Delisted #26: Kaine Baldwin - Not offered a contract for 2025, thanks Kaine! 26/8

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 33, Zach Package

 

[Blind Turn]

Solid as **** tonight.

Very promising for the future. He should really focus on his craft as a defender now. Positioning, body use, and timing will come but the foundations are there with his marking and disposal.

 

[Darealrath]

Really solid game. Surprised how composed he looked.

 

[Nicholas61]

Agreed eggs he just looks solid and safe. Very composed unlike a few of our senior guys. Was important taking a couple of marks to get relief coming out of defense.

 

[citizen-erased]

Baldwin = def
Langford = fwd

 

[Vindicater]

I had him written off.

He looks like a solid defender.

 

[Happyskeret]

Takes clutch marks this boy but the thing that I seen today he can dish off a quick handball and be quick of mind I think this one is a keeper

 

[fairbump_playon]

Real player

Would have been a high draft pick if not injured.

 

[eth-dog]

Keep him in. Please.

 

[naraku]

Very handy to have around. Definitely keep him in.

 

[Yoda_]

Might be way off the mark but he plays like I pictured David Neitz

David Neitz

Age

49

Ht

191cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.8

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

4.9

5star

T

0.9

3star

G

2.1

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.4

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

1.0

4star

playing when he was behind the ball.

The almost overmatching the drop zone but still holding the ball, the awkward yet punchy kicking action.

I dunno, probably way off.

 

[Happyskeret]

Like my mate who had a speech impediment and could not say terrific properly I thought he was. Trefic

 

[Happyskeret]

Personally I would like to see when we get our best team back look at players such as Baldwin to have a role sometimes on the wing or around the middle at times as a marking target hell they were using him tonight! Brad obviously gave him a bit of freedom to play his natural game. Him Durham and Rids being back there helped compensate for no Laverde and Kelly.

 

[andleanback]

Simply must play

 

[Nicholas61]

Would love to see how he goes against Hawkins in a wrestling contest with the ball coming in high - this is where he could be a point of difference to anyone else on our list atm. Reminds of the old school natural footballer who won't let you down often, a bit like the previous no 26.

 

[Doss]

We’ve found one here. Can seriously play.

 

[bombreys]

Got something here.

I’ll die on the hill of wanting him forward long term but fully understand why he’s back and am glad he’s in the 22

 

[Bombers36]

Baldwin was very solid and assured again last night - looks like he belongs..

With his height and strength has to stay in the team

 

[Bjchan13]

Took some strong marks at critical times. They might swap him for Laverde or Kelly after injury but he's earnt himself another year on the list if he wants it after his last 2 weeks. All he seems to have done since he got to Essendon is work hard. Firstly to rehab his knees and get back to playing VFL. Then to work his way to the AFL, and now to learn a new position and play well on the big stage

 

[eth-dog]

Need to give him at least 2 more games.

 

[Vander18]

Looks good ball in hand - composed and decent distribution.

Need to see him defend against a quality opponent. I’m still not sure how many genuine AFL level tall forwards he can match up on.

Can see he’s a natural footballer - brave, good skills and good feel for the game.

 

[Highly Evolved]

He reads the ball very, very well. I'd really like to see him get some continuity of games just so we can see what he can really do. 2MP and Weids are perfect examples - back them in and let them flourish.

 

[citizen-erased]

Need to give him at least 2 more games.

Darling, whoever norf trot out, charlie

Zerk can take allen, larkey and if he feels the need can man up mckay. Or we just let him get the ball and setup for the rebound

I'd hold him till the bye.

 

[ghostdog]

Would love to see how he goes against Hawkins in a wrestling contest with the ball coming in high - this is where he could be a point of difference to anyone else on our list atm. Reminds of the old school natural footballer who won't let you down often, a bit like the previous no 26.

That's what I saw. He seems to have a lowish centre of gravity, combined with his core and tree trunks means he can hold his position under the ball. Also didn't panic. Composure is made for high level AFL games.

 

[FlyingV]

He looks like a mature head. The type the cats just keep producing.

 

[Howard Moon]

Would love to see how he goes against Hawkins in a wrestling contest with the ball coming in high - this is where he could be a point of difference to anyone else on our list atm. Reminds of the old school natural footballer who won't let you down often, a bit like the previous no 26.

Nobody in the league beats Hawkins in said scenario