Player Watch #31: Josh Goater - re-signed until the end of 2025 - ruptured Achilles injury vs GWS

[Psicosis]

I’d be setting him the task of producing what Josh Weddle is. Doesn’t have near the engine of Weddle yet, but is as explosive.

 

[nelroo]

I remain of the view that our midfield mix lacks the 190/90 Bontempelli type, and hope Goater may be it (in time)

Thomas

 

[hotchilli]

Not sure why people believe the wing is his best position.

In juniors he done his best work as an inside midfielder and has an intercepting/running half back. He either uses his height and agility in congestion or he uses his closing speed and vertical across half back. As much as I’d love to see him get a run in the midfield I think he is the perfect 3rd tall type in the backline.

In my opinion he simply doesn’t have enough natural endurance to be able to play as a wingman. All the best wings in the comp are able to cover 13+km per game, both at high speed and low speed. It just doesn’t suit him being a more powerful athlete

He doesn't scream wingman but at the same time his best 2 games at AFL level so far (Rd 23, 2022 & Rd 24, 2023) were both on a wing.

 

[JGreezy]

I don’t think we can have Sheeze, Colby & Fisher all playing the back 50 at the same time. It’s too small & not defensive minded enough.
I really liked Goaters game in the intra club & think his height/marking power should see him ahead of Fisher.
Although I guess we might play them all with Sheeze & maybe even Colby to rotate through the midfield

Exactly. Fisher needs to outplay McKercher or he will come in as the sub and push Sheezel forward. Or, alternatively, Sheezel will be moved up the ground once Fisher is fit.

Goater is too valuable for his size and leaping ability.

 

[susurrar]

fascinating prospect. im less certain than ever about what kind of player hes going to end up being, but he has some special attributes. hes playing well.

 

[Harris 10]

fascinating prospect. im less certain than ever about what kind of player hes going to end up being, but he has some special attributes. hes playing well.

I’m of the opinion it’s confidence and the belief he belongs that’s holding him back at the moment.

Today was a step in the right direction, but I think we’ll have a very good player when it clicks.

 

[Lomas]

I’m of the opinion it’s confidence and the belief he belongs that’s holding him back at the moment.

Today was a step in the right direction, but I think we’ll have a very good player when it clicks.

I think he has the confidence to take the direction to ‘take it on’. He’ll look better once others do.

 

[KillaKanga]

He is perfect for #northball as the 3rd tall def. Don't get out marked, once the ball hits the ground be part of the running waters rushing toward the far goals.

 

[ansonholt]

Impressive showing yesterday. Really has the goods and looks like he wants to play as a defender. One of the biggest positives from yesterday along with Stephens and Curtis.

 

[boneofshin]

I like this guy

 

[Scottroo]

Been excellent. Probably plays round 1 ahead of biggy

 

[The Nostradamus]

Been excellent. Probably plays round 1 ahead of biggy

It’s more lmac he’s competing with

 

[Roo Beauty]

 

[koshari]

I like this guy

becoming a little bit general like down the back, his goal was great as well

 

[Swallow_Wood]

Thought he was really quite impressive.

 

[CURVE]

I like this kid, plays with smarts, doesn't try to do too much and can play on smalls and talls.

 

[roospur]

This kid has all the tools to be a line breaking jet. Can see he's growing in confidence. His kicking is by no means perfect but gee whizz he can absolutely laser the pill. Love the Weddle comparison! Once he gets a tank the sky is the limit.

 

[Psicosis]

Josh Weddle 2.0

 

[Mr north man]

It’s more lmac he’s competing with

No contest Goater plays over McDonald every time.
If Goater is made to step aside and play 2nds and McDonald plays ahead of him this will prove there’s players no matter how little pre season or how bad there been in the past they will always play ahead of emerging talents.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Without doubt he is in our best 22.

Big positive yesterday for me was not only some of his kicking, but more importantly his defensive efforts. He beat Membrey (who is no scrub) on a number of occasions and you could see he was really using his closing speed to impact the contest.

Sky is the limit.

 

[shinboner magic]

Give this confidence and he’ll go far.
Played well for all 4 quarters.

 

[Chadwiko]

Has overtaken LMac for that same role.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

I love that he is 190cm but has similar athletic traits to Wardlaw, in particular his vertical leap, so he can possibly go with smalls and more importantly the athletic tweener (188-192cm) types that are emerging (Owens, JUH et al).

 

[giantroo]

 

[Sphynx]

Think he's been in our best 5-6 across the two games personally.

In for a breakout year.