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

[Whereitallbegan]

Just a thought and a selfish one at that, I’d like to see him play more forward even around the middle, but honestly don’t want to hinder his chances of winning the RS award, given the way we operate in the forward half, it could see him starved of opportunities, but I guess, if anyone is going to attract the footy, it’s this kid, but this club is just craving for something to hang its hat on and by seasons end, the Rising Star will be all we’ve got!

 

[Val Keating]

I reckon It's time to move Sheezel to the forward flank and play Drury in defense.

I doubt it'll happen but I think the timing is right.

Reckon we’ll see it when Thomas is back.

 

[The Nostradamus]

nah hff is the worst position to play especially in our team - they hardly get used

keep him hbf and gradually get him more in the midfield

 

[DesertRoo]

nah hff is the worst position to play especially in our team - they hardly get used

keep him hbf and gradually get him more in the midfield

I’m with you, all you’re going to do is stave possessions and give him a target on his back, all for what?

 

[Souup]

nah hff is the worst position to play especially in our team - they hardly get used

keep him hbf and gradually get him more in the midfield

Did you watch him play HFF as an 18 year old? The ball will find him.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Did you watch him play HFF as an 18 year old? The ball will find him.

have you watched us play?

its the hardest spot to play in our team

 

[Souup]

have you watched us play?

its the hardest spot to play in our team

I think you're taking half 'forward' too strictly. He's not going to sit within 60m of goal and not venture from there.

His endurance base is exceptional, as is his footy IQ - that's why he'll find the footy. I'd expect we give him the license to work hard between the arcs and even play as an additional midfielder on the attacking side of the stoppage.

It'll also get his hands on the ball in the most dangerous area of the ground. I was more than happy with the idea of him playing off a back flank pre-season and said that here, but I think the time is right for him to shift to his most natural position.

 

[The acurate one]

I reckon It's time to move Sheezel to the forward flank and play Drury in defense.

I doubt it'll happen but I think the timing is right.

Which side of the defense you thinking suits Drury ?

 

[Lomas]

Which side of the defense you thinking suits Drury ?

The other side of de fence?
Not really, give him time.

 

[The acurate one]

The other side of de fence?
Not really, give him time.

Underwhelming man, short, not quick these guys are good footballers trapped in shit footballers bodies.

Think about that for a minute

 

[Lomas]

Underwhelming man, short, not quick these guys are good footballers trapped in s**t footballers bodies.

Think about that for a minute

I did. Then the teacher’s child in me focused on punctuation.
I’m a good teacher trapped in a shit poster’s body.

 

[shinboner magic]

Yeah time to move him and give him a break from seeing goals fly over his head

 

[King Corey]

Would love to shift him up forward and get a look at how we play with Luke McDonald

11

Luke Mcdonald

Age

29

Ht

189cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.9

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

7.3

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.7

4star

MG

317.1

4star

D

14.1

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

6.9

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

4star

MG

205.0

3star

D

19.2

5star

K

10.2

4star

HB

9.0

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.6

5star

, Bailey Scott

8

Bailey Scott

Age

24

Ht

186cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

4.9

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

1.5

3star

MG

155.6

2star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

114.8

2star

D

11.8

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.2

3star

MG

171.6

3star

and Curtis Taylor

5

Curtis Taylor

Age

24

Ht

188cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.0

1star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.0

1star

all kicking it directly to his opponent.

 

[kool kangas]

Do you think he might need a game out to rest . We dont want to burn him out to quickly...

 

[Mordecai]

Do you think he might need a game out to rest . We dont want to burn him out to quickly...

Whispers or your opinion or a bit of both?

 

[DocSholl]

Would love to shift him up forward and get a look at how we play with Luke McDonald, Bailey Scott and Curtis Taylor all kicking it directly to his opponent.

If his IQ is as high as advertised then he'll wear the opposition's jumper.

 

[King Corey]

If his IQ is as high as advertised then he'll wear the opposition's jumper.

3 years later Harry comes trotting home to Arden Street like the Littlest Hobo.

"Sorry guys, I just got used to wearing this (Melbourne jumper)".

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

I think you're taking half 'forward' too strictly. He's not going to sit within 60m of goal and not venture from there.

His endurance base is exceptional, as is his footy IQ - that's why he'll find the footy. I'd expect we give him the license to work hard between the arcs and even play as an additional midfielder on the attacking side of the stoppage.

It'll also get his hands on the ball in the most dangerous area of the ground. I was more than happy with the idea of him playing off a back flank pre-season and said that here, but I think the time is right for him to shift to his most natural position.

Definitely agree that the timing of a move to half forward needs to be now. As bad as our transition from the back half has been, our entries inside fifty have been even worse. We are getting the footy enough and getting enough inside fifties, so adding Shezeel’s class to half forward and midfield will really help the team capitalise on those chances. Plus, he can act as that classy accumulating link man pushing up and down the ground. An additional plus is that he’s a noted goal scorer and adds a new threat that helps Curtis and the other smalls.

Really hope we make the move soon as it makes a lot of sense. Switch him with Drury for the moment.

 

[Psicosis]

Only place I'd consider playing him other then HBF whilst the side is in this state is Midfield. Though, this would leave an even bigger gaping hole of good users in our back half.

 

[andana]

Definitely agree that the timing of a move to half forward needs to be now. As bad as our transition from the back half has been, our entries inside fifty have been even worse. We are getting the footy enough and getting enough inside fifties, so adding Shezeel’s class to half forward and midfield will really help the team capitalise on those chances. Plus, he can act as that classy accumulating link man pushing up and down the ground. An additional plus is that he’s a noted goal scorer and adds a new threat that helps Curtis and the other smalls.

Really hope we make the move soon as it makes a lot of sense. Switch him with Drury for the moment.

If you do it now without CZ we better bring in CCJ and even maybe Cunners so there are at least some targets down there

 

[Samsquanch]

 

[bennymate]

You can play him anywhere and he will demolish the opposition, so lucky to have him.

Also loved the "SHEEEEEEZ" every time he got it, keep that up!

 

[SmallRoo]

10 games in

25 disposals
2 goals 2 points
16 kicks
112 fantasy points

Don’t take this kid for granted

 

[amaz199]

****ing monster game.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

One of the few reasons I haven’t nuked my bf account. Astonishing first year. I get pies fans getting excited about Daicos, so it is nice to have our own unique version.