Or Anthony Miles numbersTo average 40 touches over 5 rounds is a fair effort. They’re Nathan Foley type VFL numbers!
I was pleasantly surprised at miller’s agility/speed/footy brain watching him in the seconds. He’s 2m and looks in good form. I am less concerned about our back up tall defenders than I was. No need to be alarmed just yet. Although I am no expert...I would think insurance against an injury to, say, David Ashbury, is the highest priority.
We are covered in the ruck, no problems. CCJ and Chol also provide cover against Lynch and Jack being injured so that is all good. At a pinch, Balta can go forward as long as we have other defensive options.
The midfield has been exposed but only because they all got injured together. Losing the equivalent of Cotchin, Prestia, Edwards, Bolton and Lambert at the same time would be an issue at any club. Take Treloar, Dunkley, McRae, Bontempelli and Liberatore out of the Bulldogs for a few weeks and see how many games they win. Or even just Oliver, Viney, Bradshaw and Petracca out of Melbourne. Basically, we were left with Dusty and Graham for a few games, our midfield handled the crisis as well as any team could.
If we lose Astbury and one other tall defender for an extended period and we are looking at Miller and Biggie, both of whom have not played seniors yet and Garthwaite who is not big enough.
This is the priority for this draft.
The only one of the kids I think who can be a good AFL key defender is Biggie TOT , and I think he needs atleast another 2 seasons to be anywhere near DTLDs level , better athlete yes, footy nous no.I would think insurance against an injury to, say, David Ashbury, is the highest priority.
We are covered in the ruck, no problems. CCJ and Chol also provide cover against Lynch and Jack being injured so that is all good. At a pinch, Balta can go forward as long as we have other defensive options.
The midfield has been exposed but only because they all got injured together. Losing the equivalent of Cotchin, Prestia, Edwards, Bolton and Lambert at the same time would be an issue at any club. Take Treloar, Dunkley, McRae, Bontempelli and Liberatore out of the Bulldogs for a few weeks and see how many games they win. Or even just Oliver, Viney, Bradshaw and Petracca out of Melbourne. Basically, we were left with Dusty and Graham for a few games, our midfield handled the crisis as well as any team could.
If we lose Astbury and one other tall defender for an extended period and we are looking at Miller and Biggie, both of whom have not played seniors yet and Garthwaite who is not big enough.
This is the priority for this draft.
Recorded 2.91 second 20m sprint (equal 3rd overall) and 8.10 second agility test (equal 1st) in his draft year, so yeah you can say he's got these two covered especially as a KPD. Also scored equal 1st for goalkickicking accuracy. https://www.afl.com.au/news/147783/draft-combine-results-top-10-for-every-testI was pleasantly surprised at miller’s agility/speed/footy brain watching him in the seconds. He’s 2m and looks in good form. I am less concerned about our back up tall defenders than I was. No need to be alarmed just yet. Although I am no expert...
Just about old enough for GeelongJye Bolton getting another leg up from Suma also.
29 now ...
Imagine having Foley or Maxfield today.To average 40 touches over 5 rounds is a fair effort. They’re Nathan Foley type VFL numbers!
Such a shame Stuey ended up in Sydney. Loved his booming left foot bombsImagine having Foley or Maxfield today.
Brilliant players
Now with Cotch out.Article yesterday stated Richmond is the only chance for Freeman and Stengle. If it comes to a choice, hope we punt on Freeman.
95 MCGSuch a shame Stuey ended up in Sydney. Loved his booming left foot bombs
Must admit, this line of thinking did cross my mind, too.Now with Cotch out.
Freeman for sure.
Might even play.
Smokey Bacon or Smokey BBQ Sauce or both ...my personal preferenceRelton Roberts is hungry for another go.
My smokey.
Just before round 1.When is the mid season draft?