Nathan (Axel) Foley [MERGED]

[lamb22]

Re: Nathan Foley

How can nathan not be listed in our best players?

Facts!

1) He had 7 or more clearances, which is elite level

2) When he was on the field we scored goals and went forward, when he was off, we didn't (first 15 minutes we were behind, then what happend?)

3) Three direct goal assists

4) Not one single ineffective pass. Tell me truthfully, when you saw Nathan burn everyone off at the centre clearance, look up near our 50, and prepare to pass, you all thought "phew, it's nathan, this will be a deadly pass to the right target"

it was

There was never any doubt about him - we really cant afford for him to sit the first 20 minutes on the pine against melbourne though - luv the guy - and also for those that say he doesn't have pace I hope they saw that little play in teh second quarter where he took the ball up the wing slowed down as a Port player approached him front on (Pearce I think) and then ran right past him - what about the handball to Krak for a goal - magic!!

 

[AngryAnt]

Re: Nathan Foley

How can nathan not be listed in our best players?

Facts!

1) He had 7 or more clearances, which is elite level

2) When he was on the field we scored goals and went forward, when he was off, we didn't (first 15 minutes we were behind, then what happend?)

3) Three direct goal assists

4) Not one single ineffective pass. Tell me truthfully, when you saw Nathan burn everyone off at the centre clearance, look up near our 50, and prepare to pass, you all thought "phew, it's nathan, this will be a deadly pass to the right target"

it was

FANTASTIC Nathan F!

I had my doubts about this guy last year but he is coming up with the goods week after week now. Well done Weeble!

He is blue collar and not flashy most of the time so the media pundits don't notice. We don't care and I am sure he doesn't as long as he keeps winning the ball and delivering to team-mates.

Top effort young man. I am now officially on the Weeble bandwagon.

 

[chislop]

Re: Nathan Foley

Axel was great tonight. Well done.

 

[Ruthless Tigers ?]

Re: Nathan Foley

He is one mean kid. Eyes for the ball and the bigger they are the harder he hits them

Yet another kid who is playing for his mates, his coach and his club.

 

[Ms Tantie]

Friday 14/7 is THE NIGHT OF THE WEEBLE!

OK, so it's not strictly one year since Nathan 'Weeble' Foley debuted, but it was against Melbourne last year so I hope I'll be given some slack in hereby declaring this coming Friday THE NIGHT OF THE WEEBLE. Besides, unless something dodgy is going on he's got to be a cert for the Rising Star this week, so it's yet another reason to celebrate.  :upside

If any cheersquad folks are reading this, it would bring tears of joy to a proud as punch VP's eyes to see somebody at the very least holding up a dedicated banner thingy to applaud our toughest new Tiger youngster.

GO WEEBLE! GO WEEBLE! GO WEEBLE! GO WEEBLE!

Ms Tantie.
(Proud engineer of The Weeble Train since 2005   :angel: )
xox

 

[Ms Tantie]

Re: Nathan Foley

Umm, I'm disappointed that this was merged, as it's a different subject in that it's trying to get Friday night as a show for Weeble solidarity, rather than just a general discussion.

I completely understand the need for merging some threads, but really feel this is a different case. Oh well, go Weeble regardless! :clap

Ms Tantie.
xox

 

[Rosy]

Re: Nathan Foley

Umm, I'm disappointed that this was merged,

That's hardly surprising really given past experience.   The fact is it's a discussion about Nathan and there was already a thread discussing him.  They were merged to prevent similar discussion on 2 threads. If you want to complain a pm is probably a better option than on the thread.

 

[Skills]

Re: Nathan Foley

A fantastic game from Nathan Foley; I must admit, he is a player that I didn't think could play at this level, but his work tonight was amazing.

 

[gustiger12]

Re: Nathan Foley

Looks like Plough is developing yet another player. Who ever wants to dispute that Wallace is not doing the right thing has a big barrow to push now. ;D

He said he would play the kids. He is and they sure as hell aren't letting him down.

 

[geoffryprettyboy]

Re: Nathan Foley

Looks like Plough is developing yet another player. 

I reckon he could be developing a Tiger version of a Libba.

 

[Skills]

Re: Nathan Foley

Looks like Plough is developing yet another player. 

I reckon he could be developing a Tiger version of a Libba.

No No No gpb...I cant see that ever happening again; Libba's antics were a disgrace back then and Wallace tarnished his coaching credentials sending him out to snipe players.

 

[JR8]

Re: Nathan Foley

Clearly his best game so far in his career!!

Well done Nathan! :clap :clap :clap

 

[geoffryprettyboy]

Re: Nathan Foley

Looks like Plough is developing yet another player. 

I reckon he could be developing a Tiger version of a Libba.

No No No gpb...I cant see that ever happening again; Libba's antics were a disgrace back then and Wallace tarnished his coaching credentials sending him out to snipe players.

