Some pretty handy types being delisted … I thought that Carroll at the Blues was OK..
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I would definitely be adding a ruck now whether it's a raw cat a rookie like pike or ajang or a more mature state league ruck backup. As with Stanley and Conway having issues we will need it.
Some pretty hand types being delisted … I thought that Carroll at the Blues was OK..
Some pretty hand types being delisted … I thought that Carroll at the Blues was OK..
Pike is the same age as Edwards so will be a long way off AFL ready.
Ajang is a talent and more physically ready but he's incredibly raw. I'd be stunned if he's ready next year.
These guys just aren't in any way a solution for next year. Happy to pick them if we rate them but it's for the long-term not short term.
I want to see what SDK can be with a preseason focusing on the ruck. His stint there was so impressive this year. He showed he could be an elite ruck and there's nobody else on our list who could be that next year.
We could’ve also promoted Mullin.
Surprised me too.
Wasn’t there a Sudanese kid running around local footy in Geelong that looked a draftable ruckmen?
That was ajang kuol. He was OK in a couple of games for our vfl team he's very very raw, needs to learn a lot about positioning etc-nowhere near afl ready but did a couple of things that made me think long term he could be a good player.
Quite possible PO , might depend on how serious the Saints are.You would have seen more of Blakiston than me but I would be surprised if he goes main draft I would have thought we could get him at one of our rookie picks. Judging by interest I would say bice and henderson (and maybe davidson) are more likely to go in the main draft but who knows.
I think I read he hurt himself on that first jump at the combine.He did one noce jump at the combine …but no word on how he went on running. He looked slow when he played at VFL..
IMO it's not a coincidence that Port and Carlton have really surprised with their decisions; any club that has been contending, but is in a bit of a point of stasis, is going to go hard at the edge of the squad.Geez they have got a lot sharper on these list decisions over last couple of years.
Straight out the door if you don’t measure.
Feel for the guy but this is without doubt the right approach.
It’s been said before but geez it’s a tough industry to break into …even Hawkins and his wife have spoken about never feeling 100% secured for years and he was a elite player with a lot of credit in his favourSome pretty handy types being delisted … I thought that Carroll at the Blues was OK..
The list managers clearly like this draftSome pretty handy types being delisted … I thought that Carroll at the Blues was OK..
Cat B can be players who haven't played footy at any level for I think 3 years. Academy players that make it through the national draft undrafted can be added as Cat B rookies also, we did this with Ted Clohesy recently.Cat B Rookie V CAT A Rookie? - Is a Cat B somebody who has essentially come from a different sport (eg Blitz, O'Conner, Mullin etc) while a Cat A is like your Brad Close, Zuthrie, Atkins (basically half our 2022 Premiership side)
Pike is the same age as Edwards so will be a long way off AFL ready.
Ajang is a talent and more physically ready but he's incredibly raw. I'd be stunned if he's ready next year.
These guys just aren't in any way a solution for next year. Happy to pick them if we rate them but it's for the long-term not short term.
I want to see what SDK can be with a preseason focusing on the ruck. His stint there was so impressive this year. He showed he could be an elite ruck and there's nobody else on our list who could be that next year.
He did one noce jump at the combine …but no word on how he went on running. He looked slow when he played at VFL..
Quite possible PO , might depend on how serious the Saints are.
Blakiston looks like a Wells type - tall , rangy and very athletic with good skills.
I think we will also train up SDK in the preseason as ruck , he showed decent ability around the ground as a ruck and got around 20 touches each game. Train him up on ruck craft and he could be anything to be honest.
Hopefully COS can bulk up a bit and play a few games as a key back , allows SDK to play ruck.
Blakiston could be good insurance , played some very good games once Teakle left.
That was ajang kuol. He was OK in a couple of games for our vfl team he's very very raw, needs to learn a lot about positioning etc-nowhere near afl ready but did a couple of things that made me think long term he could be a good player.
are we looking at any irish dudes?