I can see why Pickett is deep small med forward for his contested ability and hassle defensively
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Thomson Dow
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Excellent by hand. Good breakaway speed.
Needs to work within his limitations & he might be useful.
Good luck lad.
Needs to work within his limitations & he might be useful.
Good luck lad.
Good luck to Thomson. I’m not holding my breath but hoping for the best for him.
There is nothing he has done thus far that gives me any confidence he is a lesser version of his brother. But again fingers crossed he can turn it on
There is nothing he has done thus far that gives me any confidence he is a lesser version of his brother. But again fingers crossed he can turn it on
Bring the skill set with winning clearances and being defensive minded like Hopper in not allowing the Bombers mids to get walk outs. This is why he is in the team over Sonsie. Fingers crossed he shows this time he belongs.
Wasn't Dow the one said to have some skills like Edwards? What's his lateral movement like?
Take it Thompson and give your all. This opportunity may cement you in our side for the future. Best wishes
Yes, said to have elite hands. Came third in agility run at the combine, average 20 metre sprint (3.06).
He should get an extended run at least with Hopper missing for a while. 3-4 games to have an impact at AFL level. Ball is in his court.
It’s the right selection given his VFL form, us needing to know whether he’s up to the standard and other midfield options such as Sonsie struggling for form/fitness.
Yep, make or break time for Dow. Fourth year on the list and need to establish himself in the side now or he’ll likely be let go at seasons end.
Thought he looked good last year in the middle apart from his disposal which was worse than diabolical. If he has fixed this up it will be promising for him. He really stood out to me last year in the Crows game live, kept getting and extracting the ball from packs.
We've tested pretty much everybody else this year. Dow was in line for selection a couple of weeks ago. Makes sense. He's 21yo. Still not a mature prospect.
When he gets a senior gig he does play tight. He's doing what we ask. His handball used to be good but at VFA level he has been taught to break the line and kick. And he used to break sideways every time he got the ball; he's corrected that. Run straight. Kick ball. Find target is next. He can do it a level below.
I hope he gets a good run at it. I'm wondering if his hands shouldn't be given a better chance. Let's see.
When he gets a senior gig he does play tight. He's doing what we ask. His handball used to be good but at VFA level he has been taught to break the line and kick. And he used to break sideways every time he got the ball; he's corrected that. Run straight. Kick ball. Find target is next. He can do it a level below.
I hope he gets a good run at it. I'm wondering if his hands shouldn't be given a better chance. Let's see.
I think people exaggerate about his poor kicking. I’m sure we’ll see tomorrow night though. I’m really happy he’s getting a chance
I think he's very good by hand,maybe even potential to be elite. I think he's below average to poor by foot.
Put him in and under and feeding out to someone, but please don't let him kick it.
Put him in and under and feeding out to someone, but please don't let him kick it.
He actually makes Ralphsmith look like Doc Holliday.
But I do wish him a root’n toot’n good time
