Player Watch #1 GigaChad Warner: 2024 All Australian

[Kennedy Parker]

Chad Warner
When the Sydney Swans swept up Chad Warner

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Chad Warner

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

with pick 39 at the 2019 AFL Draft, they secured a youngster with an insatiable appetite for the contest. Warner attacks the ball and opponents with aggression and is relishing calling midfield bulls Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker

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Luke Parker

Age

32

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

his teammates at the Swans. Warner impressed for Western Australia in the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 18.2 touches (50 per cent contested), 3.2 clearances and 6.8 tackles per game. He also tallied an average of 27.1 disposals, 6.4 clearances and 7.4 tackles per match at Colts level for East Fremantle in 2019. He earned his AFL debut against Richmond in Round 6 of the 2020 season, recording eight disposals and two tackles.

Chad Warner

1

Chad Warner

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

DOB: 19 May 2001
DEBUT: 2020
DRAFT: #39, 2019 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Willetton (WA)/Aquinas College (WA)/East Fremantle (WAFL)

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[kelpie_X]

Feels like the Dawson situation all over again!

Let him rot then. Just like Dawson has.

 

[Voice of the G]

Chad did ?

No Corey. won time trials.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

The main reason I made that comment I see he won the time trials first day back and presume pretty fit,of cause that does not mean he is starter in the 1st game senior wise.

So did Jack Hiscox

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Our record in games without Warner since 2021, when Warner first became a regular in the best 22:

We're 10-4-1, average a score of 101.7 points and a winning margin of 34.6 points.

That win-loss rate of 66.7% without him is better than our rate with him (65.1%)

Not a player I'm bending over backwards to keep at all. He's one of those players who feels extremely indispensable when he is there, because so much of the game plan and what we do revolves around him. It's only when he's not there that others come to the fore and we become more of a "team." Less predictable, more dangerous. Similar to Buddy, but not as good, and not as reliable.

In general mids as good as they are are just so much easier to find. You try finding a bloke who is tall enough to be key position, quick enough to be a winger, and big enough to be a mid like Dawson. Those types are impossible to find regularly. He was a way bigger loss than what Chad will if he goes. Chad is fantastic but we could play Sheldrick, Cleary, etc there

 

[caesar88]

In general mids as good as they are are just so much easier to find. You try finding a bloke who is tall enough to be key position, quick enough to be a winger, and big enough to be a mid like Dawson. Those types are impossible to find regularly. He was a way bigger loss than what Chad will if he goes. Chad is fantastic but we could play Sheldrick, Cleary, etc there

Maybe an unpopular opinion but I didn't get the Dawson hype, either. I thought his last year with us in 2021 was the best he's ever looked and I wasn't blown away by him like many seemed to be. Now as a mid at the Crows I actually think he is overrated.

 

[Neverwas]

The main reason I made that comment I see he won the time trials first day back and presume pretty fit,of cause that does not mean he is starter in the 1st game senior wise.

I feel that he may break through next year.Since he came he has worked very hard on the weights to beef up his already considerable athletic ability. In particular, he has vastly improved his ability one on one. Also, I think he will get a better go under Cox


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[LukeParkerno1]

Maybe an unpopular opinion but I didn't get the Dawson hype, either. I thought his last year with us in 2021 was the best he's ever looked and I wasn't blown away by him like many seemed to be. Now as a mid at the Crows I actually think he is overrated.

Unfortunately you’ll see how good he is with Draper there next year, he should win the Rising Star to be honest. Dawson can’t do everything in there, their midfield was horrid bar Dawson really.

 

[caesar88]

Unfortunately you’ll see how good he is with Draper there next year, he should win the Rising Star to be honest. Dawson can’t do everything in there, their midfield was horrid bar Dawson really.

I just don't really get the point of him in the midfield. I think he is slow and looks like a headless chook under pressure. Why recruit someone like Jordan Dawson to be in those sorts of situations?

This is probably better suited to the Former Players thread though.

