Carmichael is a mid/fwd who we were linked to. Good body of work went the pick after to Pies. Must see more upside in our boy.
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Welcome to Tigerland Jacob Bauer
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Jacob has a bit of that Gibcus alleviation leap. Ohh, he also wears the same number 28
10. RICHMOND - JACOB BAUER
Club: North AdelaideHeight: 191cm
Weight: 80kg
DOB: 06/08/02
Bauer was overlooked by Sydney during last year's draft process, having graduated from the club's Academy system. He has since moved to North Adelaide, and into the forward line, where he's had an immediate impact with his athleticism and high-leaping marking ability. The 191cm forward kicked 13 goals from his first three SANFL games, with clubs noting some strong AFL attributes, particularly in the air. Still just 19, and still adjusting to his new position in attack, clubs believe there is plenty of growth remaining in his game.
Bauer becomes a Tiger via Mid-Season Draft
Tall forward Jacob Bauer has joined Richmond via the Mid-Season Rookie Draft.
Is he a Bayley Fritsch type? I hope so. And is that the last we see of Parker in the seniors?
This will seem like a strange comparison, but this pick reminds me of when we went for Mark Coughlan.
We took Coughlan when everyone thought we were crazy not to take Jason Cloke father-son. Cloke would have cost us the second round pick that we used on Coughlan and I believe there was a strong chance we would have got him.
But we had our eye on Coughlan for some time. We had a number of extremely good contacts at the Perth football club at the time (one, incidentally, was heavily involved in the selection of Sydney Stack) and they were giving the Tigers all the guff on him. The Tigers were not prepared to give up the second round pick that they intended to grab Coughlan with.
The decision to take Coughlan was based largely on his ability to keep stepping up when elevated through the ranks. Obviously he had the skills, but so do a lot of other young players.
He never truely starred, but he always quickly settled in to the new standard at the level he was promoted to. He stepped up to PSA footy, and showed he could handle it, he then played Colts at Perth and again showed he could handle it, he went and played league at Perth and again rose to the challenge. Despite this, he literally flew under the radar of most AFL clubs. It was this step up ability that convinced the Tigers to take him.
Watching Bauer's highlights after talking to some SA contacts makes me think he might be a very similar type of player in developmental terms. His highlights packages are pretty impressive for a kid stepping up to State league footy. I love the way he jumps at the footy when it is in the air and he has some great mitts on him.
Apparently he has a very strong work ethic that is aimed at getting the best out of himself.
Not a bad mid-season draft selection IMO. Not saying he'll make it, but he is going to give it everything.
We took Coughlan when everyone thought we were crazy not to take Jason Cloke father-son. Cloke would have cost us the second round pick that we used on Coughlan and I believe there was a strong chance we would have got him.
But we had our eye on Coughlan for some time. We had a number of extremely good contacts at the Perth football club at the time (one, incidentally, was heavily involved in the selection of Sydney Stack) and they were giving the Tigers all the guff on him. The Tigers were not prepared to give up the second round pick that they intended to grab Coughlan with.
The decision to take Coughlan was based largely on his ability to keep stepping up when elevated through the ranks. Obviously he had the skills, but so do a lot of other young players.
He never truely starred, but he always quickly settled in to the new standard at the level he was promoted to. He stepped up to PSA footy, and showed he could handle it, he then played Colts at Perth and again showed he could handle it, he went and played league at Perth and again rose to the challenge. Despite this, he literally flew under the radar of most AFL clubs. It was this step up ability that convinced the Tigers to take him.
Watching Bauer's highlights after talking to some SA contacts makes me think he might be a very similar type of player in developmental terms. His highlights packages are pretty impressive for a kid stepping up to State league footy. I love the way he jumps at the footy when it is in the air and he has some great mitts on him.
Apparently he has a very strong work ethic that is aimed at getting the best out of himself.
Not a bad mid-season draft selection IMO. Not saying he'll make it, but he is going to give it everything.
We've seen this with our VFL players. Some like Broad, Kmac and even Syd's brief VFL initiation, didn't stand out at VFL level yet proved to be valuable additions when stepping up to the seniors. Meanwhile others, and RCD is the latest in a long line, failed to step up from much better VFL credentials.
Its fascinating. Some players just keep steadily stepping up at each level, like climbing a ladder.
Some dominate at reserves but can never take the next step.
Some are solid at reserves but excel at seniors.
I believe Coughlan was overlooked by other clubs due to his extensive injury history as a junior
In any case I hope you are right about Bauer, he fills a massive hole on the list
Looks good, fits a position we need to fill over the next couple of years. we can look to develop Bauer alongside Samson Ryan and hopefully both make it.
Clearly needs to bulk up a bit for AFL but he's young so there is time.
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Clearly needs to bulk up a bit for AFL but he's young so there is time.
DS
Doubt he's anywhere near the size and weight of Jurica; but the mobile 3rd tall, strong marking forward (for 191cm/80kg), and despite the odd run-up, looks to be an effective kick for accuracy and length, that I called for over a year ago. A Bailey Fritsch, Geordiadis, O. Henry, Isaac Heeney (when he goes forward) type.
Hopefully has the speed and leading/positioning smarts to get the ball away from our KPFs and the pack of attendant defenders.
Yer, love the way he never misses a mark or shot at goal. I'm sure he does it every time.
