Joel Patfull

[christicehurst]

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NUMBER: 24
HEIGHT: 190cm
WEIGHT: 89kg
RECRUITED FROM: Norwood (SA) / Port Adelaide Power
D.O.B: 07/12/84

One of Brisbane's main defenders. Here is his player thread. Information and comments can be added now.

Introduction
Former Port Adelaide rookie Joel Patfull has quickly become one of the team’s most reliable and versatile options down back since being drafted as a ‘mature recruit’ in 2005. The South Australian’s ability to shut-down opponents while creating drive from the backline remains an integral component of the Lions’ defensive structure.

Background
• Joel Patfull didn’t follow a conventional path to the AFL. He represented South Australia in the 2002 U18 national championships but was overlooked at the National Draft.

• Port Adelaide threw Patfull an AFL lifeline by adding him to their rookie list where he spent the next two seasons without playing a senior match.

• He was delisted by the Power at the end of the 2004 season and returned to the local SANFL with Norwood.

• He was a standout in the SANFL and finished Runner-up in Norwood’s Best and Fairest award which caught the eye of the Lions recruiters – in particular, forward scout Graham Wright.

• Patfull was subsequently invited to join the Lions for their pre-season training program at the Gabba.

• The Club eventually took a punt on the then 21 year-old utility by drafting him with Pick No.56 in the 2005 National Draft. For Patfull, it proved a second chance at an AFL career.

2006
• After an impressive pre-season and senior experience in the SANFL under his belt, Patfull looked in the mix to make his AFL debut early in the season.

• Unfortunately, he hurt his knee in the Lions’ intra-club practice match which sidelined him for the better part of six weeks.

• He returned through the Reserves in April and soon got his opportunity against former club Port Adelaide in Round 8 at AAMI Stadium.

• His debut came in unique circumstances given he was not selected in the initial 25-man squad to face the Power. He was first added as an emergency after Daniel Merrett was forced to withdraw with hamstring tightness and later promoted to the senior team when centre-half back Justin Leppitsch failed to make the trip due to a back-related calf complaint.

• His AFL debut turned out to be every bit the proverbial ‘dream come true’. He booted a goal from a set shot with his first kick and then went on to play an important role opposed to Power star Chad Cornes. The match was sweetened even further when the Lions ran out comfortable winners against the side he spent two years with as a rookie.

• He finished his first match with eight possessions, three marks, three tackles, one goal and had a hand in a number of other Lions majors.

• He remained in the senior team for the remainder of the season and averaged 8.9 disposals – including a season-high 18 touches against Carlton at the Gabba.

2007
• Patfull retained his position in the senior side from Round One and quickly became an important part of the team.

• He was shifted to play both up forward and in defence depending on the opposition where his versatility became an asset.

• He played important roles on dangerous forwards and even booted a career-high three goals when moved forward against Richmond in the Round 10 draw.

• His season – and run of 36 uninterrupted senior matches since his debut – came to a halt in Round 21 when he dislocated his shoulder against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. He missed just the one match – the team’s Round 22 clash with Geelong – and spent much of the off-season rehabilitating from the surgery.

• He finished 10th in the Club Champion award in only his second season.

2008
• Patfull began to slowly shed his ‘underrated’ tag in the early stages of 2008 when he became one of the team’s key defenders.

• He transformed himself from a promising utility into an ever-reliable centre half-back whose ability to generate forward thrusts from the backline became equally as important as his supreme shut-down skills.

• His height, speed and athleticism enabled him to play – and beat – a range of opposition forwards throughout the season including Geelong’s Cameron Mooney, Melbourne’ Russell Robertson and Adelaide’s Brett Burton among others.

• He played in all 22 matches to take his career total to 58 of a possible 59 matches since making his debut back in 2006.

• It came as no surprise that Patfull was chosen as the Club’s Most Improved Player and recognised as the Lions’ Best Defender.

• The South Australian also finished a career-best 7th in the Merrett-Murray Medal voting – his second consecutive top ten finish.

2009
• Now widely recognised as one of the team's most important players, Patfull continued to match-up on the opposition's second forward - regardless of their size.

• His versatility was an asset and he was used in a variety of roles. He collected a career-high 21 disposals in the opening match of the season against West Coast and then in Round 3 performed a superb tagging role on dual Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes.

• The Lions backline was rocked when Patfull broke his jaw in Round 8 against Adelaide at the Gabba in the same match that regular full-back Daniel Merrett badly sprained his ankle. After missing just one match since making his debut with the Club in 2006, Patfull spent the next four matches on the sidelines.

• He returned in Round 13 and went on to play an important role in the Lions' Finals campaign. He averaged a career-best 13 disposals across his 20 matches in 2009.

• The versatile defender finished 8th in the Merrett-Murray Medal voting despite missing four matches throughout the season with a broken jaw. It was his third consecutive top ten finish in the Club's highest individual honour.
http://www.lions.com.au/players/playerprofile/joelpatfull/tabid/5189/playerid/14016/category/senior/season/2009/selected/bio/default.aspx

[b_lions16]

The South Australian made his debut in round eight 2006 at the mature age of 21. The former Port Adelaide rookie kept his spot in the senior team for the remainder of the season, playing in defence or up forward. With an appetite for hard work and an ability to play on taller opponents, he found himself opposed to some of the AFL’s best as part of a steep learning curve. A regular selection in the second half of the season, he will be looking to continue his development in 2008

[worbsy]

Good work blions.

He's become one of our most consistent performers since last year. Does his job superbly EVERY week, generally taking one of the top 3 opposition forwards. He can kick goals too, when moved forward. Great mark, great spoiler. And VERY quick closing in to spoil, too. He can play on all sizes too.

Thing that really sticks out to me from Joel is his determination, effort and commitment to his job. You can rely on him to give his all at every contest.

He's my favourite defender in the comp at the moment, so glad he's at the lions!

[the_champ33]

Brilliant player and defender. He's still forgotten @ times. Top bloke.

[worbsy]

He has to be our most underrated player I reckon, besides maybe Merrett.

[christicehurst]

Was poor at the start but fired up for a great result.

[Jedstheman]

his goal was great port must be spewing they let him go as there defence sucks arse and they could really use him

[worbsy]

He's a massive kick, just like Drummo... but Patfull is a better defender!

[Jedstheman]

Agreed with that Drummo tends to get lost when he has a direct opponent he is better as a loose man

[worbsy]

If Patfull can drift forward and kick one or two goals a week, our side would be a HEAP better.

[worbsy]

Big 2nd half. 13 of his 17 possessions were in the 3rd and 4th terms, so he was a matchwinner alongside Brennan. Played 98% of the game, he's such a good athlete.

