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Buddy was a small forward in a 196cm body.
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Smillie is such a weird prospect.
You'd think a 194cm midfielder would be elite on the inside, strong in the air and/or break tackles as a key feature of his game. You'd also think he provides a real physical defensive element at stoppages. He's not any of these things, at least they're not key features of his game.
Instead, you get a top 5 ball user by foot in this draft crop, who is clean below his knees, composed and also spreads well from the contest.
He's the weirdest top-end prospect I can remember.
Here I give my thoughts on how things are shaping up in the years AFL National Draft. I cover:
- High level thoughts on the pool (depth, strength and composition)
- My top 20 prospects pre-champs
- Predictions for the champs series and some players to look out for
Trying something new here so thanks for watching and I hope its a worthwhile exercise.
I concur!That was outstanding mate. Probably the best draft video I've seen, better than anything the AFL spits up.
Here I give my thoughts on how things are shaping up in the years AFL National Draft. I cover:
- High level thoughts on the pool (depth, strength and composition)
- My top 20 prospects pre-champs
- Predictions for the champs series and some players to look out for
Trying something new here so thanks for watching and I hope its a worthwhile exercise.
What a crazy performance from Jagga, 50 disposals! Whenever someone racks up a ton of the footy there will always be scepticism about how effective they were, and there were some junk possessions in here for sure as Jagga can struggle to hit targets when under pressure. But largely his use was tidy by hand and foot, and more importantly he was a massive influence in the 4th quarter when his Chargers team mounted a huge comeback kicking goal after goal with Jagga involved in almost every scoring chain.
Apologies for the lack of sound, the broadcast had none for some reason.
So what you’re saying is… Jagga could be the final piece that allows both McKercher and Sheezel out of half-back, and into the midfield?If Jagga was 183-85cm and built like Sanders, he'd be the clear No.1 and we'd be talking about him as a N.Dacios. He's been lighting up for 2 years now and if we wanted a pure accumulating, ball magnet midfield machine then Jagga's it ... as great as McKercher's been, always thought this draft was the one we target a midfielder like a Jagga since top agers Kercher & Sanders were the only mids to better Jagga stats wise in the carnival last year.
Alas, seems like Smillie is the raging No.1 and likely our top pick but Jagga is some player at this current age...50 possessions...geeezus!!!
Midfield Jack Watts?Smillie is such a weird prospect.
You'd think a 194cm midfielder would be elite on the inside, strong in the air and/or break tackles as a key feature of his game. You'd also think he provides a real physical defensive element at stoppages. He's not any of these things, at least they're not key features of his game.
Instead, you get a top 5 ball user by foot in this draft crop, who is clean below his knees, composed and also spreads well from the contest.
He's the weirdest top-end prospect I can remember.
Nah, l actually think Jagga is a better midfielder than McKercher and Sheezel, all three are different players (Sheez more forward than mid) but Jagga smells where the ball is and just seems to be such a great link up player...great hands.So what you’re saying is… Jagga could be the final piece that allows both McKercher and Sheezel out of half-back, and into the midfield?
Sold.
Enjoy HBF Jaga.
I hear he likes swimming and boobs…Midfield Jack Watts?
Midfield Jack Watts?
Was a bit tongue in cheek. Appreciate all your contributions in the draft/development space Souup.Nah that's harsh. He's a quality player for sure, just not what you'd expect when someone describes his size and position.
1990s. Assuming it was sparked by River Phoenix's acting career, and not his trip to the Viper Room.
Fun fact: River Phoenix's birth surname was Bottom.
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Jordan Dawson?Nah that's harsh. He's a quality player for sure, just not what you'd expect when someone describes his size and position.
He's out injured.Anyone with any news about Finn O'sullivan saw his highlights vs Skevs but haven't heard much since. I really rate him and hope he continues his form as i'd love to have him at North even over blokes like Smilie and Jagga.
Sounds about right. Anything serious?He's out injured.
Sounds about right. Anything serious?
Sounds about right. Anything serious?
He might not be available to draft for another year, but Sharp has no problems matching it with the older kids on the biggest junior stage of all. Sharp split his time between half back and on ball. When played through the middle he was relentless at stoppage winning clearances driving the ball forward. He laid a number of strong tackles, some of which forced turnovers. His football IQ and work rate allows him to move to where he needs to be a step ahead of the play and his opponent.