McWalter, Ray much improved

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McWalter, Ray much improved

Post: # 778229Post FullMonty »

Don't know who has got in his ear, but this kid is not the same player that was dropped off the list and rookie listed. Fantastic to see him starting to make a little more time for himself and deliver well into the forward line.

Fazza too has grown at the saints. Heard a nickname of Apple (turnover) but he has been sensational for us.


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Post: # 778237Post mick13 »

That little fake and chip to Milney in the 1st or 3rd was magic...

He's got the talent/potential, and now he's starting to realise it. Good on him.

Ray is the same. Wasn't a number 4 draft pick for no reason.


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McQualter it is. :wink:


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His name is spelled correctly at the top of the page underneath his photo - he's only one of our sponsored players.


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Love the 'comeback kid's' year so far... Has come back from the brink of no-AFL career, well done RL in keeping the faith in him. Now cover yourself in glory son and win us a flag!


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Post: # 778427Post ace »

FullMonty wrote: Fazza too has grown at the saints. Heard a nickname of Apple (turnover) but he has been sensational for us.
Did he get that name because Tippy Toes Johnson refused to run properly to take easy marks.


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Re: McWalter, Ray much improved

Post: # 778430Post Iceman234 »

ace wrote:
FullMonty wrote: Fazza too has grown at the saints. Heard a nickname of Apple (turnover) but he has been sensational for us.
Did he get that name because Tippy Toes Johnson refused to run properly to take easy marks.
"Apple" also came to me via a Dog supporter when we picked him up, yes because of his turnovers.

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Post: # 778444Post markinUSA »

Farren Ray was absolutely brilliant today.
I'm a fan. I hope he can keep up this great play!


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Post: # 778454Post Ghost Like »

Both have been revelatiions this year.

The Bulldog supporters who have no idea called him soft (never the case), the one's with some were frustrated by his disposal (they are bleeding now).

Has fitted into our team setup and style perfectly...it's amazing what having a couple of key forwards, a well oiled backline and a distinct lack of downhill skiers can do for a player's disposal and mindset.

Can't get too many top 5 draft picks with 70 odd games in them and approaching their peak...an inspired trade.


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Post: # 778495Post vacuous space »

Ghost Like wrote:The Bulldog supporters who have no idea called him soft (never the case)...
Brendon Goddard said earlier in the year that they challenged Ray on his hardness when he came to the club. If the Saints players thought Ray was a bit soft, you can hardly blame Doggies supporters for thinking the same thing.

Ray would certainly seem to have responded to the challenge. Last year he averaged 2.4 contested possessions per game, this year he averages 6.7. He's upped his tackes from 2.5 per to 3.8. He's done a great job of addressing areas of his game that were obviously deficient at the Dogs. He's still not Simon Black, but he's a lot closer to that than he was this time last year.


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I hope Rodney Eade is enjoying watching Farren Ray blossom at the Saints, Farren is just one of the many headaches he will have to endure on Saturday night.


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Post: # 778499Post SoopaSaint »

Yep - Ray certainly came from the clouds this year... and what a player. Marks like a tall... runs like a small and has excellent skills! Had a quiet patch over a few games, but against the Crows was back to his best! And McWalter is another one of those no-nonsense young-uns we have. His forward work of recent has been excellent.


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