A smashing, lets not water it down, great year but the gap between the top three and the rest is still large.
Will be better with further dev and maturing of the young players but we will probably need to recruit some more hardened big body types if we want to breech the gap quickly.
Predominantly played as mid as a kid, lots of the footage has him higher up the ground at clearances or as outside receiver. Real hybrid rather then specialised small forward.
Part of the reason is his shorter height (181cm) for a mid and his lightly built frame, combined with his lack of explosive speed. The question I suppose will be if his undoubted skills, make up for these limitations at AFL level.
There was also a key game in which he was dominating stats in...
Armstrong seems the most specialised full forward in the draft, you can tell he has been schooled by Matthew Lloyd in the arts of the full forward, his kicking for goal is an example of that intense coaching.
Its a no to any tall forward who doesnt have good strong overhead marking capabilites. I dont want a tall forward whose main strength is there leading or mobility. Rulng out Faull on that basis for a starter.
I'm hopeful that after a big ego reality check and with a good injury free preseason, he can bounce back to provide us with a meaningful contribution. Key to this is his body , can he stay on the park.
Generally recruiters have gone with what they believe is the best talent or potential best at that first pick. At 13 the waters are murky and all us amateurs are seeing it differently. Ive come around to being open to a number of different possibilties. I think there is more consensus on the...
Lachie Jaques another who could slip out past 40s, highly rated junior, intercept and dashing defensive runner. Always a bit worried about those Geelong Falcon kids however with go home factor. Angus Clarke or him late.
No issue with me, happy to have, will take a couple of years to develop. Sort of investment that we need to make for the future (need that extra height up forward). May be prudent to grab another couple as well , like Gerreyn , looks like it he could almost play now and possibly West / Sims...
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