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This thread is specialI thought we were delisting him to open up another spot in the msd
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This thread is specialI thought we were delisting him to open up another spot in the msd
He'll still be trying to work out how to play in the system - just way too early.The kids that make it generally do not struggle at VFL level. It's still too early to tell for DeMattia but he needs to improve every match at a minimum. He looks a bit lost in 1 on 1 defending so I'd like to see him used in the midfield / half forward maybe to get him into the game. I think he's stressing too much about where his opponent is and losing track of the game
Trade him for pick 8 in the MSD so we can add two first round picks into the team.I thought we were delisting him to open up another spot in the msd
I thought we were delisting him to open up another spot in the msd
Hopefully we lose a couple of games before the MSD so we can push back into the top 10 picks.That was back when we were tanking for Long. Now we’ve stuffed everything up by going 5-1-0 so we’re resigned to putting up with DeMattia and his obvious mediocrity.
Play a guy who struggles to find the footy in the midfield isn't a recipe for success. Back six and learning the position is exactly where he should start rather than finding him an easy kick.The kids that make it generally do not struggle at VFL level. It's still too early to tell for DeMattia but he needs to improve every match at a minimum. He looks a bit lost in 1 on 1 defending so I'd like to see him used in the midfield / half forward maybe to get him into the game. I think he's stressing too much about where his opponent is and losing track of the game
Hopefully we lose a couple of games before the MSD so we can push back into the top 10 picks.
Kinder, you are criticising people for having opinions on Ruscoe and Bianco, and yet writing off a kid after 3 vfl games after missing 10 weeks with an injury.I don’t think he’ll be having a long career but that’s me. Jiath and Parker have increased competition off HB. You’ve got to touch the ball more when the VFL boys are playing. Even if he’s new, it’s not the best start. Wil Parker has looked better. However, he’s got three years to turn things around.
Internally, I think his fitness would be liked but the room to improve is present. Have heard some interesting stories about Harry.
This is one of your really average posts. You need to tell us what you've heard or know to have any creedence whatsoever. HD is simply being played at HB to help with his development and will probably spend time in the midfield and forward. You have lost me now with your assessment of some of our kids.I don’t think he’ll be having a long career but that’s me. Jiath and Parker have increased competition off HB. You’ve got to touch the ball more when the VFL boys are playing. Even if he’s new, it’s not the best start. Wil Parker has looked better. However, he’s got three years to turn things around.
Internally, I think his fitness would be liked but the room to improve is present. Have heard some interesting stories about Harry.
HB is where a lot of potential mids start at the beginning of their career.This is one of your really average posts. You need to tell us what you've heard or know to have any creedence whatsoever. HD is simply being played at HB to help with his development and will probably spend time in the midfield and forward. You have lost me now with your assessment of some of our kids.
I don’t think he’ll be having a long career but that’s me. Jiath and Parker have increased competition off HB. You’ve got to touch the ball more when the VFL boys are playing. Even if he’s new, it’s not the best start. Wil Parker has looked better. However, he’s got three years to turn things around.
Internally, I think his fitness would be liked but the room to improve is present. Have heard some interesting stories about Harry.
What stories have you heard?I don’t think he’ll be having a long career but that’s me. Jiath and Parker have increased competition off HB. You’ve got to touch the ball more when the VFL boys are playing. Even if he’s new, it’s not the best start. Wil Parker has looked better. However, he’s got three years to turn things around.
Internally, I think his fitness would be liked but the room to improve is present. Have heard some interesting stories about Harry.
And then topping it all by dropping some classic kinder innuendo ...Kinder, you are criticising people for having opinions on Ruscoe and Bianco, and yet writing off a kid after 3 vfl games after missing 10 weeks with an injury.
Football skills are in-line with his team’s performances. If you’re not touching it much but turn it over at a fair rate, it’s not exactly promising. Until he can touch it more, he won’t dislodge the midfield at full strength. For a modern half-back, has to see it more as well.Really average assessment. All youve listed is if you play at vfl you have to touch the ball. Then mentioning youve heard some interesting stories with no follow up as to what they relate to.
Do you have any assessment of his actual football skills and consideration given to his injury interrupted preseason
Wouldn't be surprised by it. Happy to wait and see how he goes.I’m keeping it vague with interesting to avoid any drama. Let imagination run wild, won’t respond any more.
Harry’s peers would have a slightly different take on him. He’s managed by a large firm with links to SEN and they used this to beef up his profile. As per usual, most recruiters are surprised we reject height.
He’s got three years to prove otherwise and avoid making dumb mistakes.
What makes you think he's a pure mid? No inside skills and he doesn't get it much of it on the outside, quite sure mids who can't find the footy aren't in high demand.Haven't watched the last couple of VFL games so haven't watched Harry play yet.
But if he's playing at half back in an undermanned and struggling VFL side, I'd wager that that's probably a contributing factor to what seems to be underwhelming performance?
If he's more of a pure mid then I can understand him struggling at half back
He'll still be trying to work out how to play in the system - just way too early.
And look how much of a mess the VFL team is.That's a strange excuse since every other kid in the VFL has that same situation, and half the VFL boys are part timers who swap between VFL and other leagues every 2nd week.
this is exactly right.He'll still be trying to work out how to play in the system - just way too early.
It’s concerning that Ryan is relying on Dean for system positioning at this point. He should be pretty well drilled by now, at least Harry has an excuse.this is exactly right.
at the ground, it was noticeable how much instruction Chucky Dean was giving to both DeMattia and Ryan in terms of where to stand / position, as part of the back 6 and especially when setting our defensive zone ..high'ish press to mid bloc
on the other hand, both seem less than instinctive footballers ..albeit early days esp for HDM