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I wouldn't take much notice of the last 2 weeks which were like practice matches.

Turning just 24 tomorrow.
I knew Frankie before he was a Superstar.

https://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/1718901/highights-frankie-evans?videoId=1718901&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1740033799001

Still don't get the fascination for Evans, Young & White.

Quote from: laj – on August 22, 2025, 04:54:03 pm

Thing is, so did Richmond's in 2016 after 3 years in the EF. So did the Pies List manager who were 17th in 2017 as well. Melbourne missed finals in 2020 and Goodwin just survived. Our's also had an unlucky miss in 2022, PF in 2023 and 2nd place at round 20 last until before decimated by injury. We do need a few odd changes to keep with the current game but hopefully now we are on to that. We need players with good footskills and footy IQ, Evan's has a heap of that. Not going to Cyril but will be good to have around. Had a great VFL year, took his time to find his feet in our AFL side, especially trying to be a small forward at Carlton (what a rotten job that is) but eventually it clicked. Gold Coast game certainly wasn't a dead rubber for the Suns. They were full on, and Evan's was great, couldn't have been better. You can only do what you can with what's in front of you, and he has been great since he come back, especially given by then he was able to gel with teammates.

Im not anti giving Frank another year but I wouldnt be giving him 2-3..... we are where we are for a reason and Wright has determined its not the coach and says we need better players and more depth so changes have to happen. Id be replacing the List manager but that seems unlikely..

Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on August 22, 2025, 05:01:04 pm

Im not anti giving Frank another year but I wouldnt be giving him 2-3..... we are where we are for a reason and Wright has determined its not the coach and says we need better players and more depth so changes have to happen. Id be replacing the List manager but that seems unlikely..

Agree with a short extension only as like you said until he proves he can do it on a live game against decent opposition he only gets one year.

However I must say there is something about this bloke i like - he has real energy when he is involved and looks to play for the jumper. His game against GC was very impressive as that game did have something riding on it for them.  Could become a bit of a cult hero if he can continue that sort of form into 2026.

His biggest quality is his ability to spot and then be able to hit a forward target -which as we all know this has always been an area we are well below par in. And yes while the last month is not as important as when the games mean something its still nice to see as blokes like Durdin, Hollands and Acres still spray em and kick straight to opposition regardless, so i was very impressed with that aspect of Evans game.

Quote from: shawny – on August 23, 2025, 11:50:38 am

Agree with a short extension only as like you said until he proves he can do it on a live game against decent opposition he only gets one year.

However I must say there is something about this bloke i like - he has real energy when he is involved and looks to play for the jumper. His game against GC was very impressive as that game did have something riding on it for them.  Could become a bit of a cult hero if he can continue that sort of form into 2026.

His biggest quality is his ability to spot and then be able to hit a forward target -which as we all know this has always been an area we are well below par in. And yes while the last month is not as important as when the games mean something its still nice to see as blokes like Durdin, Hollands and Acres still spray em and kick straight to opposition regardless, so i was very impressed with that aspect of Evans game.

I'm not knocking his output in recent games just wary of anointing him as the new Eddie Betts and naming a grandstand after him because he has played a couple of good games in a row. Seen it all before in our 30 year drought with players who teased then disappeared just as quickly as they arrived. I'll be more convinced vs regular decent opposition when he gets a bit more attention and is less of a novelty player with higher expectations.

Quote from: shawny – on August 23, 2025, 11:50:38 am

Agree with a short extension only as like you said until he proves he can do it on a live game against decent opposition he only gets one year.

However I must say there is something about this bloke i like - he has real energy when he is involved and looks to play for the jumper. His game against GC was very impressive as that game did have something riding on it for them.  Could become a bit of a cult hero if he can continue that sort of form into 2026.

His biggest quality is his ability to spot and then be able to hit a forward target -which as we all know this has always been an area we are well below par in. And yes while the last month is not as important as when the games mean something its still nice to see as blokes like Durdin, Hollands and Acres still spray em and kick straight to opposition regardless, so i was very impressed with that aspect of Evans game.

I'm not knocking his output in recent games just wary of anointing him as the new Eddie Betts and naming a grandstand after him because he has played a couple of good games in a row. Seen it all before in our 30 year drought with players who teased then disappeared just as quickly as they arrived. I'll be more convinced vs regular decent opposition when he gets a bit more attention and is less of a novelty player with higher expectations.

Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on August 23, 2025, 01:31:23 pm

I'm not knocking his output in recent games just wary of anointing him as the new Eddie Betts and naming a grandstand after him because he has played a couple of good games in a row. Seen it all before in our 30 year drought with players who teased then disappeared just as quickly as they arrived. I'll be more convinced vs regular decent opposition when he gets a bit more attention and is less of a novelty player with higher expectations.

EB, respectfully I think you’re the only one with that fear, the rest of us are saying “at round 10 Frankie was delist material but we have seen something, give him 1 maybe 2 as list spot 44”
At list spot 44 I think most teams would sign him up.
What we need to start doing is nailing picks and trades

Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on August 23, 2025, 01:31:23 pm

I'm not knocking his output in recent games just wary of anointing him as the new Eddie Betts and naming a grandstand after him because he has played a couple of good games in a row. Seen it all before in our 30 year drought with players who teased then disappeared just as quickly as they arrived. I'll be more convinced vs regular decent opposition when he gets a bit more attention and is less of a novelty player with higher expectations.

Is anyone actually claiming that Franky is the next Eddie Betts or that he should get a long term contract?

It seems to me that most folk think that he should get another year on the rookie list as a handy depth player.  He has played ten AFL games for us, against decent opposition, and after a slow start, has performed pretty well.  His VFL player ranking this season is 9.5/10 as opposed to his previous highest ranking of 6/10 in the SANFL.  His AFL stats are superior to Bobby Hill and Charlie Cameron in virtually every category, but he's a long way behind Kosi Pickett.  As Vossy has stated, his body of work in the VFL and AFL since June has been outstanding.

As I said previously, this is his last chance and I reckon he has given it his best shot.  I also suspect that part of his improvement is down to his teammates' improved confidence in his ability to perform his role, and he hasn't let them down.

Quote from: DJC – on August 23, 2025, 02:26:28 pm

Is anyone actually claiming that Franky is the next Eddie Betts or that he should get a long term contract?

It seems to me that most folk think that he should get another year on the rookie list as a handy depth player.  He has played ten AFL games for us, against decent opposition, and after a slow start, has performed pretty well.  His VFL player ranking this season is 9.5/10 as opposed to his previous highest ranking of 6/10 in the SANFL.  His AFL stats are superior to Bobby Hill and Charlie Cameron in virtually every category, but he's a long way behind Kosi Pickett.  As Vossy has stated, his body of work in the VFL and AFL since June has been outstanding.

As I said previously, this is his last chance and I reckon he has given it his best shot.  I also suspect that part of his improvement is down to his teammates' improved confidence in his ability to perform his role, and he hasn't let them down.

Your comparing him to Bobby Hill and Charlie Cameron....?.....this is my point, a couple of good games and Frank is now Norm Smith Medalist and Premiership quality in some folks minds.
Port might want him back, they have that 30 mill@ 12 year contract  with the ink still wet, just change the name....be a real steal.