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The Charlie Spargo Appreciation Thread

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I do quite like this man.

his tackles are superb, but it’s more as a link in our scoring, either as a handball, block or waiting for a spill, and his physical support for teammates, it’s great.  But he has a brain for football, not all players do.

His effect on the team reminds me a bit of the effect GlennLovett had. Different positions and size of course. But if GL played well Melbourne played well. And he was underrated by demon supporters and opposition supporters as CS is.Well for the moment. !

 

Charlie is a smart footballer - not a big possession player but his influence is significant - when he does get a possession it is usually constructive or leads to a scoring opportunity - rarely if ever wastes it 

Nice to see him finally getting some recognition 

Spargo is the definition of selflessness.

Creates goals from sheer pressure 

 

Went to the game with a Tigers fan who admitted hasnt watched must Melbourne games over the last few years. 

His first impression of Spargo was he's too small, too slow and doesn't have an X-Factor. I then went on a passionate rant about how he's improved and adding to the team. It was like Demonland of Old meets Demonland of New.


On 4/25/2021 at 7:19 AM, dazzledavey36 said:

My boy ❤

 

My first sighting of this. I'll expect to see it on the club's 'Fierce Moments' post!

"SpargoPickettNealBullen..." is now a fixture of Goodwin's pressers. 

So Hibberd (mainly) got the 'FM' this week. Can't argue with that, looking at the package - and the influence on the outcome!

23 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

So Hibberd (mainly) got the 'FM' this week. Can't argue with that, looking at the package - and the influence on the outcome!

Maybe had that fiercely driven moments clip been circulated on the night of the game Hibbo would have got a lot more votes.

Certainly his nullification of Martin helped a long way in our getting on top.

 

love his increased pressuring this year. would love to see him hit the scoreboard more but baby steps.

  • Demonland changed the title to The Charlie Spargo Appreciation Thread

5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

 

Outstanding sustained and intense pressure.
Got about as much chance of being dropped as Gawn.
 

 

Just watched spargo interview with our man down there at the MFC.  Bloody hell, what an easy to listen to well spoken young bloke.  Geez that gives me even further confidence in the young man and the whole group..  Im really excited.  So enjoying this run of form 

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Charlie adds a different element into our forward forays. He hits up players on short leads with precise kicking, that others might  overlook or select against. I love this, it keeps oppo backlines guessing, just brilliant. Heaps of love for Spargs.

such a good player. I'm glad to see he's finally getting the recognition he deserves.

His footy IQ and ball use and ferocity at the contest is elite. He makes up for his size with those qualities.

I would like to get him a better hairdresser. There I said it. 

According to Mrs. Redleg, our most improved player.

PS. Sorry for sounding like Hardwick.


Well I have canned him from day 1 and have to say I was wrong he is now a valued player. 

Charlie is now an integral part of our defensive forward set up, he covers so much territory and uses the ball so well. His games against Doggies and Lions showcased his skills and perseverance, Sparg’s is on ??. I am a believer. Top effort young man.

Spargo is so reliable that practically every time he receives the ball in our forward half it results in a decent percentage shot at goal.  Between Spargo, Pickett and ANB we have a great mix of small forwards.

 

 

What I find intriguing is Spargo doesn’t feature in the pressure act leaders (in fact he is low) or the tackle leaders but he is a big part of that system and always seems to be in the right place and his entries inside forward are up there with Salem in terms of effectiveness.

Really pleased for him.


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