[the_champ33]

Played brilliant in the last 4 weeks.

[worbsy]

Number 3 for one-percenters in the comp I think, terrific effort.

And he blitzed the Fev! Who would you rather have, Patfull or Merrett? TOUGH choice.
Patfull, for mine.

[b_lions16]

Big Red is #1 in the AFL for hit-outs but Patty is more mobile. Can run with the ball as well.

[worbsy]

I think you meant 'spoils' there, but you're right.

[the_champ33]

A great defender. Good spoiler.

Or runs a sweeping loose man or cuts off the run of a forward and helps double team.

[worbsy]

He can match virtually anyone, thats his biggest strength, and its because of his athleticism.

[the_champ33]

That's a big turn on

[worbsy]

This is taking a wrong turn...

He can kick it 65m, which is a huge asset too.

[the_champ33]

The Drummond and Roe can do the same. Dangerous powers.

[worbsy]

Notting can, too. If only we had a team full of players that could boot it 60+..... Danger.

[Jedstheman]

Massive season from Platful best defender by far and may have been on the all aussie selectors minds at some stage fast fearless plays on bigs smalls and mid size forwards cannot be left loose as he can run the length and bang em from fifty still cannot belive port let him go

[worbsy]

He has come along tremendously over the last 2 years. If he can step up again next year, he'll be one of the best defenders in the comp and All-Australian would be a certainty.

[Jedstheman]

He has come along tremendously over the last 2 years. If he can step up again next year, he'll be one of the best defenders in the comp and All-Australian would be a certainty.
Still think he should of been named in the squad of forty bad luck Joel you should be there IMO.

[Jedstheman]

Joel Platfull got a 4.8 rating for the year from insidefootball.

[lion4life]

Brilliant year. Filled the CHB position nicely.

[the_champ33]

Awesome player. Should rise even higher in 2009.

I like him loose or tight @ CHB

[worbsy]

4.8 is a joke. He was better than that. Played every game and played the most minutes of all our players this year.

Finally found a stable CHB alright.

[Jedstheman]

It Has been reported that Platful is close to re-signing with us this is huge now that Risky is locked in I think Platful is the next one to focus on we can not lose him and other clubs will be circling him trying to poach this young champion from us.

[worbsy]

Thats awesome. If he keeps developing, he'll be a 200+ gamer here.

[the_champ33]

The Advertiser have placed all our defenders are trade bait in there review of our club.

Patful, Merrett, Stiller.

[worbsy]

The Advertiser have placed all our defenders are trade bait in there review of our club.

Patful, Merrett, Stiller.

Haha, WTF? Obviously they have no idea what they're talking about.

I can see why Stiller could be bait, but Merrett is just RIDICULOUS!!!

[lion4life]

The Advertiser have placed all our defenders are trade bait in there review of our club.

Patful, Merrett, Stiller.

are they mentally challenged or something because thats just ****ing ridiculous

[b_lions16]

Stiller's been bit flat so I understand why he's gonna be trade bait but Platful and Merrett have been good all year and you wanna trade them? Better pick up the dog and bone to see who did this!

[the_champ33]

Well Michangelo Rucci wrote the article in my Advertiser. He has no clue mate, so I wouldn't take those trade baits personally or seriously.

Normally he's slamming Port Power & Mark Williams daily.

[Jedstheman]

If Rucci bashes Choco and the power alot i may start reading as i love hearing a bit smack being talked about them.Hahahahaha

[worbsy]

As long as they stay away from Salopek. He's one of my favourite players.

[worbsy]

I think Platfull has become my outright favourite Lions player... followed closely by Magnet of course.

[Hayley]

Cooler than Magnet...
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[worbsy]

I knew Plats wouldn't wear a man-bra. Very good, lol

And how much darker he is there than Shermo! Although Shermo is more orange now than brown... lol

[Jedstheman]

With Mitch Clark being talked about as a CHB next year will that mean in some games Plats will be moved forward and given a crack as thay did in a game last year think it was Rd20 Vs the Doggies?

[worbsy]

He started out as a forward before he moved to defence a couple of years ago. He could very well be thrown up there again in games. Thing is though, on guys like Buddy Franklin, Plats would do a much better job than Clark ever will. I like the idea of Clark playing as a tall floating defender back there, not so much as our CHB.

[Jedstheman]

He started out as a forward before he moved to defence a couple of years ago. He could very well be thrown up there again in games. Thing is though, on guys like Buddy Franklin, Plats would do a much better job than Clark ever will. I like the idea of Clark playing as a tall floating defender back there, not so much as our CHB.
Yeah all I am saying is that it has been Mentioned that Clark will get a crack....... Plats is the man but if the Nick Davis thing goes pear shaped it is a bloody good option Plats did start as a forward and he would of learnt a hell of alot playing on the guns he has marked over the last two years.

[worbsy]

Plats is a great mark I reckon, and not a bad set shot either. Good size for a medium forward.

[b_lions16]

YouTube - Brisbane Lions - Joel Patfull's Hard Running Goal - Perfection!

Great Goal by Patty here.

[Jedstheman]

That was mad.......fuck he ran hard for that goal all class that Kid

[b_lions16]

For a second there, it looked like it was going to fly right. Thankfully it went in. Great to watch.

[Jedstheman]

For a second there, it looked like it was going to fly right. Thankfully it went in. Great to watch.
Yeah the whole game was great

[sportzo]

Yeah the whole game was great


yeah he is a gun he is really accurate on set shot jason roe did well in that gather than pass to michael rischitelli in it was on grabing the ball and hanballing it but if we can do that everytime the ball gets down there gee we would flog there asses week in week out lol!!!!!!!

[b_lions16]

He pushed hard to kick that goal, pure class all the way, Moody to Magnet and then to Patty with a bewdiful finish.

[worbsy]

Patful is a SUPERSTAAAAAARRRR!!!!!

End of next year, when Patfull blows the comp away in defence to become the best player in the league, people will be like "Buddy who?" HAHA, thats maybe a little far fetched, but thats how I see it going in my head!

I hope he at least gets All Australian next year.

[b_lions16]

He'll get All Aussie all right. This guy can play anywhere, he's got the speed, agility and endurance to not only play in defence but can push into attack.

[worbsy]

And he uses the ball well too. And can kick it 60m. :D

[Jedstheman]

And he uses the ball well too. And can kick it 60m. :D
All aussie Platts...................... would love it we have to make the finals but or they selectors will not seriously consider him defenders get no love.

