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Todd Elton
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Re: Welcome Todd Elton
Apparently he took 9 contested marks in one game. Problem is he's been inconsistent. Also spoke about him being affected by a spider bite. Had to go to hospital for a drip 7 nights in a row. I'm encouraged by his abilitites. As nromal, the question now is whether he can translate that talent into AFL success.
Apparently he took 9 contested marks in one game. Problem is he's been inconsistent. Also spoke about him being affected by a spider bite. Had to go to hospital for a drip 7 nights in a row. I'm encouraged by his abilitites. As nromal, the question now is whether he can translate that talent into AFL success.
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
Good luck to Todd, didn't see this one coming. would have liked Kerstens here or even markworth. I think they would have filled more of a need. But, Todd's highlight package does look ok.
Does look like he can play, just didn't think it would be us that would pick him...
Good luck to Todd, didn't see this one coming. would have liked Kerstens here or even markworth. I think they would have filled more of a need. But, Todd's highlight package does look ok.
Does look like he can play, just didn't think it would be us that would pick him...
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
Recruiter said he was touted as a possible top 5 pick earlier in the year before championships but didn't really fire. Had the spider bite just before championships. I know we're only dealing with short highlights but liked his reel alot more than Kersten. And Kersten did slide quite a fair way from where he was touted to be picked.
Recruiter said he was touted as a possible top 5 pick earlier in the year before championships but didn't really fire. Had the spider bite just before championships. I know we're only dealing with short highlights but liked his reel alot more than Kersten. And Kersten did slide quite a fair way from where he was touted to be picked.
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
Dean Putt to leysy ;D
In all seriousness he is a good example of a tall with all the athletic ability in the world but who was soft at the contest.
If there is one truism its that big guys don't make it unless they absolutely relish physcial contact. Plenty have failed because of just that one reason.
You get the feeling that will also be the thing that makes or breaks this guy.
Phar Ace said:
Dean Putt to leysy ;D
In all seriousness he is a good example of a tall with all the athletic ability in the world but who was soft at the contest.
If there is one truism its that big guys don't make it unless they absolutely relish physcial contact. Plenty have failed because of just that one reason.
You get the feeling that will also be the thing that makes or breaks this guy.
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
If he looks up to N Riewoldt as a CHF I like that especially if he is keen to get on his bike!!
Although if he gets to Paddy Ryder level I wouldn't be unhappy at pick 26. To me will be between Griff, Astbury & Todd to cement the CHF-CHB spots over the next 3yrs.
If he is a bit soft then we stick him in the ring with TV to toughen him up...
Could do worse then have High Deff rub off on him.
The more I read about his athletism the more I love this pick
If he looks up to N Riewoldt as a CHF I like that especially if he is keen to get on his bike!!
Although if he gets to Paddy Ryder level I wouldn't be unhappy at pick 26. To me will be between Griff, Astbury & Todd to cement the CHF-CHB spots over the next 3yrs.
If he is a bit soft then we stick him in the ring with TV to toughen him up...
Could do worse then have High Deff rub off on him.
The more I read about his athletism the more I love this pick
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
Nice grab in a pack! Full stretch and takes them in his fingertips. Doesn't mind a tackle either and knows how to get out of second gear. I look forward to seeing what he can do at senior level against guys half as talented but twice as mean.
Nice grab in a pack! Full stretch and takes them in his fingertips. Doesn't mind a tackle either and knows how to get out of second gear. I look forward to seeing what he can do at senior level against guys half as talented but twice as mean.
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
Seems to be able to take a strong contested mark as well has run with the ball & create space.
Look forward to seeing his development over the next few years!
Seems to be able to take a strong contested mark as well has run with the ball & create space.
Look forward to seeing his development over the next few years!
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2S-ASgCbnE&feature=related
thought i remebered seeing him on the TAC Daicos Challange. Gives a bit more on what the kids like.. Seems a genuinely nice type of person that looked totally overawed in the presence of Daic's. But it was early in the season. Says he's full forward as well.
i can see this kid playing down back the way he plays, he reminds me of Brian Lake..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2S-ASgCbnE&feature=related
thought i remebered seeing him on the TAC Daicos Challange. Gives a bit more on what the kids like.. Seems a genuinely nice type of person that looked totally overawed in the presence of Daic's. But it was early in the season. Says he's full forward as well.
i can see this kid playing down back the way he plays, he reminds me of Brian Lake..
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
That was certainly my initial thoughts.
When you break it down we're not that well off for talls.
Astbury too has his injury probs and Post no certainty to make it. Gus, Gourdis & McGuane on the outer. Thursty & Westhoff gone.
Seems like a solid notion for his selection. Hope he does well.
Harry said:
That was certainly my initial thoughts.
When you break it down we're not that well off for talls.
Astbury too has his injury probs and Post no certainty to make it. Gus, Gourdis & McGuane on the outer. Thursty & Westhoff gone.
Seems like a solid notion for his selection. Hope he does well.
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
I look at the athleticism. I expect Dimma would have given a very clear message to the recruiters - I don't want any girls! They would have taken that into account. This is the most exciting recruit this year, including the trade period.
Ridley said:
I look at the athleticism. I expect Dimma would have given a very clear message to the recruiters - I don't want any girls! They would have taken that into account. This is the most exciting recruit this year, including the trade period.
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
But Rids, most of us on here are full of sh!t, and none of us have made it.
Ridley said:
But Rids, most of us on here are full of sh!t, and none of us have made it.
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
Not sure Harry. I thought I had read we had been into this kid for a long time, which makes me think that Griif was not any major sort of consideration in us picking him up.
That said though, we have another player as insurance.
Harry said:
Not sure Harry. I thought I had read we had been into this kid for a long time, which makes me think that Griif was not any major sort of consideration in us picking him up.
That said though, we have another player as insurance.
Re: Welcome Todd Elton
Wow what a great pair of hands this kid can really take a pack mark....luv his agility and his kicking action is good too....
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roar%20vision%20archive/tabid/11454/contentid/405049/default.aspx
Wow what a great pair of hands this kid can really take a pack mark....luv his agility and his kicking action is good too....
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/roar%20vision%20archive/tabid/11454/contentid/405049/default.aspx
