Past #35: Charlie Lazzaro - delisted end '24 - 39 NM games/5 NM goals - thx Laz

[Roosurgence]

He played well

Problem is who does he tip out if that midfield? He can’t play anywhere else on the ground and isn’t as good as the midfield talent we have on the list.

If he can only play midfield would be better off seeking a trade. A club would t need to pay much.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Was very good today I thought. His preferred position I think but we probably can't offer him that.
Perhaps a trade candidate to another team like Cats if we don't have a spot for him?

 

[Merlin007]

Exactly, unfortunately probably will not get many opportunities when the full squad is playing

Strong sides have good players between 23 and 30 on the list. Pleased for Charlie, shows hard work in the 2s pays off

 

[Rockstar6]

Hopefully this is the coming of age for Charlie. Scary to think we still have to get LDU back into this midfield mix

 

[My Left Foote]

Hopefully this is the coming of age for Charlie. Scary to think we still have to get LDU back into this midfield mix

And Wardlaw too.

 

[Themanbun]

Absolutely rapt for him.

 

[Merlin007]

Absolutely rapt for him.

ditto

 

[KangaRooster]

Absolutely rapt for him.

He’d be justifiably on top of the world after that performance, Clarko gave him a hearty ‘well done’ post game

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

Problem is who does he tip out if that midfield? He can’t play anywhere else on the ground and isn’t as good as the midfield talent we have on the list.

If he can only play midfield would be better off seeking a trade. A club would t need to pay much.

I’d be happy to tip Simpkin to a HFF full time if it meant a pure mids like powell or lizard got more of a go in their natural role.

 

[Horizons_00]

24 disposals, 5 inside 50s, 4 tackles and all at 84% disposal efficiency

Wow. He is a midfielder

 

[tazaa]

Can play and good on him too. Where does he fit when LDU and Wardlaw are fit?

 

[Horizons_00]

Can play and good on him too. Where does he fit when LDU and Wardlaw are fit?

Rotates with jy

 

[Themanbun]

Can play and good on him too. Where does he fit when LDU and Wardlaw are fit?

+ potentially Sanders, Reid

Our list balance is fkd at it means blokes like Charlie will probs unfairly not get a good crack.

 

[rm3504]

Had put a line thro charlie, well done to him. He can find a role like Bailey scott

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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

has, and can also put pressure on Powell and Phillips
Competition for spots is what makes good teams

 

[CBSlogger]

I think Laz will remain behind 7-8 mids when the squad is fit but credit where it's due, he was given a chance and was very good.

 

[Jonnoo]

the slightly lower intensity and half a second more time to make a decision suited Laz, hence why he smashes it at VFL level.
He needs to do this when things are red hot at senior level.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

 

[King Corey]

Can play and good on him too. Where does he fit when LDU and Wardlaw are fit?

Reckon his tank will always beat Wardlaw's and his 2-way running will beat LDU's.

So he has a place as a depth mid in an on-ball unit, at the least as rm3504 said he can bring some Bailey Scott attributes into the side.

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[ferball]

the slightly lower intensity and half a second more time to make a decision suited Laz, hence why he smashes it at VFL level.
He needs to do this when things are red hot at senior level.

Hopefully its just a confidence thing. Time will tell i guess.

 

[Its a Process]

I'm very happy for him, he seems like a good kid and he has definitely improved his game this year but using Saturday as evidence of improvement is folly IMO.

Charlie's issues have centered around being fumbly and suspect with his disposal at AFL standard and Saturday's match was more akin to a VFL game than an AFL game.

He will have to become a tagger, winger or small forward if he is going to survive the next 12 months - not dissimilar to what Ryan Clarke

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Ryan Clarke

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.8

5star

K

9.1

4star

HB

9.7

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.2

4star

G

0.2

2star

D

18.5

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.5

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

19.6

5star

K

7.0

3star

HB

12.6

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.2

4star

G

0.0

1star

had to become when he moved to the Swans.

 

[Harris 10]

I'm very happy for him, he seems like a good kid and he has definitely improved his game this year but using Saturday as evidence of improvement is folly IMO.

Charlie's issues have centered around being fumbly and suspect with his disposal at AFL standard and Saturday's match was more akin to a VFL game than an AFL game.

He will have to become a tagger, winger or small forward if he is going to survive the next 12 months - not dissimilar to what Ryan Clarke had to become when he moved to the Swans.

Funny you mention the Swans. I think Charlie can be better than Ryan Clarke, I think he should model his game more on James Rowbottom. I want him to up his pressure around the footy, get more manic with his tackling and become a two way runner which we lack with other mids.
If he can do this then he'll become a very valuable player.

 

[shintemaster]

I'm very happy for him, he seems like a good kid and he has definitely improved his game this year but using Saturday as evidence of improvement is folly IMO.

Charlie's issues have centered around being fumbly and suspect with his disposal at AFL standard and Saturday's match was more akin to a VFL game than an AFL game.

He will have to become a tagger, winger or small forward if he is going to survive the next 12 months - not dissimilar to what Ryan Clarke had to become when he moved to the Swans.

I tend to agree. Even after a solid game on the weekend I felt that he was noticeably less clean than some of his peers (particularly on the pickup / by hand - one touch pickup is close to the single most valuable trait once you hit AFL level). His running is great though. I'm firmly in the unconvinced that he has a point of difference in our team 2-3 years from now. Likeable kid though and I can't fault his effort. I really hope he makes it even if not with us... to be honest I kind of always saw him as a good fit running up and down the ground for WC - but maybe that's just a slight Priddis feel to him.

 

[Event Horizon]

Can play and good on him too. Where does he fit when LDU and Wardlaw are fit?

What about Reid and Sanders?

 

[My Left Foote]

We've kept far worse players on out list for a prolonged period of time, let's see where he's at and where we're at this time next year, but he has the potential to be a fringe best 22 player nothing wrong with having good depth on our list.