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Mitch Wishnowsky - Punter (Utah) is a 49er
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- Zealot
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Mitch Wishnowsky is the former Aussie Rules rugby player. He'll change the position of the field for the 49ers. Tremendous punting talent in mold of Michael Dickson. I love this pick in Round 4.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 27, 2019
Just to clarify, Aussie Rules and Rugby are different sports.
Rugby is played on a rectangular field and there isn't a heap of kicking.
Aussie Rules is played on an oval field about 180yds long and there's heaps of kicking in general play. That's why a lot of Aussies are naturally good punters. The game is basically punt after punt after punt with plenty of kicks going 60-80yds, sometimes more.
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Originally posted by Zealot:
Just to clarify, Aussie Rules and Rugby are different sports.
Rugby is played on a rectangular field and there isn't a heap of kicking.
Aussie Rules is played on an oval field about 180yds long and there's heaps of kicking in general play. That's why a lot of Aussies are naturally good punters. The game is basically punt after punt after punt with plenty of kicks going 60-80yds, sometimes more.
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Originally posted by Jcool:.
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Lynch: "Kyle and I studied punters this year more than I think we ever will… we think (Wishnowsky) is the long-term answer… a 10-year guy.
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) April 27, 2019
"We felt had he not been taken there, he would've been taken."
(Lynch thinks more than just the Patriots would've taken Wishnowsky.)
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Originally posted by okdkid:
Lynch: "Kyle and I studied punters this year more than I think we ever will… we think (Wishnowsky) is the long-term answer… a 10-year guy.
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) April 27, 2019
"We felt had he not been taken there, he would've been taken."
(Lynch thinks more than just the Patriots would've taken Wishnowsky.)
At least I can convince myself the Pats would've taken him. That'll help me sleep better.
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Originally posted by Chief:So we drafted a gay punter from Australia with our 4th rounder? Sweet!
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Y picking a player from the undrafted players then end up singing a player from free agent and cost us more money.
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Originally posted by Chief:So we drafted a gay punter from Australia with our 4th rounder? Sweet!
No Gay was the Kicker, he's going to Tampa
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Originally posted by okdkid:Originally posted by KeepRabbitsOut:Only 2 big punts last year tho. Hoping he can dance on the big stage.
Doesn't need them. Not his game. His game is laser precision accuracy. King of forcing fair catches and coffin kicks. Plenty of leg though. Absolutely can uncork a 50+ yarder.
. Funny what stats are rated when the stuff that can win you games is more important.
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Originally posted by Zealot:
Originally posted by Jcool:
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Originally posted by DaBum:He averaged 45.2 yards a punt last year. Most of his punts were big punts.
Lol. I guess I meant 60+ yarders. With 2 other Aussie punters averaging over 50ypp last year in the NFL I expect more. He is of the same ilk.
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Mitch Wishnowsky is the former Aussie Rules rugby player. He'll change the position of the field for the 49ers. Tremendous punting talent in mold of Michael Dickson. I love this pick in Round 4.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 27, 2019
Rugby? SMH