Player Watch Luke Pedlar

[spenze]

Brownlow votes 16-0

But main thing that makes me bullish on JHF ( other than the obvious proven talent he’s got coming thru the system ) is his upside from doing a full pre season without nasty cramping occurring in his legs due to vascular issues

If you think Pedlar has upside ( which I do too ) then JHF has at least as much

I think it’s unfair to even mention them in same sentence at this stage , even though I’m a huge Pedlar fan

But Pedlar plays for a decent team, harder to get votes...

 

[jenny61_99]

By you?

By the club I would have thought.

 

[Multiballz]

Anyone know what sort of size and strength Charlie Edwards has the potential to reach?

Based on his write up I'd say he is the closest thing to Dangerfield we have on the list.

Not me personally. Looks like an absolute unit already though and from what little Ive seen, knows how to power his way through traffic quitr nicely. Sounds like his kicking is as polished as Dangerfields.

 

[Truck25]

JHF is a (potential) gun inside/ outside midfielder with class.

Pedlar is a (potential) clearance beast with the natural aggression and goal scoring ability to rip a game apart.

Both could be elite players, if they live up to their potential.

While I agree it's great to see 2 SA boys with the potential to be awesome, I'm hoping our one is better.

Gotta say, and I will admit I don't watch all of ports games so may've missed his best, but everything I have seen of JHF compared to the hype around him leaves me a little meh and underwhelmed. You'd think he was the next Danger/Dusty hybrid from all the wind being blown but all I see is Ollie Wines mk2, the most baffling Brownlow medalist since Shane Woewodin.

 

[baldandbroke]

Nah the lad has genuine speed and hops that Ollie could only dream about not to mention better footskills.

And he likes the physical stuff.

 

[cmndstab]

With JHF it's not about the stuff he can do. He's as talented as anyone going around. It's about eliminating the undesirable parts of his game - the sulking, the poor defensive efforts, the inconsistency, etc.

You'd be pretty brave to bet against him doing it. Looks like he's going to be a gun for a long time.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

With JHF it's not about the stuff he can do. He's as talented as anyone going around. It's about eliminating the undesirable parts of his game - the sulking, the poor defensive efforts, the inconsistency, etc.

You'd be pretty brave to bet against him doing it. Looks like he's going to be a gun for a long time.

Alot of that stuff was due to not being able to do pre seasons with vascular issues and also being 18/19 yo

His defensive efforts will improve hugely this year

 

[George Kramer]

Gotta say, and I will admit I don't watch all of ports games so may've missed his best, but everything I have seen of JHF compared to the hype around him leaves me a little meh and underwhelmed. You'd think he was the next Danger/Dusty hybrid from all the wind being blown but all I see is Ollie Wines mk2, the most baffling Brownlow medalist since Shane Woewodin.

What would your opinion be if he was a Crows player?

 

[Truck25]

Nah the lad has genuine speed and hops that Ollie could only dream about not to mention better footskills.

Yeah, just not sure he is going to be the competition dominator he is touted to be. Kid can play no doubt, not sure what it is but I think there is a lot of downhill skier in him, just doesn't scream future champion like a Judd or Dusty did to me. Maybe I'm just hearing all the hype and praise and seeing the wrong games and it just doesn't add up. Bit like when you hear about a new movie that is meant to be awesome and when you pay to watch it, it's good just not as good as you were expecting, like the new Top Gun movie.

 

[George Kramer]

Yeah, just not sure he is going to be the competition dominator he is touted to be. Kid can play no doubt, not sure what it is but I think there is a lot of downhill skier in him, just doesn't scream future champion like a Judd or Dusty did to me. Maybe I'm just hearing all the hype and praise and seeing the wrong games and it just doesn't add up. Bit like when you hear about a new movie that is meant to be awesome and when you pay to watch it, it's good just not as good as you were expecting, like the new Top Gun movie.

New Top Gun movie is excellent. You need to reassess your opinions

 

[Carmo]

Do you want me to make you a "How good is JHF going to be?" thread so you can all crap on about it there instead of this one?

 

[Cap]

New Top Gun movie is excellent. You need to reassess your opinions

The last 25 minutes was excellent.

I'm hoping for players that play the whole game though.

 

[George Kramer]

The last 25 minutes was excellent.

I'm hoping for players that play the whole game though.

Don’t bring your silly opinions on to the main board

 

[ABAB]

What would your opinion be if he was a Crows player?

I'll say, bloody hell Rachele, Soligo and Curtin look excellent at their other clubs........

 

[Cap]

Don’t bring your silly opinions on to the main board

Come on. The first bit was just nostalgia for boomers. The flights were cool.

 

[kick it to me_]

Yeah, just not sure he is going to be the competition dominator he is touted to be. Kid can play no doubt, not sure what it is but I think there is a lot of downhill skier in him, just doesn't scream future champion like a Judd or Dusty did to me. Maybe I'm just hearing all the hype and praise and seeing the wrong games and it just doesn't add up. Bit like when you hear about a new movie that is meant to be awesome and when you pay to watch it, it's good just not as good as you were expecting, like the new Top Gun movie.

I like that you have a different opinion, but can't see how you have not seen some of the flashes of unique talent.

St kilda game, Gold Coast game, Brisbane game. Reckon they are worth a rewatch with a keen eye on him.

I think the question mark is, how high is his ceiling and he does have a few off disposal at times but that will iron out over the coming years.


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[Faaarrk]

I like that you have a different opinion, but can't see how you have not seen some of the flashes of unique talent.

St kilda game, Gold Coast game, Brisbane game. Reckon they are worth a rewatch with a keen eye on him.

I think the question mark is, how high is his ceiling and he does have a few off disposal at times but that will iron out over the coming years.
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Truck is talking about JHF. But it’s always good to see some of Pedlar’s highlights

 

[Sanders]

You must be older than I think because "butterfish" sold in Australian fish shops for at least 3 decades has been mostly imported low cost imported fish of quite a few varieties.

It was generic, but mostly mulloway

 

[Sanders]

With JHF it's not about the stuff he can do. He's as talented as anyone going around. It's about eliminating the undesirable parts of his game - the sulking, the poor defensive efforts, the inconsistency, etc.

You'd be pretty brave to bet against him doing it. Looks like he's going to be a gun for a long time.

Spot on

 

[Sanders]

What would your opinion be if he was a Crows player?

That like Pedlar he needs to find more of it, and cut out the poor discipline on the field

 

[Peter Doherty]

Nah the lad has genuine speed and hops that Ollie could only dream about not to mention better footskills.

You're way too old to be saying 'hops'.

Come on mate

 

[George Kramer]

That like Pedlar he needs to find more of it, and cut out the poor discipline on the field

You think? I reckon it would be “He’s a second year player, the kids going to be a star”

 

[Multiballz]

It was generic, but mostly mulloway

Wow really. Mullet or Mulloway?
You learn something new every day.

 

[beartoo]

You're way too old to be saying 'hops'.

Come on mate

I'm old. WTF does 'hops' mean?

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[Peter Doherty]

I'm old. WTF does 'hops' mean?

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I don't really know