[lions_girl_4life]

All aussie Patts...................... would love it we have to make the finals but or they selectors will not seriously consider him defenders get no love.
Unfortunately, that is true, this year, we were lucky to get Brennan in (not by talent but because we were a non finals side) and the majority of the squad were from teams in the finals.

[worbsy]

the majority of the squad were from teams in the finals.

Very true. Which makes sense, because it means their players are playing well, but there were plenty overlooked.

[brisbanelions4life]

who do u guys reckon our best defender was last season, joelly big red macca or drummo????

[worbsy]

Patfull. But I may be biased :D

[b_lions16]

Yeah, I reckon Patty. Big Red was good as well. But the goal Patty kicked in Rd 20 was an absolute bewdy!

[brisbanelions4life]

Yeah, I reckon Patty. Big Red was good as well. But the goal Patty kicked in Rd 20 was an absolute bewdy!

mmmm yeah i was like YES!!! and thats the game :D

[sportzo]

mmmm yeah i was like YES!!! and thats the game :D


lol um yeah i hope patful never gets homesick patful will still improve heaps its something i love matthews for doing recruiting a guy that was downed by alot of ppeoplelook at him nowproving everyone wrong espescially port hehe GO PATFUL BROWNY VOSSY AND THE MIGHTY LIONS oh and my favrite player jedcock and black power dalziell and bradshaw hehe and rischaa and big red and j-mac omg j-mac drummon patful roe and merret if they all play 22 games we will have the best backline in the comp gee ihope clark goes down there and shines we will dominate!!!!!!!!our backline is looking the best it eva has!!!!!!

[lions_girl_4life]

And I'm sure they will perform at their best all next season...... and not choke like they did this season.

[worbsy]

And last season.

[lions_girl_4life]

and the season before that and the season before that..........

[sportzo]

and the season before that and the season before that..........


yeah but 2005 2006 they wearnt our backline lol!!!!!!!!!!!

[lions_girl_4life]

But basically the whole team choked.

[lion4life]

I dont believe we lost to carltank - im ashamed :(

[worbsy]

Choking a few seasons or so ago was a good thing... It got us Leuenberger! I would have preferred to not choke last year though and take Rioli or someone instead of Hendo!

[lion4life]

but rich fell through to us :p

[worbsy]

Yes, and really, you couldn't have asked for a more perfect scenario with that first round of the draft. If Brisbane had the number 1 pick, I would have wanted Rich over Watts/Naitanui.

[lions_girl_4life]

Yes, and really, you couldn't have asked for a more perfect scenario with that first round of the draft. If Brisbane had the number 1 pick, I would have wanted Rich over Watts/Naitanui.
I never want a pick 1, it means wooden spooners and what about Zielbell? You went on about him for weeks.

[worbsy]

I never want a pick 1, it means wooden spooners and what about Zielbell? You went on about him for weeks.

I would have been psyched with Ziebell, because IMO he was the best available midfielder at pick 7. I was pretty certain Rich was going pick 3 and definitely by pick 6.

[sportzo]

I would have been psyched with Ziebell, because IMO he was the best available midfielder at pick 7. I was pretty certain Rich was going pick 3 and definitely by pick 6.


i had a feeling actually but yeah u no i mean like vossy is stoked and the kid is great and yeah if the liuons had the number one pick i would prefer rich ova watts and naitanui as well because rich cann get straight into playing johny wrobsold how eva u spell it and watt eva his name is hehe lol said nick probally wont be playing nextt year and watts i can c him playing about 10 games but rich he will be playing 17 at the least i rekon!Thoughts!!!!!!hehe.

[worbsy]

watts i can c him playing about 10 games but rich he will be playing 17 at the least i rekon!Thoughts!!!!!!hehe.

Watts will play just about every game, because Melbourne don't have a full forward with Neitz gone! Thats the reason they got him.

Naitanui will play some games, but he wont play very much I would think.

[sportzo]

Watts will play just about every game, because Melbourne don't have a full forward with Neitz gone! Thats the reason they got him.

Naitanui will play some games, but he wont play very much I would think.


yeahh i guess lets go to the ricscha thread everyone lets keep talking about him i like talkin about him rich and dalziell ok and adcock and patful lets keep posting on all these threads oh and albert proud and mitch clark cause all these guysholdour future kk oh annd also one of my favs sam sheldon kk lol hehe!!!!!!!!!

[b_lions16]

Watts will play just about every game, because Melbourne don't have a full forward with Neitz gone! Thats the reason they got him.

Naitanui will play some games, but he wont play very much I would think.

Yeah, Watts is almost essential to Melbourne, they've got a really good young squad there. He'll play just about every game alongside Wonaemirri and Jetta.

As for Natanui, he'll find it hard to find a spot in the side with Cox, but with Seaby on the slide, he'll be vital for their future.

[worbsy]

Melbourne have so many young guns now! Watts, Grimes, Wonnaemirri, Morton, Petterd, Valenti, Garland, Frawley and more.

[lions_girl_4life]

They'll be a strong side in about 5 or so years.

[Jedstheman]

This guy is so under-rated he single handedly shut both Lucas and Lloyd out off the game at different stages when he was on them 10 possie`s at 100% eff wastes nuttin.......and if he was a little bigger he would off thrashed Hille as well when he went forward one word for this guy "HEART"..........aint many with a bigger one IMO.

[brisbanelions4life]

This guy is so under-rated he single handedly shut both Lucas and Lloyd out off the game at different stages when he was on them 10 possie`s at 100% eff wastes nuttin.......and if he was a little bigger he would off thrashed Hille as well when he went forward one word for this guy "HEART"..........aint many with a bigger one IMO.

and courage it takes a lot to take on lloydy and lucas .... good on ya platts

[b_lions16]

Yep, no respect for his body, whatsoever, punched and pounded @ every chance.
Shaved his head, looked a bit like Tarkyn Lockyer....no offense. :D

[brisbanelions4life]

Yep, no respect for his body, whatsoever, punched and pounded @ every chance.
Shaved his head, looked a bit like Tarkyn Lockyer....no offense. :D

and tarkyn lockyear is an ugly bastard LOL

[brisbanelions4life]

and tarkyn lockyear is an ugly bastard LOL

no offence to platts :p

[Jedstheman]

and courage it takes a lot to take on lloydy and lucas .... good on ya platts
Thats true come to think of it they both had little to no influence on the game really Platts should of been B.O.G

[b_lions16]

Whoever was on Hille got let off the hook A LOT of times, Dave kept kicking all those points! LOL :D

[lions_girl_4life]

Hille tore us apart.

