Oppo Camp Caleb Poulter (Bulldogs MSD 2023)

[sr36]

People who put Poulter and Madgen in the same Group have not got a Clue

Poulter is a skinny kid who looks like he should become a good player, but at the moment he's not a better player than Madge.

 

[76woodenspooners]

Haha, he’s just had two weeks off!

He’s a developing footy player, he needs to play games of footy.

Um, you can say that again?

 

[jonmacTrag]

I had a crack at him today, righty so! was Average today but yeah still young. Comments are subjective just like one poster saying will be a great player and will play 200 games.


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Like all kids he will have down games like today, so long as the coaching panel show faith in him he'll learn from and profit by it.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

Loved his contested mark in defensive 50.

 

[OniAu]

Do people not see his two way running and the options he provides. He isnt being rewarded for it yet. But just keep pumping games into him

 

[TradeDraft]

Maybe not a rest but a game back in the VFL to find some footy and get his form back up?

And Better Gameplan

 

[TradeDraft]

Poulter is a skinny kid who looks like he should become a good player, but at the moment he's not a better player than Madge.

IF he not better then Madgen why did we Draft Him?

 

[TradeDraft]

Do people not see his two way running and the options he provides. He isnt being rewarded for it yet. But just keep pumping games into him

I sure do. See him Keeping Running up and Down but gets Ignored a lot by Teammates

 

[mike123]

Both he and Bianco were very quiet today, but you're going to get that from developing kids.

Bianco 12 touches and two goals isn’t quiet for a small forward.

 

[sr36]

IF he not better then Madgen why did we Draft Him?

Because he will become better than Madge.

 

[76woodenspooners]

IF he not better then Madgen why did we Draft Him?

I’ve seen a few folks making this comparison, and it’s got me stumped. Aren’t they playing completely different roles?

Madgen is a negating tall defender who minds a KPF. He provides very little attacking ability (although IMO has shown a little more confidence in this area in recent weeks). I enjoyed being able to watch Madgen play live in the Sydney (VFL) game and was impressed with his backline leadership. Obviously you’d like somebody in his role to be a stronger mark and to offer more offensively, but our team list has far greater deficiencies than that.

By contrast Poulter is currently being played as a wingman.

So comparing Madgen to Poulter would be like comparing Roughead to Daicos?

 

[mike123]

I’ve seen a few folks making this comparison, and it’s got me stumped. Aren’t they playing completely different roles?

Madgen is a negating tall defender who minds a KPF. He provides very little attacking ability (although IMO has shown a little more confidence in this area in recent weeks). I enjoyed being able to watch Madgen play live in the Sydney (VFL) game and was impressed with his backline leadership. Obviously you’d like somebody in his role to be a stronger mark and to offer more offensively, but our team list has far greater deficiencies than that.

By contrast Poulter is currently being played as a wingman.

So comparing Madgen to Poulter would be like comparing Roughead to Daicos?

I’d compare them by who’s more detrimental to the teams and I’d have to say Madgen. My issue with him is for a negating defender he isn’t very good at negating.

 

[jackcass]

Bianco 12 touches and two goals isn’t quiet for a small forward.

Very happy with my assessment.

 

[Mkcaptain]

I’ve seen a few folks making this comparison, and it’s got me stumped. Aren’t they playing completely different roles?

I haven't seen the posts where the comparisons were made myself, but Madgen did get a couple of games on the wing earlier in the season where he played the role Poulter is playing now.

 

[TradeDraft]

I haven't seen the posts where the comparisons were made myself, but Madgen did get a couple of games on the wing earlier in the season where he played the role Poulter is playing now.

Was only against the Swans I think and before Poulter came in

 

[jackcass]

I sure do. See him Keeping Running up and Down but gets Ignored a lot by Teammates

Need players who are willing to do that unrewarding running. Creates space and opportunity for others.

 

[sr36]

I’ve seen a few folks making this comparison, and it’s got me stumped. Aren’t they playing completely different roles?

Madgen is a negating tall defender who minds a KPF. He provides very little attacking ability (although IMO has shown a little more confidence in this area in recent weeks). I enjoyed being able to watch Madgen play live in the Sydney (VFL) game and was impressed with his backline leadership. Obviously you’d like somebody in his role to be a stronger mark and to offer more offensively, but our team list has far greater deficiencies than that.

By contrast Poulter is currently being played as a wingman.

So comparing Madgen to Poulter would be like comparing Roughead to Daicos?

Madge has played every position from back pocket, CHB, wing, inside mid, full forward. All to a similar standard. His versatility is uncanny and thus we can compare him to anyone in the team.

 

[TradeDraft]

Madge has played every position from back pocket, CHB, wing, inside mid, full forward. All to a similar standard. His versatility is uncanny and thus we can compare him to anyone in the team.

Problem is none of them he is nothing close to Good Enough at AFL Level

 

[nahnah]

Think he needs a break, rotate with Macrae

 

[TradeDraft]

Think he needs a break, rotate with Macrae

Better off playing in VFL then this Crap AFL Team

 

[Jelly Bean]

I agree, I think he needs to go back to the VFL for a few weeks.

 

[TradeDraft]

I agree, I think he needs to go back to the VFL for a few weeks.

Better off there then in the AFL.

Get More Touches and way better Gameplan

 

[The Royal Sampler]

As long as he keeps the effort level up I’d be happy to keep giving him exposure. Is there really someone in the VFL banging the door down? I don’t see it.

Poulter’s two-way running seems fine to me, and we’re not competing for a flag…

 

[hellfire]

As long as he keeps the effort level up I’d be happy to keep giving him exposure. Is there really someone in the VFL banging the door down? I don’t see it.

Poulter’s two-way running seems fine to me, and we’re not competing for a flag…

Agree.

His first half was poor but he rebounded strongly in the second half, which shows character. Keep investing games into him.

 

[jmac70]

Keep him in the side and bring in some of his young mates. Get rid of the old farts.