Moved Thread #1: Majak Daw -

[gustev]

Thanks BT. Maj's coming along nicely. The more match simulation and actual footy the better.

 

[giantroo]

His trademark gallop again.

 

[Only Forwards]

Multiple tackles in one passage, multiple sidesteps another, and he looks like he'sgoing at aabout half what he could.

Speaks very well too, the idea that he could put it all together, play decent footy and be a face off field is quite exciting.

 

[Luke72]

Multiple tackles in one passage, multiple sidesteps another, and he looks like he'sgoing at aabout half what he could.

Speaks very well too, the idea that he could put it all together, play decent footy and be a face off field is quite exciting.

I get this impression too, I would like to see him get back to his feet a bit quicker, a slight increase in intensity. I guess it is just preseason, and it must be hard moving that massive frame.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Why don't these big buggers learn "the Carey fend off" moments before the ball is ready to be marked.

Jesus we have some decent sized forwards now that can really throw their weight around.

 

[TheKanga]

I'm really looking forward to see how Majak is tracking when the NAB cup starts.
I want to know if he is any chance for round 1!

 

[scottywiper]

Holy cow. He has some serious size.

 

[Pykie]

 

[gustev]

Surely they can get some muscle on him he's nearly 22 FFS....

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Surely they can get some muscle on him he's nearly 22 FFS....

Well, there is this guy named Stephen Dank and......

 

[dus]

He's ready.

 

[QueenslandRoo]

Majak is going to be a gun forward. Opposition teams are going to have a hell of a time matching up on him.

 

[Vansheen19]

That's some impressive footage. I can't wait to see him at senior level, he is ready.
I remember Hansen mismatched against Heath Shaw last season and thinking how useless Shaw looked against him. Imagine Majak lining up against someone like Shaw or Gwilt from StKilda or who ever's left from Essendon. He would destroy them. The fact he can relieve Goldy in the ruck is a massive bonus for a couple of reasons. One Goldy will run out games better and for that matter the season. He was obviously tired at the end of last season, help from a genuine ruckman will go a long way. Second, it keeps Drew at home in the forward line. Drew was the main guy to pinch hit in the ruck last year and he is way to important to the forward structure to be bashing and crashing into ruck contests.

 

[Pykie]

Made Scotty McMahon look like he was standing still.

Majak's development has pretty much mirrored everything BF has said over the past 3 years.

Let him cut his teeth in the ruck, get games under his belt, start dominating VFL games, then move him forward to play as an athletic third tall, pretty much impossible to match up on.

His development curve has been fantastic, and whilst im far far from a facebook fanboi, I genuinely believe Majak will be an absolute key component of this side in the next 5 years, he's absolutely unique (forget NN he's nothing like him), he could win you a final imo......

Just to add to that, he's pretty much what you wan't in a third tall too, his best attributes are his defensive instincts..... he runs, tackles, blocks, naturally, thats absolutely invaluable for a tall forward in this day and age.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Podsiadly training, playing as a back man?

 

[Husk]

Made Scotty McMahon look like he was standing still.

Majak's development has pretty much mirrored everything BF has said over the past 3 years.

Let him cut his teeth in the ruck, get games under his belt, start dominating VFL games, then move him forward to play as an athletic third tall, pretty much impossible to match up on.

His development curve has been fantastic, and whilst im far far from a facebook fanboi, I genuinely believe Majak will be an absolute key component of this side in the next 5 years, he's absolutely unique (forget NN he's nothing like him), he could win you a final imo......

Just to add to that, he's pretty much what you wan't in a third tall too, his best attributes are his defensive instincts..... he runs, tackles, blocks, naturally, thats absolutely invaluable for a tall forward in this day and age.

I respect your opinions Pykie, it's very exciting to hear you so positive about him.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Podsiadly training, playing as a back man?

He's been training down back for them this pre-season.

Looks almost certain Maj will debut at some stage this season.

 

[Saintly31]

Yep, looks great at training as he always does. Until he starts doing it in games though, its meaningless.

Maybe that will change in 13, maybe it wont - going to be hard for fim to find a spot unless either Hansen or Taz are dropped - unlikely, and cant play all 4 up forward. Interesting to see where he could fit in.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Time to unleash him.

 

[Pykie]

Yep, looks great at training as he always does. Until he starts doing it in games though, its meaningless.

Maybe that will change in 13, maybe it wont - going to be hard for fim to find a spot unless either Hansen or Taz are dropped - unlikely, and cant play all 4 up forward. Interesting to see where he could fit in.

Lachie and Robbie have far from nailed their spots down imo.

Lachie spent 3 months in the reserves last year.

Could come down to the NAB Cup.

 

[Saintly31]

Lachie and Robbie have far from nailed their spots down imo.

Lachie spent 3 months in the reserves last year.

Could come down to the NAB Cup.

Dont get me wrong, I completely agree with that. But you constantly hear on here (and Scott gives that impression) that Lachie and Taz are absolute locks.

NAB cup is going to sort out quite a few I suspect in various positions for pecking order.

 

[Husk]

Theres no excuse this year IMO.

Players need to be picked purely on merit. The development period is over.

 

[the big lebowski]

Playing/training on narni and Scotty is a great way to learn.

Whole nab cup, 5 afl games and some decent form for weribee as a forward is what I hope we get from majak this year.

 

[Pykie]

Dont get me wrong, I completely agree with that. But you constantly hear on here (and Scott gives that impression) that Lachie and Taz are absolute locks.

NAB cup is going to sort out quite a few I suspect in various positions for pecking order.

Their first choice no doubt, but they are absolute inanimate carbon rods in regards to forward pressure, and they don't have the ability to give Goldy a chop out, and let Drew remain at FF.

Majak makes perfect structual sense.

In time, I think it might be Lachie vs Robbie, not Majak vs Lachie & Robbie.

 

[Husk]

Their first choice no doubt, but they are absolute inanimate carbon rods in regards to forward pressure, and they don't have the ability to give Goldy a chop out, and let Drew remain at FF.

Majak makes perfect structual sense.

In time, I think it might be Lachie vs Robbie, not Majak vs Lachie & Robbie.

Could not agree more.

Majs forward pressure alone would be worth his inclusion.

People rave about Rioli, wait till they get a load of this guy.