What confuses me is, why was ugle-Hagan such a lock for pick 1 when he's apparently way off being AFL ready yet McDonald went at 4 & he's ready from the start, shouldn't that make McDonald the #1 lock?
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I don't see how Sydney deserve credit with the way they gain kids through thier academy, that's not skillful etc at all they are rorting the system.
Different clubs at different stages.
Swans want to pump games in to kids, Dogs going for a flag can’t carry kids.
Don‘t be shocked if JUH is in the ones soon. But much more competition for spots at the Dogs.
The Cants have some issues. https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/kane-c...2a9d-49b1-a5e8-b1bae2402a48?ocid=Social-AFLFS
Geez, Cornes talking some sense, can't last.
The return to normal length quarters and a 22 round season, along with a game which seems to now involve a lot more running, certainly means that clubs who bank wins early but don't empty the tank will be at a distinct advantage. This season is going to be a slow burn so it pays to pace your team.
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The return to normal length quarters and a 22 round season, along with a game which seems to now involve a lot more running, certainly means that clubs who bank wins early but don't empty the tank will be at a distinct advantage. This season is going to be a slow burn so it pays to pace your team.
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JUH kicked 5 and dished a few off in the 2nds.
I reckon he'll play 2nds 3-4 times in his career.
The word is that JUH is a great player UNLESS you play hard and tight on him. Does not like the attention one bit.
JUH, I would like you to meet Dylan Grimes....................................
Ill believe that when I see it.
Not many KPF'ds get played soft and loose on.
I reckon he's gonna be a star.
I reckon he could be Buddy to Logan McDonalds Roughy.
Didn't see Mcdonald play on Saturday but a bloke who played with in Perth reckoned he was very Nick Reiwoldt.
Im really looking forward to seeing JUH
Doubt Hagan would ever get a better education. Grub would be more than happy to show him all the nasty niggly little things a defender gets up to, all in one match. Kid survives that intact he'll make a player.
Yes but the whole Academy thing has proven just a huge rort. The Swans should have had to spend more time at the lower reaches of the comp, but have been supported via this AFL gift to bounce back far too quickly. Let's compare with LolNorf and how long it takes them - and they didn't even win a flag; just made a couple of Prelims.
Swans looking they could be a contender within 3 years, and won't even need Buddy.
I still don’t mind the academy thing for the non footy states - as long as it’s priced accordingly.
Where it stinks is when clubs like Collingwood pick up players like Quaynor - that’s rorting the system
Where it stinks is when clubs like Collingwood pick up players like Quaynor - that’s rorting the system
Quaynor was a joke - and a very handy player too with a great future (esp at a better club!). Would have loved a chance to draft him.
But the northern clubs have had similar dubious access to a heap of talent that has been off-limits to the rest.
My favourite line about the Round 1 results: Pies fought Treloar, and Treloar won!
Isn't this changing this year and the bidding system for academy players only comes alive from the second round?
The joke is the Swans getting Blakey through thier academy. It's for kids with no AFL background yet Blakey's dad played what was then VFL football so he's clearly not from a non AFL background.