Sniping is out of the equation on this one, a good hard in & under player ploughing into packs with his head over the ball and feeding it off, anyway a good old biff to let the opposition know he is around wouldn't go astray.

 

[the claw]

Re: Nathan Foley

Looks like Plough is developing yet another player. 

I reckon he could be developing a Tiger version of a Libba.

HOW ABOUT A SLIGHTLY QUICKER SCOTT WEST NOW THATS A THOUGHT.

 

[Rosy]

Re: Nathan Foley

Santa please turn your caps off.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Re: Nathan Foley

Looks like Plough is developing yet another player.

I reckon he could be developing a Tiger version of a Libba.

No No No gpb...I cant see that ever happening again; Libba's antics were a disgrace back then and Wallace tarnished his coaching credentials sending him out to snipe players.

Libba wasn't always a snipe. Could play footy once and has a Brownlow medal to show for it.
If Foley get mentioned in the same breath as Libba at his best, we will have a very special player.

 

[Rayzorwire]

Re: Nathan Foley

ah razor i suppose nathan played against the second stringers again tonight. ya know when he was of tyhe ground the power was in the game. but wait a min nathan doesnt have the stamina and doesnt have the fortitude and hes certainly not the right pedigreeto play a full game even though he does it easily at the lower level; ya know theres common sense and theres well stupidity.

He had a very good game and did win the ball in the centre against good opponents at times, but more to the point he totally dominated against the 2nd stringers - and got my three votes. I don't know what the heck pedigree and fortitude have to do with it...I've never said he didn't have these things...quite the opposite...you're making it up as you go along to prove a point you still haven't proven and won't prove. Stamina is the problem at this early stage of his career as it is for all youngsters.

Did he play a full game tonight clawful? No - he was used off the bench with limited game time to very good effect and contributed to perfection at the level of game time he is able to at this stage.

The 'stupidity' lies with you and your '1st and 2nd season players can run out full games on the ball' mentality...the sensible player management and using a young up and comer to best effect in the centre lies with the coaching staff and with what I've said they're doing all along. Limit their game time and let them grow into the role in line with their physical capabilities - regardless of their perceived 'talent.'

Had you been coaching the side (or someone with your Frawley-esque 'wow, look at this kid' mentality), we'd have close to a dozen dead on their feet youngsters going backwards fast at this point of the season from being over-used too early in their careers. Then you'd probably brand half of them 'duds' and draft another dozen each of the next two years...then over-use them under the misapprehension that being onball at junior or VFL level equates somehow to the seniors. :rofl

Wallace has managed the old and young resources which our side has perfectly this season and the last couple of weeks have clearly shown it - get over it and try to learn something from the bleeding obvious. Rather than whingeing about such and such being dropped as part of a general young player rotation, players like Tivendale helping to shoulder the load or player 'X' not getting enough game time, try to appreciate what is going on and why.

 

[AngryAnt]

Re: Nathan Foley

Had you been coaching the side (or someone with your Frawley-esque 'wow, look at this kid' mentality), we'd have close to a dozen dead on their feet youngsters going backwards fast at this point of the season from being over-used too early in their careers. Then you'd probably brand half of them 'duds' and draft another dozen each of the next two years...then over-use them under the misapprehension that being onball at junior or VFL level equates somehow to the seniors. :rofl

Good points Rayzorman - after all, when Coughlan was our only good young player his workload nearly ruined his career with injuries, OP and so on.

Cogs would have had good cause for a civil action against Frawley and co.

Wallet has shown he has great youth player management strategies. He doesn't overwork them, but he does give them a fair go. Protects them at the senior level but gives them two or three games at the top level before rotating them back. He also gives them good game time while not overworking them - unlike the Frawley "play the kid for five minutes then drop him next week" approach.

Darksiders need to learn that a rotation - either on or off the bench - or a rotation back to Coburg does NOT mean a punishment.

Being "dropped" is not the same as it was five or ten years ago. Also, when players get rotated back I am sure Wallace and the coaching team make sure they understand this and get the right encouragement and support.

 

[Rayzorwire]

Re: Nathan Foley

Damn straight Ant. Wallace has the formula right...great balance between the more mature bodies still capable of cutting it at the level required and the young blokes who are talented but not there yet in terms of hardened match fitness.

Couldn't agree more on Cogs...I'd add Johnson to the list too (2004 half killed both of them), and good point about blooding kids with an appropriate amount of game time to facilitate their development without overtaxing them. Frawley couldn't get it right at either end of the scale IMO.

 

[AngryAnt]

Re: Nathan Foley

Couldn't agree more on Cogs...I'd add Johnson to the list too (2004 half killed both of them), and good point about blooding kids with an appropriate amount of game time to facilitate their development without overtaxing them. Frawley couldn't get it right at either end of the scale IMO.

I'm hearing you on that brother.