Austin was adamant that he will be training with the mids. Which suggests playing midfield in the VFL.
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Austin was adamant that he will be training with the mids. Which suggests playing midfield in the VFL.
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Welcome to the blue baggers Billy 
Wilson playing inside mid during nab league finals
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Gee Riley Wills smashed it over in WA too. Another we’ve been linked to in the rookie draft.
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Welcome Billy Wilson....
We'll soon see you in action in navy blue.
Think a mid was always the way to go after we traded two out.
We'll soon see you in action in navy blue.
Think a mid was always the way to go after we traded two out.
Billy don’t be a hero
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Moves kinda like Fish but is actually quick
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Collingwood got a Billy then got a flag.
No doubt that would be the case, I just think he is some way off playing as a mid at AFL level
Austins presser sounds like they see him as an upgrade to Dow in the midfield.. "we seem him as an inside mid, with good burst, speed and skills". I guess having also played in defence he has a defensive mindset ingrained too.
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From the draft vids looks an absolute jet, exceptional foot skills and more importantly looks to make very good decisions with the ball in hand.. hopefully we can develop Billy and turn him into a player
That is very impressive. If he is "Billy The Mid" it could be an astute selection
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Welcome Billy
Going by Austin I am excited by this young man.
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bit of a twinkle toes, beautiful shift and switch of direction.......
I assumed Billy would start with the back flankers, but by the sounds of Austin he is starting with the mids. Makes it an even more exciting pick in that case.
Good stuff.
Good stuff.
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Yeah was in the same pattern of thinking as a few others here, surprised that we went this hard on a defender who lacked body strength in a way that probably didn't match the pattern of a classic small defensive type, but that body of midfield work at the back end of the season is impressive.
They've no doubt directly compared him to Cooper Simpson and backed in his elite skill by foot over his captain. I'm a big fan of how much Simpson can make players miss with his speed, change of direction and quick disposal, but Wilson has some tricks of his own in that regard, just not as high tempo.
Needs to continue to iron out his ability to release others by hand and obviously needs to put on a few kilos to ensure he can keep his feet after receiving contact, but could be damaging all over the ground in time and certainly doesn't shirk a contest.
What started out looking like a Saad backup trading a shade of athleticism for kicking skills looks like being someone who could quickly patch up several spots on the field for us as needed.
They've no doubt directly compared him to Cooper Simpson and backed in his elite skill by foot over his captain. I'm a big fan of how much Simpson can make players miss with his speed, change of direction and quick disposal, but Wilson has some tricks of his own in that regard, just not as high tempo.
Needs to continue to iron out his ability to release others by hand and obviously needs to put on a few kilos to ensure he can keep his feet after receiving contact, but could be damaging all over the ground in time and certainly doesn't shirk a contest.
What started out looking like a Saad backup trading a shade of athleticism for kicking skills looks like being someone who could quickly patch up several spots on the field for us as needed.
was an * supporter, will be saved from that shit going forward
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Jimmae
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Welcome to the blues, Billy!
I understand the frustration people here get from not maximising trade value, being content to shift back a few spots with the Fisher trade etc, but ultimately we become a great team to trade with and we get the talent through the door that we want. We eyed off Moir and Billy and made it happen, no fuss!
Love that we see him as a mid, that's exciting.
I understand the frustration people here get from not maximising trade value, being content to shift back a few spots with the Fisher trade etc, but ultimately we become a great team to trade with and we get the talent through the door that we want. We eyed off Moir and Billy and made it happen, no fuss!
Love that we see him as a mid, that's exciting.
Possibly. Now they learn in the vfl and work hard
