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Brandon Ellis
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Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
Very early. But being a depth player at AFL level is a tremendous effort in its own right. I'm just trying to see where his game could develop to dominate opposition which is what you need to do to be a top 5 in a quality teams B&F and I struggle to see it. I more see him as someone who will develop into a solid role player with clean skills, which i what we need to surround our gun with. They can't all be superstars.shad said:
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
Brandon Ellis may never make Milhouse' top 50. But he looks like a rounded footballer. Which is more you can say for 4-5 others that played last night.
Brandon Ellis may never make Milhouse' top 50. But he looks like a rounded footballer. Which is more you can say for 4-5 others that played last night.
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
Yep, exactly what I'm saying. We need about 5 more guys like this quickly to give us some depth.ToraToraTora said:
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
He is just struggling with the tempo of the game atm but he is going to be a ripper I think. Its an "if" but another year or two into him and Conca and that gives us genuine classy depth in our midfield. Soon they will replace the deadwood in our midfield rotation of Jackson and Tuck (dont mean to be harsh on Tucky but he has max 2 years left). The sooner these two boys play big roles in our midfield rotation the sooner we will have one of the best midfields in the comp...
He is just struggling with the tempo of the game atm but he is going to be a ripper I think. Its an "if" but another year or two into him and Conca and that gives us genuine classy depth in our midfield. Soon they will replace the deadwood in our midfield rotation of Jackson and Tuck (dont mean to be harsh on Tucky but he has max 2 years left). The sooner these two boys play big roles in our midfield rotation the sooner we will have one of the best midfields in the comp...
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
If he turns out as good as Heath Shaw, (who I think is an excellent comparison of the type he could develop into if all goes well), then that would be brilliant.
SCOOP said:
If he turns out as good as Heath Shaw, (who I think is an excellent comparison of the type he could develop into if all goes well), then that would be brilliant.
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
When this guy has the footy, I breathe a sigh of relief. Comfortable on both sides of the body. He will be a great 10 year HBF for this club. I agree with the comparisons with HS.
When this guy has the footy, I breathe a sigh of relief. Comfortable on both sides of the body. He will be a great 10 year HBF for this club. I agree with the comparisons with HS.
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
First game was a really good - his kicking is elite handled the pressure extremely well - he will learn and be a great long term player for us - if he ever ends up as our 22nd player on our list we will have won a flag or three.
First game was a really good - his kicking is elite handled the pressure extremely well - he will learn and be a great long term player for us - if he ever ends up as our 22nd player on our list we will have won a flag or three.
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
I think after a few pre-seasons he will be part of our midfield rotations.
He is a one touch player and that was shown in front of 80,000 people in his first game.
I think after a few pre-seasons he will be part of our midfield rotations.
He is a one touch player and that was shown in front of 80,000 people in his first game.
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
I would like to see him doing some kick ins too. He was impressive in that role during what I saw of the pre season.
I would like to see him doing some kick ins too. He was impressive in that role during what I saw of the pre season.
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
He did take a couple of kick ins. And didnt shank one unlike some of his more experienced team mates.shad said:
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
Great debut, has looked good all throughout the pre-season and again on the real stage on Thursday night.
Starting to get the recruiting right, ala Conca as well...
Great debut, has looked good all throughout the pre-season and again on the real stage on Thursday night.
Starting to get the recruiting right, ala Conca as well...
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
He's got a really nice kick and he thinks about it before he lets it go unlike many of his more experienced team mates, who should know better. Let him do more kick ins and maybe ask him to teach the others how it's done. It's really depressing to think that a first year player can do this better than guys who have been around for 5 or more years.
He's got a really nice kick and he thinks about it before he lets it go unlike many of his more experienced team mates, who should know better. Let him do more kick ins and maybe ask him to teach the others how it's done. It's really depressing to think that a first year player can do this better than guys who have been around for 5 or more years.
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
quality player - had plenty of time in heavy traffic - signs of a really good player - looks like they move in slow motion they have so much time.
well done
quality player - had plenty of time in heavy traffic - signs of a really good player - looks like they move in slow motion they have so much time.
well done
Re: Welcome Brandon Ellis
Another good game from Ellis. Each time he takes to the park he is looking more comfortable. Very composed with ball in hand and I can see why Dimma said that he'd like Ellis to realise they want the ball in his hands more often.
Another good game from Ellis. Each time he takes to the park he is looking more comfortable. Very composed with ball in hand and I can see why Dimma said that he'd like Ellis to realise they want the ball in his hands more often.