[b_lions16]

Yes, he did around the ground, but he really FAILED to put the Bombers on the scoreboard. 1.3

[lions_girl_4life]

That is still over the difference.

[brisbanelions4life]

Hille tore us apart.

if only charmo was there

[lions_girl_4life]

Rough him up :D

[brisbanelions4life]

Rough him up :D

yep :p

[lions_girl_4life]

I wish he had have been there but what is done is done.

[brisbanelions4life]

I wish he had have been there but what is done is done.

i wish vossy had a time machine so then whats done wouldn't be done

[b_lions16]

I wish Vossy had a time machine so he could've rewinded to the Redden part as many times as he wanted until he got the goal. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

Same.... But for some reason, I don't think it would happen.

[brisbanelions4life]

i wish vossy had a time machine so he could've rewinded to the redden part as many times as he wanted until he got the goal. ;)

lol!!!

[b_lions16]

Same.... But for some reason, I don't think it would happen.

Unless Einstein comes back to life in the next 24 hours. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

He didn't happen to be frozen in that time saver thingy did he? lol jks :D

[christicehurst]

Back on topic guys. Didn't hear much from Patful

[lions_girl_4life]

He really should have stepped up. Wasn't he against Lloydy.

[brisbanelions4life]

Back on topic guys. Didn't hear much from Patful

lol wth are we talking about

[lions_girl_4life]

Keep on topic BL4L :D

[brisbanelions4life]

Keep on topic BL4L :D


lol hehe

[lions_girl_4life]

So what was everyone's opinions on how Patters played.

[brisbanelions4life]

So what was everyone's opinions on how Patters played.

i thnk he played well kept lloydy outta the game upforward didnt he?

[lions_girl_4life]

But Lloydy still damaged us. Not the greatest game from Patters.

[Jedstheman]

He really should have stepped up. Wasn't he against Lloydy.

What do you mean? as I said about an hour ago and I have watched the game twice Lioyd and Lucas were shut out by platful he played on both of them and they had little to no influence on the game Platful was One of our best players last night.

[lions_girl_4life]

Sorry Jedda, just looking at the stats, I only actually watched it for about 5 mins.

[brisbanelions4life]

But Lloydy still damaged us. Not the greatest game from Patters.

but neither of them kicked bags which is important

[lions_girl_4life]

I will admit he did stop the goalkicking part.

[brisbanelions4life]

I will admit he did stop the goalkicking part.

exactly :D

[christicehurst]

That's what Patfull and Merrett are about. Shutting down the big forwards. Lloyd and Lucas did little in the match. Mostly the small forwards did the damage

[lions_girl_4life]

They do shut them down well. It's like one of my mates once got BOG and he had 2 touches. He got it because he didn't let the best forward in the comp touch anything.

[Jedstheman]

Lloyd and Lucas may have gotin a few touches did not check there stats from what I saw Voss had him stay in the defence deep on the Two L`S and did not chase them up feild when they started searching for the ball there touches were Dal Santo like meaning alot of them were cheap not all of em but alot i thinks.

[lions_girl_4life]

Now you say that, that does sound about right Jedda.

[brisbanelions4life]

Now you say that, that does sound about right Jedda.

yeah see i think platts had a pretty good game

[lions_girl_4life]

All in all, I agree with you.

[brisbanelions4life]

All in all, I agree with you.

yeah go platts :D

[lions_girl_4life]

Go platters!!!!

[brisbanelions4life]

Go platters!!!!

hehe ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

You love saying hehe don't you BL4L :D

[brisbanelions4life]

You love saying hehe don't you BL4L :D

its an easy thing to write when your trying to bulk up your posts

[b_lions16]

A.K.A Spam...Jokes. :D

[lions_girl_4life]

Back on topic Patters?

[b_lions16]

Loved his game, really took courage to keep Lucas and Lloyd goalless.

[lions_girl_4life]

He played brilliantly.

[b_lions16]

He certainly did...and he will be AA this year....rebounding defender @ HBF he will be named...Trust Me.

[lions_girl_4life]

He has to be. They will be stupid not to name him.

[b_lions16]

Depends how he goes. He is MASSIVELY UNDERRATED. And if we don't make the finals, then he might not be on their cuz the AFL only assesses the better teams, and Paul Wheatley, if he played for ANY other club than Melbourne, he would've been named somewhere in the backline.

[the_champ33]

Patfull is an awesome player and we as Lions fans know it.

The rest of the league still under-rate this man.

He has an incredible dash from half back and with a long boot behind him.

He'll need to play all season and remain injury free.

The team needs his run and dash.

[worbsy]

He may not get enough of it to be noticed often enough to get AA this year, but he deserves it.

Told ya he'd stitch up Lucas ;)

The fact is that last year, Merrett was the number 1 spoiler in the comp. Patfull was 3rd. That says everything about the quality of opponents he takes on and beats, because the ball is kicked towards his opponents so often.

[the_champ33]

I like under-rated and under the radar players.

They are loose and avoid the tags and then they pounce and make the opposition sorry.

Patfull does it along with many of our players.

Also there location helps also and lessens the hype compared with Vic.

[b_lions16]

Scarlett will dominate the AA full-back position for at least 2 more years. ;)
Patful is mighty underrated, no words for it, so it Merrett, who is about to become FB of the century along with Scarlett and Silvigani.

[brisbanelions4life]

Platts to hit his straps this year in terms of rebounding and keeping a close eye on his opponents. I wanna be able to see him control his unit and pick up or slow the tempo at will. Is gunna work well this year with strawbs, jaymac and drummo.

[worbsy]

I'd like to see him find the ball a bit more this year, coz I reckon he uses it pretty well. If he can add getting a bit more of the ball to his game it will make our side that much more dangerous.

[lions_girl_4life]

It would be nice if he got his hands to the ball more often but I'm happy with him shutting down the oppositions main forwards at this point.

[Jedstheman]

Platts was rated number nine in the top greatest givaways of the last decade which is cool........... finally the Victorian Press is seeing what us Lions fans have been saying for a while now:D

[Kenyon]

It would be nice if he got his hands to the ball more often but I'm happy with him shutting down the oppositions main forwards at this point.

Cant agree more lions-girl, but as he plays tall on much bigger blokes we must excuse him. Leppa is right when he says we sadly lack a chb, which means he has little faith in Roe. I'm a Roe fan so I must see something the coaches dont! With Roe in the side playing well, Patful gets the 3rd tall & then has an easier time allowing him to be more attacking.

[Kenyon]

Scarlett will dominate the AA full-back position for at least 2 more years. ;)
Patful is mighty underrated, no words for it, so it Merrett, who is about to become FB of the century along with Scarlett and Silvigani.

