Raph.

[joffaboy]

Really happy for the kid that he has strung two very good games together.

Was rubbished by many on here, and probably for good reason earlier this season.

However the vitriol and hate toward Raph was really vicious at times. The kid obviously has talent and has shown renewed confidence in his decision making and running in the past two games.

Wouldn't it be great to get the best out of the kid.

[WayneJudson42]

Amen. Watched him closely today, and he has some skill. Seems to have time when he has the ball. If he hesitates, is still vulnerable.

[ozrulestrace]

Hear Hear! Raph played a really great game and it's a credit to him he has been through some really tough times and it's good to see him play a credible game.

[fugazi]

Loved his spoil, gather and run in the last Q. Massive bonus if he can miraculously start to deliver on his potential.

[The Fireman]

Pffft, a couple of good games and the kid is a hero.....

[evertonfc]

Just that fraction slow by thought; just that fraction hesitant.

But the signs are getting better.

I'd ditch him for the finals (remember, we need to fit X and Ball in somewhere), but he might have snuck an extra year to his contract.

...or boosted his trade value

[The Fireman]

Just that fraction slow by thought; just that fraction hesitant.

But the signs are getting better.

I'd ditch him for the finals (remember, we need to fit X and Ball in somewhere), but he might have snuck an extra year to his contract.

...or boosted his trade value

haha said the same thing myself

[borderbarry]

EvertonFC and The Fireman, why such idiotic negativity? The kid played well. There are 5 or 6 that played today that I would prefer him over for the finals.

[Devilhead]

EvertonFC and The Fireman, why such idiotic negativity? The kid played well. There are 5 or 6 that played today that I would prefer him over for the finals.

Think you will find that the arsonist was taking the urine

Raph was good today as was Gwilt, Eddy and Gardiner who kept presenting

Raph took his eyes off the footy a coupla times today and left it behind that said his run was great and the smother and gather and pass to Roo in the last was sensational - he has loads of potential they just need to let him string a few games together and the consistency will come - very happy for the lad

[elphie]

consistency from here on in will be the question?
esp. given the different level of pressure & intensity of finals.
the jury is still out, but we're glad he's back on the road to cementing place after some personal issues i hear!

[Eastern]

I squeezed him in to my best players today !!

[The Fireman]

EvertonFC and The Fireman, why such idiotic negativity? The kid played well. There are 5 or 6 that played today that I would prefer him over for the finals.

Think you will find that the arsonist was taking the urine

Raph was good today as was Gwilt, Eddy and Gardiner who kept presenting

Raph took his eyes off the footy a coupla times today and left it behind that said his run was great and the smother and gather and pass to Roo in the last was sensational - he has loads of potential they just need to let him string a few games together and the consistency will come - very happy for the lad

[bigcarl]

as i said last week, raph can be a real wildcard for us coming into september.

it's always been about confidence with him and his last two games suggest he is starting to feel that he belongs at this level. that is a big thing for a young player and once they feel that they do belong they can really surprise you.

gwilt was similarly impressive. delivered a couple of nice bumps in marking contests, which was something i haven't seen from one of our forwards since the days of hamill.

[saintsrus]

Raphs best game for the club id say

[Goose is king]

His two best games for the club in the last two weeks. What a great time to do that. Confidence rising with the teams. Good on him

[WayneJudson42]

Just that fraction slow by thought; just that fraction hesitant.

But the signs are getting better.

I'd ditch him for the finals (remember, we need to fit X and Ball in somewhere), but he might have snuck an extra year to his contract.

...or boosted his trade value

Agree! Someone will have to make way for Fiora

Seriously, how match "hardened" is X? Ball definite in, but I think this is currently our bext 22.

[esaint66]

I thought he has been brilliant the past 2 weeks, a bit of confidence has done his consitancy the world of good.

He played great level headed football today, sussed out all of his options without making lazy mistakes.

I take my hat off to you Raph keep it up mate, hitting your straps come finals time .... BRILLIANT !!

[saintspremiers]

fantastic game again by Raph, was great to see.....I was super impressed with his up and under work, prepared to throw his body on the line.

In hindsight, Luke Ball's injury has been a blessing for many of our players - it's forced them to work harder to take up the slack. Hopefully when Ball returns they won't slip into their bad ways again!

[Armoooo]

Jeez, bring Ball back into our lineup and we are looking deadly!!

[Dan Warna]

kids need time to develop

plus they need a bit of luck with injury, mentoring etc.

raph will come good IMO.

so will X if he can string a season without being dogged with injury.

[maverick]

Agree, two very good games in a row.
He is one player who can run and create space, a desperately needed quality in our side.
He just looks like he wants to grab the game by the scruff of its neck....certainly retained for next season...

[Solar]

did the 1 %'s that he was doing earlier in the season but now he had team mates in support and was able to use his skills to great effect....

I must say that his smother and lace out kick to roo on the lead would have had everyone on their feet if it was ANY other player (except perhaps fiora)......

Is progressing well on the 4 year apprentice scheme lyon has.

Hey everton, any chance your little champ in schneider can start knocking those goals from 45 out?

Go raph!

[fingers]

Raphs best game for the club id say

Absolutely - best game I have seen him play. Was able to find space and on more than one occasion put his head over the ball. Well done.

[bigcarl]

the most heartening aspect of the game to me was the performances of two players who'd been largely written off as having a future, raph and jimmy gwilt.

some will laugh, but i thought raph looked like a potential superstar. he's a gifted player and will have quite a few people eating humble pie if he can continue to build on his confidence.

he's big and has good hands and that extra little bit of time and vision that sets very good players apart from the ordinary.

[marksnsparks]

Since he came back Raph is like a different player complared to last year. What has changed?

Every time he got the ball last year I held my breath to see how he would mess up.

Great effort ATM. Great to see a kid on the way to fulfilling his potential.