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Title: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: one-eyed on March 29, 2015, 12:53:27 PM
What are your expectations for Floss in 2015 and what would be a good year for him?


Career stats to date:
          Games  Kicks  Hballs  Disp.  Marks  Tackles  G.B    Clear.  In50   Re50   CP  UP   1%ers
2013      18      8.7     7.6    16.3    4.8      3.1      9.3
2014      20      8.4     6.8    15.2    4.1      3.1      4.3     1.0     2.2     1.8   4.9  9.8    1.8

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=2363
http://www.pro-stats.com.au/psw/web/player_profile?pid=2013114
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Gigantor on March 29, 2015, 01:04:51 PM
I expect to see a quantum leap in all those stats
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Smokey on March 29, 2015, 01:33:08 PM
x 2

I'll be very disappointed with anything less.
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: bojangles17 on March 29, 2015, 07:04:47 PM
Have liked what I've seen of him this pre  season , let's go Nicky V  :clapping
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on March 29, 2015, 09:10:42 PM
I'm expecting big things from him because he's a first round pick.
Although my own confident excitement of any player doesn't mean it will always be manifested as in the likes of Sideshow Bob.  :banghead
History tells us that coming to Richmond usually ensures the onset of acute Tigeritis™©® of some shape or form.
It takes a strong individual to overcome the ghosts that haunt the halls of punt road, however Im very confident this fellow will be a winner with us, let's hope we can keep him and reap all the benefits of an outstanding & successful career.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: lamington on March 30, 2015, 11:27:54 AM
If he's kept in the backline, we still need to be patient with him. If RFC are going to adopt a Hawthorn-esque style of play ie. launching attacks from half back, and we want Vlastuin to be that general ala Luke Hodge, it will take him a bit more time to develop. Below for example are the stats for Luke Hodge

                      Games  Kicks  Hballs  Disp.  Marks  Tackles  G.B    Clear.  In50   Re50   CP  UP   1%ers
2005   Hawthorn   21   16.5       11.1   27.7    5.3    0.4    0.7   2.8   0.6   1.3   1.2    0.71
2004   Hawthorn   15   10.6      5.1   15.7    4.1    0.9    0.7   3.7   0.3   1.2   1.1   0.27
2003   Hawthorn   15   8.1       4.9   12.9  3.7   0.7   0.7   2.6   0.1   1.1   0.9   0.27
2002   Hawthorn   15   10.5       5.1   15.5   3.8   0.6   0.3   1.6   0.4   0.8   0.6   0.07

I know a couple of Hawthorn supporters and they were crying out to have Hodge delisted because they thought what a waste of a #1 pick.

Of course if you stick him in the guts, he will get a lot more ball and as such you can expect/demand accelerated improvement and of course you would want him to join he 25+ disposals/match group of players. However as I'm not sure what Dimma's plans are with him exactly, if it's the coach's plan to have him be the next Luke Hodge, I would persevere with him a bit longer as his composure under pressure is fantastic for someone whom is only 20/21
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: mightytiges on April 03, 2015, 05:27:18 AM
Hopefully last night was a signal that Floss has got over his 2nd-year blues of last year. He was very good last night.
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on April 03, 2015, 06:40:17 AM
I'm not sure on his stats but as someone else mentioned his reading of the play was excellent. First to the ball often, and is starting to show some class instead of being simply industrious.

Could end up as a gun mid? Thoughts?
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 03, 2015, 09:11:29 AM
Almost my favorite player now.

The most fearless in the team and shows great poise.

Has leadership in spades.

Great pick by FJ. Credit where credit is due. Even at ?12 you still have to nail the pick.
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on April 03, 2015, 09:28:57 AM
Hopefully last night was a signal that Floss has got over his 2nd-year blues of last year. He was very good last night.
Agreed
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 03, 2015, 10:18:44 AM
Hopefully last night was a signal that Floss has got over his 2nd-year blues of last year. He was very good last night.
Agreed

Agree too

Was terrific last night
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on April 03, 2015, 10:55:40 AM
Would love to see him pass it to his mate Gordon! ;D
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Smokey on April 03, 2015, 11:22:50 AM
Played well and was one of younger second stringers that stepped up when the big names were held.  Hope he keeps showing that sort of form because it will add a lot to our depth, something we need to take the next step.
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: JVT on April 03, 2015, 11:33:16 AM
Great game last night, love his attack on the ball and the way he reads the play. Needs to do this consistently and stamp himself on the AFL map.
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Andyy on April 03, 2015, 11:34:24 AM
This bloke's overhead marking, especially going back with the flight of the ball, makes him a huge asset combined with his fearlessness.

Rance must LOVE having this bloke down there with him...
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 03, 2015, 11:36:18 AM
This bloke's overhead marking, especially going back with the flight of the ball, makes him a huge asset combined with his fearlessness.

Rance must LOVE having this bloke down there with him...

Not only that but he is clean and fearless at ground level with multiple follow up efforts in the same play.
If we can clone this kid wow what an asset.
Leadership quality written all over this kid. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: TigerMonk on April 03, 2015, 01:27:11 PM
Stood up when it was needed. l like this footballer he has guts & has something special. A real hard at it footballer  :thumbsup  :gotigers
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: one-eyed on April 03, 2015, 02:54:22 PM
Vlastuin's post-match interview:

VIDEO: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2015-04-03/round-1-vlastuin-postgame


* We knew that our game was good enough to win. The ball wasn’t bouncing our way and there were a few things we just needed to tighten up. The key message was not to panic and to just keep playing our way.  To the boys’ credit, we did that very well.  It was great to fight back.”

* Over the pre-season, running off has been a key target and just trying to get my possession numbers up. Also, I want to beat my man. I was pretty happy.

Full article: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-04-03/tigers-confident-despite-slow-start
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Francois Jackson on April 03, 2015, 02:59:18 PM
Elite

Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: Zlatan on April 03, 2015, 03:12:04 PM
voss
Title: Re: Nick Vlastuin - 2015 expectations?
Post by: torch on April 03, 2015, 04:54:43 PM
Hard, composed, a genuine footballer.