One-Eyed Richmond Forum
Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on November 18, 2006, 03:37:07 AM
-
Axel is up next. Foley played 21 out of 22 games in his second year after being promoted off the rookie list last year. Over the whole year he averaged just under 16 disposals and 3 marks per game but it was the second half of 2006 where he stood out averaging 19 disposals. This follows just the 6 matches at 9 possessions per game in 2005.
How did we rate Axel's 2006 and at 177cm and 71kg will he be a long term insider midfielder?
(http://richmondfc.com.au/cp2/c2/webi/person/294874ap.jpg)
Foley's 2006 stats:
Round Date vs. K H P M HO T FF FA G B
Round 1 31/03/2006 Bulldogs 7 12 19 3 0 4 1 0 0 0
Round 2 07/04/2006 St Kilda 7 6 13 2 0 4 0 0 0 0
Round 4 22/04/2006 Brisbane 10 7 17 2 0 4 2 0 0 0
Round 5 28/04/2006 Carlton 4 6 10 0 0 3 0 1 1 0
Round 6 06/05/2006 Essendon 4 7 11 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Round 7 13/05/2006 Sydney 13 5 18 1 0 3 0 1 0 0
Round 8 20/05/2006 Adelaide 8 4 12 3 0 2 2 1 0 0
Round 9 27/05/2006 Geelong 6 4 10 1 0 3 0 1 0 0
Round 10 03/06/2006 Fremantle 5 4 9 3 0 3 0 0 1 0
Round 11 10/06/2006 Kangaroos 10 7 17 2 1 6 2 0 0 0
Round 12 18/06/2006 Hawthorn 5 6 11 3 0 4 0 1 0 0
Round 13 02/07/2006 Collingwood 11 9 20 3 0 1 1 1 0 0
Round 14 08/07/2006 Port Adel 13 6 19 7 0 4 2 2 0 0
Round 15 14/07/2006 Melbourne 9 12 21 6 0 3 1 2 0 0
Round 16 22/07/2006 Sydney 11 5 16 5 0 6 0 1 0 0
Round 17 29/07/2006 St Kilda 7 7 14 5 0 5 1 0 0 0
Round 18 05/08/2006 Bulldogs 10 9 19 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
Round 19 12/08/2006 Brisbane 9 8 17 3 0 4 3 1 0 0
Round 20 20/08/2006 Carlton 10 10 20 2 0 5 0 0 1 0
Round 21 26/08/2006 Essendon 11 9 20 0 0 1 2 2 0 1
Round 22 02/09/2006 W.Coast 7 13 20 3 0 3 0 1 0 0
Overall: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1582
-
Looks more like a footballer than he did last year.
Must have a good attitude because he seemed to improve on his game from last year, which no doubt helped him maintain his spot in the team. Not sure about the long term future for any player really, but deserves his spot for now.
Noticed, on several occasions through the season, after winning the footy, that he hasn't panicked under pressure and instead held onto the ball for the right option to present itself.
-
Love him.
Show real promise as an inside mid last year and if he continues to improve could be our big surprise packet.
Great attitude too. Go Axel!
-
With a little more weight to his frame, he'll be a star! :thumbsup
-
Exceptionally quick hands - in the clinches I reckon he is our best handballer under pressure :clapping
Needs to work on his disposal by foot - it's his biggest weakness I reckon
I just really enjoy watching him play, no fear, will take on anyone and has that don't argue attitude
:thumbsup
-
Agree WP, needs to damage sides with kicking skills, only problem is he is generally the ferret extracting the pill. Keep you feet Axle !!
-
axel will need to show more next year otherwise he's (cough cough) axed ............. :pray
-
i think axle is the real deal he seems to be fearless and is willing to do whatever it takes to hold his spot for the tiges
he has a great attitude and a footy brain
-
i like the size of the fight in this dog
axel will be a true gun for the Tiges for years to come
a very necessary in and under player with good skills and an awareness of who to feed