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He could be an out and out star, clunking the footy like that.
So good. He’s showing a lot for year one.Also most of our young talls were coming from a way back after stress fractures or some injury that had them mothballed - he's able to hit his career full throttle from the start, pure development years
I think the hype is right on. We still need to be patient and let him develop. The temptation to get him in is there but with his style of game he could open himself up to some impact injuries. Another pre season in the the gym and he will be a beast.I didn't watch the whole game against Carlton VFL, it was more on in the background.
I did see most of the good stuff he did and it was very impressive.
I'm starting to buy into the hype.
Did not run under the footy as much on Sunday.
Good to hear, this is the one reasonably consistent knock I’ve had on his game. But if that can be trained out of him - great sign.
Could be a function of height, at junior levels the defenders aren't as big so if he's a little under the ball and reaching up and back to mark it maybe he got away with it.
At VFL, and AFL the defenders get taller and stronger, so you can't get away with that. Especially if you're a little undersized, he can't be giving defenders easy access to spoil.
Could be a function of height, at junior levels the defenders aren't as big so if he's a little under the ball and reaching up and back to mark it maybe he got away with it.
At VFL, and AFL the defenders get taller and stronger, so you can't get away with that. Especially if you're a little undersized, he can't be giving defenders easy access to spoil.
I preface this by saying I hate the process of player comparisons always being to star players - puts way too much expectation in supporters heads, and then when players don’t reach that level their disappointed.Caddy gives unconditional effort when flying for the ball in the air, it’s what we’ve been missing for years. Height is often overrated when judging key forward, give me ability to attack the ball in the air any day of the week.
Also think the height argument is kind of a moot point when it comes to Caddy because his arms are so damn long. There's the potential that he's still growing, Oscar Allen (who he reminds me so much of) was drafted at 191cm and ended up at 196cm.Caddy gives unconditional effort when flying for the ball in the air, it’s what we’ve been missing for years. Height is often overrated when judging key forward, give me ability to attack the ball in the air any day of the week.
I preface this by saying I hate the process of player comparisons always being to star players - puts way too much expectation in supporters heads, and then when players don’t reach that level their disappointed.
Having said that - Charlie Curnow is the body shape, and potentially in turn the type of player, Caddy should be looking to emulate.
That was very noticeableDid not run under the footy as much on Sunday.
This is the most human post ever.I preface this by saying I hate the process of player comparisons always being to star players - puts way too much expectation in supporters heads, and then when players don’t reach that level their disappointed.
Having said that - Charlie Curnow is the body shape, and potentially in turn the type of player, Caddy should be looking to emulate.
This is the most human post ever.
Having said that
...and IF we can hit a target.As great as they are, McGovern and Barass like to sag off so he could have some joy on the lead vs West Coast if they bring him in.
caddy seems more like a Jack Riewoldt to me