AFL Player #33: Alwyn Davey Jr - Lindsay Griffith Rising Star

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2024
2024 My Boy Draft: Pick 4, yodellinhank

 

[naraku]

Doesn't need a lot of the ball, he's damaging when he does get it.

 

[fairbump_playon]

Hate to say it but may benefit from a bit less flying for contested marks inside 50, and a bit more hitting the front of the pack.

But yep - love what he's bringing.

 

[faible]

Essendon's version of Shai Bolton. The hands above the head are quickly improving

Hopefully goes missing less in important games than Shai.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Hate to say it but may benefit from a bit less flying for contested marks inside 50, and a bit more hitting the front of the pack.

But yep - love what he's bringing.

Totally agree.

 

[Don Won]

I was on the other side of the ground, but the 50 he got paid looked seriously short, I thought he was infringed about 60 out.

 

[andleanback]

I was on the other side of the ground, but the 50 he got paid looked seriously short, I thought he was infringed about 60 out.

Was 15m short I was right behind it

 

[BrunoV]

One Davey at 45 is already looking like real theft.

Shit, if Jayden is good as Sproggy we are looking at Madoff ponzi scheme levels of theft.

 

[Nicholas61]

One Davey at 45 is already looking like real theft.

s**t, if Jayden is good as Sproggy we are looking at Madoff ponzi scheme levels of theft.

Some have said J.Davey was ahead before the injuries. Hopefully the knee injuries don't result in a loss of athleticism, will be interesting to hear the training reports going forward - guys do seem to recover from multiple recos better than they use to.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Some have said J.Davey was ahead before the injuries. Hopefully the knee injuries don't result in a loss of athleticism, will be interesting to hear the training reports going forward - guys do seem to recover from multiple recos better than they use to.

Baldwin did his knee twice I think? more of a power athlete though.
Achilles or Planta Fascia I'd be more worried.

 

[brain taylor]

One Davey at 45 is already looking like real theft.

s**t, if Jayden is good as Sproggy we are looking at Madoff ponzi scheme levels of theft.

even better if hayes turns out well

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Hate to say it but may benefit from a bit less flying for contested marks inside 50, and a bit more hitting the front of the pack.

But yep - love what he's bringing.

He's got much more midfield nous than forward in my opinion. Jayden seems to love the crumbing on the other hand.

 

[Ati Tude]

I was on the other side of the ground, but the 50 he got paid looked seriously short, I thought he was infringed about 60 out.

The TV commentators said it was about 30 metres. Mind you, he still should have made a better fist of the shot.

 

[windyhill]

As he’s my boy, I like Junior.

 

[ghostdog]

He's taking marks I don't expect him to. Plays a bit taller than you'd think he should, but he can and he toughs it out. Crafty in traffic too. He'll be accelerating his learning this year and he'll be awesome in a few years.

 

[eDPS]

His lack of experience was on display a few times but still need him playing as much senior football as possible. Best place for him to learn

 

[Corleone]

Serious talent. Need him playing as many senior games as possible this year.

 

[ghostdog]

His lack of experience was on display a few times but still need him playing as much senior football as possible. Best place for him to learn

Ugh. When he kept that ball in on the wing in the last quarter...

 

[Schnitzengruben]

He's building very nicely, could have easily kicked 2-3 tonight. My only gripe he's often so far up the wing or in the centre but not actually in the forward line. Great workrate - but we really need his crumbing/agility up forward because our KPF's weren't clunking them.

 

[andleanback]

Ugh. When he kept that ball in on the wing in the last quarter...

3rd qtr. That was an absolute killer, trying to create something out nothing. He’ll learn sometimes you’ve just got to take a throw in to reset.

 

[ghostdog]

3rd qtr. That was an absolute killer, trying to create something out nothing. He’ll learn sometimes you’ve just got to take a throw in to reset.

Agree. I remember thinking, Alwyn, you're too honest.

 

[Nifft]

He's taking marks I don't expect him to. Plays a bit taller than you'd think he should, but he can and he toughs it out. Crafty in traffic too. He'll be accelerating his learning this year and he'll be awesome in a few years.

Just like his Dad.

 

[windyhill]

He loves a goal celebration Junior, makes every attempt to be first there for the slap on the back. Good team man.

 

[MattyB3150]

I love the way he doesn’t hesitate and takes the game on. Got it in forward quickly before the opposition flooded the backline.

 

[ant555]

3rd qtr. That was an absolute killer, trying to create something out nothing. He’ll learn sometimes you’ve just got to take a throw in to reset.

And then you watch Collingwood do the same thing and take risks all game . I know what you are saying about the percentage thing to do but you can tell them to play with natural flare but also be conservative. Sometimes you have to take the mistake if it allows you exciting players to do what they do. Reason why the Pies have bounced back quickly. They are no longer a methodical no risk side.

 

[Vindicater]

And then you watch Collingwood do the same thing and take risks all game . I know what you are saying about the percentage thing to do but you can tell them to play with natural flare but also be conservative. Sometimes you have to take the mistake if it allows you exciting players to do what they do. Reason why the Pies have bounced back quickly. They are no longer a methodical no risk side.

Yep. He will learn from that mistake but we want him to try the amazing