Player Watch Luke Pedlar
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Looks like a natural footballer with a hard edge. Good leg on him.
- Apr 20, 2001
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I remember Simon Pedlar. Hope this guy is better.
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I've heard that freo and the giants were desperate to jump us to get him
I missed everything playing netball what happened to our pick 9??
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I didn't see his posts but I saw his earlier posts before and thought he knows what he is talking about.
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i really like the look of this kid.
Nothing like Sloane at all. I dont understand how people are comparing him to Sloane.
Just what we need.
Nothing like Sloane at all. I dont understand how people are comparing him to Sloane.
Just what we need.
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Maybe Peds
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Knightmare mentioned Toby Greene, and I do see some Greene mannerisms about him. Another Greene would be a great get (without the studs up).
I said in the Sam Berry thread - bit of the Luke Parker's to him, IMO. Hard nut, can go forward, very good overhead
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- Feb 3, 2015
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Spider ?Maybe Peds
This guy actually has a bit of Wayne Weidemann about him, would be nice if he ends up playing in the same mould.
Without watching any of his games but reading the below Draft Central write up, I‘m a bit concerned about his apparent lack of clean hands and composure though, and his tendency to jam the ball forward under pressure. We have enough players doing this and need midfield class desperately.
Without watching any of his games but reading the below Draft Central write up, I‘m a bit concerned about his apparent lack of clean hands and composure though, and his tendency to jam the ball forward under pressure. We have enough players doing this and need midfield class desperately.
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Haha... fair enough. I can.be quite the righteous prick at times.
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Or if we're nice... the bicyclist
Bit like Daniel Rich from Brisbane?
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Looks like no one will mess with him onfield. Has good pace, attacks the ball well. Needs to learn to use players around him and show a bit more composure instead of jamming it on his boot. Don't think I would have picked him but hopefully he can develop quickly.
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Should have said that to the other clubs , could have got him at our 3rd pick.
So Pedlar appears to be this years Hamish special: 'He got injured and missed later in the year which wasn’t the worst thing that could’ve happened, because he was probably a little bit under the radar for a few but not for us'.
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Luke Pedlar hoping to showcase Selwood-like traits at AFL level
"It has been a difficult year to be fair - a shoulder reconstruction made me miss the first half of the season. I didn't get back playing until late June," he said.
Despite the setback, the strongly built 18-year-old showcased his trademark work-rate and was able to line-up in Round 1 of the SANFL U18 competition against Norwood.
"Leading into the game, I didn't have much game preparation. I was also a little nervous, because I was unsure how my shoulder was going to hold up," Pedlar said.
The worries quickly left the inside midfielder as soon as he crossed the white line, as he put on a best-on-ground performance, amassing 28 disposals, six tackles and a goal in a 44-point win against the Redlegs.
Pedlar would go on to play three further games at U18 level, showcasing his power, tackling and scoreboard impact. He also was able to continue his form playing for Prince Alfred College (PAC).
A late season injury would cruel him of the opportunity of playing in PAC's All Schools Cup Grand Final win against Henley High School, and the NAB AFL All-Stars match in September.
Despite this year's small sample size, Pedlar has been able to show AFL recruiters the many attributes that have seen him labelled as a draft bolter.
However, he will be the first one to point out that he is far from the complete package at this stage.
"This year, I have been trying to clean up my disposal - I really want it to be as good as it can be," Pedlar said. "I also want to be a smarter footballer when it comes to things like my body work."
With the willingness to get the best out of himself, Pedlar is the type of person to leave no stone left unturned.
Since last year, the inside midfielder has worked closely with former Adelaide Crows utility Michael Doughty, who has given the youngster some advice on what is required to become an AFL player.
"He has given me advice about how I can get in the best shape I possibly can. We also go through game vision and look at ways to improve my game," Pedlar said.
Being considered as one of the many South Australian draft prospects this year doesn't happen by accident, with Pedlar's junior days at Kingston playing a huge role in where he is today.
"I was very fortunate to win a flag in U14's with some of my best mates," Pedlar said.
"We were always competitive with each other, and tried to train harder than anyone else - we were determined to have success.
While the inside midfielder isn't one for comparisons, he said there are a couple of current AFL players who he bases his game off of, with one of them being Geelong star Joel Selwood.
"In the midfield, I love the way Joel Selwood attacks the football, I am inspired by him. When I am playing forward, I look at guys like Jordan De Goey and Cameron Zurhaar," Pedlar said.
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"It has been a difficult year to be fair - a shoulder reconstruction made me miss the first half of the season. I didn't get back playing until late June," he said.
Despite the setback, the strongly built 18-year-old showcased his trademark work-rate and was able to line-up in Round 1 of the SANFL U18 competition against Norwood.
"Leading into the game, I didn't have much game preparation. I was also a little nervous, because I was unsure how my shoulder was going to hold up," Pedlar said.
The worries quickly left the inside midfielder as soon as he crossed the white line, as he put on a best-on-ground performance, amassing 28 disposals, six tackles and a goal in a 44-point win against the Redlegs.
Pedlar would go on to play three further games at U18 level, showcasing his power, tackling and scoreboard impact. He also was able to continue his form playing for Prince Alfred College (PAC).
A late season injury would cruel him of the opportunity of playing in PAC's All Schools Cup Grand Final win against Henley High School, and the NAB AFL All-Stars match in September.
Despite this year's small sample size, Pedlar has been able to show AFL recruiters the many attributes that have seen him labelled as a draft bolter.
However, he will be the first one to point out that he is far from the complete package at this stage.
"This year, I have been trying to clean up my disposal - I really want it to be as good as it can be," Pedlar said. "I also want to be a smarter footballer when it comes to things like my body work."
With the willingness to get the best out of himself, Pedlar is the type of person to leave no stone left unturned.
Since last year, the inside midfielder has worked closely with former Adelaide Crows utility Michael Doughty, who has given the youngster some advice on what is required to become an AFL player.
"He has given me advice about how I can get in the best shape I possibly can. We also go through game vision and look at ways to improve my game," Pedlar said.
Being considered as one of the many South Australian draft prospects this year doesn't happen by accident, with Pedlar's junior days at Kingston playing a huge role in where he is today.
"I was very fortunate to win a flag in U14's with some of my best mates," Pedlar said.
"We were always competitive with each other, and tried to train harder than anyone else - we were determined to have success.
While the inside midfielder isn't one for comparisons, he said there are a couple of current AFL players who he bases his game off of, with one of them being Geelong star Joel Selwood.
"In the midfield, I love the way Joel Selwood attacks the football, I am inspired by him. When I am playing forward, I look at guys like Jordan De Goey and Cameron Zurhaar," Pedlar said.
Luke Pedlar hoping to showcase Selwood-like traits at AFL level
The Kingston junior is considered a draft bolter due to his explosiveness.
