Former #32 Noah Gown

[Irons]

The most famous person you have met: Brandon Zerk-Thatcher

All class!

[westozziebomber]

Looks like a fkn dero, God I hope he makes it. He breaks the white vanilla good home, can play multiple positions stigma

I want to see him blasting out of FF and absolutely putting blokes into next week

[smooth]

If this was 20 years ago, he’d be your classic Sheedy project/favourite player like Dean Solomon. Would probably debut him Anzac Day too.

[HirdMentality]

I’d put money on him missing a few games through suspension this year.

[Socks_and_Sandals]

Bit of a card, instant cult appeal.

[goldengoose]

I like the cut of his jib

[HarryJay]

Rob Harding’s comments on Gown at the BBQ were interesting. He said it is difficult for all the key forwards coming out of the TAC cup to adjust to AFL because of the rules of TAC cup which require 4 (I think) players to be in the forward 50 the whole time. This means that key forwards like Gown (and RH cited Schache and Boyd as other examples) can’t play like they did in TAC. They have to get up and down the ground and be mobile targets, rather than park inside 50 and lead into abundant space.

[aboods]

The one thing I took from that is that @BLOODSTAINED_DEVILS isn’t the one that gave him his nickname

[Deckham]

Rob Harding’s comments on Gown at the BBQ were interesting. He said it is difficult for all the key forwards coming out of the TAC cup to adjust to AFL because of the rules of TAC cup which require 4 (I think) players to be in the forward 50 the whole time. This means that key forwards like Gown (and RH cited Schache and Boyd as other examples) can’t play like they did in TAC. They have to get up and down the ground and be mobile targets, rather than park inside 50 and lead into abundant space.

Yep.
In short - talented youngster that needs a tank and to get more involved.

[Humble_Minion]

Also short version: TAC cup rules intended to let recruiters have a look at players’ full potential in an atmosphere free of flooding and zoning only succeeds in generating players unprepared for the realities of top level footy.

[Michael_Long_Legend]

Looks like a rat, sounds like a smartarse, might be good. I love him.

[Vanderlegend]

I’d put money on him missing a few games through suspension this year.

And it may not be his onfield actions that he’s suspended for either!

I think he’s already had a couple of warnings around discipline and behavior.

Some players don’t adjust their lifestyle as well as others.

Sounds like he’s got a classic case of The Vanders, where history has shown persistence pays

[bloodychoir]

Rob Harding’s comments on Gown at the BBQ were interesting. He said it is difficult for all the key forwards coming out of the TAC cup to adjust to AFL because of the rules of TAC cup which require 4 (I think) players to be in the forward 50 the whole time. This means that key forwards like Gown (and RH cited Schache and Boyd as other examples) can’t play like they did in TAC. They have to get up and down the ground and be mobile targets, rather than park inside 50 and lead into abundant space.

An Age analysis of new rules, not an especially great one mind you, posited that the 6 6 6 rule would provide more opportunity for one on ones in the f50 and players like Paddy McCartin might benefit. From what I saw of Gown’s highlights he was a one on one specialist in the making. I thought he might end up being a Darling type with a touch of Walker, mainly in the strut and do.

[barnz]

I’d put money on him missing a few games through suspension this year.

And it may not be his onfield actions that he’s suspended for either!

I think he’s already had a couple of warnings around discipline and behavior.

Some players don’t adjust their lifestyle as well as others.

Sounds like he’s got a classic case of The Vanders, where history has shown persistence pays

yeah maybe in the 80s and 90s but not in 2019 my man, you just get social media mishaps and if they players middling to begin with clubs won’t persist.

[HirdMentality]

I’d put money on him missing a few games through suspension this year.

And it may not be his onfield actions that he’s suspended for either!

I think he’s already had a couple of warnings around discipline and behavior.

Some players don’t adjust their lifestyle as well as others.

I’ve always been a sucker for bad boys, hopefully, he doesn’t ride a motorbike.

[Nocturnal]

That’s not so bad in his first year.

I’d rather a guy with a bit of an edge you work into a proesssional career. Especially one which plays a crash and bash KPF.

I just hope the club can work on settling him down over the year and he learns a balance and work ethic.

[chris_64]

Saw this kid play in the VFL praccy game at Beaconsfield…
His body appears to be AFL level ready.

In that sense he is not a project, but as a big kid it might take a while for him to get going. He is built like Begley but 6cm taller,

Gown watch on Thursday.

[Lance84]

Gown watch on Thursday.

You think they’ll play him? There’s been no talk of the new kids playing.

[aboods]

Gown watch on Thursday.

You think they’ll play him? There’s been no talk of the new kids playing.

Both teams play on thursday

[Lance84]

Gown watch on Thursday.

You think they’ll play him? There’s been no talk of the new kids playing.

Both teams play on thursday

Oh cool. I didn’t realise that was Thursday too. Shaping up to be a good day.