Brett Deledio [merged]

[bluey_21]

Yes, a very, very good midfield emerging for us. Its not inconceivable that Lids, Foley and Blingers can match the lofty heights of the Weagles Judd, Cousins, Kerr or Geelong's Bartel, Ablett Jr and Corey. Add to that Cotchin, Edwards, Connors, Collins and quite possibly another good young mid from this years draft, as rotations and we have quite potentially an unstoppable midfield unit 

[WilliamPowell]

I thought it was his best game last night.

Defensively he still lets a few through by not chasing as hard as he should but that's getting better

Clutch goal in the final qtr was a gem.

in the next few years a mid field where we will rotate for starters: Tambling, Foley, Lids, Cotchin, Edwards, Connors and Collins.....  I'll take it

[mightytiges]

Lids had a good game but I think he's kicking has been a bit off this year and was in the first half on Saturday night.

Perhaps as has been mentioned on here before (bluey?) he didn't need to bulk up as much as he did over preseason with forward role next to Richo tossed out the window in 3 weeks. Next summer he can trim down to boost his pace and just train with the focus on him being a midfielder.   

[Mr Magic]

The best thing is that he was recruited as a midfielder and he's now having abig influence there.

Putting many of his critics to rest this season.

[Judge Roughneck]

in the next few years a mid field where we will rotate for starters: Tambling, Foley, Lids, Cotchin, Edwards, Connors and Collins.....  I'll take it

Lacking solid bodies.

Blinga, Edwards, Collins types are all quite slight. 

Need a Jackson, Polo or Cogs/Tuck to come good to add abit of grunt.

[Judge Roughneck]

Games played:

Deledo - 71
Tambling - 62
Foley - 58
Raines - 53
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Jackson - 40
Polo - 26
White - 25
Edwards - 22

[bluey_21]

Games played:

Deledo - 71
Tambling - 62
Foley - 58
Raines - 53

Didn't Terry say that you can tell if a player will make it after about 50 games, maybe some OERites should cut the kids some slack

[Hellenic Tiger]

His form has been more than adequate this year and he is further enhancing his growing reputation with some of his form this year. Cut the kid some slack. If we were 7-2 and in the top 4 many of the Lids detractors would be calling him a bona fide superstar and one of the reasons why we would be 7-2. But at 3-5-1 there will be thoughts amongst some supporters who feel he is not contributing. He is doing more than well.

[TFL]

I am by no means trying to say that he is no good, just dont think he is hurting the opposition as much as he could with his skill and ability.

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I am by no means trying to say that he is no good, just dont think he is hurting the opposition as much as he could with his skill and ability.

That sounds like something jackstar would say. Lol

[tigersalive]

I am by no means trying to say that he is no good, just dont think he is hurting the opposition as much as he could with his skill and ability.

How good do you expect a 70 gamer to be the complete package? 

He's doing more than his job and it's about time his great form so far this year, the only thing I'd like to see by the end of the year is an average of 3+ tackles a game in the 2nd half of the year.  He has it in him.   

[mightytiges]

Games played:

Deledo - 71
Tambling - 62
Foley - 58
Raines - 53
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Jackson - 40
Polo - 26
White - 25
Edwards - 22

Lids is also the second youngest of that group. Cooney is 2 years older than Lids. Even Griffen is almost year older and they were drafted at the same time. Lids is still not near the player he could be (in that sense I agree with TFL) but he is only just 21 so I'm satisfied with his progress so far.

[Judge Roughneck]

6-8 weeks ago Lids was still 20yoa !

 

[Jacosh]

Name        YOB  Debut   Games         Goals         Average
                                 08/career     08/career   Disposals 08

Lids           87  2005    09/71          10/50         23.89
Ablett        84  2002    08/133        11/176        27.38
Cooney      85  2004    09/96          14/104        26.11
Griffen       86  2005    09/60          07/23         18.89
Judd         83  2002    09/143         08/146        23.22

Just looking here im happy with where he is at for a kid who is only JUST 21.  Maybe he lacks a little consistency but show me any kids that dont.

[blx]

Maybe he lacks a little consistency but show me any kids that dont.

The Cotch looks a goer but too early to push his wheelbarrow.

i agree that after Deledio's stunning first year his form has plateaued somewhat.

he's played enough games now to actually taper the steep learning curve and just do what comes naturally like what you do in your junior years.

same goes with tambo although i see him as a totally different player to lids in style and position.