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2018 Player Reviews: # 22 Aaron vandenBerg

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Aaron vandenBerg came out of the wilderness late in the season to play in the finals after being forced out of the game for 18 months when stress fracture in his heel developed into Haglund's disease. The strong and aggressive midfielder displayed outstanding form on his comeback but may be forced to step away from the club due to family commitments in NSW.  

Date of Birth: 3 March, 1992  

Height: 188cm  

Weight: 90kg  

Games MFC 2018: 6  

Career Total: 34  

Goals MFC 2018: 5  

Career Total: 22  

CDFC Games 2018: 3  

CDFC Goals 2018: 2  

Votes 2018 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 125 votes 

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    Really gave us a new edge in physicality when he was able to shake his injury, will be sorely missed if he goes to Sydney.

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    Vanders is tough as and when he tackles you stay hit as we saw when he came back from injury. More so when playing in the finals  he went to another level. Vaders came back physically built like a bull  and looked amazing , much bigger l thought  . His first 2 finals games was so solid it looked like he was built for finals.

    We need him and looks a vital player to have in the side.Can play mid and forward is precise with his kicking  is  big bodied and tackles hard. A second tier just under the elite. Hard to find.  Unfortunately is looking to go home.   I hope he stays l am hoping.

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    Thought he struggled a bit in his first game back against the Suns, but just kept getting better as the season rolled on.  Earlier in the season before he had even played again, some on here were suggesting (hoping) that he might come back into the side and provide some X factor for finals.  To be honest, with the run the MFC have had with cronic injuries I'd pretty much conceded that he wouldn't play again, but was pleasently surprised.

    All this in the context of his tragic personal circumstances.  Really shows the great character of the guy and you can understand how he would be such a good influence on the younger guys like Oliver that I recall it was reported he shares a house with.  As suggested above, really hope we don't loose him, but wouldn't begrudge him for leaving under the circumstances and he has already made a pretty valuable contribution to the MFC in the time he has been here.

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    12 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Thought he struggled a bit in his first game back against the Suns, but just kept getting better as the season rolled on.  Earlier in the season before he had even played again, some on here were suggesting (hoping) that he might come back into the side and provide some X factor for finals.  To be honest, with the run the MFC have had with cronic injuries I'd pretty much conceded that he wouldn't play again, but was pleasently surprised.

    All this in the context of his tragic personal circumstances.  Really shows the great character of the guy and you can understand how he would be such a good influence on the younger guys like Oliver that I recall it was reported he shares a house with.  As suggested above, really hope we don't loose him, but wouldn't begrudge him for leaving under the circumstances and he has already made a pretty valuable contribution to the MFC in the time he has been here.

    yep really hope we can keep him. His value is highest staying with us. great team player and came back magnificently really after such a long lay off for a big unit.

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