Taj Woewodin Set to Debut

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,755]

Looks a lot like his father on the field, albeit a touch skinnier than I remember his father being.

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,247]

He looked like he 'belonged' at AFL level. Certainly not overawed.

Good debut.

[darkhorse72 1,917]

28 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Looks a lot like his father on the field, albeit a touch skinnier than I remember his father being.

Wasn't his dad a just a wee bit older when he first played?  Plus that the new body type for players. 

 

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,755]

19 minutes ago, darkhorse72 said:

Wasn't his dad a just a wee bit older when he first played?  Plus that the new body type for players. 

 

According to AFL Tables, Shane played his first game aged 20 years and 258 days; Taj was 20 years and 104 days.

AFL Tables also says Shane was 185cm tall and 83kg while Taj is 182cm and 81kg - but I'd suggest taking that data with a grain of salt. I have no idea when those measurements were taken (at the beginning or end of Shane's career, for example?)

[monoccular 17,430]

Loved watching Shane play late 1990s early 2000s and was very sad when he moved to Collingwood. 

I couldn't get to the game but from TV Taj looked composed and balanced - a very sound debut.

If he continues to perform well, any ideas on just where he will fit in (as much as there are any 'positions' in today's game)?    HB, wing, HF, mid?.

As I recall dad started as a HBF and was moved into the midfield after a year or two.

Edited July 10, 2023 by monoccular

[whatwhat say what 22,757]

52 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Loved watching Shane play late 1990s early 2000s and was very sad when he moved to Collingwood. 

I couldn't get to the game but from TV Taj looked composed and balanced - a very sound debut.

If he continues to perform well, any ideas on just where he will fit in (as much as there are any 'positions' in today's game)?    HB, wing, HF, mid?.

As I recall dad started as a HBF and was moved into the midfield after a year or two.

he's a mid rotation player

[chook fowler 19,459]

On 7/7/2023 at 5:17 PM, layzie said:

I've heard senior used to ask the waiter in restaurants if he could go into the back to measure his portions.

But we don't tolerate unsubstantiated rumours on Demonland..

I often go out back to measure my portion and am constantly disappointed 

[bluey 1,103]

Spitting image of Ben Cousins, appearance,  size, skills,  the way he moves through traffic.

I was very disappointed at the end of the game, young guy beaming, standing beside the coach, got completely blown away, when the coach ran ten metres to Brayshaw for a man hug.

People skills need to be better than that coach.

Edited July 10, 2023 by bluey

[layzie 33,805]

55 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

I often go out back to measure my portion and am constantly disappointed 

Timely effort Chook!

[Demonland 72,193]

 

[Adam The God 30,259]

On 7/10/2023 at 4:10 PM, Winners at last said:

He looked like he 'belonged' at AFL level. Certainly not overawed.

Good debut.

Interestingly, what impressed me the most is that his first two touches were turnovers, but he still managed to work his way into the game and do some good things. That demonstrated a good mental ability to play in the present.

I just love how our FD has overseen the rise and maturity of Jackson (RIP), Kozzy, Rivers, Bowey, McVee, JVR, Chandler and now Woey in the last 4 years. It says a lot for our development, our mental health team and our overall club processes.

I have complete confidence that the players coming through the door at the MFC these days are getting the best mentoring, teaching and care possible in a football club.

What a journey this club has been on over the last decade.

Edited July 11, 2023 by A F

[kev martin 9,892]

On 7/10/2023 at 6:41 PM, bluey said:

Spitting image of Ben Cousins, appearance,  size, skills,  the way he moves through traffic.

I was very disappointed at the end of the game, young guy beaming, standing beside the coach, got completely blown away, when the coach ran ten metres to Brayshaw for a man hug.

People skills need to be better than that coach.

I was sitting above the interchange area during the game.

With less than 5 minutes to play, Goody spoke for a while with Woey when he was on the bench. There also appeared plenty of positive emotions towards him.

My guess is, Goody gets around to everyone, in his time, and with a natural, authentic, and unforced manner

Edited July 11, 2023 by kev martin

[bluey 1,103]

No, I dissect the whole game from behind the bench, watch the replay, Joel, Taj, and Kossie required some encouragement, not the good old boys.

let’s not make stuff up mate.

