Toast 2014 National Draft, pick #49 - Welcome to Hawthorn Teia Miles

[Dixie Flatline]

Welcome Teia

Small defender sets up play with rebound from defence. Averaged 19 disposals in 16 appearances for the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup. Can also play forward or in the midfield. Impressed in five games for Vic Country in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 15 possessions in five matches. Finished fifth in the agility run at the NAB AFL Draft Combine (8.27 sec).

 

[ViperV10]

Encouraged by his highlights reel (not the one in the draft discussion, the one on the AFL site). Good balance, awareness and appears relatively lively.

 

[Omega]

In the highlights my immediate reaction was that plays moves much like Marc Murphy. Looks a smart footballer.

 

[Davo-27]

he was one of my favourites before the draft, i really liked him, but wasn't sure if he was the right fit for our club, reminds me so much of Heath Shaw in that he is very fast running out of defense, but he also has a mid game and in that respect looks a little like Marc Murphy, so obviously versatile and can play different roles well....

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Gee for a supposed small defender, he was kicking a lot of goals a dashing through half forward. Looks to have decent zip.

 

[Great 2008]

Highlights package did not really show why he won a B&F with the Geelong Falcons imo. Hopefully his shut down jobs were first rate….i.e. shutting down good small forwards, probably, does not equate to an exhilarating highlights package.

 

[Scissor4life]

Highlights package did not really show why he won a B&F with the Geelong Falcons imo. Hopefully his shut down jobs were first rate….i.e. shutting down good small forwards, probably, does not equate to an exhilarating highlights package.

If he's half the player poppy is we'll be right

 

[HawkintheTuarts]

This is the pick I think I'm most happy with. Wasn't that much of a reach and we need a small defender, with only Duryea really able to play that role at the moment. Versatility will help too, which may make him more like old Whitex.

 

[Snoref]

This player excites me the most looks like a very smaet, compsed player. Will be the gem of this years draft...thats right im calling it now!!

 

[dp_ramas]

In the highlights my immediate reaction was that plays moves much like Marc Murphy. Looks a smart footballer.

I agree, he does move like Marc Murphy.

In one point of the highlights I really liked how he got the centre clearance by foot and then follow it up to receive the hand ball and kick the goal. That play looked classy.

I also liked how composed he looked with the ball, holding on to it on some occassions to get around an opponent instead of panicking with a rushed disposal.

I think this kid will be a very good pick up.

 

[Great 2008]

If he's half the player poppy is we'll be right

Just watched an alternative package. Looks ok.

 

[Tomohawks]

Love the pick, very excited!

 

[dp_ramas]

Just found this article on Miles

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au...spect-teia-miles/story-fnjuhsge-1227134152547

I Liked this bit, sounds like he has good skills. Will fit in perfectly for the Hawks

“They did a study on players who played four or more games in the national championships and he was the No. 1-ranked player in terms of handball and kicking efficiency,” Falcons region manager Michael Turner said.

 

[MistyAvalon]

welcome to the club

 

[becalm]

One of the positives from his coach is that he will work his butt off to be the best player he can possible be.

 

[Shwab]

Would be good if we could add one of his Geelong Falcon mates to the side in the rookie draft - that Hodge kid on the cricket scholarship, with the older brother who goes alright.

 

[Brishawk]

Nice looking player. Was not afraid to tale the game on. Kicking looks very neat. Good overhead too. Seems versatile which we all know is a good thing.

 

[Rocket72]

Just found this article on Miles

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au...spect-teia-miles/story-fnjuhsge-1227134152547

I Liked this bit, sounds like he has good skills. Will fit in perfectly for the Hawks

“They did a study on players who played four or more games in the national championships and he was the No. 1-ranked player in terms of handball and kicking efficiency,” Falcons region manager Michael Turner said.

Thanks for the link, was an interesting read. Mick Turner is not usually one for over statements so comparing him to Gary Ablett (just for awareness and composure) is promising. To win a B&F from ostensibly a back pocket is massive. The last brownlow won by a back pocket would be Wanganeen. Not making the comparison, just saying, it is hard to poll votes from the back pocket. The biggest knock on him seems to be his height, but at 180cm and growing (maybe) he has Hartung and Duryea covered and towers over Poppy! ;-)

 

[Davo23]

This is a very poor draft choice by the club: "Teia", seriously, is that a real name?

Unless this kid changes his name to something real like "Thomas" or "Terry", he cannot get a game for us.

Do it now.

 

[Big Hotdog]

This is a very poor draft choice by the club: "Teia", seriously, is that a real name?

Unless this kid changes his name to something real like "Thomas" or "Terry", he cannot get a game for us.

Do it now.

That kid would play for a team called the Mayblooms

 

[Flukey!]

Just found this article on Miles

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au...spect-teia-miles/story-fnjuhsge-1227134152547

Based on the article pick 49 sounds about right.

 

[bEnJi]

This is a very poor draft choice by the club: "Teia", seriously, is that a real name?

Unless this kid changes his name to something real like "Thomas" or "Terry", he cannot get a game for us.

Do it now.

Easily the worst contributor on this forum, dribble after dribble from this bloke.

Can't get a game because of his name, what a moron.

 

[WWSD]

Good to get another small defender. We are now well stoked in all areas.

Is Teia Miles the younger brother of Richmond's Anthony Miles?

 

[MC_9]

Nice to get the B&F winner from the Geelong Falcons football factory.

They have quiet a strike rate of producing great, hard footballers.

Couple of current champs from the Hawks in Hodgey and Lewis. Also produced the likes of Ablett, Dangerfield, J.Brown, Selwood, Boak and Bartel to name a few.

Just a couple of handy players.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Interesting pick. I suppose at 49 it's a bit speculative but at 68kgs he's got at least 2 - 3 years at BHH to put on 10 - 12 kegs minimum.