Didak...a match winner??

MAGPIRA · Joined: 08 May 2001

Just want to express how extremely pleased

I am with the performance from Daks! I honestly believe that he was the difference in the last half. After spending most of the first benched, he really had an impact in the last half and was possibly the match winner. Unfortunately he did spray a few but the endeavour was certainly not lost on me. I have been a huge fan of his since he came to the club and have been waiting for him to stamp his authority on a game and I think he started to show genuine signs of his enormous ability last night! Well done Alan, a terrific performance! Just also have to add, one snap he had from the boundary that unfortunately bounced the wrong way was very Daic's like and that got me excited!!

Brown26 · Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2002 6:51 am

I'm not sure he was the match winner, but he definately sealed it for us - ihs last wuarter leading from the goalsquare was terriffic!!!

Pies for Premiers 2002, 3, 4, 5, 6....

Dr Alf Andrews · Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2002 9:56 am

Very impressed with "Daks".

Great nickname ... "Daks" ... a bit like "Pants" ... and a bit like "Daics" ... Great name for a Collingwood player.

I said this on another topic, but I'll say it again here ...

If we are less than a goal down ... in a Grand Final ... after the siren ... with a set shot for goal ... the player I'd most like to have the ball would be ...

... DAKS !

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Miss_Lisey_Molloy · Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2002 10:08 am

He played excellent last night! I don't see why they dont play him sometimes! Excellent at kicking goals and definately a major part in last nite's defeat over the roos!
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Dgen · Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2002 11:28 am

Shannon Grant was dragged in the last quater for not paying Daks enough respect. When I watched the game on TV after getting home from the game one of the Ten commentators (Crisso I think) said that Daks ended up being the difference in the two sides. His set shots from 35 to 45 out are good but I much prefer him to be 50 out and on the run.

'caveat pica pica'

djp · Joined: 09 Apr 2001 Location: vic

AS Sly Said about two years ago put Rupe in the centre
He was able to get free & i reakon had a big influence in 3rd Quarter Didak is going to just keep getting better

Pants · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 3:52 am

Thought Didak's game might cause you to pop your head up again Magpira!!
Definately his best for the club so far. Liked Cole's efforts in the 2nd half too - great to see some talented kids coming through - gives me great confidence!!

Murray · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 4:38 am

Daks was good. Like most of you I have been watching and waiting for him to rip one open. Also watch out for another really good kid, Tom Davidson this boy can seriously play.

CQ · ambitious that Joined: 25 Jul 2000 Location: melb

what a gun this guy is!!!!!

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Greg J · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 11:19 am

Is he (Didak) still eligible for a Rising Star nomination. I think so.

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Greg J

MAGPIRA · Joined: 08 May 2001

LOL Pants! I have been biding my time ever so patiently

. He is a STAR!!

Also in response to Greg J, yes he is still eligible as he only played 5 games last season, but I think Reiwoldt has it in the bag!

BJ · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 3:06 pm

Guys,
I reckon with a little more luck he could have kicked 6. This was his best game for the pies to date, and he will only get better...Look out for the media circus jumping on the Daks bandwagon in the coming weeks!

BJ

Greg J · Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2002 5:49 am

He (Didak) does not like to pass the ball once he is about 50m out from goal.

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Dgen · Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2002 11:07 am

Greg: I think you're right about Didak not wanting to pass from about 50m but i don't think he should. His kicking on the run from 50 is superb, one of the best I've seen for a while. His set shots are good but lack something compared to being on the run.

'caveat pica pica'

MAGPIRA · Joined: 08 May 2001

Dak's distance is about 55! What are u tryin to say GregJ? That we have the second coming of Kevin (hungry) Bartlett in the form of Alan Didak

No in all seriousness, anyone that can kick from 50+ or certain distances thereabouts should have a ping, unless of course there is someone inside 50 who is free