Mature Age 2019 Mature Aged Prospects

[Unders00]

No big news that as an Essendon fan we are on the lookout for a decent ruckman. Had a bit of a look at some state league guys stats. Has anybody seen much of these guys or have an opinion on them?

Jeremy Goddard - Claremont. 202cm 21 Years old. 2019 season averages =
39.43 hitouts, 9.3 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles.

Scott Jones - Peel Thunder. 205cm 24 Years old. 2019 season averages = 29.17 hitouts, 8.4 disposals, 2.6 marks 2.75 tackles.

Andre Parella - West Adelaide. 204cm 22 Years old. 2019 season averages =
28.06 hitouts, 7.7 disposals, 2.1 marks, 3.2 tackles.

Jones was recently delisted by Freo

 

[Ishikawa]

Jones has his detractors, but I look on him more favourably than those they retained on Freo's list. Played alright in round 23 as well. Very big lump of a lad and doesn't move quick, but I felt his coordination was on the up and up this year. If he sticks at it, I would not be surprised to see him back in the AFL at a later date and have the tools to do well.

 

[eth-dog]

Jones has his detractors, but I look on him more favourably than those they retained on Freo's list. Played alright in round 23 as well. Very big lump of a lad and doesn't move quick, but I felt his coordination was on the up and up this year. If he sticks at it, I would not be surprised to see him back in the AFL at a later date and have the tools to do well.

He's one I wouldn't mind signing as a DFA to replace Clarke.

 

[Yoda_]

Watched a bit of the WAFL finals and Jeremy Goddard is a big lump of a lad, has some ability as a tap ruck but the overall product is still 12 months away. Often beat up on much smaller guys hence his high hit out numbers.

 

[eth-dog]

Watched a bit of the WAFL finals and Jeremy Goddard is a big lump of a lad, has some ability as a tap ruck but the overall product is still 12 months away. Often beat up on much smaller guys hence his high hit out numbers.

How was Eastland in it?

 

[Snake Charmer]

Goddard has plenty to work with and could play next year. Ajang Ajang is one id love to throw on the rookie list for a year or 2.

 

[Yoda_]

How was Eastland in it?

To be honest, he was more impressive than Goddard. Eastland works hard to get his hands on it and links up well. Like his athleticism.

 

[eth-dog]

To be honest, he was more impressive than Goddard. Eastland works hard to get his hands on it and links up well. Like his athleticism.

That's why I wanted him in the MSD haha, and at the end of last year.

 

[Ishikawa]

I like Eastland too, Callum Sinclair probably the best comparison as more a forward who when in the ruck is super handy around the ground (skills very neat) but may struggle in terms of hitouts against the biggest and tallest beasts out there.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Ajang Ajang is the one I’d be looking at from the WAFL. A lot of upside there.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

What’s the go with Luke Partington? Dominating for Glenelg lately. Anyone know if he’s a chance come draft time.

North are quite interested.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Anyone know of some KPD types worth looking at?

 

[Yoda_]

Anyone know of some KPD types worth looking at?

Nick Coughlan from Weribee is probably the best mature aged KPD available with some upside.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

North are quite interested.

Im surprised to hear that considering Rawlings delisted him last year

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Ajang Ajang is the one I’d be looking at from the WAFL. A lot of upside there.

Sounds like a 1980s aussie band

 

[craffles]

Any former AFL players from state leagues likely to get a look in?

 

[Bastyy]

Any former AFL players from state leagues likely to get a look in?

Mitch Hibberd, former North player, is a sneaky chance. Was looked at in the MSD

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Mitch Hibberd, former North player, is a sneaky chance. Was looked at in the MSD

Playing in his natural position as an inside mid and using his frame and tank to play good vfl footy. His kicking is a little bit better, but still can be average.

Worth a rookie spot at least. Would suit Essendon’s depth quite well as an inside mid.

 

[Harris 10]

Although the position he plays isn’t a priority for us I still hope we take Jake Riccardi.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Although the position he plays isn’t a priority for us I still hope we take Jake Riccardi.

He is hot property on BF. Wonder what the clubs think of him and how high the he will go

 

[Obeanie1]

I asked about Partington on an old west coast thread and there were apparently concerns his disposal wasn't damaging. Any watchers feel that's valid criticism or are they just being a tad salty? Not sure how easy it would be to win a Margarey medal as an elite backwards handballer. Haven't watched him at all.

Eagles fans salty about Partington?

LOL.

Partington's issues were his lack of two way running and defensive efforts. He would regularly burn players in better position to try and impress. He was an accumulator but as mentioned didn't have a huge hurt factor.

The year he was moved on the Eagles won the flag. Not sure why any supporter would be salty about that.

 

[Obeanie1]

Is he going to stay in Melbourne and play VFL? Has a lot of impressive attributes and definitely had a future at AFL level pre-ban.

Watch Richmond swoop. Ellis replacement and Houli replacement when he retires. Costs them nothing and will play for low $$ IMO. The Richmond "culture" to embrace another footballer with a checkered past. They certainly aren't afraid to do that.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Eagles fans salty about Partington?

LOL.

Partington's issues were his lack of two way running and defensive efforts. He would regularly burn players in better position to try and impress. He was an accumulator but as mentioned didn't have a huge hurt factor.

The year he was moved on the Eagles won the flag. Not sure why any supporter would be salty about that.

I'll take it that it's valid criticism then

 

[bird_man]

Where is Partington expected to be taken?

Any chance he makes it to St Kilda' s pick in the 50's?

 

[Obeanie1]

Where is Partington expected to be taken?

Any chance he makes it to St Kilda' s pick in the 50's?

There is a chance he will go undrafted.

Remember there is quite a few medalists from state comps that don't get drafted.

He may get picked up as a delisted fa as he was delisted in 2018 and nominated for the draft but wasn't picked up.