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[roos_fanatic08]

Is mckercher the only decent nga talent for us this year?

With sanders pending

No point even discussing those two as NGA options as they are going well inside the top 30.

Jack Callinan may also be NGA but haven’t had it confirmed.

 

[The Nostradamus]

No point even discussing those two as NGA options as they are going well inside the top 30.

Jack Callinan may also be NGA but haven’t had it confirmed.

I don’t think mckercher is a lock for top 30

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I don’t think mckercher is a lock for top 30

Just about a certainty at this stage. Proven junior talent, stacks of upside. In good form in the Coates league.

 

[hoffseason gains]

Darcy Wilson from Bushrangers got to be one to keep an eye on, midfielder forward 185cm, has 2 out of 3 games with 20 touches & 3 goals. Was one of the best players when I watched a half of the game vs Gippsland.

This draft is really shaping up to be a good one, big pool of talented players, I’d be looking to get into the second round somehow.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Darcy Wilson from Bushrangers got to be one to keep an eye on, midfielder forward 185cm, has 2 out of 3 games with 20 touches & 3 goals. Was one of the best players when I watched a half of the game vs Gippsland.

This draft is really shaping up to be a good one, big pool of talented players, I’d be looking to get into the second round somehow.

Very much on my watch list as well. Has some moves for a mid forward. Classy but hard as well.

I mentioned him last week but as a tall Connor O’Sullivan looks super talented. He is 198cm and has really good movement for a guy his size. Played more across centre half back this week and 19 disposals, 6 marks and 7 rebound 50’s. Had had an impact no matter where he has played in the first 3 rounds of the Coates league

 

[BRider]

I don’t think mckercher is a lock for top 30

Lol yes he is - he is rated in the top 10 by some people.

 

[giantroo]

 

[geelongrecruit5]

I had Nick Watson around the 12-14 mark but I’m gonna revise that. He’s the clear #2 and he’s coming for Harley. Let’s see how the academy boys go next week against Port Adelaide. But I’m tipping Watson will be the academy’s best. He was bloody good yesterday.

Been watching the Wizz for a couple years, top 5 without a doubt despite his height, just a class act. Nate Caddy will end up being a 192 very talented mid/forward in the future, haven’t seen such raw ability in a youngster in years.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Been watching the Wizz for a couple years, top 5 without a doubt despite his height, just a class act. Nate Caddy will end up being a 192 very talented mid/forward in the future, haven’t seen such raw ability in a youngster in years.

I want both wiz watto and caddy with our 2 first rounders

 

[prodigalson]

Caddy is shorter than Hugh Greenwood

Greenwood plays in the ruck

 

[giantroo]

SIZE DOESN’T MATTER​

Presumptive top-five draft pick Nick Watson gave recruiters a reminder of just what he can offer AFL clubs with a brilliant performance for under-18 club Eastern Ranges on Good Friday.

Watson, nicknamed the “Wizard″⁣, is only 170 centimetres tall, but starred with 34 disposals, two goals from five scoring shots, 12 score involvements and eight inside 50s in the Ranges’ six-goal victory over Northern Knights.

The 18-year-old is best known as a forward, but is being used in a variety of roles this season, including taking some kick-ins on Friday.
Powerful midfielder Harley Reid is the consensus No.1 pick this year, but Watson sits in the next tier of prospects, although there are some people who think there is a chance he might slide later into the top 10 because of his lack of height.

Being vertically challenged has not stopped players such as Brent Harvey

Brent Harvey

Age

46

Ht

167cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

13.2

5star

HB

8.2

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.1

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.2

2star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.6

3star

and Caleb Daniel

5

Caleb Daniel

Age

28

Ht

171cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

19.5

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

16.4

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

9.2

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.2

2star

from being All-Australians, while Charlie Spargo

9

Charlie Spargo

Age

25

Ht

172cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.7

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.3

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.6

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

2.0

1star

M

1.0

1star

T

0.0

1star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

G

1.2

4star

, at 173 centimetres, has become an important part of Melbourne’s forward line.

In other draft-related news, an under-16 carnival is being played this week between Talent League clubs that will help decide the Vic Metro and Vic Country squads for the national championships in June and July.

Powerhouse club’s low-key re-signing; calm before free-agency storm

In this week’s instalment of The Age’s new player movement column, we look at the re-signing that was never announced, and the situation facing some of the AFL’s big-name out of contract stars.

www.theage.com.au

 

[The Nostradamus]

Caddy 3 goals straight in his return game

 

[pushintheback]

Caddy 3 goals straight in his return game

Phew another baseline post on Caddy.

 

[shinboner magic]

What will be Harley Reid likely best position in afl

 

[Shermanator]

Caddy 3 goals straight in his return game

Same build as Cadman

 

[pushintheback]

What will be Harley Reid likely best position in afl

Baseline says he can play anywhere so I guess there’s your answer. Or read the 10,000+ posts on Reid.

 

[shinboner magic]

Baseline says he can play anywhere so I guess there’s your answer. Or read the 10,000+ posts on Reid.

I’d rather wait 10 yrs and see

 

[geelongrecruit5]

Caddy 3 goals straight in his return game

The lad moves like a midfielder, huge upside!

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Same build as Cadman

Bigger in the hips/bum. Likely a lot stronger in contested marking?

 

[pushintheback]

The lad moves like a midfielder, huge upside!

How do u get he moves like a midfielder from that vision? I could be wrong but at no stage have I ever seen any midfield attributes in Caddy. He’s a good fwd and that’s where he’ll play senior footy. Be interesting to see how he goes against Port this weekend.

 

[geelongrecruit5]

How do u get he moves like a midfielder from that vision? I could be wrong but at no stage have I ever seen any midfield attributes in Caddy. He’s a good fwd and that’s where he’ll play senior footy. Be interesting to see how he goes against Port this weekend.

How do u get he moves like a midfielder from that vision? I could be wrong but at no stage have I ever seen any midfield attributes in Caddy. He’s a good fwd and that’s where he’ll play senior footy. Be interesting to see how he goes against Port this weekend.

Just by his stride and gait, moves freely and runs on top of the ground. Recruiters will love this at 192/3 cm.
Also watched him live last year a couple times when he ran thru the midfield.

 

[geelongrecruit5]

Just by his stride and gait, moves freely and runs on top of the ground. Recruiters will love this at 192/3 cm.
Also watched him live last year a couple times when he ran thru the midfield.

Yes correct he will play forward but at that height he’ll need to run well in the AFL.

 

[Shermanator]

Yes correct he will play forward but at that height he’ll need to run well in the AFL.

 

[Sphynx]

Same build as Cadman

He’s 2 inches shorter than Cadman.

 

[Shermanator]

He’s 2 inches shorter than Cadman.

Correct.

Hence the reason I said same BUILD.. not height..