Welcome Will Martyn

[zippadeee]

I hope he gets a good run in the seniors because he might be required in September

 

[spook]

I have no insight into lions academy,

But they cant pick them all.

Theyde rank them based on list needs

And if a bid comes earlier, they wave goodbye.

Part of the role of the northern academys is slightly misunderstood in that they are designed to produce footballers for the AFL, not necessarily the clubs.

Hence why they are heavily subsidised.

To illustrate this, AFL Queenslands website has 'Will Martyn debut' as its headline today

Will Martyn to make his AFL debut for Richmond | AFL Queensland

www.aflq.com.au

They're designed to produce top 10 picks at a discount for the expansion clubs, and after that, whatever happens happens.

 

[Mr Brightside]

What a fitting player to present Martyn with he’s gurnsey, the tough as they ever were D Kellaway

 

[Streak]

Good luck young fella

 

[craig]

KILL em WILL !!!

 

[tigerlove]

Have always loved the way this guy plays. Thought he'd get his chance sooner than later and I think he'll acquit himself well tonight.

 

[ToraToraTora]

Jeezuz are we even playing tonight?

 

[St Kevin]

The only way is up...

 

[tigerhalsey]

Not ready

 

[T-Shirt Tommy]

Gee I hope the boy makes it but that was the worst debut I've ever seen

 

[Mr Brightside]

Not one to criticise the MC, however Martyn looked miles off in awareness, looked like a kid who simply needs more time in the VFL and build to AFL level

 

[Harry]

He was really poor. Not ready.

 

[dimmauchump]

Who is making these selections. Egg last week and Martyn this week.

 

[Long Lost Hernaman]

haven’t seen enough in the 2’s to comment on how good he is, but wasnt up to the pace tonight. One way or another he’lll be better for the run.

 

[Mr Brightside]

Who is making these selections. Egg last week and Martyn this week.

Probably the blokes who have won 3 of the last 4 flags

 

[eZyT]

Poor kid.

his legs and brain appeared way slower than they must be normally.

Back to the 2's to build

 

[Ghost of 29]

He was really poor. Not ready.

Sadly yes. No composure from him or Mansell

 

[Tigertool]

Feel for him. One of the hotter debut games to learn AFL pace.

 

[eZyT]

Sadly yes. No composure from him or Mansell

I thought Mansell earnt another week,

but I think it would be brutal to send Martyn out again

 

[Tames]

Such a tough game to debut in. Yes, not ready, but I hope it doesn't sap his confidence to try to get to the level needed.