Position 2024 Rookies

[rye]

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1. HARLEY REID (West Coast)
Expect Reid to make a splash in a big way but not yet as a pure midfielder.
Lost in the hype over his ‘Dusty’ don’t-argues and nose for goal is that he’s not yet at an elite level of fitness in the way fellow No. 1 pick Sam Walsh was when he burst on to the scene in 2019.
Reid will also play in a West Coast side in which he will enjoy little easy ball or effortless over-the-top goals.
It is why he’s not a lock for the Rising Star – think Jason Horne-Francis and his debut season at North Melbourne.
Said one recruiter: “He will be able to play anywhere but he won’t be able to play midfield yet. He didn’t do a lot of (conditioning) work this year. He needs to do a fair bit of preparation and conditioning. So play him forward and back and he can definitely play both.”
Said another: “If I am Adam Simpson I am playing him at half-back. He did it as a bottom-ager for Vic Country and did it easily. He will ultimately play midfield and deep forward but I would start him at half-back.”

opportunity for kick ins with hurn's retirement

 

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[Northernsoul74]

Hall is the one at the price and should get a go early.

 

[Northernsoul74]

 

[Ash1337]

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He got those numbers as a inside mid and not as a pressure forward. If you want a comparison on what he'd get in the dogs system see Dunkley back from injury 2020 - 2021 or Macrae 2023.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

He got those numbers as a inside mid and not as a pressure forward. If you want a comparison on what he'd get in the dogs system see Dunkley back from injury 2020 - 2021 or Macrae 2023.

Yes I agree .....Sanders was numero uno in juniors .......won't get close to those numbers at the Dogs

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Wilson starting well. Steele not in full training yet

First-round pick makes early statement at Saints

Darcy Wilson has made an early impression at the Saints

www.afl.com.au

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Wilson starting well. Steele not in full training yet

First-round pick makes early statement at Saints

Darcy Wilson has made an early impression at the Saints

www.afl.com.au

Crows, 38 of 41 beat their PB's in the 1 km time trial .....of the 3, Laird was one who didn't beat the PB

I thought Laird slowed down a bit last year ....put on some kg's deliberately, and not sure it was beneficial

His strength is his speed over 2 mtrs ....but he was getting to the ball 2nd a lot last season, mean't his tackling numbers were good ....his #1 wood though was getting to the ball 1st .....29 YO

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Crows, 38 of 41 beat their PB's in the 1 km time trial .....of the 3, Laird was one who didn't beat the PB

I thought Laird slowed down a bit last year ....put on some kg's deliberately, and not sure it was beneficial

His strength is his speed over 2 mtrs ....but he was getting to the ball 2nd a lot last season, mean't his tackling numbers were good ....his #1 wood though was getting to the ball 1st .....29 YO

Laird is an upgrade target this year for sure.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Laird is an upgrade target this year for sure.

AND ....impact of Crouch as well .....Laird will be a non starter for me

 

[King_Steele]

Wilson starting well. Steele not in full training yet

First-round pick makes early statement at Saints

Darcy Wilson has made an early impression at the Saints

www.afl.com.au

Reckon Wilson plays round 1 ala Phillipou.

RTB wants youth fast tracked. Wilson looks like a Walsh hybrid in highlights I’ve seen.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Stay calm everyone.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[JT_the_Man]

I come here to say Alwyn Davey Jnr has been training at half back, and as far as I’m aware he’s basically still rookie priced. Use this information as you will…

 

[Northernsoul74]

 

[JDWCE]

I mean to be fair he was only up against Harmes

 

[Northernsoul74]

I mean to be fair he was only up against Harmes

Yeah it’s a pointless tweet… but Sanders is really impressing early on at the Dogs.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Yeah it’s a pointless tweet… but Sanders is really impressing early on at the Dogs.

 

[Me Myself and I]

Yeah it’s a pointless tweet… but Sanders is really impressing early on at the Dogs.

What'll it be? Smith out, Sanders in??

 

[Northernsoul74]

What'll it be? Smith out, Sanders in??

Harmes also becomes a bit more interesting.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

What'll it be? Smith out, Sanders in??

Probably makes Sanders worth starting now.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Probably makes Sanders worth starting now.

Maybe lifts Macrae's chances of more midfield time as well

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Maybe lifts Macrae's chances of more midfield time as well

Crazy Bevo will probably play Helmet full time mid

 

[Coona Blues]

Sanders is the biggest rookie lock of the season.

 

[WaynesWorld19]