Player Watch Lachie Sullivan

[Fat Jesus]

Unfortunately I see the same fate as Carmichael or Fin

Get a grip FFS

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Carmichael is very close to selection, so fin must be going alright

Not close to selection on today's VFL performance.

 

[Jafo]

great first up game, my only criticism, from the comfort of my couch i made add, is that it appeared on some occasions his attempted tackling was nothing more then an outstretched arm and not willing to put his body into it

He had to let some get through. Otherwise Naicos probably would’ve missed out on another medal

 

[manicpie]

Not close to selection on today's VFL performance.

I know, very disappointing

 

[Chrispiesssss]

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

You could tell at the ground what a defining moment that was. Not just for Sullivan..or Harvey, but for the match.

 

[jimmy35]

The reaction from all the boys and the bench when Lachie kicked his goal was so awesome . Gritty little fella and so pleased for him.

 

[Sweeetleftfoot]

8 score involvements from ten touches is insane.

 

[thebaldfacts]

In the paper today, they said he joins Cox, Pendles and McCreery as current Pie players in the first kick first goal club.

 

[gouki88]

In the paper today, they said he joins Cox, Pendles and McCreery as current Pie players in the first kick first goal club.

Premiership guaranteed then!

 

[watt price tully]

Unfortunately I see the same fate as Carmichael or Fin

Was it the coffee grounds, tea leaves or sheep entrails that allows you to predict the future?

 

[sr36]

Imagine debuting in front of that crowd and the MCG. I reckon it wouldn't matter what happens from now on, he will take that to his grave.

And the celebration of his goal. That's got to make you smile whenever you think of it. Even McRae and Nick on the bench went into nuffie fan mode.

 

[RobJD]

He's been a great pickup considering our current position with Mitch and Tay.

Now to claim his spot.

Lachie to give the welcome to the club to our draftees each year - best person to discuss how lucky the new draftees are to be on an AFL list and how much they should cherish the honour and put all effort into being their best.

 

[RobJD]

What a wonderful warrior big David was for us
Gave everything to pies before a young monkey overtook him

Agree, one of the best wet weather players that I've seen - that include talls and smalls.

 

[jimmy35]

Love the kid. Beautiful Collingwood footballer. Got a head like a robbers dog but beautiful.

 

[JuniorB]

I loved the reaction from the bench when he scored his goal.

 

[nahnah]

Thought he was really solid again, they trust him at the centre bounces

 

[Kirby]

It’s his decision making that stands out to me.

 

[sam_e]

Agree, one of the best wet weather players that I've seen - that include talls and smalls.

D.Cloke: was standing on heads for marks & jumping tall buildings vs Collingwood in 1980 GF

Sadly, when he tsf'd across to us he could barely jump over a jam tin

 

[JuniorB]

Followed up his debut with another quality game.
I loved his tackle on the new Dusty, then goal.

 

[jc37]

He's going to challenge to be in our best 22/23 by end of the year and the perfect medium term replacement for Adams/Mitchell. Unbelievable it has taken him this long to make a list, Dogs with Libbas concussion problems may regret not adding him.

 

[gouki88]

It’s his decision making that stands out to me.

Very composed under physical pressure. He's pretty strong too

 

[3rdMan]

I think there's going to be a question on whether we need a dedicated inside mid at some point, given how good we look with the better runners, ball users like Nick, Crisp, Pendles in the centre square (even Beau looked good briefly).

If we do decide we need/want one then I think any time Mitchell is not 100% we should be playing Sullivan. Inside mid is a key role and requires experience at the level. If Sullivan may be called upon come finals, he needs to get a decent number of games through the season. Last year we persevered with Mitchell through some significant flat spots and I felt it hurt us.

 

[Bianconeri]

I think there's going to be a question on whether we need a dedicated inside mid at some point, given how good we look with the better runners, ball users like Nick, Crisp, Pendles in the centre square (even Beau looked good briefly).

If we do decide we need/want one then I think any time Mitchell is not 100% we should be playing Sullivan. Inside mid is a key role and requires experience at the level. If Sullivan may be called upon come finals, he needs to get a decent number of games through the season. Last year we persevered with Mitchell through some significant flat spots and I felt it hurt us.

Sullivan can play as a pressure forward so don’t see any reason for us to drop him out of the side.

 

[Bianconeri]

I thought he was ignored a lot against Carlton, it was good to see his teammates use him against Westcoast.