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zoomba23 said:
Yes but what about Lake Elidon
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I think I found Elidon, it’s a game from the 80s

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44. The Bull

The team’s energiser bunny. Out of necessity he plays as a the second marking target alongside Souva when at 190cm he should be the third target. Can kick multiple goals quickly. With our stacked midfield hopefully the experiment of playing him in the centre square is over. He’s in the last year of his contract so the team and him need a big year.
 

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Ultimate guide to every AFL club’s under 23s heading into the 2024 season​




NORTH MELBOURNE​

HEADLINE MAKER​

Harry Sheezel disposed of the ball more times (622) in a debut season than any other first-year draftee since stats were recorded. Better still, he won the Kangaroos best and fairest, took home the Rising Star and showed a versatility to dominate at halfback, go forward on occasions and find a spot in the midfield. Can he do a Nick Daicos in year two?

X-FACTOR​

George Wardlaw’s 17-disposal game against Essendon in round 12 — his third AFL match — did more than just give a glimpse of how good he can be. It convinced Alastair Clarkson he needed to get back behind the magnet board. The Wardlaw-Sheezel double act looks like being a Kangaroos staple for the next decade and a half.

QUESTION MARK​

Can the Kangaroos high draft picks Will Phillips (pick three) and Tom Powell (pick 13) justify their high ratings out of the 2020 Covid draft? It’s not too late, but both will have to get a wriggle on, given the squeeze is on for midfield spots at Arden St. They played 16 and 14 games respectively last season. Let’s hope both of them get a crack at it in season four or a fresh start elsewhere might be an option for one or both of them.

KEEP IT UP​

Paul Curtis is building a highlights reel that could have him in the X-factor bracket. The medium-sized forward — who can take a grab and finish in front of goal — is giving the Kangaroos plenty of excitement in attack. He played 21 games in his second season for 17 goals, including four against West Coast. Sit back and enjoy the show.

YOUNG TALENT TIME​

Just pencil in Colby McKercher (pick two) and Zane Duursma (pick four) to make an immediate impact this year —and for the decade or more ahead. McKercher is yet another North midfielder, who might need to start elsewhere (potentially in Sheezel’s old halfback role) as he finds his feet. Duursma brings a point of difference in attack. Exciting times.
 
Kanga Glory said:

Ultimate guide to every AFL club’s under 23s heading into the 2024 season​




NORTH MELBOURNE​

HEADLINE MAKER​

Harry Sheezel disposed of the ball more times (622) in a debut season than any other first-year draftee since stats were recorded. Better still, he won the Kangaroos best and fairest, took home the Rising Star and showed a versatility to dominate at halfback, go forward on occasions and find a spot in the midfield. Can he do a Nick Daicos in year two?

X-FACTOR​

George Wardlaw’s 17-disposal game against Essendon in round 12 — his third AFL match — did more than just give a glimpse of how good he can be. It convinced Alastair Clarkson he needed to get back behind the magnet board. The Wardlaw-Sheezel double act looks like being a Kangaroos staple for the next decade and a half.

QUESTION MARK​

Can the Kangaroos high draft picks Will Phillips (pick three) and Tom Powell (pick 13) justify their high ratings out of the 2020 Covid draft? It’s not too late, but both will have to get a wriggle on, given the squeeze is on for midfield spots at Arden St. They played 16 and 14 games respectively last season. Let’s hope both of them get a crack at it in season four or a fresh start elsewhere might be an option for one or both of them.

KEEP IT UP​

Paul Curtis is building a highlights reel that could have him in the X-factor bracket. The medium-sized forward — who can take a grab and finish in front of goal — is giving the Kangaroos plenty of excitement in attack. He played 21 games in his second season for 17 goals, including four against West Coast. Sit back and enjoy the show.

YOUNG TALENT TIME​

Just pencil in Colby McKercher (pick two) and Zane Duursma (pick four) to make an immediate impact this year —and for the decade or more ahead. McKercher is yet another North midfielder, who might need to start elsewhere (potentially in Sheezel’s old halfback role) as he finds his feet. Duursma brings a point of difference in attack. Exciting times.
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Kanga Glory said:

Ultimate guide to every AFL club’s under 23s heading into the 2024 season​




NORTH MELBOURNE​

HEADLINE MAKER​

Harry Sheezel disposed of the ball more times (622) in a debut season than any other first-year draftee since stats were recorded. Better still, he won the Kangaroos best and fairest, took home the Rising Star and showed a versatility to dominate at halfback, go forward on occasions and find a spot in the midfield. Can he do a Nick Daicos in year two?

X-FACTOR​

George Wardlaw’s 17-disposal game against Essendon in round 12 — his third AFL match — did more than just give a glimpse of how good he can be. It convinced Alastair Clarkson he needed to get back behind the magnet board. The Wardlaw-Sheezel double act looks like being a Kangaroos staple for the next decade and a half.

