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I really loved the looping handball he did into space to lead a player into an open goal, I think it was ANB who initially called for a handball which would've put himself under a little pressure. Has that footy IQ to know which is a better option and to not be afraid to override more senior players when he's in a better position to sum up what to do. 

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This kid HAS to play in our side for the remainder of the year.  Was so impressive again on Saturday night - notice how often he got front and square to rove the packs in the forward line?  His goal in the second quarter was exhibit A. We've lacked a genuine crumber like that for years!  Jeffy relies more on leg speed to get out into the open for his goals and crumbs the odd one but Spargo has pure football nous.  Add to that his competitiveness, decision making (very poised for a first year player) and ability to tackle, and you've got a very handy footballer.  Here's hoping that they don't drop him for the rest of the year unless he needs a rest.

Great awareness and vision in close coupled with an excellent side-step and lateral movement- has the makings of a very good midfielder.  May or may not play out the season in the 1st (fatigue, injury, etc.) but I’ve seen enough to be excited about 2020+.

 
On 7/16/2018 at 7:56 PM, chook fowler said:

It’s great to have 2 newbies in Spargo and Fritsch that know how to use the ball. Because of that they don’t have to have a zillion possessions to impact. 

Spargo seems very focussed, concentrates and doesn’t go in for extravagant celebrations. 

Love watching Charlie and Bayley play. Great recruiting 

Love watching the effort of both Spargo and Fritsch. Particularly Spargo as he goes from contest to contest.

  • 1 month later...

You cant teach this sort of timing, decision making, skill and instinct.  Every club will regret passing on this kid... should have been a top 10 pick imho.

 

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Funny, on game day I actually thought he showed up with some errant kicking. Watching the relay I didn’t realise how many scores he was involved in. Awesome hands under pressure I thought. 

Seems to have clear instructions to run to the front of the pack.

 

He’s a “head up” type footballer, head up looking for an option. Has played some quality footy for a first year player. Can’t wait to see how he goes building consistency over a season. Great to have him on board! 


1 hour ago, Petraccattack said:

You cant teach this sort of timing, decision making, skill and instinct.  Every club will regret passing on this kid... should have been a top 10 pick imho.

 

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Nah. He needs a rest.

He is a classic rover. Performs in bursts, runs hard low to the ground, picks up opportunistic possessions, smart footy brain under pressure and delivers well. Just because he doesn't rack up possessions doesn't mean he is not a revelation.

Give him to McCartney for the summer and lets build his vision and skills. Strength and a tank can come later.

Watch how Tracca seeks him out after the goal. Great leadership. He is fast becoming the "papa bear" of the forward line - the one who pats them on the head for good efforts.

2 hours ago, Neil Crompton said:

 

I think if you'd put Spargo's football brain and determination into Petraccas body you'd have Dusty Martin.

Either that or James Harmes. Same diff though I suppose.

1 hour ago, tiers said:

He is a classic rover. Performs in bursts, runs hard low to the ground, picks up opportunistic possessions, smart footy brain under pressure and delivers well. Just because he doesn't rack up possessions doesn't mean he is not a revelation.

Give him to McCartney for the summer and lets build his vision and skills. Strength and a tank can come later.

Watch how Tracca seeks him out after the goal. Great leadership. He is fast becoming the "papa bear" of the forward line - the one who pats them on the head for good efforts.

think he has a big future and agree with you  but not this part. His vision and skills seem ok. His strength ( especially kicking) and tank need serious upgrade. Looking forward to seeing him with a second pre season into him.

An unselfish Boomer Harvey if there is such a thing.


Played 15 games.  Shame he didn't get a Rising Star nomination.

4 hours ago, Neil Crompton said:

 

I think if you'd put Spargo's football brain and determination into Petraccas body you'd have Dusty Martin.

Petracca is building. Could have had 5-6 on sunday. Panicked after his first miss with that play on kick. It is only a matter of time until he kills a game and absolutely dominates.

9 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Played 15 games.  Shame he didn't get a Rising Star nomination.

Found that surprising, considering he seemed to have as good a game as a couple of nominees, if not better, on a few occasions.

5 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

You cant teach this sort of timing, decision making, skill and instinct.  Every club will regret passing on this kid... should have been a top 10 pick imho.

 

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100%

True footy nous.


Just remind me again how many games we've lost when this kid is in the side. I would suggest it's smallish percentage. Keep him in. He is our talisman.

53 minutes ago, pineapple dee said:

Just remind me again how many games we've lost when this kid is in the side. I would suggest it's smallish percentage. Keep him in. He is our talisman.

Hes played 15 games for 12 wins and 3 losses.

1 hour ago, chook fowler said:

Will he still be eligible for rising star next year?

He'll have played too many games. I believe it's under 21 years old and less than 10 games at the start of the season

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Eighteen  years old, first year player and already standing up in finals.  Kicking goals and laying massive tackles despite being the smallest player on the ground.

17 career games for 14 wins.

Hail Spargo.

3 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Eighteen  years old, first year player and already standing up in finals.  Kicking goals and laying massive tackles despite being the smallest player on the ground.

17 career games for 14 wins.

Hail Spargo.

He's a goer. Talk was he would have gone in the first round if not for a shoulder injury. Can see why. Doesn't get heaps of it, but generally uses it well and is a terrier. 


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