WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - CLAYTON OLIVER

[jnrmac 19,928]

3 hours ago, nutbean said:

It was mentioned before but i love the way he jumps into the tackler so he is elevated and  it is impossible to pin his arms and this move means he has taken the tackler out of the play but still allows him to release the handball. 

He needs to be careful as leaving the ground into an opponent can have repercussions but I have seen him execute this 3 or 4 times and each time he has done it to perfection.

I have not necessarily agreed with commentary that big  18 years old's have AFL ready bodies.  A large looking frame can mask the reality that they lack the toning and indeed strength of a more mature footballer (as Viney pointed out about Petracca) - apparently no one has told this to Oliver as he already has no issue using his body as a weapon.

I think he will be scarily strong with a couple of seasons and preseasons under his belt. 

If you leave the ground to bump you have problems with whatever results.

If you leave the ground when you have the ball its not his problem.

But you are right about he MRP WTF knows what they will do in any given case.

[nutbean 8,838]

3 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

 

But you are right about he MRP WTF knows what they will do in any given case.

i like that  - the MRP should change it's acronym to WTFKWTWDIAGC - it is much more accurate....

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

1 hour ago, fndee said:

was it Sylvia (?) again who got rubbed out for two weeks for running threateningly past some bloke but having no actual contact. That one was the most disgraceful of all. 

That was Moloney who didn't bump Bartel.

[DeeZee 7,347]

Haven't seen Petracca on the park yet, but this blokes the most exciting player I've seen pull on a Dees jumper since I first saw Hogan.

[CBDees 3,165]

1 hour ago, DeeZee said:

Haven't seen Petracca on the park yet, but this blokes the most exciting player I've seen pull on a Dees jumper since I first saw Hogan.

I have seen Petracca on the park at training and I doubt that you will be disappointed when he plays his first match. 

[nutbean 8,838]

3 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

 

But you are right about he MRP WTF knows what they will do in any given case.

i like that  - the MRP should change it's acronym to WTFKWTWDIAGC - it is much more accurate....

[ManDee 7,124]

Since the software upgrade? we have had continual software glitches. Am I the only one getting sick of fighting dodgy software?

 

Please wait 36 seconds, really?

[low flying Robbo 979]

Not going to read the last 50 pages, but I love this kid already. Although I keep thinking "hmmm Jordie's put on some muscle over the summer...."

[nutbean 8,838]

8 minutes ago, low flying Robbo said:

Not going to read the last 50 pages, but I love this kid already. Although I keep thinking "hmmm Jordie's put on some muscle over the summer...."

I was thinking the same

And I was thinking that Jordie's kicking has improved

And I was thinking that Jordie has gained a fair few yards in pace

And I was thinking that Jordie has learned to extricate himself from tight contests brilliantly

And I was thinking that Jordie has learned how to take a great grab.

[Ted Lasso 18,905]

People who have been so impressed with Brayshaw and Oliver will be stoked when Petracca gets out there, imo he is the best of the three.

[Gator 17,261]

14 minutes ago, Peter Griffen said:

People who have been so impressed with Brayshaw and Oliver will be stoked when Petracca gets out there, imo he is the best of the three.

My Brother told me this afternoon that he'd pay to watch Petracca train (he was at Gosch's today) and that he's the most exciting talent he's seen come to Melbourne since Jakovich.

Best of all, they're all different and will complement each other.  Petracca, Oliver, Brayshaw and Viney will be as good as it gets in 4 years time.

[Earl Hood 6,066]

1 minute ago, ProDee said:

My Brother told me this afternoon that he'd pay to watch Petracca train (he was at Gosch's today) and that he's the most exciting talent he's seen come to Melbourne since Jakovich.

Best of all, they're all different and will complement each other.  Petracca, Oliver, Brayshaw and Viney will be as good as it gets in 4 years time.

Interesting comment Pro as some here have commented on his similar physique and explosive speed to Jacko. I think Jacko was only about 6'1 but I think he could still play FF these days. Wonder if the Trac has the same speed over 10 or 20m and that X factor ability (that you can't teach) to kick goals from anywhere.

[What 18,810]

7 minutes ago, ProDee said:

My Brother told me this afternoon that he'd pay to watch Petracca train (he was at Gosch's today) and that he's the most exciting talent he's seen come to Melbourne since Jakovich.

 

 

Which is the player I have compared him to.... right down to the carefree attitude and pure arrogance of knowing how good they are.

Man if he plays like Jaka....  salivating at the prospect.   

[Gator 17,261]

17 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

Interesting comment Pro as some here have commented on his similar physique and explosive speed to Jacko. I think Jacko was only about 6'1 but I think he could still play FF these days. Wonder if the Trac has the same speed over 10 or 20m and that X factor ability (that you can't teach) to kick goals from anywhere.

I'm not sure of Petracca's pace.  My Brother doesn't think it's explosive, but he's quick enough and just so powerful.  He's also an elite mark.