QUESTION MARK​

Can the Kangaroos high draft picks Will Phillips (pick three) and Tom Powell (pick 13) justify their high ratings out of the 2020 Covid draft? It’s not too late, but both will have to get a wriggle on, given the squeeze is on for midfield spots at Arden St. They played 16 and 14 games respectively last season. Let’s hope both of them get a crack at it in season four or a fresh start elsewhere might be an option for one or both of them.

KEEP IT UP​

Paul Curtis is building a highlights reel that could have him in the X-factor bracket. The medium-sized forward — who can take a grab and finish in front of goal — is giving the Kangaroos plenty of excitement in attack. He played 21 games in his second season for 17 goals, including four against West Coast. Sit back and enjoy the show.

YOUNG TALENT TIME​

Just pencil in Colby McKercher (pick two) and Zane Duursma (pick four) to make an immediate impact this year —and for the decade or more ahead. McKercher is yet another North midfielder, who might need to start elsewhere (potentially in Sheezel’s old halfback role) as he finds his feet. Duursma brings a point of difference in attack. Exciting times.
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Imagine if Curtis learned to lead for the footy, rather than sit back and rely on his strength in the context. He'd add an extra 10-15 goals a season.
 
The Nostradamus said:
And why are we posting past players here when there’s a sub forum for it?
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Because he should be at the club helping out now he has more free time 1!111!!!1!
 
Roos1991 said:
Imagine if Curtis learned to lead for the footy, rather than sit back and rely on his strength in the context. He'd add an extra 10-15 goals a season.
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Weird player. Buckets of talent with random gaps.

Who'd I choose to do a spot up pass inside 50? Paul Curtis. Who'd I choose to be a 1 on 1 target inside 50? Paul Curtis. Who'd I choose to take a set shot? Anyone but Paul Curtis. Who'd I bet on to lead at the ball carrier? Anyone but Paul Curtis.

If he plugs some of those weaknesses, crikey
 
zoomba23 said:
Weird player. Buckets of talent with random gaps.

Who'd I choose to do a spot up pass inside 50? Paul Curtis. Who'd I choose to be a 1 on 1 target inside 50? Paul Curtis. Who'd I choose to take a set shot? Anyone but Paul Curtis. Who'd I bet on to lead at the ball carrier? Anyone but Paul Curtis.

If he plugs some of those weaknesses, crikey
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The biggest issue with Paul Curtis right now is how predictable he is. He runs with the ball towards the right pocket, then inevitably props and turns inside to his left foot. Everyone knows he's going to do it so he isn't turning any opponent inside out and getting an easy kick on his left foot. Likewise, when the long ball is coming in, he's always going to try to push his opponent under the ball and take an uncontested mark out the back. Every time. If his direct opponent is aware of these two tactics, then they can shut him down. The sad thing is he has the speed, the skill, the strength and the overhead marking ability to not have to rely on these tricks.
 
Colbys Boots said:
The biggest issue with Paul Curtis right now is how predictable he is. He runs with the ball towards the right pocket, then inevitably props and turns inside to his left foot. Everyone knows he's going to do it so he isn't turning any opponent inside out and getting an easy kick on his left foot. Likewise, when the long ball is coming in, he's always going to try to push his opponent under the ball and take an uncontested mark out the back. Every time. If his direct opponent is aware of these two tactics, then they can shut him down. The sad thing is he has the speed, the skill, the strength and the overhead marking ability to not have to rely on these tricks.
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He does a bit of the shoving into the contest, but I've seen him genuinely grapple with opponents too. There's a mixture there at the moment of laziness and effectively use of his strength. You're correct that his right foot is as good as Arjen Robben's.

I'm not sure if I'd say he has the speed. He's got such a compact frame (and such shit endurance) that he often looks burdened while he runs. He's not post-injury Flynn Perez levels of slow, but he's around Sheezel's pace I reckon. Nothing mind-blowing. He definitely has the skill and the overhead skills though. For sure
 
zoomba23 said:
He does a bit of the shoving into the contest, but I've seen him genuinely grapple with opponents too. There's a mixture there at the moment of laziness and effectively use of his strength. You're correct that his right foot is as good as Arjen Robben's.

I'm not sure if I'd say he has the speed. He's got such a compact frame (and such s**t endurance) that he often looks burdened while he runs. He's not post-injury Flynn Perez levels of slow, but he's around Sheezel's pace I reckon. Nothing mind-blowing. He definitely has the skill and the overhead skills though. For sure
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No you're right, he's no racehorse, but I feel he gives up "track position" at times when he has enough of a gap to keep running straight ahead and eventually get onto his left, no need to turn back into traffic.
 
zoomba23 said:
Weird player. Buckets of talent with random gaps.

Who'd I choose to do a spot up pass inside 50? Paul Curtis. Who'd I choose to be a 1 on 1 target inside 50? Paul Curtis. Who'd I choose to take a set shot? Anyone but Paul Curtis. Who'd I bet on to lead at the ball carrier? Anyone but Paul Curtis.

If he plugs some of those weaknesses, crikey
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He led up at the ball carrier and marked some rockets in the last game.

Commentators remarked on how good his hands are.

Clearly something he'd been working on, hopefully we see more of it this year.
 

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