Best ruckman in the league IMO.
If I was the captain of a school yard game he'd be the first bloke I'd pick. (After Dusty).
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Nankervis !!
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Best ruckman in the league IMO.
If I was the captain of a school yard game he'd be the first bloke I'd pick. (After Dusty).
There's a few better ruck men than Nank. But I'm more than happy with the other attributes Nank brings to the game. Massive fan of his big nasty hard arse beast mode on opponents. Reminds me so much of some nasty old school Tigers of yesteryear.
Is he better then Nic Nat? One of the greatest ruckman to ever grace the game.
He's not the biggest, super competitive, hurts the oppo midfielders with heavy tackles, good on the ground, good with his hands and feet, how many goal saving marks does he take every game? Also kicks a good goal from set shots.
His competitive nature makes him almost the best out there.
His competitive nature makes him almost the best out there.
Rumour has it historians want to change the Roman God of Wars name from Mars to Nankervis in tribute.
When Nanks came off with a blood nose,
and the trainer handed him a towel to wipe his face, he threw it on the ground.
Think he actually enjoys the taste of it
and the trainer handed him a towel to wipe his face, he threw it on the ground.
Think he actually enjoys the taste of it
Agree with all this. I do think cause Nank makes such a physical presence we forget about his smarts.
Positioning himself where the opponents want to kick it is one of his greatest strengths. Reads the game exceptionally well. And normally takes good options with ball in hand. Once its on the deck, he’s a truck. Reminds me of Matthew Kreuzer so much but doesn’t get the media love. From big Ivan to Toby we’ve had spiritual leaders in our rucks, always believe that your ruck sets the tone for your physicality, your competitiveness. Nank is that for us and then some.
Do you watch footy? Nic nat is the most overrated player in the game. Can’t pack mark, cant kick goals and for 95% of games runs behind the play with nfi what is going on. But i must admit, for those 5 minutes of a game when he is not a spud he is electric!
Yep. Nank is standing up brilliantly for us with the Cotchinator being out injured. sets a massive physical contest standard for us.
yeah Im a ruckophile too.
and Nank is taking the carnage to another level.
If he can string 4 games together in September,
I cant see any way we wont 3-peat.
we could play a combined Port-Melb-Footscray-Brisbane-Geelong side in a GF,
and win by 8 goals
Noticed commentators singing his praises a fair bit this year. Dermie just loves him. They all respect him, as does every opposition player. I love the fact he doesn't resort to Mumford type sniping to garner his rep. It's old fashioned physicality in the contest, The ball is his first aim and if the oppo has it its the guy with the ball. He is proper tough like Marlion, not substance enhanced tough like mummy.
