#10 Scott Pendlebury

DaicosMagic · Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 9:42 am

No, Pendles will never be the dash and bounce type like Thomas, and that is why I like the kid. He's different, smooth, composed, 'laconical' but clean and efficient. He sets up play for others, and drills the goals that need to be kicked. Watching on TV does not give you an overall idea of the talent, because what may look like trotting on the wing at AAMI with no purpose is actually Pendles waiting for an option to kick to - good head on his shoulders. TV does not give you the up-the-ground shot to see he had nothing to kick to. The fact that he seems half-paced and rarely gets tackled at what, 19 years of age? Wow. As long as it doesn't get to his head.

Pendles and Priddis for Rising Star. Priddis has a brilliant team around him, like Headland did in 2002-03 when he looked like a champion. Pendles is a better talent overall.

Sachmojo · Joined: 23 May 2006

God help us, how many games has he played again? Less than 20 i take it? And already getting on his back? What an f'ing joke.

Keep in mind that according to the latest champion data stats, he's currently our 5th best ranked player (albeit Didak was not included). And he's played less than 20 games.

I think this kind of effort merits praise and celebration, not criticism.

xtcc · Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Location: Brisneyland

Couldnt agree more DaicosMagic i saw him live at Carrara early this year & i was sold pure class. He knows were to find the ball & how to use it 11 tackles also shows that his defence is solid wouldnt you say ?

KYPREO · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne

Jace · Joined: 17 May 2005

Pendles is great. We have plenty of speed in other areas to make up for his smoothness. There is no point having 22 players the same. We need to have the right mix of speed, class, size & mongral. He compliments a number of other players & together they will be a super team in a few years (they are looking good now but they aren't there yet)

Piethagoras' Theorem · the hypotenuse, is always a cakewalk Joined: 29 May 2006

Would you prefer a player who's in 5th gear and doesn't have the ability to size up his options and make the correct decision? Scott uses his pace accordingly, he's a very smart young footballer. But yes, we do need to find a fault so we've got something to bag when things aren't going so well, so keep searching Rolling Eyes

Culprit · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Port Melbourne

Pharlap had only one gear.

uey · Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Town

Zakal · One Game, One Club, One Jumper Joined: 04 Nov 2005

Foot pace is one of the most overrated things in footy. Sure it looks good to see a guy like Rhyce grab the ball and run thru the middle.

But what is quicker...Rhyce (one of the fastest guys around) RUNNING it forward from HB...or someone like Bucks spearing a 60m pass from HB.

There isnt a footballer on earth who can beat a long pass, so if Pendles isnt overly pacey but has precision kicking skills, then he has no need for pace. Whats more, when he does his hammy a few times, or when he simply ages...HIS major asset will not be taken away from him. A player like Judd (still pretty good in other areas though Wink

), Davey etc pretty much rely on their ability to run and break away from their opponents to find space.

If i had to choose between precision kicking and footpace, i'd take precision kicking 9times out of 10.

Magpie Since 1986 · Traitor Joined: 03 Aug 2002 Location: Collingwood

Magpie Since 1986 · Traitor Joined: 03 Aug 2002 Location: Collingwood

xtcc · Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Location: Brisneyland

15 games & 1 pre season he is still a first year player in my eyes. How good is he going to be. SUPERSTAR 300 plus games & 15 year player.

cfc2009-10-11-12 · Joined: 26 Aug 2005

I wasnt taking a swipe at the kid, just interested to know what other people thought...

jimbeam · Joined: 29 Mar 2005

Pendles is a freak, freaks dont have gears.

KYPREO · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne