Player Watch #5: Curtis Taylor

[nelroo]

He infuriates me when he loses his feet so easily in contests and I shake my head at his body shape/conditioning. Give him the arse at the end of the year.

 

[Uncle_Leo]

He is betters than Cat Stephens

 

[The Nostradamus]

When the heat was on, he was reliable to halve contests and compete. Is a good runner as well and has been really solid.

If he keeps this up will be an important role player for the team.

Yep we just play better when he’s in the side

He knows the game plan, runs both ways, form has lifted

 

[AnEmptyChair]

Has always had oodles of talent and yesterday showed what he can do when the application matches the talent level. He was outstanding

He's in the mason wood

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Mason Wood

Age

30

Ht

192cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.3

2star

D

8.3

2star

K

2.7

1star

HB

5.7

3star

M

1.7

2star

T

1.3

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

15.8

4star

K

8.6

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

basket atm. We should have persisted with wood and kept him on and we should do the same with CT. Cut him and he'll go onto be a very serviceable player elsewhere

 

[roos_fanatic08]

If he could lock himself in the gym and improve his overall body strength he MIGHT have a longer term future.

 

[The Dougster]

Yep we just play better when he’s in the side

He knows the game plan, runs both ways, form has lifted

Yep. Happy to see him. out there as long as he is having a dip

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

I watched that whole game very intently and I'm still surprised to learn he got 22 disposals.

I thought he was very good and reliable in almost all aspects of the game. Would be picking him over the likes of Stephenson or Stephens every day of the week.

 

[King Corey]

I'm on record rating him lowly. Some talent though overstated but queries on AFL role and other areas.

However.

He's also the bloke I imagined getting a last chance somehere like Sydney, finally putting on 5 kg and looking like a solid role playing footballer.

In a very limited sample size way, he's done that in the last 2 weeks. To steal from someone else's post, there might still might be a pulse afterall.

 

[shinboner magic]

What’s he worth in a trade

 

[King Corey]

What’s he worth in a trade

Nothing.

Any club who wants him would either throw a token pick or wait to get him for free imo.

 

[7577969923]

Nothing.

Any club who wants him would either throw a token pick or wait to get him for free imo.

In Big Footy trade currency he's worth a late first/early second!

 

[ChairmanZia]

What’s he worth in a trade

3rd round at the very most

 

[Merlin007]

I respectfully suggest we should be offering curtis a 2 year extension.

Curtis is held to be weak in the tackle, needs to hit the gym etc (the fact that he's not Hulk Hogan proves he must also be lazy, and/or preferring life as a social media starlet. Don't you just hate a young bloke who likes a suit.)

It was therefore something of a revelation to watch the Collingwood replay (a couple of times - tragic, I know). Taylor sticks a number of hard tackles, didn't shirk the contest, and in the brief melee following Maynard's sling tackle of Powell, Curtis rag-dolls Nick Daicos (which I'm sure we all applaud). He's a good mark, reasonable kick (incl on goal) and can run.

If we delist this bloke, he'll be picked up DFA no problem, and if we regret Mason Wood

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Mason Wood

Age

30

Ht

192cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.3

2star

D

8.3

2star

K

2.7

1star

HB

5.7

3star

M

1.7

2star

T

1.3

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

15.8

4star

K

8.6

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

, we'll regret this one too

 

[amaz199]

Was also pivotal in a few crucial gives to LDU later in the game. He does some unnoticed good things.

 

[ferball]

What’s he worth in a trade

Pick 3 and a player I reckon.

 

[ferball]

I respectfully suggest we should be offering curtis a 2 year extension.

Curtis is held to be weak in the tackle, needs to hit the gym etc (the fact that he's not Hulk Hogan proves he must also be lazy, and/or preferring life as a social media starlet. Don't you just hate a young bloke who likes a suit.)

It was therefore something of a revelation to watch the Collingwood replay (a couple of times - tragic, I know). Taylor sticks a number of hard tackles, didn't shirk the contest, and in the brief melee following Maynard's sling tackle of Powell, Curtis rag-dolls Nick Daicos (which I'm sure we all applaud). He's a good mark, reasonable kick (incl on goal) and can run.

If we delist this bloke, he'll be picked up DFA no problem, and if we regret Mason Wood, we'll regret this one too

My six year old daughter could rag doll Nick Daicos.

 

[Hatchy1992]

If he's going to make it (which I hope he does) half forward leading up to the wing has to be his go.

Has all the attributes, just needs to show it consistently.

 

[Carey4life]

Was decent today. Has the tendency to lose composure in key contests and looks to avoid contact at times, but is far more dynamic than Stephenson or Stephens ...

 

[The Filth Wizard]

We’re getting to the stage where this guy is taking a list spot next year.

 

[koshari]

I'm on record rating him lowly. Some talent though overstated but queries on AFL role and other areas.

However.

He's also the bloke I imagined getting a last chance somehere like Sydney, finally putting on 5 kg and looking like a solid role playing footballer.

In a very limited sample size way, he's done that in the last 2 weeks. To steal from someone else's post, there might still might be a pulse afterall.

Can only hope its his 2nd coming. Maybe his interest has piqued?

 

[King Corey]

Good game, that late fumble though..

 

[Liam Boy]

When a player who looks absolutely done starts putting together good form, that's when a terrible side can turn towards mediocre and maybe even decent. He's done well with this opportunity.

 

[Samsquanch]

If he gets himself super fit and maybe just a bit stronger he can make it. He has the skills (just has to home the goal kicking).

 

[amaz199]

He's building.

 

[My Left Foote]

I’d written him off a long time ago but time to eat some humble pie, since he’s been back in the team he’s been good and seems to be improving each week. As The Filth Wizard says where getting to the point where we’ll seriously have to consider giving him another contract.