Nick Vlastuin

[pahoffm]

Excellent Nick Vlastuin story in today's Age.

See the journo's board.

 

[tigergollywog]

yeah, it is an outstanding article.

This kid has kahunas like bryan wood

 

[TigerForce]

Our next skipper.

 

[CarnTheTiges]

yeah, it is an outstanding article.

This kid has kahunas like bryan wood

Does that mean they're made out of wood, must be a hard wood. Yep, came back from a concussion and went after the ball like his life depended on with absolutely no fear whatsoever. He doesn't just deal with contact, he goes looking for it, but not in a dirty way at all.

 

[shad]

I agree. I trust him to do the right things on the football field. I just want to see more of him further up the ground.

Should replace Thomas in the midfield this week.

 

[St Kevin]

Should replace Thomas in the midfield this week.

Yep. I'd like to Ellis or McDonough head to HBF, and Tigga be unleashed in the middle.

 

[tigertyas]

Tough as f , if every one followed cotche's and and his attack on the ball then top 4 beacons. Def future captain material. Not flashy , just does things right. Our hodge?

 

[UKTiger]

Tough as f , if every one followed cotche's and and his attack on the ball then top 4 beacons. Def future captain material. Not flashy , just does things right. Our hodge?

You see him every week still learning the game and unlike many, those lessons are taken to heart. There is no doubt this lad is a future champion

 

[Bullarto Tiger]

You see him every week still learning the game and unlike many, those lessons are taken to heart. There is no doubt this lad is a future champion

He is a young man of character. All things going well he WILL be a gun Tiger. One of the first picked each and every week. The top tier teams will do all they can to entice and poach him away from Tigerland, that's how good he will be.

 

[Merveille]

Needs a Jobe Watson/Gary Ablett special pre-season next year to move into the midfield and find endurance he didnt know he had.

God we need him..

 

[Merveille]

Needs a Jobe Watson/Gary Ablett special pre-season next year to move into the midfield and find endurance he didnt know he had.

God we need him..

I said we need him

 

[toby64]

How long until being at Richmond ruins him?

2 more years?

 

[Tigers2011]

Thought Vlastuin & Ellis were both ok today. Vlastuin's move into the middle is one that needs to happen more regularly, especially as we find other young players to play off half back. I imagine that's where they'll start Lennon.

 

[69 vintage]

Found the ball in the pack's and used it to advantage , just need's more endurance to play midfield .Will be right in contention for the next captain's gig .will end up being a 250 gamer in the 17 jumper .

 

[Hugo]

Needs to be played in the middle more. Can find the ball, can use the ball a good decision maker. Please lets use those talents where they are most needed.

 

[tigerman]

He was very good in the first half, look out when he gets more endurance. Needs to be played predominately midfield.

 

[St Kevin]

Thought he was in our top 3 or 4 (not saying much). Really need improve his base fitness and use that big frame in the midfield more often.

 

[Scoop]

Looks unsure of himself at times in 2014. Not having the impact of last year. At his best when he hits the ball with the intent of running straight line to goal. At the moment looks likely to hit the contest and then funnel out behind him. Needs to get that out of his game and get back to goal to goal running.

 

[Hugo]

Looks unsure of himself at times in 2014. Not having the impact of last year. At his best when he hits the ball with the intent of running straight line to goal. At the moment looks likely to hit the contest and then funnel out behind him. Needs to get that out of his game and get back to goal to goal running.

He's been playing mostly backline this year, and often on dangerous forwards. Hard to have the same impact. Needs to be in the middle more. Was good yesterday when given some time in the middle in the 3rd quarter.

 

[tigergollywog]

Im a little worried about Nick. The last 2 weeks he has cannoned into packs with reckless abandon. Once he knocked himself out, and the next time Newy. I know the kid has nuts like cantaloupes, but he seems to also have that David Bourke lack of regard for his own safety.

Toughs = good. Smart Toughs = really good.