You shoulda seen the great Lorenzo Serafini play!

[b_lions16]

Still reckon Silvagni is THE best FB in the history of footy...maybe Scarlett could probably overtake that. But SOS still stands @ the top of me table. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

I gotta agree with 16 that Strawbs and Patters are bloody underrated. SOS is a bloody legendary backman. Scarlett is the best of the modern game.

[b_lions16]

Haha...Now you've just exposed my secret pick for this year's LEGENDS DRAFT GAME...haha...I'll just have to settle for Scarlett. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

I'd settle for Scarlett as a defender any day.

[worbsy]

Wonder how guys like Silvagni would go now with the hands in the back, chopping the arms, etc. rules in place? It'd be interesting to see.

[lions_girl_4life]

It definately would be interesting to see how the stars of the past would handle the game nowadays.

[b_lions16]

Wonder how guys like Silvagni would go now with the hands in the back, chopping the arms, etc. rules in place? It'd be interesting to see.
He was rather tough at it Silvagni....and if he would of played on Franklin, with both his aggressiveness and hard attitude to the ball, Buddy wouldn't need to even try to kick ten. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

I would love to see how Lethal, Gazza Ablett Snr etc would have played the game today.

[b_lions16]

If Lethal plays again, I expect him to knock over another goalpost...haha. :D

[lions_girl_4life]

I've heard so many rumours about that, I know it's true but was it wooden?

[worbsy]

149 posts now in the Patfull thread... underrated? Not by us!

[lions_girl_4life]

Like Blacky, he is underrted by anyone who doesn't support or play for the mighty Brisbane Lions.

[b_lions16]

Blacky isn't underrated by the umpires tho! :D
BTW, Mark Robinson had Platts in the 'Top 50 players to watch in 09' list. ;)

[worbsy]

THats coz Plats is a great defender now, about to become a star defender of the comp. I already consider him that, but everyone else will see it this year!

[lions_girl_4life]

We consider him a fantastic defender, the code will recognise him as a fantastic defender after this season.

[b_lions16]

LIONS defender Joel Patfull added another scalp to an impressive resume on Saturday night when he successfully shadowed dual Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes in his team’s 33-point victory over the Swans.

Patfull has been used almost exclusively as the second tall defender since the beginning of last season, and despite playing undersized and under-strengthed, was consistently one of the Lions best in 2008.

But with the Swans light on for talls, coach Michael Voss told the stopper on Wednesday afternoon he would run with one of the game’s best mobile big men.

And Patfull was brilliant in the greasy conditions, limiting Goodes to an ineffective 18 disposals.

Goodes had no luck up forward or in the middle and was forced to get some of his possessions in the back line.

Patfull said he did his homework on Goodes in the preceding days.

"A player like him you’re not going to keep him possessionless but you sort of try and limit the damage he can do," Patfull said.

"I tried to keep pretty close to him at stoppages and just stay goal-side of him. He’s most damaging when he can run through the stoppages and carry the ball so I tried to stop him from doing that as much as I could.

"That’s where he gets his balls, in the stoppages, and that’s where I had to concentrate more".

Patfull’s performance was indicative of a Lions outfit that was intent on winning every contest against a team they had not beaten in their previous nine encounters.

"We had a real emphasis on the one per-centers, the tackles, the spoils, just getting after the ball harder than them," he said.

"They’ve probably beaten us at that the last few times we’ve played them and I think we got the better of them.

"Everyone contributed in their own way, even the young boys. Daniel Rich is going real well and Bradd Dalziell is always getting touches so it’s good to see a good team effort."

Patfull said he and the Lions were already looking forward to taking on Collingwood at the Gabba on Friday night.

"I think all the boys are pretty confident after tonight. We’ll have a short week, keep it pretty sharp and be ready to go."
http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/74799/default.aspx

[lions_girl_4life]

So what was Patters stats?

[b_lions16]

6 kicks, 3 handballs, 9 disposals, 3 marks & 8 tackles for Platts. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

Not too bad from Platters :)

[the_champ33]

Patful is a sensational player. He's a true assets to our team and our own supporters know it. Still quite under-rated around the league though.

[lions_girl_4life]

It's a plus, in a way, that he is underrated. Because when they think 'oh it's only Patful on me, this should be fun' and he goes in and Patters absolutely destroys him. :):):)

[worbsy]

I would think the players know by now that it's "not just Patfull on me" ! lol

Noone would enjoy playing on him, it's like midfielders playing on Kirk. He's going to be with you every step of the game and not give you an inch.

[lions_girl_4life]

But he is still vastly more underrated than he should be.

[b_lions16]

He's like Sam Fisher 2008...he's an absolute bloody star. The commentators surely don't underrate him and so don't opposition coaches. He's most likely to take on Cloke/Didak in this game cuz he has the full tank to run with 'em. If he could drift forward and kick a coupla goals a game, he would be ALOT more dangeorus than he already is. AA awaiting, HB Flanker, BANK IT! ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

At the rate he's going, he could end up like Hodgey, a defender who opposition players fear... and a Norm Smith Medalist. :D

[b_lions16]

At the rate he's going, he could end up like Hodgey, a defender who opposition players fear... and a Norm Smith Medalist. :D
He couldn't end up like Hodgey attribute-wise..they are two VERY different players I reckon. While Lukey can bang it off Defensive 50 and still play midfield, get 30 touches, etc., Platts just back there and does his job VERY well. Drummo could be like Hodgey but never as tough or strong or intimmidating. ;)

[worbsy]

I can see him matching up on Cloke, that'd be my pick for him. I just don't want him trying to tag Dane Swan coz Swanny'll be my DT captain this week! lol

Their forward line is too dangerous to be playing Patfull outside the back half this week I reckon. Great to know he can tag the best big guys that run though... Bring on Richo! lol

[Jedstheman]

I can see him matching up on Cloke, that'd be my pick for him. I just don't want him trying to tag Dane Swan coz Swanny'll be my DT captain this week! lol

Their forward line is too dangerous to be playing Patfull outside the back half this week I reckon. Great to know he can tag the best big guys that run though... Bring on Richo! lol

Your rite there Worbs Cloke will be sweating this week noing Platts is playing on him also the Medhurst and Dids matchups will be the ones that shape the game Jayson Roe on Anthony scares he a little hope Platts is there to help him.

[worbsy]

Chris'll be sweating for his DT too, coz Plats doesn't let Cloke touch the ball much.

Roe should be on someone tall you'd think, but Collingwoods forward line is really awkward.

