Player Watch Harry DeMattia

[Hardas]

Highlights remind me a bit of Maynard

Kicks like a mule.

 

[cityslick1]

I feel attacked!!!

Time for a few darts and some railing to calm me down

apologies, but when I read these types of things (original comment), it fills me with hope, not uncertainty. Along with the ability to make good decisions and execute skills under big stage and opposition pressure, it should be one of the first things ticked off.... dedication and ability / want to commit to the professional life, and excel.

FTR - I overheard Brendan McCartney at training c.10 months ago, and his emphatic comment was... "These boys all love their footy... I mean REALLY love their footy. Theyre a REALLY good bunch." He was not smirking when he said this, and he is not the type to mince his words. Needless to say it was music to my ears, and the results are there for all to see. Another one who is equally fanatical about the sport should fit in nicely.....

 

[barrackers]

 

[Lockyer24]

Has the mental game down pat nothing to worry about there. Was glad we took a midfielder

 

[Vicky Park]

… or “leave no stone unturned”!

Did he say he’s ready to ‘crack right in’?

If not, delist.

 

[Quicky]

Looks likely. Speed, toughness and professionalism is a good combination of attributes. With the midfielders we'll lose over the next three years I'm glad we've targeted that area of the field.

 

[BigVic]

He has a cricket background as well

 

[The Royal Sampler]

In and under, looks like a quicker Tom Mitchell to me, others say Maynard, but Maynard has a far cleaner, more fluid kicking technique and is good overhead, Demattia looks to be a solid future inside mid, expect him to cough it up like Taylor Adams

3

Taylor Adams

Age

31

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.9

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.4

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

4.8

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

20.4

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.9

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

18.2

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

2.2

4star

and Tom Mitchell, but he makes up for it with his pressure and inside work.

Jai Newcombe for mine.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

“Be part of back to back” - okay, sold.

Yep automatically won me over with those words. And the jumper. And the smile. And talking about the mentors at our club. And his hair. And his mo. Lol.

 

[jathanas]

Did he say he’s ready to ‘crack right in’?

If not, delist.

The club has updated its entrance test and young Harry answered well when asked if he'd wear a jockey outfit on Mad Monday celebrations.

 

[Jen2310]

I like.
Welcome Harry!
I was surprised at the time, but he was not expected to be on the board.

We'll get that carlton fan out of you soon enough.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

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Only the 5th time we have used the 25th pick in any draft!


Most recent: Josh Smith.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

Fly is gonna love this bloke.

 

[Dundalis]

Don’t know anything about him. Everyone always attempts to shoehorn comparisons in for new draftees to current or past Collingwood players for some reason. First thing I thought of from the highlights was a left footed Bailey Smith

6

Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

. No idea whether that’s remotely accurate though.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

I like.
Welcome Harry!
I was surprised at the time, but he was not expected to be on the board.

We'll get that carlton fan out of you soon enough.

He couldn't get that Pie guernsey on quick enough. Carlton who?

 

[Jen2310]

He couldn't get that Pie guernsey on quick enough. Carlton who?

Exactly. Suits him.

 

[Kappa]

A kid with that attitude with our coaches and mentors (Pendles/Mitchell/Moore) that's a recipe for success.

 

[magpies42]

I don’t quite understand what his flaws are ready his draft profiles. Quick, hard at it and has some skill…can play multiple positions. Greater upside because he’s focussed on cricket largely…professionalism derisks everything.

 

[live fast pieyoung]

hes fast and physical from what i can see. can tackle
so i think gradually move beau into the midfield and this kid replaces beau's role

cannot see him as a backman, especially with the mullet next in that role, and the coaches preference for a bit of height
potentially an inside mid, but as above, beau most likely to ne next in line , so this kid to learn the ropes following beaus trajectory
using speed and tackling as a pressure fwd

 

[BEEG]

Can't wait to hear commentators everytime he gets near it that he has a cricketing background and ran water on boxing day.

 

[Hardas]

Gives me Leigh Matthews vibes.

(am I doing it right?)

Like the 'speed/tackling machine' combo.

Plus, another long-kicking leftie.

 

[lenny&carl]

I feel like the more important question is, will he give credit to the boys?

I do love the way he goes about it.

 

[Pedro]

Seems like a very impressive young guy with a great attitude. Won't fail due to lack of professionalism it seems. Can't wait to see him have a crack at it.

 

[jimmy35]

Love the look of the kid.
Also of the Jai Newcombe comparison.

I hear he’s about to have his best pre season ever. Training the house down.

 

[DWil6]

Looks like a player that has some things to work with and will benefit from a few years at VFL level. Unlikely to feature next season in the AFL but plenty of time to develop.