Edited July 11, 2023 by bluey

[kev martin 9,892]

On 7/10/2023 at 6:41 PM, bluey said:

Spitting image of Ben Cousins, appearance,  size, skills,  the way he moves through traffic.

I was very disappointed at the end of the game, young guy beaming, standing beside the coach, got completely blown away, when the coach ran ten metres to Brayshaw for a man hug.

People skills need to be better than that coach.

You may vomit emoji at me, I think that shows your agenda. To Judge and point to others, that Goody is a poor leader. 

I expressed what I saw. 

There was opinion based on that and other things I've seen with Goody.

I also believe his strengths include his management of people. 

So I go against your agenda and you vomit. Wow!

 

Edited July 11, 2023 by kev martin

[kev martin 9,892]

10 minutes ago, bluey said:

No, I dissect the whole game from behind the bench, watch the replay, Joel, Taj, and Kossie required some encouragement, not the good old boys.

let’s not make stuff up mate.

 

10 minutes ago, bluey said:

 

I haven’t seen the replay.

Though based on your reaction to MFC, unlikely I will be taking your advice.

Were you at the game?

Did you see Goody relating to Woey, less than 5 minutes before the end?

I did see him walk past Joel when on the field with them. Didn’t see Kossie. So, possibly the same issue, he will get to them in good time.

 

Edited July 11, 2023 by kev martin

[Adam The God 30,259]

1 hour ago, bluey said:

No, I dissect the whole game from behind the bench, watch the replay, Joel, Taj, and Kossie required some encouragement, not the good old boys.

let’s not make stuff up mate.

Sorry, this is a nonsense post. How the feck would you know what Goodwin says to the players? The answer is you wouldn't have a clue.

[Fork 'em 6,983]

None of us have much of a clue on the inner workings of the club.
But we post our opinions anyway.

[layzie 33,805]

40 minutes ago, Fork 'em said:

None of us have much of a clue on the inner workings of the club.
But we post our opinions anyway.

Yep, some with pleasure as well. 

[rpfc 28,433]

10 hours ago, bluey said:

No, I dissect the whole game from behind the bench, watch the replay, Joel, Taj, and Kossie required some encouragement, not the good old boys.

let’s not make stuff up mate.

How can one ‘dissect the game’ while only watching the proclivities of the coach with the interchange? 

Conundrum.

[adonski 12,144]

Has a bit of speed which we lack, thought his debut was pretty good 

[Fork 'em 6,983]

12 hours ago, A F said:

Interestingly, what impressed me the most is that his first two touches were turnovers, but he still managed to work his way into the game and do some good things. That demonstrated a good mental ability to play in the present.

Pretty sure his next 2 touches were score involvements.
Spewin' he missed his late sealer.
Woulda brought the house down.

[Adam The God 30,259]

48 minutes ago, adonski said:

Has a bit of speed which we lack, thought his debut was pretty good 

Is this actually really true anymore?

Kozzy, McVee, Bowey, Chandler and then aerobically, Langdon isn't slow. Trac and Clarry have great burst speed too.

[Jaded No More 68,915]

20 minutes ago, Fork 'em said:

Pretty sure his next 2 touches were score involvements.
Spewin' he missed his late sealer.
Woulda brought the house down.

I hope he kicks one on Friday. That really will bring the house down. 
 

[adonski 12,144]

38 minutes ago, A F said:

Is this actually really true anymore?

Kozzy, McVee, Bowey, Chandler and then aerobically, Langdon isn't slow. Trac and Clarry have great burst speed too.

We are no stranger to a plodder 

[layzie 33,805]

13 hours ago, A F said:

Interestingly, what impressed me the most is that his first two touches were turnovers, but he still managed to work his way into the game and do some good things. That demonstrated a good mental ability to play in the present.

I just love how our FD has overseen the rise and maturity of Jackson (RIP), Kozzy, Rivers, Bowey, McVee, JVR, Chandler and now Woey in the last 4 years. It says a lot for our development, our mental health team and our overall club processes.

I have complete confidence that the players coming through the door at the MFC these days are getting the best mentoring, teaching and care possible in a football club.

What a journey this club has been on over the last decade.

We were panned for not only our recruitment and drafting but also our development and nurturing of talent early last decade. We've come a very long way and I couldn't be prouder with the way we go about our business now, you just know every player that has their debut has been given the best possible start.