Delisted #19: Shaun Edwards - Rookied by Sydney, now retired from AFL - 22/9

[BrunoV]

How many games had Hooker and Dempsey played in their first four years - Lot more than Edwards - Which suggests they had better AFL type talent.

In the powerhouse that was EFC 2007 to 2010?

There is really no difference in the context of a young player getting games in the dog shit sides we had at the end of the Sheedy era and through the Knights ear and the current team?

It's been a lot hard for young players to get solid game time since 2013 because there is a good experienced core. We're now getting players doing long apprenticeships in the reserves which is the way it should be.

 

[fredbruce1988]

don't rate this kid at all.

 

[Autobahn]

don't rate this kid at all.

Why's that?

 

[doug85]

Jetta never had the work ethic.

I thought Jetta had O.P as a junior, lost his speed, and was never the same.

I also heard he was a massive sook.

 

[doug85]

And on Dempsey, he always played when fit.

Had lots of hammy issues early.

 

[MAAAATTDAAAAMON]

How many games had Hooker and Dempsey played in their first four years - Lot more than Edwards - Which suggests they had better AFL type talent.

Enough. Your logic is just plain wrong.

 

[efcboy]

And on Dempsey, he always played when fit.

Had lots of hammy issues early.

And broke his leg running mid-stride!

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

And on Dempsey, he always played when fit.

Had lots of hammy issues early.

This.

Can't be bothered with circle jerk debate. Hope the kid makes it but i reckon he may go the way of all our other superstar kids or vfl types.

 

[Zach Package]

Why's that?

given the lack of reply the answer was probably going to be 'coz'

 

[Keystone agony]

The guys who usually go on and succeed are the ones who show early signs at AFL form these days.

 

[Ashton Agar]

The guys who usually go on and succeed are the ones who show early signs at AFL form these days.

Taylor Duryea says hi.

 

[Keystone agony]

Taylor Duryea says hi.

Hes hardly that great and you couldnt say hes succeeded after 2 years of AFL football.

 

[Ashton Agar]

Hes hardly that great and you couldnt say hes succeeded after 2 years of AFL football.

He spent 4 years without debuting from memory and is now a best 22 player in the premiership side.

 

[Keystone agony]

He spent 4 years without debuting from memory and is now a best 22 player in the premiership side.

3 years.

Barely a best 22 player. Is Will Langford a player that has all of a sudden been an AFL success then, does it take just one year?

I think it needs a few years in a row.

I still dont think Melksham has made it, however hes finished top 5 in a B&F

 

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[yaco55]

Edwards hasn't played four years. In his first three years, Dempsey played ten games. Make an effort.

He was on the GWS list the year before they entered the competition - He's been four years in the system.

 

[yaco55]

Enough. Your logic is just plain wrong.

We are discussing AFL talent - Not non-afl talent.

 

[GUMBLETRON]

He was on the GWS list the year before they entered the competition - He's been four years in the system.

If we're counting 2011, how many games did he play that year?

 

[yaco55]

If we're counting 2011, how many games did he play that year?

Would have played NEAFL footy like most of the GWS list. Same thing happened with the GC list.

 

[BrunoV]

We are discussing AFL talent - Not non-afl talent.

Your 'non-AFL talent' is, ironically enough, what it take for players to be drafted onto AFL lists.

 

[fredbruce1988]

I'm a racist known as cawshezy who isn't welcome on BigFooty.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

Would have played NEAFL footy like most of the GWS list. Same thing happened with the GC list.

So, he wouldn't have played AFL footy that year as he wasn't eligible...

 

[Pweter]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talent

Let's check out 4a and 4b.

4 a : a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude
b : general intelligence or mental power : ability

Does this mean everyone wins? Even if the answer is no, I'm going to say yes in the vain hope everyone can move on from this debate.

 

[yaco55]

So, he wouldn't have played AFL footy that year as he wasn't eligible...

No - But was in the AFL system - I am unsure if he played for the GWS Tac Cup team - If he did that's five years in the system.

 

[GUMBLETRON]

By that logic Isaac Heeney has been "in the system" for a good six years without managing a single game. Delist.