Nathan (Axel) Foley [MERGED]

[Lidsand]

Who got replaced by Taylor.

who i still cry over

 

[Scoop]

Who got replaced by Taylor.

Who got replaced by Dean McDonald.

 

[Baloo]

Rock on O'Hanlon

 

[rinso17]

who i still cry over

Kidding aren't ya?! Self centered, selfish tool of an individual, with the foresight and commitment that can't carry him past the very next moment. Regardless of whatever "god" given talent he may have he will never amount to anything more than a burden to whichever society he chooses to disgrace.

I can't believe we thought this kid could be a project player.

 

[Tigertool]

Regardless of whatever "god" given talent he may have he will never amount to anything more than a burden to whichever society he chooses to disgrace.

Too harsh. The AFL just wasn't for him, and that's okay. AFL requires a lot of commitment, which kids either do or do not have. No need to condem the guy for it.

 

[BustinDustin]

Any news on Foley's progress? Any chance playing next year?

 

[Tigerfan]

The afl site listed all clubs ops and scrapes.
Vickery helbig king all getting work done. foley wasn't mentioned.

 

[JR8]

Any news on Foley's progress? Any chance playing next year?

Last I heard is he'll be ready for Round 1.

 

[zippadeee]

Make or break year next year.
Personally I would've looked at trading him.
He might be fast, he might be a good inside player but his kicking is sub standard.

 

[Sintiger]

Make or break year next year.
Personally I would've looked at trading him.
He might be fast, he might be a good inside player but his kicking is sub standard.

So so wrong

 

[Tigertool]

So so wrong

X2

 

[tigerdave]

Make or break year next year.
Personally I would've looked at trading him.
He might be fast, he might be a good inside player but his kicking is sub standard.

The man can play Zip's.No doubting that.

Get him right and playing his role we'll be a better team.

 

[pahoffm]

Foley has now had persistant leg injuries over 3 of his last 4 years.

http://stats.rleague.com/afl/stats/players/N/Nathan_Foley.html

This doesn't bode well for a >25yo midfielder that relies on pace and endurance, at a time when the AFL are reverting to less rotations and longer spells on the ball.

Foley still holds an important place in the Richmond team, but one must question whether he is up to a full time roving role.

My guess is that he will need to be managed very carefully, rotated often, and be given significant spells to get the best out of him.

If another club demanded Foley in a trade so that we could recruit a significant junior midfielder, I would consider it.

 

[T-Shirt Tommy]

Make or break year next year.

?

According to whom? The Terry Wallace Guide To List Management?

 

[lamb22]

With Foley in we were thumping grand finalists. Without him we struggled against the strugglers.

Make or break year for Zippadeee. Personally I'd trade him to Y & B.

 

[zippadeee]

Ok. We will wait see.

 

[SfB_AkA._DeLiCiOuS]

Relax, Axel is on track for round one.

 

[MB78]

I hope your right. A key player. His clearance work is also underrated.

 

[SfB_AkA._DeLiCiOuS]

I hope your right. A key player. His clearance work is also underrated.

No doubt he is vital.

 

[Mikee]

Make or break year next year.
Personally I would've looked at trading him.
He might be fast, he might be a good inside player but his kicking is sub standard.

Kicking can be a little wonky at times but the rest of his game is A+. Silly boy...