 

[bedford]

No Corey. won time trials.

But it was the Chad thread , i didn't read some beforehand

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I just don't really get the point of him in the midfield. I think he is slow and looks like a headless chook under pressure. Why recruit someone like Jordan Dawson to be in those sorts of situations?

This is probably better suited to the Former Players thread though.

Yeah won’t clog the thread let’s go to the former players thread. I like him as a mid but minutes forward though for the recor

 

[BloodySwan]

It's easy to forget Chad is 23. He call easily be the best player in the league one day. He is already one of the best players running around.

If we're not using him correctly that's not a reason to trade him away.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

It's easy to forget Chad is 23. He call easily be the best player in the league one day. He is already one of the best players running around.

If we're not using him correctly that's not a reason to trade him away.

He isn't one day going to be a defensive juggernaut though. Look is he very good yes, but should we be tied down by him and his demands no we shouldn't.

My ideal world in sign him for 2-3 years, use him while we are in contention, then sell at the highest point if he has indications he wishes to leave. I am not saying trade the bloke okay but we have to be smart

 

[The King!]

Yeah won’t clog the thread

What's got better odds

Chad stays at Sydney
You don't clog the thread

 

[BloodySwan]

He isn't one day going to be a defensive juggernaut though. Look is he very good yes, but should we be tied down by him and his demands no we shouldn't.

My ideal world in sign him for 2-3 years, use him while we are in contention, then sell at the highest point if he has indications he wishes to leave. I am not saying trade the bloke okay but we have to be smart

Whatever helps you cope with the possibility of losing Chad.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Whatever helps you cope with the possibility of losing Chad.

I'm fine either way, he'll sign for 2-3 years anyway

 

[Punts]

Who has that break away speed from congestion and the goal sense ( mid ) on our list who replaces him?

Even in the competition at 23

I’ll wait

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Who has that break away speed from congestion and the goal sense ( mid ) on our list who replaces him?

Even in the competition at 23

I’ll wait

Could easily draft one with a top 5 pick next year if it comes to that (via WCE). Caiden has very good leg speed though to be fair

 

[Punts]

Could easily draft one with a top 5 pick next year if it comes to that (via WCE). Caiden has very good leg speed though to be fair

lol

Just stop

Who

 

[Dan87]

Could easily draft one with a top 5 pick next year if it comes to that (via WCE). Caiden has very good leg speed though to be fair

There isn't a midfielder who kicked more goals than Chad let alone a draft with five mids that kicked more than him

Seriously goofy statement m8

 

[LukeParkerno1]

lol

Just stop

Who

We would change our mix up if he does leave, look will he be a loss, yes good players are. However we likely get two pretty early first rounders that we can draft/trade.

We also have Sheldrick/Cleary, etc to play in the middle (among others). They aren't the same player but you get the mix right and it will work. A couple from our academy look fantastic too.

It's not the end of the world if he leaves there's options.

 

[Punts]

There isn't a midfielder who kicked more goals than Chad let alone a draft with five mids that kicked more than him

Seriously goofy statement m8

Exactly

Had no idea what he is talking about

 

[BloodySwan]

Could easily draft one with a top 5 pick next year if it comes to that (via WCE). Caiden has very good leg speed though to be fair

If he can easily be replaced why would WCE bother trading for him? Just easily replace him with the top 5 pick and keep your other pick as well. Easy!

 

[liz]

Caiden has very good leg speed though to be fair

No he doesn’t. He has perfectly adequate leg speed for the roles he is likely to play but, by the standards of AFL mids, his pace isn’t a stand out attribute.

Of course, he might grow a couple of inches and develop explosive pace. Chad didn’t have it when he arrived. But I’d like to see it before claiming he has it.

 

[Tedeski]

Chad is seriously fast when running towards our goal with the ball.

Not having hold of the ball unfortunately reduces his speed when running towards the opposition's goal.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

What's got better odds

Chad stays at Sydney
You don't clog the thread

6/4
100/1