Past #23: Kieran Harper - delisted by the club (29/10) - will miss '16 VAFA season, surgery on ankle

[Event Horizon]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

Not that it makes any difference now, but it should be remembered that Harper was taken with the "Hale" pick.

 

[Harris 10]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

Would have been nice to get Jack Darling to but cant have the best of both worlds.

At the moment it seems like a bad decision to use 21 on Richardson, but only time will answer that!

 

[Joey7]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

Blacky showed a bit of swagger in a few of his games last year. Seems a competitive and confident type. I hope he stays injury free this year and we see some of that at AFL level at some point in the near future.

If Blacky has the swagger he will be a star. Lachy needs something like this but i doubt it will ever happen.

 

[Joey7]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

At the moment it seems like a bad decision to use 21 on Richardson, but only time will answer that!

I thought 21 was for harper and 35 was on richardson from memory i might be wrong.

 

[Event Horizon]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

I thought 21 was for harper and 35 was on richardson from memory i might be wrong.

Richardson was definitely pick 35. Atley was 17 and Harper was 25 from memory.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

Richardson was definitely pick 35. Atley was 17 and Harper was 25 from memory.

Correctamundo.

 

[Harris 10]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

So how did it all work?

Atley was at 17, Harper was at 27.

Wasn't the pick the Hawks got from GC for Brown given to us for Hale and then used on Richardson or was that used for Harper?

 

[GarnerSmash]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

So how did it all work?

Atley was at 17, Harper was at 27.

Wasn't the pick the Hawks got from GC for Brown given to us for Hale and then used on Richardson or was that used for Harper?

17 was our first pick. (Atley)
27 was on traded from the Hawks for Hale (Harper)
35 was our second pick, which we traded to GC for Richo.

 

[Ghostwriter]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

Nathan O'Keefe was number 23 as well, where is he now?, I had big wraps on the kid.

 

[Big_H]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

I think Harper was at 27, and Darling was WCE's priority pick at 26. So unless we didn't get Atley, we wouldn't have had a chance with Darling anyway.

Personally, I'm happy with our choice. Love the look of our new #18.

 

[Kangas1990]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

Nathan O'Keefe was number 23 as well, where is he now?, I had big wraps on the kid.

Delisted I think, he isn't on either lists, I thought they were going to put him back on the rookie list but that didn't happen unfortunately

 

[Deleted member 98541]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

This might be a bit pre-emptive with the lad not having yet played a game. But can I just say that our recruiting/football departments have had a massive f****** let off in unloading Hale. Someone down there at Arden st kissed the toad. Think about it for a second.

We bagged the absolute shit out of Hales all year, he couldn't even crack a game. Was not suited to our current list and was badly down in form.

Despite the bigfooty bravado, our backs were firmly planted against the wall on this one. Yet somehow we not only orchestrated a trade, but we managed to hone in on three of our biggest deficiency's - speed, flair and foot skills.

The mind boggles.

Can you imagine the despair having lost 4 games and sent back our 2nd pick in the draft to the two's without the glimmer of hope that is Harper?

I remember I went a little ballistic come trade week before the Hawks chimmed in. I copped a fair whack on here for it, but I reckon I was on the money if it wasn't for the Harper trade.

On a side note... I remember back to the day he got his 'Guerra do' kit-on and I reckon he didnt play a single decent game since. I hold nothing against Hales, was a victim of many things and I wish him all the best.

Will track the two closely though...

 

[matt_y106]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

Just for future reference...his name is KIERAN...
Really not sure how the mixup has come about
but yeah

 

[The OBSTacle]

Re: Keiran Harper - 23

Just for future reference...his name is KIERAN...
Really not sure how the mixup has come about
but yeah

We changed his name by deed poll.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Firstly, thanks to Benny Carbonaro with his rundowns of Kieran's performances in the 2's at Werribee and OE for the footage.

Werribee

vs Williamstown (02/04/11).

Disposals - 13. Marks - 1. Tackles - 4. Goals - 1.2

Was in the midfield as per last week and did some nice things, he proved his worth as another goal kicking option booting 1 goal 2 behinds. He will continue to improve and have been impressed in the two games I have seen him in so far.

vs Geelong (10/04/11).

Did not play.

vs Collingwood (16/04/11).

Disposals - 20. Marks - 3. Tackles - 5. Goals - 0

First game back from injury and got through unscathed, his kicking on both feet really impressed me. His work-rate as well especially in the one percenters was a highlight as well.

vs North Ballarat (23/04/11)

Disposals - 17. Marks - 1. Tackles - 5. Goals - 0.2

Tacking in particular was solid around the ground. Also was good in a number of forward thrusts, his midfield play is what excites impresses me along with his kicking on both feet.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Kieran Harper - Debut vs Port Adelaide (30/04/11)

I was able to make it to the game to watch Harps play live this week and he looked relatively comfortable in the warm-up.
Kicking to the Coventry end, he lined up at half forward alongside Chaplin.

