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State League Watch
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:hihi Funny one tigertim.tigertim said:
To be serious, you'd probably put Tas State League at a similar level as the strongest VIC Country Leagues, or perhaps towards NTFL standard in Darwin. To put some perspective on it, Jeromey Webberly was drafted as a mature age out of the Tas State League but wasn't nearly as dominant as Thorp now is. And obviously never quite made it as a Richmond Senior Player.
Word has it Sheeds had a good hard look in the off season at Justin Laycock whom is playing for Burnie after his career at Essendon, but seems to have his body right and is playing well in the Tas League. Jeremy Howe of Melbourne was also drafted straight out of the Tas League playing for Hobart FC the year before he was drafted.
Panthera Tigris said:It's no secret that Hawthorn is one of my most disliked opposition sides. Can't stand their smug supporters. Every time they pull the whole "Buddy Vs Tambling" card my come back is always Thorp Vs Reiwoldt, seeing as the Dawks took Mitch Thorp 2 or 3 places before Reiwoldt in the 2006 draft - Shuts them up. From memory Thorp was touted as the next big thing key forward player, but didn't really live up to the hype. Only played a handful of games given that word has it, he had a fair few off field issues, as well as injury troubles.
That would be Thorp who was taken 1 pick before Joel Selwood, (thats ok tho, he hasnt had much success against the hawks), 2 picks before Ben Reid, and a few picks before Frawley (but again thats ok, the hawks havent struggled to find a key back in recent years) and yes he was picked before Reiwoldt.
For a guy like Thorp it doesn't really matter what league he's dominating in. It's all about where his head is at. He was a super talented junior but a bloody headcase. Heard stories about him trying to injure teammates so he could get a game.
If he has matured then he is definitely worth a look as we need a big CHF.
If he has matured then he is definitely worth a look as we need a big CHF.
Would Ben Warren be worth picking up? Haven't seen that much of him but think he's been playing well at VFL level.
Panthera Tigris said:
A good Tassie team would beat a good Darwin team ILO. I am from Tassie and now live in Darwin. A lot of the Darwin teams don't cope with muscle, aggression and pressure. I can't dispute a Darwin team might have more skill though.
I haven't seen enough Vic country footy to compare
snaps truly said:
Probably on the mark there.
I suppose QAFL and AFL Canberra would've been a similar standard to Tassie too, that is before they were weakened by the formation of the NEAFL. Interestingly there is a rep game scheduled for this year between Tassie and the NEAFL. Will give a good indication of the relative standards.
Talented bloke, no doubt about it. Perhaps Bart McCulloch will be looked at as a mature age rookie too. Big strong bodied ruckmen are often late bloomers.tigs2010 said:For a guy like Thorp it doesn't really matter what league he's dominating in. It's all about where his head is at. He was a super talented junior but a bloody headcase. Heard stories about him trying to injure teammates so he could get a game.
If he has matured then he is definitely worth a look as we need a big CHF.
Panthera Tigris said:
Only state of Origin would settle it. For instance the leading goalkicker from a QLD team in the NEAFL is Kent Abey...from North West Tassie!
Yep, that happens a fair bit. Before the formation of the NEAFL I was aware of a few Tasmanian blokes playing in both the QAFL and Canberra leagues as well as always having a sprinkling of blokes playing in the various other state leagues (SANFL, WAFL, VFL etc.)snaps truly said:
http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-0-0&sID=60264&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=23539186
Vic side announced. Some interest in Michaeledis, Ross, Sewell, Lambert, Cockie, Cain, Wheeler. Good to see a few more Fankston boys get recognition. Loured is an interesting one. Starred for Frankston as an 18/19 yr old and moved "up" to Sandy where he stagnated and played twos. Went back to Frankston and now gets a state gig!
Vic side announced. Some interest in Michaeledis, Ross, Sewell, Lambert, Cockie, Cain, Wheeler. Good to see a few more Fankston boys get recognition. Loured is an interesting one. Starred for Frankston as an 18/19 yr old and moved "up" to Sandy where he stagnated and played twos. Went back to Frankston and now gets a state gig!
Watched the first half and some of the last quarter. No huge stand outs for mine but Michalides, Ian Richardson, Motlop and Sam Lloyd as possible small forwards. Sherlock was a running, lean looking half back, looked ok. Michael Sikora as a 206cm ruck looked promising. Marigliani got a heap of te ball but can't see him getting another chance (and turned it over a bit)
Vics went down though!
Vics went down though!
tigertim said:
Thanks mate. He also played up here the last 2 seasons in Darwin. He goes ok from what I have seen, but drifts in and out of games, not a good sign when you play in the NTFL
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