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JvR is the Round 12 Rising Star …

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1 hour ago, Deestar9 said:

And to all the previous posters who said he was no hope …maybe you can understand why more “positive “ posters get so sick of the negativity. Well deserved JVR ..

And it's the same posters with their Eeyore stuff in every thread. Must be fun at parties.

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    On 6/3/2023 at 10:15 AM, Willmoy1947 said:

    Much more pleasing than Rising Star this week was Roo's up the ground movement. Lot to like about his solid play yesterday moving in and out of congestion..

    Being mobile upfield makes a forward a target, maximises opportunities, draws out defenders and hopefully leads them for dead, exploits space or double-back-across, particularly if they are quick, agile, strong, can mark, can kick a mile and is accurate over 55m out. JVR has got all of these attributes. Plus, he's a team player and man. He can only improve. Congratulations JVR, rising star is a very good marque to reach, so early.

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    19 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    Magnificent recruitment and development from the club. Pick 19 is a steal.

    Jacob looks a great prospect. And critically he has that insane will to compete and win. That celebration after his goal was so good.  He wants this bad and he is as tough as nails.

    Watch Collingwood try to "ginger up" the new boy. I think he has a bit of the Neil Balmes about him...

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    I really liked the look of JVR on Friday night he has footy nous and steely determination  great teamwork and kicks goals and he really earnt this nomination. Well done young man, so glad we didn’t rush him last year it has paid off in spades. Looking forward to a long career in the Red and Blue.!!!!

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    Well done to the young bloke!

    Showed real maturity in the game last Friday evening.  Cool and calculated and is really coming on

    Would love to see him play CHF and further afield (when applicable) as he has play-making attributes

    He's not just a goal kicking KPF

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    54 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

    And it's the same posters with their Eeyore stuff in every thread. Must be fun at parties.

    These clowns are the only bad thing about the site in reality. We have a club that won a flag 2 years ago, has the best 3 players of the last 30 years in the team, and has a crack every week. I enjoy this footy parallel universe to the previous 50 years and the incessant negativity / baiting is moronic, low brow and juvenile. Always the same posters and I have neither the will nor inclination to engage but it is almost always a frustration. 

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    JVR has bit of the early years Petracca strut about him.  Love it! Also love that he is wearing the #2. Will do it proud

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    1 hour ago, Wizard of Koz said:

    These clowns are the only bad thing about the site in reality. I enjoy this footy parallel universe to the previous 50 years and the incessant negativity / baiting is moronic, low brow and juvenile. Always the same posters and I have neither the will nor inclination to engage but it is almost always a frustration. 

    The post before...

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    Maybe you should practice what you preach then. Greatest hypocrisy I have read on this site.

    Edited by Stiff Arm

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    Rising Star indeed! Where others struggled for accuracy, young fella stepped up to the mark and showed how it is done. Beyond which was an impressive four quarter performance.

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    Well Done Rooey! Another feather in JTs cap.

    McVee is silky smooth, but it’s hard for him to to impose himself on the game playing shut down roles in the back pocket.

     

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    Congrats to the young man. Didn't think he was going to get it, but very pleased for him.

    Hope he has a day out against the Pies

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    2 hours ago, drysdale demon said:

    End of 2005 I think

    Born 16/04/2003 - amazing foresight by our recruiting team in signing up a 2 year old.  

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    I think Drysdale meant that he was signed until 2025.!!

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    On 6/3/2023 at 2:21 PM, Stiff Arm said:

    Thanks deeluded. Good to see you back

    Not so deluded now hey SA?  Good to see for Rooy. Deserved it. Now Juddy to get one soon. 

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    4 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    Well Done Rooey! Another feather in JTs cap.

    McVee is silky smooth, but it’s hard for him to to impose himself on the game playing shut down roles in the back pocket.

     

    McVee would do well running through the midfield l feel

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    On 6/3/2023 at 9:40 AM, rumpole said:

    Going early but I think we might have one this week.

    Just can’t decide if it’s going to be Judd McVee or Jacob van Rooyen.

    One of them will win Best First Year Player at our AGM, but which one?

    Right now, my money is on Judd. Less spectacular and less noticeable but consistently effective and brings a line breaking attribute we lack.

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    11 hours ago, Wizard of Koz said:

    These clowns are the only bad thing about the site in reality. We have a club that won a flag 2 years ago, has the best 3 players of the last 30 years in the team, and has a crack every week. I enjoy this footy parallel universe to the previous 50 years and the incessant negativity / baiting is moronic, low brow and juvenile. Always the same posters and I have neither the will nor inclination to engage but it is almost always a frustration. 

    You are dead right Koz! Dead right. 

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    1 hour ago, Rocknroll said:

    What do they get for a nomination these days? 

     

    It used to be a big telly.  

    Remember on the Sunday Footy Show when participants in Lou's Handball used to get a Telefunken DVD recorder? I remember thinking how much I'd have loved one of those. 

    Needless to say all these machines are probably laying in a tip somewhere..

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    12 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

    That's it, gimme a break at the moment, bad case of covid happening.

    Speedy recovery 

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    17 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

    That's it, gimme a break at the moment, bad case of covid happening.

    Get well soon. 

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