Poor Gibbo. What more do our kids have to do.....
Has a defender ever won this?
Has a defender ever won this?
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Welcome Josh Gibcus
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Defenders are just way to negative n nowhere near pretty enough to rate on awards night. Blokes like Gibber n De Koning might get a mention late in the season, simply to fill the numbers or as reward for their consistent body of work over the year.
Newcombe is the best new kid.
Not sure Dacios is in the top 3.
It's a pity Big G hasn't had his name mentioned.
This like when Bolton wasn't in the best under 22 side.
Not sure Dacios is in the top 3.
It's a pity Big G hasn't had his name mentioned.
This like when Bolton wasn't in the best under 22 side.
To be fair Jeffrey’s did kick 5, and as TM points out, Gibcus is a defender and they’re rarely ever recognised for awards.
Article about young Josh.
www.afl.com.au
Roaming Tiger cub now at home in Richmond's backline
Josh Gibcus may have only been at Richmond for five minutes, but he's already looking like part of the furniture
www.afl.com.au
Saw JJ interview on 360. I don't want to knock the kid, raw and all that, but was very happy with the nomination, understandably, and very happy with his game, words like awesome, stoked, loved it. No mention of the fact they lost!Poor Gibbo. What more do our kids have to do.....
I am just amazed by Gibcus. Staggered, he defies all norms and logic. I keep having to pinch myself and remember he hasn't reached double figures in games yet. Already I just expect him to be a capable cool head like Rance or Grimes. Even his rare blues remind me of Rance! They are 150-game player blues. Unbelievable. Great mark, great kick, mobile, agile, smart, incredible Cyril Rioli-like leap. I can't see a weakness, a first year teenager.
Even Dusty and Otto did the first year player things in their first year. Especially Otto. Josh, apart from a couple in his first 2 or 3 games if you're pedantic, just doesn't.
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That is his only weakness. Will be one of the pillars of our defence for the next 10 years.
That followed an article about rising star contenders when Gibcus didnt get a mention. Im guessing that was pointed out to ALF.com so they thought they better do a follow up.Article about young Josh.
Roaming Tiger cub now at home in Richmond's backline
Josh Gibcus may have only been at Richmond for five minutes, but he's already looking like part of the furniture
5 goals is a good effort, to follow on from his first game this year where he did nothing. the lack of clear criteria for a nomination is a bit frustrating.
There is no criteria. Play a blinder or body of work allegedly, which is problematic for many reasons, but even so Gibbo has met both.
Look out for the snide reaction from commentators while sly infringements are meted out to Gibcus by his opponent and if not, the umpires.
Poor Gibbo. What more do our kids have to do.....
Funny thing is. Jeffery played a good game. 5 goals in a losing side. That was his second game for the year, He didnt kick a goal in his first game. How does one good game get rewarded over 8 games of Gibcus solid performances?
Wow - we know he is GOOD but this stat from the Roar - just how GOOD is he already
“Out of the 39 key defenders to have participated in at least 20 one-on-ones this season, Gibcus is ranked fourth for fewest losses, losing just 14.7 per cent of the time. Seriously, how good is the kid?”
“Out of the 39 key defenders to have participated in at least 20 one-on-ones this season, Gibcus is ranked fourth for fewest losses, losing just 14.7 per cent of the time. Seriously, how good is the kid?”