The comment was that despite his 186cm, he could play full forward and kick plenty of goals.

He also noted that he certainly isn't a lazy trainer.  He's fully switched on.

[Brayshaw Self 847]

How could Hogan ever leave Jones, Vince, Viney, Tyson, Petracca, Brayshaw, Oliver, Kent, Gawn...

[old dee 23,524]

12 minutes ago, Brayshaw Self said:

How could Hogan ever leave Jones, Vince, Viney, Tyson, Petracca, Brayshaw, Oliver, Kent, Gawn...

MONEY!

[monoccular 17,345]

7 hours ago, fndee said:

yes there was the Trengove sling tackle case and

the Viney Adelaide sandwich case and

the Sylvia got a broken jaw but it wasn't the tacklers fault no case and

was it Sylvia (?) again who got rubbed out for two weeks for running threateningly past some bloke but having no actual contact. That one was the most disgraceful of all. 

And Jakovich being the one and only player ever to be suspended for wrestling!!

2 hours ago, Peter Griffen said:

People who have been so impressed with Brayshaw and Oliver will be stoked when Petracca gets out there, imo he is the best of the three.

I haven't been fortunate enough to see Oliver or Trac live but if they are anything like Brayshaw in talent, power and application I will be salivating.  

1 hour ago, Petraccattack said:

 

Which is the player I have compared him to.... right down to the carefree attitude and pure arrogance of knowing how good they are.

Man if he plays like Jaka....  salivating at the prospect.   

Ah. Jaka.  Such talent and excitement but Trac has already shown more determination in working hard to recover from injury than AJ did.  

[KingDingAling 3,749]

34 minutes ago, Brayshaw Self said:

How could Hogan ever leave Jones, Vince, Viney, Tyson, Petracca, Brayshaw, Oliver, Kent, Gawn...

I agree. Pretty easy decision. Petracca, Brayshaw, Viney, Oliver and Salem, are as promising as any young midfield in the game.

That is a relentless, tough and classy midfield.

After this year, I expect Gawn will also be a top 3 ruckman in the league. Whereas Sandilands is on borrowed time.

Edited March 9, 2016 by KingDingAling

[DeeMfc 621]

10 hours ago, nutbean said:

I was thinking the same

And I was thinking that Jordie's kicking has improved

And I was thinking that Jordie has gained a fair few yards in pace

And I was thinking that Jordie has learned to extricate himself from tight contests brilliantly

And I was thinking that Jordie has learned how to take a great grab.

So does that make Jordie a 'Clayton's Clayton'?

Edited March 9, 2016 by DeeMfc

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

4 hours ago, ProDee said:

My Brother told me this afternoon that he'd pay to watch Petracca train (he was at Gosch's today) and that he's the most exciting talent he's seen come to Melbourne since Jakovich.

Best of all, they're all different and will complement each other.  Petracca, Oliver, Brayshaw and Viney will be as good as it gets in 4 years time.

and Hogan will just be getting it on a silver platter from them

 

where's the goodwin emoticon?

Edited March 9, 2016 by Curry & Beer

[RalphiusMaximus 6,012]

12 hours ago, fndee said:

yes there was the Trengove sling tackle case and

the Viney Adelaide sandwich case and

the Sylvia got a broken jaw but it wasn't the tacklers fault no case and

was it Sylvia (?) again who got rubbed out for two weeks for running threateningly past some bloke but having no actual contact. That one was the most disgraceful of all. 

There was also the broken back Sylvia copped after being tunneled by Butcher.  Again, no case to answer. 

[whatwhat say what 22,303]

Back to Oliver - how much has he grown since being drafted?

 

When he was being interviewed by Barry Hall on the weekend he looks almost as tall as him.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

14 hours ago, ProDee said:

My Brother told me this afternoon that he'd pay to watch Petracca train (he was at Gosch's today) and that he's the most exciting talent he's seen come to Melbourne since Jakovich.

Best of all, they're all different and will complement each other.  Petracca, Oliver, Brayshaw and Viney will be as good as it gets in 4 years time.

4 years time? Might be earlier than that.

Even though the physical and AFL experience development is still ahead of them (i.e. Viney excluded, they're still kids), I wouldn't be surprised to see all 4 of them in the team at some point this year. If so, that's surely going to accelerate things.

 

[Gator 17,261]

14 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

4 years time? Might be earlier than that.

Even though the physical and AFL experience development is still ahead of them (i.e. Viney excluded, they're still kids), I wouldn't be surprised to see all 4 of them in the team at some point this year. If so, that's surely going to accelerate things.

 

They'll all be regulars by round 3/4.  Their all best 22 now.

Their best footy will come after the age of 24.

[beelzebub 23,240]

11 hours ago, Curry & Beer said:

and Hogan will just be getting it on a silver platter from them

 

where's the goodwin emoticon?

any GOOD ?