#28 Sean Rusling
Position:
-
Height:
189cm
Weight:
84kg
Date of Birth:
6 October 1986
Debut:
-
Recruited From:
West Adelaide
Club Honours:
-
League Honours:
-
   
Report Card: Mid-Season (Round 11) - by Dave68

Rusling has only played 2 games, but both have shown enough for me to think that he is going to be the next superstar of our game. He is probably the fastest player on the list and is great overhead. Ran all over Tom Harley against Geelong and booted 2 early goals. He is the final ingredient to our forward line and allowed Tarrant with the freedom to roam the ground. Rusling’s pace will make him impossible to stop on the lead. Exiting.
Player Statistics Season 2005:

Wizard Cup
Round
K
H
D
M
HO
T
FF
FA
G
B
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Home and Away Season:
Round
 K 
 H 
 P 
 M 
 HO 
 T 
 FF 
FA
 G 
 B 
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
2
1
3
0
0
3
1
0
0
1
11
6
2
8
7
0
2
0
0
2
1
12
1
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
13
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14
7
0
7
4
0
1
1
0
1
4
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
19
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
22
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-



Fan Files: Player Profile: by Foxychick
 
As Collingwood’s season shows little hope to making the finals, there have been some certain positives that can come into this season and they are - blooding the youngsters. Already, Mick Malthouse has blooded youngsters like: Travis Cloke, Chris Egan, Benjamin Davies, David Fanning and Adam Iaccabucci. One player who is set for debut and is having much hype before his actual debut is Sean Rusling.

Every time I have seen this player play, he looks set as a player who will be pivotal in the Magpies attempt to make the finals again. For those who do not know much about Rusling, there is much to like about this boy. He has a very impressive Athletics background, especially in sprinting where he ran about 10.8 seconds over 100 meters (which is the second fastest in the AFL, Tenance from Geelong is the fastest at 10.7) and 50.1 seconds over 400 meters. For a side that is not known for its pace… Sean will certainly add that spark that Collingwood has been missing. Imagine having Rusling, Tarrant and Egan in the same forward line. It would be hard for any team to match up against that! Rusling is more likely to develop into a forward/flanker he has already put on some kilograms over the summer from 84kg to 90 kg so he can play a Key Position and so his body can be prepared for the physical demands of AFL footy. While some may be concerned that this extra weight would slow down his speed Rusling states that the extra weight helps him to run faster of the mark. If this is the case, we could have one of the fastest AFL players in the whole league….and that is exciting!

In one match in 2004 he kicked 12 goals, that’s an excellent effort. He has great hands, fast on the lead, kicking is good and is working on his kicking technique because he wants to become more accurate (Williamstown is known for bad wind that sometimes causes inaccuracy), can jump high and really goes for those speccy’s, good work ethic and is working on improving his second efforts.

He idolized Gary Ablett and Tony Modra when he was younger and a lot of people who have seen him play call him a ‘freak’ because of the way he plays that must have been influenced from his previous idols.
He only played one SANFL game to qualify for the draft. Some viewed the choice of Rusling to Collingwood as a ‘smokey’, however, this boy has already started pressuring the seniors for a position due to his determination and consistent football that he has been playing at Williamstown.

The promise of Rusling looks great. It would be good to see his talents used in the midfield because he can be a ball winner or play in the midfield then go forward, a role that is like Hird. His style of play has been compared to as a ‘mini-tarrant’ and has a marking style like ‘Clement’. When Buckley was injured with a hamstring, Rusling was injured as well and Buckley took the time to mentor and give some tips to Rusling in playing football that has allowed the opportunity for Sean to develop his game further…. and who better than to give tips on how to play footy than the legend player Buckley.

When Sean Rusling is given the opportunity to wear that Black and White jumper… every supporter will feel pride into supporting this football club and be excited for the player he will become…. A mix of Clement, Tarrant, Modra and Ablett….that would wet anyone’s appetite.