Worth a shot for nothing but I don't think he will make it
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Free Agency Liam Stocker - signed by St Kilda
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- Oct 11, 2012
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SOS had him number 6 on his draft board so there must be something there, somewhere!
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For all the hoo haa when Carlton delisted him, strange there does not appear to be any other interest for him. Wasnt a bad player and showed he could play at the level in a specific role.. Had some mental health challenges that he has dealt with but would hope these are not scaring others away.
he's training with stkilda
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Just have to look at it realistically. He was the 19th pick in a decent draft that fell away right at where he was picked.
Don’t think it was really his problem, more around the fact that a recruiter ponied up a top pick to help get him, then footage was realised that confirmed they rated him at 6 on their board that year.
It was an unfortunate pick to trade for and exactly where the draft fell right away.
I think the big deal was that it was one of the first live trades.
Yes he was a bust, but a lot of first round picks are.
I just hope the guy is doing well in his personal life and can find a fruitful career.
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There were only probably a handful of players picked after him in that draft that were better performed than him.
The hype of that first live trade and where Carlton rated him didn’t help.
Will be interesting to see if he’s given a life line at the Saints.
Might be down to him v Sydney Stack for a spot on our list.
LukeParkerno1
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Surely you take Stack who has way more talent on a 1 year "worth the gamble" deal. That is of course if everything checks out.
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I would have thought the opposite.
Stocker more of a solid bet. But the question would be is he going to improve that St Kilda side?
Stack won’t last the pre season with Ross in charge. Syds kryptonite is running and endurance work.
LukeParkerno1
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Depends whether you feel that his endurance could improve. On pure talent Stack is better but I'd be far from certain. However as a 1 year deal, I'd be more inclined to go the better talent and hope the penny has dropped with the endurance.
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Well Stacky wasn’t running out VFL games this year, let alone showing any team based two way running required of our team at that secondary level.
He got found out this year, and to play at the level, he’s not even at minimum requirement.
His highlight package from 2019 does look impressive to many though.
LukeParkerno1
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Just feel with Stocker at best you get a solid VFL citizen. With Stack you MIGHT get a good AFL player if it all clicks, there is a big IF but the talent is there
LukeParkerno1
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Agreed honestly feel only reason both are a chance is how weak the draft was this year
Stoker’s big weakness is said to be his endurance as well though.
Apparently Stack has been given a running program that he has to stick to until the new year, and presumably if he ticks those boxes, we’ll invite him across to train with us.
If he proves himself from there he’ll presumably get a spot on the list.
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Saints are better off biding their time and see who is available in next year's mid season draft imo
Pretty sure we have two list spots available, so these two might be fighting for one, and one may be left open for the MSD.
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Two empty spots and two official train-ons, Stocker and delisted Essendon defender Josh Eyre, with Stack and Kennedy are being fuelled by media speculation. With our recent track record it's conceivable we fill both places with an eye to placing someone on the long term injury list if we like someone for the mid-season draft.
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SOS wasn't much chop.
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So signed with St Kilda now right?
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Yup, announced Friday
Very determined young man is Liam.
Thinking he will do well for the Sainters. Has a point to prove..
Good luck to him. Hope he has a great career with the Saints.
Thinking he will do well for the Sainters. Has a point to prove..
Good luck to him. Hope he has a great career with the Saints.
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Be interesting to see how it turns out. Was he done no favours by the Blues?
