Don’t remember either of them sitting a seasoned player like Viney on their arse either. That was as pure a bump as you’ll get.
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Don’t remember either of them sitting a seasoned player like Viney on their arse either. That was as pure a bump as you’ll get.
part of that might be that he came out of absolutely nowhere, whereas we probably all expected Martin/Lids to have an immediate impact
agree though, phenomenal debut
We could also frame it as "who would you pick for a Grand Final in their 1st season?". All 3 are classy, but the intangible for me is Stack plays with a calmness, a clarity, and a mental toughness of a warrior king in battle. I think that's the difference that makes him the best first year player that I've seen.
I could see why some would pick Lids. He was pure class in all areas, had exhilarating runs with the ball, and was better on the stat sheet. But Stack looks capable of ripping bullets out of his wounds, while Lids looked like the kind of kid who'd have a sook if he didn't get his photo taken with the peacocks at the zoo.
I thought Dusty ragdolled Firrito and Lumumba in his first year. Didn’t help that in Martin and Lids’ debut years we were pretty awful.
He was great but was also dropped before the year was out.
Not sure jumping feet first whilst holding your nose is exactly the same?
I believe it was round 5 2011, Dusty kicked 5 and at the time while watching on tv i was simply stunned a second year player could ragdoll a player the size of Firrito. Remember thinking at the time - could he be the next Leigh Matthews?
Thanks. I thought it was his first year, but even so you’re right. Even Slobbo wrote it up in a very complimentary way.
Good sign that Syd is hanging out with Tom Lynch. Bit of an odd couple vibe but an interesting dynamic. If it was really that dangerous, no way Tom lets him do it. Don't forget Tom grew up on the Peninsula and would know that spot inside out. Nothing story and the club twitter post was brilliant. Everyone has moved on.
End of the day its no different to Vlas going surfing every chance he gets.
More of a chance getting eaten by a Great White.
More of a chance getting eaten by a Great White.
Good to see Benny give Cornes a subtle little backhander.
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Perhaps somewhat lacking in artistic integrity n degree of difficulty.
There is a bloke called Hart who had a fair first season in 1967
Better skill set than Sheds.
Sheds is my fav, but early doors pretty inconsistent.
Syd could play his role better if he commits to being his fittest, professional footballing self
Sheds is my fav, but early doors pretty inconsistent.
Syd could play his role better if he commits to being his fittest, professional footballing self
