3 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

With the mane, agro, talent and strut he’s got a bit Dermott Brereton about him. Hated Dermott as an opposition player, would have loved him in Red and Blue (although that make me vomit a little). 
Anyway, lots to like about the way the Kolt has started his career.

 

I too would have loved Brereton in the red and blue - if for no other reason than he would be denied the chance to gloat about winning 5 flags.

Already my teenage daughters favourite. He better keep the n39 I just forked out $150 today

 

 

Already a kolt figure 

(I'll see myself out)

Balanced, strong, aggressive - what is there not to love about this gem from Esperance?  He sounds as if he loves the club and having JV7 as his early mentor has him on a very solid grounding.  

Looking forward to many more exciting moments from the Kolt - can see him as a powerful mid in due course.

His set shot kicking looked confident and controlled.  Has he been watching JVR?

Rare match at the G for me. Seeing this young lad go to work in the flesh was my highlight. Topped off with a great post game interview on the ground and in the rooms. What a legend 

Runs hard

Runs fast (check out his tracker results)

Uses footy well

Tough

Got a bit of x factor

 

But the best you gotta love the curls 

6 hours ago, Rocknroll said:

Runs hard

Runs fast (check out his tracker results)

Uses footy well

Tough

Got a bit of x factor

 

But the best you gotta love the curls 

Spot on - on all counts.

He's the love child of jackovich and Brett Lovett.

i had checked the tracker and was surprised how quick he is (note: average speed in attack is running when we have the ball).

And clearly a super hard worker, as evidenced by topping average speed in defence (note: running when the opponents have the ball - the best indicator of work rate and spread).

 

Edited July 8, 20241 yr by binman

1 hour ago, binman said:

 

Love this chart, wish you could see more players. No Eagles is quite damning, shows where they're at... a lot of rumblings that the players have given up on Simmo and this would suggest it's true.

The first game I didn't have money on him as a goalkicker..

Money well spent, onya Dirk!

11 hours ago, Bates Mate said:

Already my teenage daughters favourite. He better keep the n39 I just forked out $150 today

lock up your daughters.

3 hours ago, binman said:

Spot on - all counts.

He's the love child of jackovich and Brett Lovett.

i had checked the tracker and was surprised how quick he is (note: average speed in attack is running when we have the ball).

And clearly a super hard worker, as evidenced by topping average speed in defence (note: running when the opponents have the ball - the best indicator of work rate and spread).

 

Sparrow goes ok both ways too. Definitely a hard worker, clearly playing a defensive role in the team. 

 

Also Kolt has to get the rising star nom this week. 

13 hours ago, Bates Mate said:

Already a kolt figure 

(I'll see myself out)

C’mon BM, get your spelling right. I’m surprised the DL coterie spelling club members haven’t picked this up…..

Right behind you walking out the door 🤩🤣

Watching him come in for his first goal, I got massive Jakovich vibes.

i presume it's just the hair and the low centre of gravity body shape, but kolt reminds me of buddha hocking

he has incredible enthusiasm for the contest - after one of the roo f50 marks he first pumped like crazy, and after high fiving someone else he turned around and went to high five...a meth coke player

 

This kids got gumption 

9 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

i presume it's just the hair and the low centre of gravity body shape, but kolt reminds me of buddha hocking

he has incredible enthusiasm for the contest - after one of the roo f50 marks he first pumped like crazy, and after high fiving someone else he turned around and went to high five...a meth coke player

 

It’s infectious isn’t it? Disco Turner is the same: loves the contest and loves kicking a goal.

3 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

Sparrow goes ok both ways too. Definitely a hard worker, clearly playing a defensive role in the team

Yep.

I have seen some posts calling for Sparrow to be dropped.

I think what his critics perhaps don't factor in is that he is given specific roles.

And far from goody playing favourites he's a best 22 lock because he does the jobs goody asks him to do.

6 hours ago, binman said:

Spot on - on all counts.

He's the love child of jackovich and Brett Lovett.

i had checked the tracker and was surprised how quick he is (note: average speed in attack is running when we have the ball).

And clearly a super hard worker, as evidenced by topping average speed in defence (note: running when the opponents have the ball - the best indicator of work rate and spread).

 

 

 

Long lost brother of Dean Chiron

18 hours ago, jane02 said:

I love the way he goes in hard and never shirks a contest. Also love that he has a bit of mongrel in him. It’s going to be enjoyable for us supporters to watch him develop. The sky is the limit.

Fully agree. That entrée of '...a bit of mongrel...' will be very handy in each match that he plays (it would be great if it was contagious amongst teammates, as well). He has a variety of rapid-action skills - for example, his successful snap for a goal against Weagles, his line of contact with opponents and a developing ability to last-second tackle (neutralising those in his way - or those of a teammate). Like the lad; experience at that level is going to do freakish things for him as time rolls by. He shapes as a prescription addition to our team and it will be sheer delight to watch that ongoing development.

11 minutes ago, binman said:

Yep.

I have seen some posts calling for Sparrow to be dropped.

I think what his critics perhaps don't factor in is that he is given specific roles.

And far from goody playing favourites he's a best 22 lock because he does the jobs goody asks him to do.

Binny, do you know what those roles are? If yes, could you please explain, as it’s not so obvious to me. Also, is he “succeeding” in those roles, and could you suggest someone else who might play those roles instead - ie why Sparrow? Ta.

4 minutes ago, BangBnagBang said:

Long lost brother of Dean Chiron

Similes with the above for The Kolt are terrific; I particularly like the Dean Chiron comparison. Fingers crossed for the future as quite a few of us can see longer-term workhorse in his inauguration. 

Windsor and Kolt, McVie and Bowser ... get Tracca back in when ready and we are away!

1 hour ago, Neil Crompton said:

Binny, do you know what those roles are? If yes, could you please explain, as it’s not so obvious to me. Also, is he “succeeding” in those roles, and could you suggest someone else who might play those roles instead - ie why Sparrow? Ta.

Is this a genuine question froggy?

I ask because it feels a bit like a gotcha, set up question.

1 hour ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Windsor and Kolt, McVie and Bowser ... get Tracca back in when ready and we are away!

And Oliver back to full fitness....