Player Watch #3: Harry Sheezel - 23 AFL RS/NM SBM, AFLPA BYP, '24 AA squad, '24 AFLCA BYP

[The Nostradamus]

 

[TheBigHorne]

Good initial hitout, found it in both the backline and forward line. Missed some targets, hit some ones good but that's expected at this level. I remember hearing the same words used to describe Paul Curtis at the same time last year.

 

[the big lebowski]

looked even better in replay than I realised live.

 

[Ads734]

Watched about 2 and a half quarters. Must say highly impressed. His tackling was top notch. Also was really happy to see him get a bit of the pill. He just has such good ball skills in close. His skills looked a class above.

 

[the big lebowski]

I think two concerns I had with taking him with such a high pick were his pace and his toughness.

I’m not concerned any longer.

I think speed wise, he will struggle as a deep forward on certain matchups. Tough quick smaller defenders might prove difficult for him to overcome. But I knew his versatility would help him. But watching him closely his running power is very good at cruising speeds. The breakaway centre clearance showed that his toe is decent.

And his toughness looks reasonable as well. He’s obviously not going to be a high tackle numbers player but he certainly laid strong tackles. He did spend a little bit too much time on the periphery of packs but with his skills, and out abundance of guys that can get the footy out to him, that’s not an issue.

All in all, maybe a little bit of Higgins?

 

[Psicosis]

I think two concerns I had with taking him with such a high pick were his pace and his toughness.

I’m not concerned any longer.

I think speed wise, he will struggle as a deep forward on certain matchups. Tough quick smaller defenders might prove difficult for him to overcome. But I knew his versatility would help him. But watching him closely his running power is very good at cruising speeds. The breakaway centre clearance showed that his toe is decent.

And his toughness looks reasonable as well. He’s obviously not going to be a high tackle numbers player but he certainly laid strong tackles. He did spend a little bit too much time on the periphery of packs but with his skills, and out abundance of guys that can get the footy out to him, that’s not an issue.

All in all, maybe a little bit of Higgins?

At u18 level the thing that really stood out to me was his balance in the contest. Doesn’t lose his feet. Combine that with his composure which is as good as we’ve drafted through the rebuild. It’s why I wasn’t concerned about the pace factor, he makes up for it in other areas, which is why he will be an elite afl player.

 

[sruss]

Landlord of my office is family friends with Sheezels, told me months back he was going to get me some signed merch - finally followed through with it!

 

[Val Keating]

This kid is going to have an awesome highlight reel

 

[sruss]

How many did he kick today? Got dicked around with a 10.30 meeting that ran pretty much the entire game, so filthy

 

[Val Keating]

How many did he kick today? Got dicked around with a 10.30 meeting that ran pretty much the entire game, so filthy

3.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

How many did he kick today? Got dicked around with a 10.30 meeting that ran pretty much the entire game, so filthy

Kicked 3 and had a hand in another. Probably had around 14-16 possessions.

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

How many did he kick today? Got dicked around with a 10.30 meeting that ran pretty much the entire game, so filthy

3 goals apparently (didn't watch the game, busy with Carlton and Boston Celtics viewing commitments)

Really happy to see him do well, frankly all fapping over Will Ashcroft from media and draft dorks aside, always felt Sheez was/is the best/most impactful player from his draft class.

Looking forward to seeing him live in person several times this year (thanks to Le Grille for convincing me to buy a North Membership) and on Good Friday too (Up the Baggers ! )

I have been wrong before, but am extremely confident Sheez will be a far better player at AFL level than JH-F, so Kane Cornes and other Port Power flogs can so suck on a sour sauerkraut lol

 

[Le Grille]

3 goals apparently (didn't watch the game, busy with Carlton and Boston Celtics viewing commitments)

Really happy to see him do well, frankly all fapping over Will Ashcroft from media and draft dorks aside, always felt Sheez was/is the best/most impactful player from his draft class.

Looking forward to seeing him live in person several times this year (thanks to Le Grille for convincing me to buy a North Membership) and on Good Friday too (Up the Baggers ! )

I have been wrong before, but am extremely confident Sheez will be a far better player at AFL level than JH-F, so Kane Cornes and other Port Power flogs can so suck on a sour sauerkraut lol

Wait Carlton AND the Celtics?

 

[Val Keating]

Kicked 3 and had a hand in another. Probably had around 14-16 possessions.

I couldn’t see the bit of play he did on the HFF/Wing that had everyone gasping, so I’m hanging out for the footage.

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Wait Carlton AND the Celtics?

It was a bit tricky but both my teams got the job down (Jesse Motlop gives me a boner lol)

Putting money on Sheezel to win the Rising Star by a landslide ...

 

[Le Grille]

It was a bit tricky but both my teams got the job down (Jesse Motlop gives me a boner lol)

Putting money on Sheezel to win the Rising Star by a landslide ...

Mate you’re pushing the friendship with the teams you support. I’ll be disappointed if you are a braves fan

 

[sruss]

3 goals apparently (didn't watch the game, busy with Carlton and Boston Celtics viewing commitments)

Really happy to see him do well, frankly all fapping over Will Ashcroft from media and draft dorks aside, always felt Sheez was/is the best/most impactful player from his draft class.

Looking forward to seeing him live in person several times this year (thanks to Le Grille for convincing me to buy a North Membership) and on Good Friday too (Up the Baggers ! )

I have been wrong before, but am extremely confident Sheez will be a far better player at AFL level than JH-F, so Kane Cornes and other Port Power flogs can so suck on a sour sauerkraut lol

I’m the same as you - my boss’ kid went to school with Harry and idolized him, so I followed him pretty closely this year. After it became apparent that we were getting s top draft pick he was always the one I wanted.

Props also to Wardlaw though, in his only game on the field with Ashcroft, Georgie got the chocolates

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Mate you’re pushing the friendship with the teams you support. I’ll be disappointed if you are a braves fan

Lol nope. All Boston/New England Team fans.

Least you won't have reason to hate my English Premier League team (pitiful Leeds United)

 

[TurnoverMerchant]

Lol nope. All Boston/New England Team fans.

Least you won't have reason to hate my English Premier League team (pitiful Leeds United)

Hopefully Gracia keeps us up

 

[TurnoverMerchant]

I was astonished by how good he was. Haven’t had such a clinical and skilful player in many many years.

 

[gokangas]

I was astonished by how good he was. Haven’t had such a clinical and skilful player in many many years.

Didn't see all the game but what I did he oozed class.

 

[Ligma]

Sheezzzzzzz

 

[shintemaster]

Slick as all f*ck. Looks a gun.

 

[Ads734]

I said all of last year. Robbie Grey 2.0

 

[Disco Dew]

Rising star lock. I said before the draft last year that he was the best kid in it and no one is changing my mind.
I would’ve been more than happy taking him with pick 1, so adding wardlaw was a huge bonus.