Snowflake can possibly be given the most leniency, as he's never going to kick big bags, and he'll miss a few easy ones showboating.

[Jedstheman]

B.O.G I say no more

[worbsy]

If only we had 15 more of him :(

Plats is an absolute star. Cloke would have shat himself with the thought of a game on Patfull, and Plats blanketed him perfectly on the night as he always does to his opponent.

Stevey J should be very wary of a possible match-up next week.

[worbsy]

Great run too, and he is becoming our safest user of the ball.

How long until he is considered elite in the AFL circle? He's winning more of the ball (I think he had about 8 touches in that first quarter when we were smashing the Pies), and people are taking notice.

Stopped Goodes brilliantly last week which drew praise from the critics, and this week showed Cloke yet again who is the king in that matchup!

Don't ever let Patfull go, Brisbane.

[b_lions16]

HE IS far from high profile but Joel Patfull is quietly making his name as the Mr Fixit of the Brisbane Lions defence.

At 190cm and with pace to burn Patfull is the ideal build for the modern defender, and is one of the most inform backmen in the competition.

His versatility has seen him take on the likes of Travis Cloke and Brett Deledio in the past month.

Deledio gave him the run around early on Saturday against the Tigers at the MCG, but like his side Patfull fought back brilliantly in the second quarter and went away to take the points.

“They were dominating early,’ Patfull said of the poor start that saw Richmond jump 25 points clear.

“We were getting smashed in the clearances and they were spreading and moving the ball pretty well.

“But ... we got on top of them, and we started to take a few of our chances, we had sprayed a few early.”

Patfull said the efforts of the Lions’ stars like Simon Black, Luke Power and Jonathan Brown had provided an edge in Saturday’s win.

“When those blokes step up and do those special things and kick those pivotal goals ... the one Browny kicked on the run was a great goal and we really needed a goal then,” Patfull said.

“Things like that go a long way to getting the result, I think.

“It gives you a bit of belief and got us on our roll in the last quarter.”

The Lions now sit in positive win-loss territory after registering their first consecutive win of 2009, but Patfull said the team was far from satisfied with its start to the season.

“We are reasonably happy to be 4-3 but if you look back at a couple of games we lost against Carlton and Collingwood – there were a couple of points in those games where we had a few chances and it could have gone either way,” he said.

“We quite easily could have been looking at 6-1. But that’s footy I guess: you’ve got to make the most of your chances.”
http://www.lions.com.au/tabid/5085/default.aspx?newsid=76538

[lions_girl_4life]

Great to hear, he knows what could have been but accepts that we can't change them now and is focusing on the real stuff.

[worbsy]

Superstar, Plats. Who does he take next week? Porplyzia? Its a tough one because the Crows forward line is so... medium. lol

No giants up there.

The issue is that if Bock comes back in, Rutten always stitches up Browny, and Bock can take Braddy. We need Brennan to kick goals, but he hurt his shoulder and will have to get through a fitness test to play. We need Hooper back.

[Balony_pony16]

Taylor Walker needs to be covered...He is playing very well and is really starting to be a focal Point for the crows.

[b_lions16]

I would think we would take Porplyzia...and Drummo can run free...Merrett on Walker and Tippett is another one. ;)

[worbsy]

Tippett doesnt kick bags though, he just takes great pack marks. Porplyzia and Walker are definitely the main 2. In that order, also.

[Balony_pony16]

Porps is more mobile...Pats will run with him. Also, Porps never misses setshots so we need him shutdown

[worbsy]

Patfull is getting more versatile every week too. Goodes, Steve Johnson, Deledio... all super tough.

BTW, seeing Stevey J's game last week, Plats' effort on him was unbelievable because Steveys form this year is insanely good.

[Jedstheman]

Porps is more mobile...Pats will run with him. Also, Porps never misses setshots so we need him shutdown
Porps is the one to watch out for deadly............. and it will indeed require a Joel Platful special to quell his influnence on the upcoming match.

[lions_girl_4life]

One Special Order, Patters Specialty - Coming Up!

[christicehurst]

Some bad news is coming in that Patfull has broken his jaw and will be gone for 4 weeks.

[b_lions16]

Fuck?...FUCK!...lol. :D
Injuries are killing us this year...
Patfull, Luenburger, Charman...no more! :D
We've got the Saints next week...and I wanted Platts to take on Milne cuz he can be VERY dangerous.

[lion4life]

mmm

bad news

i blame worbsy

somehow this must be his doing

and he was in good form too

[b_lions16]

BRISBANE Lions coach Michael Voss said his team had learned how to slow the game down and stop opposition momentum after their 36-point win over Adelaide on Saturday night.

But in a sour footnote to the Lions’ third straight win, reliable defender Joel Patfull will miss up to a month of football after breaking his jaw.

The Lions trailed by 25 points during a second quarter dominated by the Crows but were able to hang in and go to half-time just 10 points down.

Voss said the spell late in the second quarter where his team was prepared to chip the ball around and work the clock had set up his team’s win and showed an adaptability he had not seen so far this season.

"It was probably frustrating for the fans, but exceptionally important for us because we didn’t have ascendency of the game," he said.

"So to get it back to an even keel we just took a bit of time with the ball in our hands and we just grinded away at it and then later, with about two minutes to go, we kicked two goals and came in at half-time 10 points down.

"It’s a part of our game where normally we just let opposition teams score and we come in a lot further down as opposed to being able to come in 10 points down and have a real shot at it (in the second half)."

Voss said the ability to think through the situation on-field and adjust the playing style was critical because; 'you don’t let teams have momentum for so long'.

While full forward Daniel Bradshaw booted five goals and experienced midfielders Travis Johnstone and Simon Black had plenty of the ball, the Lions coach was most pleased with his smaller forwards.

He made particular mention of Justin Sherman’s 35-possession/three-goal performance, saying it was clearly his best of the season.

"A lot of people have criticised him for a lot of things but I think tonight was a reward for the hard work he’s put into his game and how much he’s persisted," Voss said.

"He provides energy and emotion and spread and run and he just wants t get involved.

"Some of the real impact players we had were (James) Polkinghorne, Daniel Rich chimed in for a goal, Justin Sherman was fantastic all night, Albert Proud played that role.

"Daniel Bradshaw kicked his five goals but it was a lot of those guys that we relied on tonight to kick our score so it was pleasing to see our ground level guys get involved."

Voss said he expected Daniel Merrett to be available for next week’s clash against St Kilda despite going off with an ankle injury, while Jed Adcock’s late departure was just due to soreness.

However, he said Patfull was likely to miss three to four weeks with his broken jaw.

