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Christian Petracca - Under The Radar

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I will admit, after watching the under 18 highlights of Petracca, McCartin and Gus I was happy for the MFC to draft Gus and McCartin. Although Petracca was a ball magnet and good in close his disposal was a bit iffy for mine.

Im so so happy now the Saints went with McCartin.

As pointed out, Petracca does seem to blow a bit during games this season and he looks a bit stuffed sometimes when I watch him but then I realise this kid had a tough first season after suffering a knee injury followed by a foot injury upon his return during an exercise outside of football.

The most impressive aspect on his part is his ability to play to the game plan and do what the coaches ask of him. This kid is a game breaker and we have only seen it a handful of times but I can't wait until he is given licence to break every single game apart. 

His balance and power combined with his skill and vision make Petracca one of the best talents I have seen come to the club in a long time. 

He simply wows me now every time he goes near the ball and he's one of few that doesn't make me hold my breath when he possesses it.

Exciting times ahead watching the number 5. 

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    I'm happy McCartin is at the saints.

    The problem we will have with Petracca and Oliver will be keeping them for under a million per year.

    Only a flag or two may stop that problem.

    Many clubs will be throwing 7 figures his way .

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    7 minutes ago, Biffen said:

    I'm happy McCartin is at the saints.

    The problem we will have with Petracca and Oliver will be keeping them for under a million per year.

    Only a flag or two may stop that problem.

    Many clubs will be throwing 7 figures his way .

    I too worry about this.  Look at the deals thrown at Scully and Boyd, and they shouldn't even by tying Trac's bootlaces.  He will be the number 1 target for every club if/when he comes out of contract.

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    19 hours ago, ProDee said:

    I completely agree with the OP and Petracca ranks 2nd in the AFL since round 12 for improvement in his player rating (behind only Dustin Martin).  TMac is 6th and Oliver 20 for the same criteria.

     

    Biggest Rise Since Rnd 12 2017.jpg

    I'd expect his rank in the AFL player ratings to rise very quickly too as he is the only player to have played less than the 40 games (32) that the ratings  are based on!

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    He is like a combination of:

    A - Ablett

    D - Diesel

    A - Ablett jr

    M - Matthews

    He is A.D.A.M., the original man. *

     

     

    * not to put pressure on the kid 

     

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    2 minutes ago, pinkshark said:

    Gun.  In our five most important players.  They are Watts, Oliver, Petracca, Hibberd and Jones.

    Would be an interesting thread (probably done many times).

    I don't agree with your five, but it's a fluid and often changing measure.

     

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    1 minute ago, ProDee said:

    Would be an interesting thread (probably done many times).

    I don't agree with your five, but it's a fluid and often changing measure.

     

    Yep, these are the five I dont ever wanna see get hurt long term.  Along with TMAC, Hogan, Brayshaw, Hunt, Jetta, Frost, Omac, Viney, Lewis, Vince, ANB, JKH, Kent, Maynard, Gawn, Filopovic, King, Smith, Smith, Bugg, OMAC, Trengrove, Melksham, Spencer, Pedersen, Harmes... and so on

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    14 minutes ago, pinkshark said:

    Gun.  In our five most important players.  They are Watts, Oliver, Petracca, Hibberd and Jones.

    Viney?

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    Christian Petracca

     

    Big wrap on a 21 year old that has promised a lot and come from nowhere.  He is the ultimate multi-dimensional-mobile-(who can play) tall.  His mind and hands are quick and sure ala Diesel and Mitchell.  Against Sydney, our brief midfield assertion coincided with him around the ball.  One touch and smart decision-making brought us into the game.

    Overhead, he plays 8 inches higher than he is.  He takes the ball at the highest point with a vice like grip.  He can play a spine role if needed.

    His kicking penetrates like few others.

    His personality and strut lifts what was a group of inward-looking introverts (apologies Viney and Oliver and Co.)

    Thank god St.Kilda listened to their dietitian, who still thinks the drafting of 'Subway' McCartin is an absolute success.

    Thank god we didn't pay Hoges 1.5m per year for 10 years.  We will need every cent to keep the real deal.  Can we use Jordan Lewis's wage from 2018 and 2019 to fill his ashtray?

     

     

    pTGR

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    22 hours ago, Vogon Poetry said:

    What we've had is a player who does all the ordinary things very well and then just teases us with some really good things - long goals, contested marks and slick handballs.

     

    Quote of the year.

    Sorry, I missed this thread and posted a new one stating that he is our most important player.

    Jesus Fan, never thought I'd be agreeing with you most of the time.  Wish H was here to witness this.  

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    ?TGR!

    I've watched footy over the last 50 years and there has been one player who would play well, but stood up in the big moments, often for only 10-15 mins a game, but in that period would usually kick 3 and create 2-3 goals, and turn the game - Carey! 

    The Demons haven't had a player like that over the last 50 years (Schwartz was going to be until the knee surgeries) but Petracca just might be the one!

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    Cant help think Trac is like dangerfield . Hopefully he has an injury free run at it and plays as an onballer 70% forward 30%. He is hard to take to ground / great balance explosive - strong over head although hasnt displayed any great leaping capabilities . Skills are great and most of all he is a natural . 

     

     

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