Farewell #13 Taylor Adams

MC · Joined: 17 Oct 2014

Anyone who doubts it should have another look at the replay, and see how many times he was getting his hands dirty at the bottom of the pack. He was an absolute pig dog. Well done Tay.

Dave The Man · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:13 pm

Seeing people looking at the Adams Trade a lot Different Now

themonk · Joined: 02 Mar 2004

I agree with everything that's been said, however the kid still needs to work on his kicking, he could easily become an A grader if his disposal by foot improves.

Johnny1975 · Joined: 30 Sep 2014

This year for me is about seeing players get a chance to prove themselves, and to see who can cement a place in our best 22. Adams was one I'd hoped would take a step up, and so far he's doing just that. His disposal is suspect, and it is to be hoped that it improves, but his ability to get to contests and his utter mongrel in the packs is magnificent. He wants to be a leader, and just lately he's shown that a few off-field indiscretions won't get in the way of bigger things.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

A lot of people criticised Adams last year when he was playing in the senior side but I think he was really good then and he'll continue to improve this year.

His kicking deficiency is his most notable weakness but he makes it up with his in-and-under work and his ability to almost 'tag' opponents out of matches. I suspect that with Macaffer having a long-term knee injury that Bucks and the coaching staff are grooming Adams for a back-up tagging role when Macaffer isn't playing but primarily Adams' biggest strength is winning the hard ball.

Adams is as tough as they get and his potential to be an A-grader of the future is enormous! He'll take time to fully development but I think we've got a really good player here even if it meant that we lost a more experienced head in Heath Shaw to GWS in 2013.

That's a great opening post Tannin and I'm glad that Adams' efforts on Saturday night were well-recognised and praised by others here. He certainly deserves it!

yin-YANG · Joined: 03 Oct 2011

Luke Ball was not a great kick either - but he had plenty of other attributes that made him a valuable cog in the Collingwood machine that won the flag. Adams is in that category� young gun and a smart trade given Heath is 30 this year and we are building towards a flag�

RudeBoy · Joined: 28 Nov 2005

GlovemanGayfer · Joined: 20 Apr 2004 Location: East Bentleigh

before his battle with o/p Ball was very quick. I don't know if we will ever know how good he could have been. I honestly think that he only ended up with us due to the toll the injury had taken. His football smarts in being able to redefine his game is something few footballers have.

Dave The Man · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:45 pm

roar · Joined: 01 Sep 2004

Ball wasn't a great kick but he didn't turn it over often. And that's Adams' challenge, to minimise turnovers. He does that, he will be very handy as our wrecking ball.

3rd degree · Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote

Really excited about what TA offers , it was hard seeing Heater been traded but i think it was a well planned move by the club and well thought out with Bally getting on and the fact we had up and coming half backs to take Heaths place.

Dave The Man · Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 3:33 pm

Congrats on Adams on his 50th Game and Hopefully Many More in the Black and White

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2015-05-20/adams-reaches-his-half-century

Edit -Whoops missed the Thread down the Bottom - Please Merge mods

3rd degree · Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote

All the best to TAY!!

jackcass · Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Bendigo

Keeps improving week by week, can't ask for more than that from the kid. Well done to get to the 50 games.

The Weed · Joined: 07 Mar 2005