Bup October 25, 2025 at 7:32am
I commented earlier in the year I believed we'd have a crack at big Nelson he has some attributes we're clearly missing.
The ability to draw defenders , bend the line but above all aggression.
I agree with the big fella Bellamy hasn't used him properly.
You don't start Nelson on the bench he's like a kid with adhd he's sitting on the pine going out of his brain finally gets on and all that pent up energy is released into dumb plays.
His best footy has always been when he starts but it's his second stints that have changed games.
With his propensity for a loose shot ,starting the game where forwards are more inclined to do straight hitups he's less likely to get wrong footed when putting on a shot and he won't have to lower his centre of gravity as much losing his power and technique.
Nelson plays his best football when he's able to sink his teeth into a game early but included heavily in the teams leadership group.
He's been ostracised at the Storm, Bellamy had the shits with him and teammates treated him accordingly you could see the disconnect on the field.
Obviously you wouldn't pay his current contract but with his interest in boxing this is where you pay him unders $500 thousand a year leveraged into some boxing matches sponsored by club affiliates with the opportunity to spar with Junior
Great post off the eels forum. Totally agree
