Gwilt the quite achiever

[Winmar7Fan]

Does this guy have to dye his hair purple to get true recognition for his performances? He would have to be one of the most underrated players in the AFL and certainly close to our most consistent and reliable.

Whether we win or lose by 10 goals he gives the same solid game never panicking, standing his ground and constantly bringing the ball out of defence with mostly clean pinpoint disposal week in week out.

But continues to stay a lower profile player.

Is it because he doesn’t play tall and take stand out high lunging overhead marks like Fisher and Gilbert?
Maybe his game is just too neat and clean to gain much notice perhaps if he sprayed a few more off the side of his boot like Gilbert or Dawson it would draw more attention to him I don’t know.

I do know one thing I owe him a huge apology I was a big critic of him and up to a couple of years ago could not understand why we were persisting with him and how he kept getting a game.

This guy has become the ultimate reliable work horse that I’m sure even though he doesn’t get talked up that much during the game would have to be seen as a serious out if struck by Injury.

[Junction Oval]

Agree. I have watched him from day 1 and I always thought that he had the size and skills that could be developed. My footy mates wouldn't have it for a while, but are now "converts."

He has obviously worked really hard to improve himself and his fitness.
Keep up the good work Jimmy.

[meher baba]

But continues to stay a lower profile player.

Is it because he doesn’t play tall and take stand out high lunging overhead marks like Fisher and Gilbert?
Maybe his game is just too neat and clean to gain much notice perhaps if he sprayed a few more off the side of his boot like Gilbert or Dawson it would draw more attention to him I don’t know.

Gwilt gets quite a lot of praise in the media these days: certainly more so than Zac or Gilbert. Nobody sensible would rate him as highly as they do Fisher: but that's no disrespect to Gwilty, as Sam is going to retire as one of our club's all-time greats.

Gwilt was perhaps underestimated for too long, including by our coach (although I know SoS always rated him highly. I think it took Gwilt - who is an asthmatic - longer than most to reach AFL-standard fitness. But he sure is on the pace in 2011. Go Jimmy!

[goddardisgod]

Gwilt seems to make 1 mistake per match. No matter where the game is being played, he kicks the ball from the left back pocket, and it goes out of bounds 55 metres from goal.

I've never seen him make any other mistake in a game this year.

[Winmar7Fan]

Then you've got bloody Harry O'brien who has cult status because he wears a Collingwood jumper (IMO) and I truely believe Gwilt is more reliable, Consistant, and better disposer of the ball.

[#1GILL]

Then you've got bloody Harry O'brien who has cult status because he wears a Collingwood jumper (IMO) and I truely believe Gwilt is more reliable, Consistant, and better disposal of the ball.

O'brien is the most overated player in the game by the media. The thing is, your average footy fan doesn't rate him.

He is suspect under a high ball and often drops it.

His run is good but he often turns it over- Sam Gilbert style.

His defending is mediocre at best.

Gwilt is definetely a better kick, better in the air, and better in the contest than Harry.

[saintjake]

Fitness really isn't an issue for Gwilt anymore I think. He was the only one to play 100% of both teams yesterday and is usually one of our only ones to play the whole game.

[saintkid]

I reckon he's more of a quiet achiever.

[Bernard Shakey]

Reliable performer all year, would now be an automatic selection each week.
Keep up the good work Jimmy.

[Pwoit]

Plays a similar role to what David Grant used to play - he was also highly underated.

[saint66au]

Is also the only left footer in our team who has any ability at all on his non-preferred side

[saint-stu]

Totally agree. I was also a doubter in his first few years, but now he is one of my favourite players.

Saves our arses time and time again.

[Sainternist]

Plays a similar role to what David Grant used to play - he was also highly underated.

Not sure about a David Grant comparison. Brett Voss (circa 2004) was more of the ilk - out of the players of recent time - who reminded me a little of the David Grant style of game.

Definitely underrated, is our Jimbo. Particularly last year.

[gringo]

I think last year was his break out year. Moved from the forward defender role to the backline and just found his spot. He is the most composed looking guy you will see in a backline, he is always chilled even when they give crap decisions against him, just takes it in his stride and gets on with it. He is one of my faves just because he was the first guy of his era to wear hair out of a 1970s scanlens card. Love the Silvio Foschini style, now he plays well it's just a bonus.

[meher baba]

Is also the only left footer in our team who has any ability at all on his non-preferred side

Dal's more than ok with his right foot.

[saint66au]

Is also the only left footer in our team who has any ability at all on his non-preferred side

Dal's more than ok with his right foot.

Fair point...was thinking more of Jones and Gilbert when I wrote it..Dal is OK but isnt too fond of using it

[mr six o'clock]

He's our fuzzy wuzzy angel

[BigMart]

Very Good player

[SainterK]

[Bernard Shakey]

Plays a similar role to what David Grant used to play - he was also highly underated.

Not by me.

[saintkid]

Plays a similar role to what David Grant used to play - he was also highly underated.

Not sure about a David Grant comparison. Brett Voss (circa 2004) was more of the ilk - out of the players of recent time - who reminded me a little of the David Grant style of game.

Definitely underrated, is our Jimbo. Particularly last year.

The old man reckons the comparison between David Grant and Brett Voss is a good call because both these guys were terrific marks and were able to play taller than what they were. Gwilty is a good player but not as good a mark as either of these guys.

[Wrote for Luck]

I've been saying this for a while about Gwilty; he's got the most handsome handball in the AFL.

[Winmar7Fan]

Plays a similar role to what David Grant used to play - he was also highly underated.

Not sure about a David Grant comparison. Brett Voss (circa 2004) was more of the ilk - out of the players of recent time - who reminded me a little of the David Grant style of game.

Definitely underrated, is our Jimbo. Particularly last year.

The old man reckons the comparison between David Grant and Brett Voss is a good call because both these guys were terrific marks and were able to play taller than what they were. Gwilty is a good player but not as good a mark as either of these guys.

David Grant was a fantastic aerialist more so than Gwilt. I loved David Grant another one that got f---ed over by the club.

[Megsie]

another Jason Blake...just gets the job done doesn't look for accolades.

[saint-stu]

another Jason Blake...just gets the job done doesn't look for accolades.

No offence to Blake, but I reckon Gwilty is a lot more skillful.