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

[Epictetus]

He’s a victim of our draft strategy unfortunately. If we drafted for needs and not wants he would’ve had a more fair crack at it by now. Unfortunately for him I foresee a delisting not to long after the final siren next year.

Not sure what this means. Needs, wants, preferences, aims, goals...whatever.

The lad isn't good enough.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Another with no elite traits.

 

[Roosurgence]

Not sure what this means. Needs, wants, preferences, aims, goals...whatever.

The lad isn't good enough.

The problem is that in some alternate universe there are a select few that actually think he could make it as an AFL midfielder.

I think we have seen enough to make a pretty informed call that as you said, he isn’t good enough.

Lazarro should have been a rookie pick, the problem is we blew a second rounder on him. Just one of many ****s ups by the previous recruiting and list management.

We are starting to see a long line of these stupid decisions.

• Lack of drafting of talls
• Overpaying for CCJ
• Mahoney taken early
• Lazarro taken early

I partly blame the club for putting that money all idiot Luff in charge of a lot of these strategic decisions, when he clearly didn’t have the experience or know how, on managing a list. Rawlings is complicit in a lot of this too.

 

[Ischenko]

Usually I’m wary of going too early but in this case I’ll make an exception. He’s no good and never will be. Horrible footballer to watch.

 

[Epictetus]

The problem is that in some alternate universe there are a select few that actually think he could make it as an AFL midfielder.

I think we have seen enough to make a pretty informed call that as you said, he isn’t good enough.

Lazarro should have been a rookie pick, the problem is we blew a second rounder on him. Just one of many *s ups by the previous recruiting and list management.

We are starting to see a long line of these stupid decisions.

• Lack of drafting of talls
• Overpaying for CCJ
• Mahoney taken early
• Lazarro taken early

I partly blame the club for putting that money all idiot Luff in charge of a lot of these strategic decisions, when he clearly didn’t have the experience or know how, on managing a list. Rawlings is complicit in a lot of this too.

I have no idea who was responsible for what in all of that set up. The reality is only a few people would actually know who decided or had final say on what.

 

[RossHenshaw]

 

[Devil Fish]

Interesting he is signed til end of next year……..

 

[King Corey]

Not sure why we're allergic to giving a full game to show his stuff. The years been shot for months.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Not sure why we're allergic to giving a full game to show his stuff. The years been shot for months.

A full game in what role?

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Breakout game.

26 disposals at 85%, 4 tackles, 5 clearances, 9 score assists and a goal assist.

His best ever game. Full credit to him working his ass off and never dropping his head. Might struggle for a spot next year, but he has proven that he is good inside depth.

 

[Roo Beauty]

First ever game playing his preferred position. Was very clean.

 

[William Caresser]

To be really clear, that's Lazzaro's first game at the club playing on ball for 4 quarters.

He played the second half on ball against Geelong but other than that, he's played entirely as a small forward - usually in a defensive role.

 

[hellas_johnny]

He's just making another conundrum for the club but a good one at that. We have so many inside mids get sanders and that's another.

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

What did I tell ya’s, let’s see what happens when you play him in his position, he showed us what he could do against the cats too.

 

[Ischenko]

Might have gone early on him. Was fantastic. Handy depth at least.

 

[leighlee13]

So very pleased for Charlie. I have been one of the few that was asking for a full game, in his position. This is what he can do. Well done Charlie!

 

[amaz199]

Either we play him in the middle, or we don't play him at all. There's no point trying to plonk him at HFF or whatever.

Club finally got the memo.

 

[hoffseason gains]

Most underrated player at our club - should win our VFL BnF in a landslide. Our midfield has been crying out for his spread for the whole season. Hope he’s happy to stick along for the ride as depth - similar to Fiorini from GC.

 

[Tas]

He was really good today, doesn't have elite speed or disposal but he was instrumental in us moving the ball between the arcs... we have "elite" talent that just don't work hard enough to receive the football and the club should prioritise hard work over raw talent.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

He looked…..alright.

 

[Briedis]

Great to see a young player who has worked very hard and become a consistent VFL performer get an opportunity at senior level and play so well. Laz got better as the game went on and he gathered confidence in himself. The fact that he and Phillips played so well together in the same game suggests that we should be thinking about picking them both. Our centre square performance today was much more consistent as they swapped on/off the ground.

 

[William Caresser]

He was really good today, doesn't have elite speed or disposal but he was instrumental in us moving the ball between the arcs... we have "elite" talent that just don't work hard enough to receive the football and the club should prioritise hard work over raw talent.

He tested elite for agility in his draft year which is a big asset. And he has a tank.

 

[Kciza]

Similar path to Levi Greenwood

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Levi Greenwood

Age

35

Ht

181cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.1

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

7.4

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

4.3

5star

CL

2.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.8

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.8

5star

 

[viccles]

He played well

 

[Kanga Glory]

First ever game playing his preferred position. Was very clean.

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