The defender's absence will be sure to hurt the Lions as soon as next week when they travel to Melbourne to take on a St Kilda team boasting plenty of fire power up forward.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/76956/default.aspx

[worbsy]

mmm

bad news

i blame worbsy

somehow this must be his doing

and he was in good form too

Plats is my favourite player, I had NOTHING to do with this one... its just bloody disappointing.

[lions_girl_4life]

Just heard the bad news - it had to happen when we could have really used him next week. We're doing pretty well considering the injuries that the footy gods have slammed on us.

[b_lions16]

The Footy Gods aren't slamming the injuries on us!...They're doing it to a team named 'Collingwood'...I worship thy Footy God. :D
Aker said on Gameday today that he reckons Porky will only miss 2 weeks cuz he's a REAL toughie. Won't be right for next week I think and we will welcome the return of Bunno. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

Had to laugh at that one - anything bad to Collingwood is a good thing for us.

[worbsy]

Its not good.... it means Dane Swan is out too, and that ruins my dream team YET AGAIN! :(

[b_lions16]

Its not good.... it means Dane Swan is out too, and that ruins my dream team YET AGAIN! :(
Swan ain't out...I see the number 36 running around right now against Carlton. ;)

[christicehurst]

Liarer! Damn Swanny

[worbsy]

Liarer! Damn Swanny

They said on the Sunday Footy Show that they thought Blues would win easily because there was "no Dane Swan"... blame them!

30 touches though, should have gotten more ;)

[worbsy]

Ah, Plats. Great to have him back :D

Stitched up Robbo when he played on him and well... everyone he played on for that matter!
14 touches, 100% effective.

[b_lions16]

And the 1 of our 3 players that didn't have a clanger for the game. :D
7 one-percenters BTW. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

Very, very awesome! Great comeback game.

[worbsy]

Who does he take this week? I reckon Merrett for Tredrea and Platters to take whoever is kicking goals on the day...

No Motlop for this game which is who I'd normally pick for him to take.

[b_lions16]

Westhoff...just which bloody one!?...I think to take Justin but Matty can be just as dangerous...
Platts is most likely to take Robbie Gray, I reckon. ;)

[worbsy]

I was thinking Gray too, or I spose Justin Westhoff just coz of his height and the fact that Scarlett took him last week meaning he is worth stopping plus it will let Plats attack off him as well. Ebert is a bit smaller, so someone like McGrath may take him.

[Balony_pony16]

I was thinking Gray too, or I spose Justin Westhoff just coz of his height and the fact that Scarlett took him last week meaning he is worth stopping plus it will let Plats attack off him as well. Ebert is a bit smaller, so someone like McGrath may take him.

I can't wait to see Pats play this weekend...I still remember one of his first games against Port when he was playing forward pocke and he kicked a couple of goals while brown & bradshaw were also going crazy

[worbsy]

They'd know what they let go now too, when we drafted him after Port dropped him.

He'll stitch up whoever Vossy assigns him to, as he does every week. He has to be one of, if not our most important player. Certainly in defence, anyway. I guess Browny is our most important.

[lions_girl_4life]

Did Port drop him!! God they are idiots - they will regret it.

[worbsy]

They already do regret it.
I wouldn't mind getting Tommy Logan back from them though after we dropped him! We need more hard-nuts.
Patfull is clearly the better steal though.

[Jedstheman]

They already do regret it.
I wouldn't mind getting Tommy Logan back from them though after we dropped him! We need more hard-nuts.
Patfull is clearly the better steal though.


I like logan aswell but clearly would never swap Plats back for him.......But risky for logan trade come October ....MMMMMMMMMMM would Lovett

[Balony_pony16]

I think the lions are right for hard nuts...we have Selwood who is the most improved player on our squad, and Redden coming through...Rich is no pussy either.

from the powers side I would love Rodan, and I still struggle to understand why teams past on him except the power

[worbsy]

from the powers side I would love Rodan, and I still struggle to understand why teams past on him except the power

Tigers dropped him, and decisions like that are exactly why they are where they're at right now.

[Jedstheman]

I think the lions are right for hard nuts...we have Selwood who is the most improved player on our squad, and Redden coming through...Rich is no pussy either.

from the powers side I would love Rodan, and I still struggle to understand why teams past on him except the power


Everyone doubted him after his Knee Reco thats why

[lions_girl_4life]

I think Clarky would be right up there in the most improved of the season.

[worbsy]

I reckon Paul Duffield from Freo would be close to most improved in the league. Clark would be in the mix, as well as Higgins.

[b_lions16]

My 'Most Improved Player' List of 2009: :D

Sam Gilbert
Farren Ray
Patrick Ryder
Angus Graham
Chris Tarrant
Aaron Davey
Paul Chapman - In term of Fitness, and time in the Midfield ;)
Simon Prestigiacomo
Steven Dodd

Yer, I could go on...lol :D

[worbsy]

Clinton Jones

Actually, my tip for most improved would be Daniel Jackson from the Tigers. He's having a sensational year and came from nowhere, really

[b_lions16]

Shut up Worbs...stop revealing my stars for the Draft Game this year...DeeJay is definitely on the list...NO ONE TAKE HIM!!!

[worbsy]

Yeah, I'm gonna take him late if he slips through the radar

Haha, now you'll be forced to take him early if ya want him ;)

[b_lions16]

Yeah, I'm gonna take him late if he slips through the radar

Haha, now you'll be forced to take him early if ya want him ;)
I've already made a bloody list!
I am especially committed to take it out for the 2nd year in a row. :D

[Kenyon]

Add Mitch Clarke & u have nutted it.

[worbsy]

I've already made a bloody list!
I am especially committed to take it out for the 2nd year in a row. :D

We need to find a quality system of determining the winner

[b_lions16]

We need to find a quality system of determining the winner
Sending it off to random hacks and give 'em a beer so they don't choose Worbs as the Winner. :D
Any ideas tho?

[worbsy]

Sending it off to random hacks and give 'em a beer so they don't choose Worbs as the Winner. :D


Wasn't that the system last year? YEah, I want a change.

Not sure of the best way to go about it, because its a pretty hard thing to judge given its based on personal opinions and nothing else.

[lions_girl_4life]

I don't think there is an easy way to decide on the winner though.

[Jedstheman]

Platful had a day to forget yesterday some may disagree but I saw a player who looked tired and fumbled the ball alot he had 2or3 goals kicked on him which is so unlike him I personally put it down to him not having a game in a month the week before was like playing against a state league team in the Demons and I bloody hope he is better for it cause against the Cats we gunna need this Chap to be at his best or it will get very ugly fast if he is not.............Bring your A-Game next week Plats we need ya Dude.

