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Liam Sumner
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After being selected by the GIANTS with pick 10 in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft, Liam Sumner made his AFL debut against Carlton in Round 6, 2012. Sumner is a quick and agile midfielder who uses the ball well, breaks the lines and is ferocious at the contest. Though he stands at only 178cm, Sumner is very good overhead and loves a goal.
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The 2014 season was one of missed opportunities for the versatile Sumner. Good form in the NEAFL was often followed
by a quiet week or two, affecting his chance of earning a place in the senior team. He played two AFL games for the year, taking his career tally to 10, mostly up forward and in the midfield.
- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profi...BBbC9.dpuf
Like Plowman, cursed by injury thus far....but check out his Rd 1 in 2013 vs Swans:
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratin...iam-SUMNER
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(03-09-2016, 11:20 PM)flyboy77 link Wrote:Liam Sumner
- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profi...BBbC9.dpuf
Like Plowman, cursed by injury thus far....but check out his Rd 1 in 2013 vs Swans:
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratin...iam-SUMNER If/when he's fit and match ready Sumner would be my first choice to try for the vacant small forward role. His "New Blue" highlights reel showed potential:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1ZVUkad0mg
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(03-09-2016, 11:20 PM)flyboy77 link Wrote:Liam Sumner
- See more at: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profi...BBbC9.dpuf
Like Plowman, cursed by injury thus far....but check out his Rd 1 in 2013 vs Swans:
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratin...iam-SUMNER
Interesting how different groups report different outcomes, FinalSiren.com has him much lower rated for the same game.
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Anyone prepared to change their predictions now ??
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I doubt that any of Jaksch, Whiley, Sumner or Lamb will be on our list three years from now, and Plowman is only a maybe.
None of them look like certain 100 game players to me except possibly Phillips, who looks like the pick of them, but he has a good way to go.
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Sumner played 2 games now after a very interrupted pre-season.
Hit the scoreboard each week and will only get fitter, faster and more tuned in after missing a lot of footy.
Staggering that some are calling for him to be dropped.
Adds some speed in the midfield too. Much needed speed.
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(05-02-2016, 01:09 AM)flyboy77 link Wrote:Sumner played 2 games now after a very interrupted pre-season.
Hit the scoreboard each week and will only get fitter, faster and more tuned in after missing a lot of footy.
Staggering that some are calling for him to be dropped.
Adds some speed in the midfield too. Much needed speed.
I think Sumner has plenty of upside. I worry Plowman might be a little small for the role he plays, but if he gets into a midfield rotation he could be very valuable.
I am glad to see Phillips on the rise, he has all the attributes if he can find the ball. If we asked the question this week about which ruckmen should be resting forward, I wonder if Kreuzer would still be the first choice!
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Why is anyone not happy with Lamb?
If he didn't nail that crucial goal in the third we'd have been sunk.
I like him, he's got a terrific attitude.
I'm far more comfortable with him, Sumner and Wright ball in hand in our forward line than just about anyone on the list.
Can never have enough smart footballers. Phillips was terrific yesterday and the coach loves Plow.
It's called turning over the list, has to be done.
Plowman, Phillips, Sumner, Lamb, Kerridge and Wright (DFA) cost us Menzel.
How anyone thinks we are were foolish for doing that is beyond me.
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Whether all or none of them make it long term we have gotten more first and second rounders wrong over the last five years and they are already on track to be part of our team as our older players start to fade out.
The GWS mob have played more than any one player would have to now.
While is the only one who looks done. The rest are very much part of our team medium term.
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(05-02-2016, 03:34 AM)cimm1979 link Wrote:Why is anyone not happy with Lamb?
If he didn't nail that crucial goal in the third we'd have been sunk.
I like him, he's got a terrific attitude.
I'm far more comfortable with him, Sumner and Wright ball in hand in our forward line than just about anyone on the list.
Can never have enough smart footballers. Phillips was terrific yesterday and the coach loves Plow.
It's called turning over the list, has to be done.
Plowman, Phillips, Sumner, Lamb, Kerridge and Wright (DFA) cost us Menzel.
How anyone thinks we are were foolish for doing that is beyond me.
good player Lamb, gives his all, but he lacks that mercurial x factor around goals - a little predictable
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