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You'd be a better sub than Taylor.I think he'd be a better sub than CT?
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You'd be a better sub than Taylor.I think he'd be a better sub than CT?
You'd be a better sub than Taylor.
Tricky conditions on the weekend in the VFL. His game vs. Collingwood a month ago was his best for the year, and a good reflection of what type of player he might be in time. I think he'll have the flexibility to play across HF, Wing and onball. Would be good to see him string a couple of strong performances together in the VFL so he can finish the year in the seniors. Definitely too big for his boots early in the year, and that reflected in his performance.Should we be concerned about this bloke? Wait another pre-season and then form an opinion? What does he need to do to break into the seniors?
Obviously a handful of possessions and a solitary goal in the VFL isn't enough. There's been more than a few similar games this year including in in the AFL.
Is he a midfielder who goes forward or the other way around? I'm hopeful, as the talent is obvious. I'm just concerned with the output.
No.Should we be concerned about this bloke?
You don't know what you've start, I made the same observation ~25 pages ago and it was pointed out I know nothing about football. Good luck brother.He reminds me a lot of Taryn.
Are you sure about that?You don't know what you've start, I made the same observation ~25 pages ago and it was pointed out I know nothing about football. Good luck brother.
I just cast my eyes over the drafts since 2021 and here are the guys I think have adjusted best to AFL level from those crops:
Daicos, Gulden, Ashcroft, Sheezel, JHF, Reid, Wardlaw, Wanganeen-Milera and Mckercher.
So that's 9 guys:
4 of them entered the comp with already elite endurance bases: Daicos, Gulden, Sheezel, Mckercher
3 of them entered the comp at ideal body weight for their size/position: JHF, Reid, Wardlaw (honestly you could probably put all of the above guys in this category too which is probably why they've been more consistent than these 3)
Ashcroft had a mix of close enough to ideal body weight, and having a very solid tank. He's the only real exception to this rule though if we're being strict about it.
Wanganeen-Milera had to build his tank and weight. He came into the AFL weighing 70kg and has that up to 76kg, still slender but helpful nonetheless. He averaged 66% TOG in his first season and then got that up to 82% in his second season which he has sustained this season - so he's built the tank, even though he's on the skinny side.
So elite tank or built ready to go - which does Duursma have?
189cm, 79kg - Not ready to go from a size perspective. Needs another 5-6kg
6:54 2km at the combine - If this means nothing to you, there were 47 guys that ran the 2km at the National Combine, and Zane came in 38th. 6 of the 9 guys that finished behind Zane were 195cm or taller (including our own Goad and Dawson), and 4 of those 6 were 200cm+.
There have been comments RE: professionalism and perhaps not working hard enough - working on your endurance is about as important as anything in modern day football. If he can flick the switch and work hard on his tank, he'll be fine.
Zane went from a 520 yo-yo in 2022 pre-season testing to 640 in 2023 pre-season testing.Question for the pundits: how have his brothers fared in their 2km times?
I'd like to see how he goes off halfback and in midfield for a stint, VFL of course. I reckon a bit of simple 'see ball-get ball' will help his development.Should we be concerned about this bloke? Wait another pre-season and then form an opinion? What does he need to do to break into the seniors?
Obviously a handful of possessions and a solitary goal in the VFL isn't enough. There's been more than a few similar games this year including in in the AFL.
Is he a midfielder who goes forward or the other way around? I'm hopeful, as the talent is obvious. I'm just concerned with the output.
May have exaggerated, I think it was around page 40.Are you sure about that?
No.We’ve got 3 instant impact guys, I’d hope this board would be mature enough to afford for 1 slower burn…
It wasn't that rough. Don't be TDKs mum.May have exaggerated, I think it was around page 40.
Xavier spoke about his brother this morning on SEN from the 9 minute mark