[Balony_pony16]

The problem with Pats on the weekend was he got rotated onto who ever was hot at the minute which is a big ask for someone returning from injury...he had ebert early but moved to Westoff who killed hendo, then ebert got into the game and he went back to him I believe.

If Pats could of stayed on one player and dominate in and start getting involved more on rebounds that would have been great...but our defense was very unsettled which created a downward spiral...Only J Mac & McGrath can hold their heads up high after the game

[lions_girl_4life]

Didn't Ash get reported for throwing a punch? And Jedda can hold his head high - he had a ripper of a game.

[worbsy]

Platful had a day to forget yesterday some may disagree but I saw a player who looked tired and fumbled the ball alot he had 2or3 goals kicked on him which is so unlike him I personally put it down to him not having a game in a month the week before was like playing against a state league team in the Demons and I bloody hope he is better for it cause against the Cats we gunna need this Chap to be at his best or it will get very ugly fast if he is not.............Bring your A-Game next week Plats we need ya Dude.

I thought he was good... maybe it was just because everyone else was so bad that I thought that?

[lions_girl_4life]

Not his usual dominant self

[Balony_pony16]

I would like to see Roe get some form in the seniors (Isuspect that to pressure for him to preform on a one off basis is working against him...he needs a solid garrenteed spot in the senior team), so that Pats can go forwards as a real 3rd option

[lions_girl_4life]

I prefer Platts down back

[Jedstheman]

not bad but we need him to have the ball more as he can use it as good as any of our backmen but has to shut the gate on someone every week spent time on a few opponents and did well

[b_lions16]

Joel Patfull: Produced another solid season, stepping up as a key defender. Outstanding first half of the year but faded a little at the end of the season. Rating: 7

[Balony_pony16]

I agree that he faded towards the end of the season...I had him as a AA shoe in mid way through the season but his injury seem to inhibit his fitness and/or form. Still a great season

[lions_girl_4life]

If he has another solid preseason, then he can definately get AA next year - if the selectors actually watch the games.

[worbsy]

May be released of CHB duties next year with either Clark/Bradshaw possibly manning the post. That will allow Patfull to show his ability outside of just spoiling. Lovett :D

[christicehurst]

What position would he go to?

[worbsy]

He'd probably be a utility. Tag some dangerous guys some weeks (like Goodes, Richo, etc.), play as a stopper against particular opponents (Travis Cloke!), and hopefully have games up forward too, because I know for a fact that he can have a real impact up there.

Basically I see him as the Messiah :D

[lions_girl_4life]

Hence the profile picture

[worbsy]

Hence the profile picture

Yep. I really should change it though... it's been the same for ages.

But who to switch it to? Maybe I should chuck Patfull's head on a picture of Swanny so people get the complete picture of my favourite players! lol

[lions_girl_4life]

Might be the only way :D, you'd be hardpressed to find a piv of them together

[worbsy]

With McGuire now at Brissy, I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing Patfull hit his peak this year as he'll be freed up a bit!
Exciting times ahead for my favourite player :)

[Jedstheman]

2010 Player Questionnaire


12:52 PM Fri 12 February, 2010
http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/clubs/lions/patfull_profile-c.jpg Joel Patfull 2010 Profile



Name: Joel Patfull

Your earliest football memory is: Playing with my three brothers in Grade 3

Best mark you have taken at any level of football: Hanger over Ash McGrath at training

Best goal: First AFL goal with my first kick

Where were you on the day you were drafted: At my mate’s house

First person you called after you were drafted: My mum

The hardest part of pre-season training: The heat and humidity

Favourite training drill: Match practice drills

The best decision you have made on the football field: Banning Luke Power from taking the kick-ins

If you could play another professional sport, it would be: Golf or tennis

Sports teams you support (non-AFL): LA Clippers

What is one thing people would be surprised to learn about you: That I play guitar

What dish would you serve up if you were on MasterChef: Prawn Linguine

Where is the furthest you have been from home: Hawaii

What is the oldest item in your wardrobe that you still wear: My favourite T-shirt - it’s about four years old

Most environmentally conscious teammate: Amon Buchanan

Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Brent Staker

Teammate most likely to go into politics after football: Bart McCulloch

What rules you more - your heart or your head: Head

Do you prefer a planned event or an unplanned event: Unplanned

The last concert you went to: Kanye West

Your favourite cricketer: Callum Ferguson

French fries or wedges: French Fries

Speedos or boardshorts: Boardshorts

What’s on your iPod: Absolutely everything

[Jedstheman]

Worbs will be delited to see this.

[b_lions16]

OMFG...that is SO my next hairstyle! :D

[Jedstheman]

OMFG...that is SO my next hairstyle! :D

Go blow dry your Hair 6teena;)

[Hayley]

http://i46.tinypic.com/2ilyhco.png

[b_lions16]

http://www.brisbanelionsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=341&d=1266043993

[b_lions16]

Versatile Lions defender Joel Patfull is used to adapting his game style depending on the opposition.

The 190cm South Australian is one of the Lions’ most valuable players in the back half because his rare combination of speed, strength and agility enables him to effectively play on opponents of all shapes and sizes.

So while you can generally count on full-back Daniel Merrett being assigned the job on the opposition’s biggest key forward - Patfull’s task can vary from week to week.

In recent seasons his role has demanded playing on far larger opponents when the team is faced with the prospect of going up against two ‘monster’ forwards in the one side.

Although he often gives away up to 10cm and 10kg at times, Patfull enjoys punching above his own weight.

“Sometimes it can be tough, but I really don’t mind it,” Patfull said.

“With the way defenders set up these days, there aren’t as many one-on-one contests which means you can get away with being a little bit smaller.”

“It’s always a good challenge, but I’ve never found I was too far out of my league.”

The recruitment of former St Kilda defender Matt Maguire in November last year could potentially release Patfull to provide greater drive from the Lions backline.

“I’ll probably get to play more on blokes more my own size - either the third tall or even the smaller guys who can be pretty dangerous like Brad Johnson (Western Bulldogs) and Steve Johnson (Geelong),” he said.

Patfull has developed a close bond with his fellow defenders including Merrett, Josh Drummond, Jed Adcock and Ash McGrath in recent years, but says the Lions defensive group has certainly embraced Maguire as one of ‘them’.

“He’s slotted in beautifully,” he said. “He gets along with all the boys and has been training really well.”

“We’re a pretty tight knit group down there, but we’ve accepted him,” he laughed.
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^ Joel Patfull breaks free during the NAB Cup ^