Player Watch #14: Luke 'Gav' Urquhart - selected with Pick 57 in the ND - Welcome to North Melbourne

[The Talent Scout]

Big opportunity now for him now to show his worth in the pre season games to push for a round 1 debut.

Spot on, you know, good or bad, things always happen for a reason, and I've got a feeling whether its Luke or someone else, that player is going to take the "bull by the horns", sorry no pun intended, {sorry Cam}.

 

[DuckYeah]

If he plays round 1, our midfield will be belted and we lose by 16 goals. He can work on his craft in the VFL and build towards getting games in 2026.

 

[Moti]

If he plays round 1, our midfield will be belted and we lose by 16 goals. He can work on his craft in the VFL and build towards getting games in 2026.

Now that is an impact player

 

[chubbspeterson]

If he plays round 1, our midfield will be belted and we lose by 16 goals. He can work on his craft in the VFL and build towards getting games in 2026.

Bit harsh, the kid would compete, but you are right, he won't be in the team ahead of 7 or 8 others in the middle.
Starts in the VFL and will potentially gets a debut against a more favourable age/experience profile team later in the year.

 

[Masked Avenger]

Bit harsh, the kid would compete, but you are right, he won't be in the team ahead of 7 or 8 others in the middle.
Starts in the VFL and will potentially gets a debut against a more favourable age/experience profile team later in the year.

Too conservative Chubbs, what I've seen of him during preseason, he's a genuine chance of playing sometime in the first 6 rounds.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Too conservative Chubbs, what I've seen of him during preseason, he's a genuine chance of playing sometime in the first 6 rounds.

First 6 rounds, only Demons (Rd 2) or GC (Rd 5) games stand out as one's you might debut him, but too early imo.
Good Friday debut in Rd 6 would be throwing him into the fire that's for sure. Doubt that happens.
I've seen him as well live. Nothing to do with his physical size or competitiveness, he's ready in that sense.
Fitness being at an AFL level might be one thing that obviously wouldn't be to the level just yet.
They drafted him as more of a project and want to work with him on some things at VFL level before picking him.

 

[andana]

Promising game today

Luke Urquhart, Jacob Konstanty, Robert Hansen jnr and Cooper Harvey were among the other youngsters to impress across the intraclub clash, with the 'A-Team' ultimately claiming a comfortable 64-point victory.

 

[Flawed Genius]

If the issues with his kicking are/were overblown, he'll be a genuine steal. Knows where to be and how to get there, and he hit some rippers today.

 

[nelroo]

If the issues with his kicking are/were overblown, he'll be a genuine steal. Knows where to be and how to get there, and he hit some rippers today.

Rawlings mentioned he has improved his kicking already since being drafted so that’s a big bonus. He reminded me a bit of JHF out there. Not just the blonde hair but the power, speed and strength. Let’s hope he is better person and team mate !

 

[Merlin007]

If the issues with his kicking are/were overblown, he'll be a genuine steal. Knows where to be and how to get there, and he hit some rippers today.

Rawlings mentioned he has improved his kicking already since being drafted so that’s a big bonus. He reminded me a bit of JHF out there. Not just the blonde hair but the power, speed and strength. Let’s hope he is better person and team mate !

I didn't know until today that Urquhart lost a lot of time through recovering from a dislocated hip.

Not an injury you hear too often (thankfully)

 

[nelroo]

I didn't know until today that Urquhart lost a lot of time through recovering from a dislocated hip.

Not an injury you hear too often (thankfully

Pretty serious injury. Being a powerful athlete has probably helped him recover well from this. Think Maj and his injury.

 

[The Nostradamus]

First half him and duurs were huge in getting their team on top

 

[Horizons_00]

Tackle first player

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

Reminds me of another hard hitting, tackling machine, pretty boy that came from Western Australia and captained the club

 

[nelroo]

Reminds me of another hard hitting, tackling machine, pretty boy that came from Western Australia and captained the club

A little bit however Luke is a lot bigger specimen and better threat overhead than spitta.

 

[Northwards]

Ready made body really stands out on field. Great first half and something to really build on. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him get off the leash in VFL games and debut mid-late season. Also, no rush if he doesn’t. Can afford a 1-2 year apprenticeship and plenty have gone on to have great careers after serving their time.

 

[Sphynx]

Reminds me of another hard hitting, tackling machine, pretty boy that came from Western Australia and captained the club

Josh Dunkley imo.

 

[muttley45]

Looked to be pretty focussed on defensive kind of role, did some good stuff, and kicked a nice goal too, plenty to work with there

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

The campaigner used to play water polo.

No wonder he’s fit as ****.

 

[amaz199]

Josh Dunkley clone.

 

[andana]

Reminds me of another hard hitting, tackling machine, pretty boy that came from East Fremantle and captained the club

Ftfy

 

[the big lebowski]

The campaigner used to play water polo.

No wonder he’s fit as ****.

That’s a sport that just doesn’t make sense to me

Playing it seems like your treading water

 

[Shermanator]

 

[Merlin007]

That’s a sport that just doesn’t make sense to me

Playing it seems like your treading water

Yeah, but you get to grab the other bloke by the kahunas, so it's bound to attract a certain brand of masculinity

 

[speedy]

Sounds like he came into footy late.

Bodes well for him improving his kicking skills. Not that they were too shabby in the intraclub.

Brady said during the broadcast that he has already made strides in that area.