For me, growing up and playing now as a footballer, your first contest is the most important contest, and one that can set the tone for the rest of your day.
Therefore, it was Harps' first contest I was keen on seeing. It was a good one. Had to lay a tackle on centre wing, which he did with good application, was fended off high and received the free kick.
Individual contests are important, and this resulted in our first goal with Ben Speight.

Had a clanger early on by foot, which was expected.
Although you seem to get the uneducated in the crowd still yelling out "what's he doing?", or "he's bloody useless". It was his first game for **** sake.
Took a mark with the flight of the ball in the first quarter as well, which required some courage for a first gamer.
Applied adequate pressure throughout the game, particularly the first half.

Being at the ground, in the second quarter I thought Kieran was a bit tentative when he could have applied some body contact and went up for a mark, but a few minutes later, he met the ball on the lead with a good jump and better intent, 'through the ball', which was pleasing.

In the second half, he slowed down a little, and was on and off the ground a little more. His highlight in the second half was his goal which highlighted his finishing skills.
A quick turnover had more than a few lining up to have a ping at the sticks, and when Thompson flicked the ball to Kieran, off one step he calmly snapped his first goal in AFL Football from 30-35m out.

Overall, Kieran acquitted himself very well. He had a nice return of 12 touches, but more importantly didn't look out of his depth, which was a big positive.
Pressured well and used the ball well although the side had a pretty comfortable win, and I will be keen on seeing Kieran play against the Cats next week.
A bigger bodied, more intense tackling side who will push us to the limit.

Good Luck to Harps.

Statistics.

Kicks - 7 __ Handballs - 5 __ Disposals - 12
Marks - 5 __ Tackles - 2 __ Goals - 1.0
Contested Possessions - 5
Inside 50's - 5
Disposal Efficiency - 67%

Overall Rating - 7/10
SC - 57

 

[Dan]

Loved his debut today Had a few ugly kicks...but you'd put that down to nerves being his first game.

 

[The OBSTacle]

A very solid debut.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

A very solid debut.

Do you see Kieran as a mainstay forward for most of his career with his goal sense Obba?

Or as most with our game currently, more stints in the midfield in the years to come?

 

[The OBSTacle]

Do you see Kieran as a mainstay forward for most of his career with his goal sense Obba?

Or as most with our game currently, more stints in the midfield in the years to come?

Half forward, I would think mate.

I need to see him a bit more but I can see some Boomer similarities.

He's silky, no doubt about it.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Classy first goal in AFL Football.



Thanks GR.

 

[saintkildaman]

Was hoping he would end up at the Saints, good to see him go well.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Kieran Harper vs Geelong (07/05/2011)

After a solid debut against a team that was not at full strength and in a runaway win, it was with keen interest I watched Harps go about his business against a mature bodied, strong football side in Geelong.

I was glad to see Wojcinski head to him early on, and knew he would force Kieran to be accountable.

He was able to find a bit of space early on, but was ultimately quiet in the first half.

Kieran pushed higher up the ground in the third, although he seemed to struggle with his disposal of the ball which is what I expected this week.
I believe perceived pressure played a part in his output this week, and it reflected in his 40% disposal efficiency (the lowest in the side - even worse than Anthony at 55%).

Kieran snagged his second career goal with a nice piece of improvisation to snap a long goal drought for the Roos.

Overall, he did some nice things in a side that was comfortably held. He was out-bodied by the more experienced Geelong players which was a theme for all our players on Saturday.
I also thought he lacked a little defensive pressure when the heat was applied.

Statistics.

Kicks - 7 __ Handballs - 3 __ Disposals - 10
Marks - 2 __ Tackles - 1 __ Goals - 1.0
Contested Possessions - 4
Inside 50's - 3
Disposal Efficiency - 40%

Overall Rating - 6/10
SC - 31

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Kieran Harper vs Melbourne (14/05/2011)

Started on Davey and played on him pretty much throughout the entire game.

His intent early on was good, which was pleasing as I thought he lacked a bit defensively against Geelong. His forward pressure was more than solid.
Particularly evident against Sylvia on the wing that resulted in a turnover and his tackle on Frawley was also good.

He turned the ball over pretty poorly once early on, although he improved his efficiency this week at 88%. He had a limited output possession wise, although he hit Daniel Wells with a nice searching pass Inside 50.
Goal to Wells.

Kieran kicked a classy goal late in the game when we got well on top.

Overall, he was solid this week, but the most pleasing part of his game was his forward defensive pressure, and frontal pressure on the ball carrier. Laying 5 tackles was another positive.

Statistics.

Kicks - 6 __ Handballs - 2 __ Disposals - 8
Marks - 2 __ Tackles - 5 __ Goals - 1.0
Contested Possessions - 4
Inside 50's - 3
Disposal Efficiency - 88%

Overall Rating - 6.5/10
SC - 53

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Continues with a goal in each of his games.