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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - TOM SPARROW

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It's the Italian hairy chest on Trac holding him back. I blame the Club's hair stylist.

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    On 12/15/2018 at 10:09 AM, dazzledavey36 said:

    This is a [censored] Joke! He is way too over conditioned! And look at that puppy fat!

    Trade at years end.

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    Finally off the Ravioli. Should be a Bonna Anno for him in MMXIX

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    52 minutes ago, Biffen said:

    Finally off the Ravioli. Should be a Bonna Anno for him in MMXIX

    Used to be a great cinema, the Ravioli. Camberwell junction, I believe. I recall negotiating it before traffic lights, when men were men and women wished they weren't.

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    This song was written by Bruce Woodley. He's a Demons supporter. I see him in the members sometimes, now in his mid 70s. Nice bloke. 

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    On 12/11/2018 at 9:26 PM, Demons11 said:

    A bit of confidence and feeling like you belong can do amazing things. 

    Following around the best players in the game would have helped.

    And, I harp on this a bit, but he was in his 5th year on the list...

    As a former rookie listed player, he has had no pressure and plenty of time to develop and be ready for his moment.

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    On 12/16/2018 at 12:25 PM, bingers said:

    This song was written by Bruce Woodley. He's a Demons supporter. I see him in the members sometimes, now in his mid 70s. Nice bloke. 

    Not too many more successful than Bruce. Wrote our unofficial national anthem, wrote songs for Paul Simon, a member of the Seekers...

    A podcast victim perhaps?

     

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    4 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    What were peoples  thoughts on his game?  With all of our inside mids where will he play going forward if he can hold his spot.

    I thought he was ok for a kid...he had a go.

    Doesn't offer much as a mid. Big body, not much else.

    He was towled up by Boak, many better players have been of course.

    I still see him as a defender if he's going to make it.

     

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    He got a football lesson from a very good player. He now knows what the level is. It’s up to him to do the work to get there.

    I will say I haven’t seen his speed at this level. Pickett and Jackson are 18-24 months off being consistent, but they do the occasional thing that makes you know they have an X factor. Yet to see Sparrow’s unique qualities.

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    Tom Sparrow has fitted in nicely.  Gradually getting some centre square rotations albeit limited. He has played a good last 3 weeks since being promoted and whilst not huge possessions, he does the right things.  His goal v Kangas and again last night his lead and mark and goal v Pies were indicative of his talent.  
     

    Reminds me of a young Todd Viney in size, pace and thirst for the contest.  
     

    Really concerned to see on AFL website that he was listed as a possible Crows target.  He is ideally an inside mid but we are stacked for this role with Trac, Clarry, Gus, Viney and Harmes. Crows might try to snag him with $$ and a 3-4 year deal. 

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    6 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Tom Sparrow has fitted in nicely.  Gradually getting some centre square rotations albeit limited. He has played a good last 3 weeks since being promoted and whilst not huge possessions, he does the right things.  His goal v Kangas and again last night his lead and mark and goal v Pies were indicative of his talent.  
     

    Reminds me of a young Todd Viney in size, pace and thirst for the contest.  
     

    Really concerned to see on AFL website that he was listed as a possible Crows target.  He is ideally an inside mid but we are stacked for this role with Trac, Clarry, Gus, Viney and Harmes. Crows might try to snag him with $$ and a 3-4 year deal. 

    his progress looks good. I agree on the Todd Viney analogy, but it seems almost bamboozling we recruited an inside mid type after we got all the others in. If he comes good, and I think he might, where do we play him ? same may go for Jordan who Egan says is ready to step up now like Sparrow.

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    1 hour ago, Bay Riffin said:

    his progress looks good. I agree on the Todd Viney analogy, but it seems almost bamboozling we recruited an inside mid type after we got all the others in. If he comes good, and I think he might, where do we play him ? same may go for Jordan who Egan says is ready to step up now like Sparrow.

    Agree - I worry that Sparrow might get starved for opportunities and walk.  
     

    Ultimately we might need to refocus Jason Taylor. We need pace and outside run. Look how much Langdon has added. I think we will need to evaluate after playing Dogs and Saints how we go with outside midfield pace. 

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    45 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Agree - I worry that Sparrow might get starved for opportunities and walk. 

    Direct quote from his folks: "One of his greatest attributes is his loyalty..... I reckon you’re stuck with us"

     

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    12 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    Direct quote from his folks: "One of his greatest attributes is his loyalty..... I reckon you’re stuck with us"

     

    Where's that quote from Nev??

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    He has looked a likely type an be I think he has the capacity to rotate through the flanks as well as inside mid.

    Am I right in saying we got him with the pick we got back from Hogan?

    So we got May, KK and Sparrow for Hogan? Pity KK hasn't made it back. 

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    This kid needs a shout out for his finals series and emergence as a player.

    A mate of mine who watched the Brisbane game compared him to Dane Swan and im starting to this comparison (player wise) particularly with his upper body strength and composure in possession. With another big pre season and more midfield time could see him take his game to another level.

    He is also from the Adelaide Hills (like me!).

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    He could have had 3 in the GF. 
     

    He is really developing, his ceiling is still far above him.

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    Super grand final performance. Contrary to many on here, I've rated Tom since his debut against Port in 2019. Thought he held his head high when most around him were crap (in that game). I reckon his trajectory is going to have him as an elite player in a couple of years, and those here wanting him traded will be made to look foolish.

    Here endeth my sermon.

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    And to think we bid for Rhylee West.

    Tom always looked like a footballer and with a baby face and what appears to be genuine excitement at playing footy, I can not but add him to my favourites.

    And I get to say 'Go Yung Sparra'.

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