910 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 And Oliver looks like a seasoned veteran. I'm just about to vomit after reading some of these comments. Parish can clearly play, and the only thing I'm concerned about is whether Oliver and Weideman make it as AFL footballers. 8 Quote
beelzebub 23,392 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Glad we got an Oliver ..eventually Looks the goods. Give him the time to get up to speed Quote
dazzledavey36 56,334 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I'm just about to vomit after reading some of these comments. Parish can clearly play, and the only thing I'm concerned about is whether Oliver and Weideman make it as AFL footballers. This comment makes me vomit. 1 Quote
Spin-it-to-Goodwin-it 579 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Lol Parish looks like a small child You get the sense that Oliver was passed on for a gig with Vic Country and Bendigo Pioneers because he was carrying weight earlier in his junior years, but he is looking sharp now. In no way were those rejections a reflection on his talent. Quote
dazzledavey36 56,334 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 New highlights are up.. get excited http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-11-24/oliver-claimed-with-melbournes-first-pick 6 Quote
M_9 2,216 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Not sure this has been mentioned: "Interestingly, [Murray Bushrangers Coach Darren] Ogier will follow Oliver to the Demons after winning a development role." from the HUN 6 Quote
McQueen 17,867 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Lol Parish looks like a small child Sheez. We didn't draft the kid so it's okay to hang crap on him, is it? I feel sorry for any kid that ends up at the dung heap. 3 Quote
Bitter but optimistic 22,289 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 As was Tapscott You know this stuff RTG. Is there a subtext I'm missing? Quote
hardtack 11,106 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Lol Parish looks like a small child Yes, but he's gone to Essendon, so he should be twice the size by season's start. 10 Quote
Axis of Bob 11,945 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I like that he clearly looks like a talented player, but he had almost no fitness base and looks to be carrying a bit of weight still. He should improve significantly, I would think, given AFL preseasons to trim down and get his running capacity up. But his stoppage work and ability to create space and time for himself seem to be excellent. The highlights look great, but they always do, however I think need to be looking for snippets of him doing things that are a bit special, which I think it does. 2 Quote
dazzledavey36 56,334 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Not sure this has been mentioned: "Interestingly, [Murray Bushrangers Coach Darren] Ogier will follow Oliver to the Demons after winning a development role." from the HUN Got a gig at Casey. Quote
mo64 5,910 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Sheez. We didn't draft the kid so it's okay to hang crap on him, is it? I feel sorry for any kid that ends up at the dung heap. Spot on. That's the point I was making about DD's comments as well. Let's just concern ourselves with who we draft before sticking the boots into other draftees. Quote
whitito 187 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Glad to have another tough red head to cheer. I need a Peter Walsh type in my life. Welcome Clay and good luck! Quote
Jaded No More 68,976 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 All these kids look 12 to me. Also now I'm going to spend the next 6 months trying to learn how to spell Sam's surname correctly #draftstruggles #firstworldfootyproblems 3 Quote
Wells 11 5,502 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 New highlights are up.. get excited http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-11-24/oliver-claimed-with-melbournes-first-pick Jeez he really does exude class. He's not quick...and he looks really awkward bouncing the ball, but beautiful evasive side step, vision, hunger at the contest and disposal. ( as least on the highlights) Mitchell isnt quick either is but that capacity to twist in both directions sets him apart. I think he's going to be great for us....and expect him playing early in the year also. As happy ton as I was last year. Quote
What 18,810 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 New highlights are up.. get excited http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-11-24/oliver-claimed-with-melbournes-first-pick Drool..... Thats some impressive speed and agility for a bloke whos built like a tank. Hes a wrecking ball. Quote
Wiseblood 24,637 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 What do we always talk about wanting to have in our side? Blokes who have a crack, win the footy, run both ways and give their all for the footy club. Oliver will bring all of those things in spades. 7 Quote
tappysquads 618 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 New highlights are up.. get excited http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-11-24/oliver-claimed-with-melbournes-first-pick That is a long seriously impressive clip! Aggressive, knocks teammates out of the way to get the hard ball, plays on all the time, fast, strong, sells a shitload of candy and kicks goals!!!! That's got me pumped! Quote
monoccular 17,760 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Hopefully the similarities begin and end with the hair colour. This was I think a snide reference to Jordie McK - the dedication, work ethic, ability to get every ounce from himself, and courage would also be well worthwhile transferring to any player. Edited November 24, 2015 by monoccular 6 Quote
ding 5,126 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 This was I think a snide reference to Jordie McK - the dedication, work ethic, ability to get every ounce from himself, and courage would also be well worthwhile transferring to any player. Agree 100%. Macka mightn't have the the best skill in the league (who could possibly argue), but the guy gives it everything he has. If only some of our more talented players gave the same effort................... 4 Quote
Davos 932 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Reminds me of a white, AFL version of Marshawn Lynch. 2 Quote
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