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

[the big lebowski]

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.

Yeah not that he was kicking darts on Saturday but every kick seemed to hit the target.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Yeah not that he was kicking darts on Saturday but every kick seemed to hit the target.

Play within his limitations by foot.

Be aggressive as **** around the ball.

Profit.

 

[chubbspeterson]

The campaigner used to play water polo.

No wonder he’s fit as ****.

Yep. He'll probably also get suspended for pinching or punching someone down there at some point, but likely just from muscle memory.

 

[perplexed]

Maybe it is selling him short, but he looks to have everything you want in a tagger. We haven't had a decent one since Jacobs.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Many have likened him to Josh Dunkley that’s an apt comparison

Big body defensive mid who can accumulate

 

[king of the road]

Maybe it is selling him short, but he looks to have everything you want in a tagger. We haven't had a decent one since Jacobs.

Came to post the same thing re: Jacobs. Sorely missed. Need someone to play that role too. The new Gav could be it.

 

[Waynesworld]

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 !

Wouldn’t be hard!

 

[shinboner magic]

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 !

To quantify this , what’s he think of maleys kicking

 

[Big_H]

Guy is absolutely huge for a 18yo, especially in the chest. There was a moment after he kicked a goal where he was next to Powelly at the centre bounce. Made Tom look like was about to ask for his autograph.

In terms of physical attributes he has size, endurance and pace. If he's switched on, he could have a 150+ game career in front of him.

 

[thewatcher08]

Just curious why Luke didn't play at either level this weekend? He's not listed as injured.
Was keen to see him crack in

 

[Steigenberger]

Just curious why Luke didn't play at either level this weekend? He's not listed as injured.
Was keen to see him crack in

Illness - hopefully vfl next week

 

[thewatcher08]

Illness - hopefully vfl next week

Ahhh bugger, thanks for the info mate