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1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Oliver is a class footballer. Take a bow, Jason Taylor.

Im just happy hes a f'n footballer and not some athletic wonderboy . This guy want to ...and CAN play...footy...tfft !!

 

Looks like he is going to get a soft tap on the wrist for his social media 'work': http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-confidential-demon-clayton-olivers-facebook-slam-kieran-collins-nickname-nab-challenge-ladder/news-story/a83c43d17b7a20c85d4d6fd8b4014e58

He has a good sense of humour!  But "AFL Confidential hears the club may be putting a stop to his frequent comments in the near future. So enjoy them while they last."

I guess the club has little choice...keep him out of the limelight and the headlines or it might backfire on him.  No need to invite media criticisms of Dees players!

 
3 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Looks like he is going to get a soft tap on the wrist for his social media 'work': http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-confidential-demon-clayton-olivers-facebook-slam-kieran-collins-nickname-nab-challenge-ladder/news-story/a83c43d17b7a20c85d4d6fd8b4014e58

He has a good sense of humour!  But "AFL Confidential hears the club may be putting a stop to his frequent comments in the near future. So enjoy them while they last."

I guess the club has little choice...keep him out of the limelight and the headlines or it might backfire on him.  No need to invite media criticisms of Dees players!

Harmless so far, and I hope they don't over control the situation, but he definitely needs a quiet word.


58 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Anyone else notice that in the photo he doesn't appear to be wearing a mouthguard?

Needs to sort that out....

Surely no one is allowed to play without a mouthguard!  Mouthguard's have changed since I played (rugby.... sorry). They can be almost invisible now ... but you simply should not be allowed to play without one!!  You shouldn't train without one. (I'm the son of a dentist)

And on topic... He is a mighty exciting young player... very very excited... could be anything...

 

 

 

 

58 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Anyone else notice that in the photo he doesn't appear to be wearing a mouthguard?

Needs to sort that out....

Surely no one is allowed to play without a mouthguard!  Mouthguard's have changed since I played (rugby.... sorry). They can be almost invisible now ... but you simply should not be allowed to play without one!!  You shouldn't train without one. (I'm the son of a dentist)

And on topic... He is a mighty exciting young player... very very excited... could be anything...

 

 

 

 

 
26 minutes ago, Bigred said:

Surely no one is allowed to play without a mouthguard!  Mouthguard's have changed since I played (rugby.... sorry). They can be almost invisible now ... but you simply should not be allowed to play without one!!  You shouldn't train without one. (I'm the son of a dentist)

And on topic... He is a mighty exciting young player... very very excited... could be anything...

 

 

 

 

Rob Flower never wore one!!

1 hour ago, Forest Demon said:

Harmless so far, and I hope they don't over control the situation, but he definitely needs a quiet word.

That's what I thought. He's a country lad who clearly hasn't had the publicity coaching that others like Weideman have - this was obvious when the pair were interviewed. Best to knock it on the head while it is still harmless and funny.


1 hour ago, Forest Demon said:

Harmless so far, and I hope they don't over control the situation, but he definitely needs a quiet word.

That's what I thought. He's a country lad who clearly hasn't had the publicity coaching that others like Weideman have - this was obvious when the pair were interviewed. Best to knock it on the head while it is still harmless and funny.

3 minutes ago, Nasher said:

That's what I thought. He's a country lad who clearly hasn't had the publicity coaching that others like Weideman have - this was obvious when the pair were interviewed. Best to knock it on the head while it is still harmless and funny.

Spoil sport.

Him and his mates were trolling the draft pages before he was drafted- some very funny stuff; was positive the MFCwould have put an end to it.

14 hours ago, Bigred said:

Surely no one is allowed to play without a mouthguard!  Mouthguard's have changed since I played (rugby.... sorry). They can be almost invisible now ... but you simply should not be allowed to play without one!!  You shouldn't train without one. (I'm the son of a dentist)

And on topic... He is a mighty exciting young player... very very excited... could be anything...

Agree with everything you say. They make them now so that you barely even notice you've got one in. Not too sure how many teeth mouthguards save, but they can also be very effective for preventing concussions

Have to agree with everything thats been said about this guy. I'm so looking forward to see him blossom and help this club rise.

I saw him yesterday in the supermarket and approached him. I shook his hand and wished him all the best for the season. He seemed like a very personable young guy and didnt seem too concerned about some random old fan talking too him. I guess it's still a novelty for him. Wont be for much longer though.

Ps I'm big but hes gonna be massive.


15 hours ago, picket fence said:

Rob Flower never wore one!!

Neither did The Ox.

2 of the best players in the last 40 years. Must be a sign...

 

1 hour ago, Skuit said:
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2 hours ago, Skuit said:

Did you check his shopping basket for paleo compliance Pineapple Dee?

He had Hot Cross buns and Tim Tams  but everything else was OK

 

Have to agree with everything thats been said about this guy. I'm so looking forward to see him blossom and help this club rise.

I saw him yesterday in the supermarket and approached him. I shook his hand and wished him all the best for the season. He seemed like a very personable young guy and didnt seem too concerned about some random old fan talking too him. I guess it's still a novelty for him. Wont be for much longer though.

Ps I'm big but hes gonna be massive.

This kid's gunna be a gun.

Shows that we need to back the judgement of Jason Taylor every day of the week over the blokes who pick the under 18s rep teams.

Jason Taylor has been another stellar recruit for this club.

 

Edited by Ron Burgundy

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. 


Very early days but jeez, Oliver has a real 'Dangerfield' vibe about him. His breakaway pace and genuine X factor means he could be anything. That mark he took on the weekend oozed confidence as well. Having the guts to take on your man one on one in the defensive 50 and take a specky on him, you don't see that from many first year players.

1 hour 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. 

It is surely totally different taking a tackle jumping that jumping to make a tackle.

Still, given the MRP history of running test cases on Demons, who knows what they will do  

 

12 minutes ago, monoccular said:

It is surely totally different taking a tackle jumping that jumping to make a tackle.

Still, given the MRP history of running test cases on Demons, who knows what they will do  

 

I agree but follow the MRP's thinking ( or lack thereof) - the head is the head. Whilst I agree with the general idea that the head must be protected, there must be recognition that the game is physical and played at 100 miles an hour.

 
40 minutes ago, monoccular said:

It is surely totally different taking a tackle jumping that jumping to make a tackle.

Still, given the MRP history of running test cases on Demons, who knows what they will do  

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. 

15 minutes 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. 

It was Moloney...if it wasn't our team it would have been comedy gold.


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