Possibly Blitz is missing an opportunity here.
We just need to start a story about Martin’s previous sporting background, repeat for a week or two on here, then expect to hear it in the commentary box.
So the obvious poll question is:
Which other sport did Nick Martin excel at?
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It must’ve been odd for Caracella to be coaching himself on the weekend. It’s just eerie the similarities in the way he moves and plays.
The 360 spin to hit up 2MP is something you’d see in the final of a floor routine at the Olympics. Absolute poetry.
Could win the rising star….that would be special.
He has poise which is so … how do I say … un-Essendon?
That snap kick for goal though. It came off the boot like it had been shot from a canon. With most of our other players it would have floated high OOB or not made the goal square.
Chess. I want to hear BT blather on about how his chess background makes him a good on-field strategist.
Caldwell and Martin in the middle
Did he kick another 5?
Good on 'im
I think tiddlywinks would be as far as BT’s grasp of strategy goes.
I believe someone tried to explain chess to him once, and when he heard different pieces were allowed to move in different directions he shouted “Sausages! They’re all sausages!!” and required medication.
Reads the play well, has good balance, makes good decisions with ball in hand.
Lot to like.
Blitz has spoken.
Yeah, his balance & spatial awareness is excellent.
I wonder how much of that is due to his background in rhythmic gymnastics?
About as much as James Hird’s vertical leap can be attributed to his background in ballet.
Amazes me to think that he just missed selection for the Rio Olympics, and now he’s on an AFL list.
When you think about it there’s a whole lot about rhythmic gymnastics that is important for footy.
The balance, the poise, the elegance… you can see it in the way that he moves.
“Unrealistic attempt. Free kick Adeliade.”
this jumper clash business has gone too far
