2nds Peel Thunder 2024 Season

[CapitalA]

By this I mean if we choose to replace Darcy with a ruck in the AFL team I would prefer Knobel to Reidy. Reidy is barely WAFL standard with a mature body.

 

[Docker82]

I think we may need to play Knobel as first ruck if Darcy goes down rather than Jackson.as soon as reasonably possible. I like Odin ( from the little i have seen. Mainly colts), but Knobel is going to be a top line ruck by the looks. Odin looks more like a Reidy replacement.

Nah. Odin Jones is a forward that rucks a bit. He’s nothing like Reidy.

Knobel has barely played any WAFL Seniors. He’s more talented than Reidy but it’s too early like it was with Meek in his first two years. The club knows it too - that’s why they recruited Reidy in the first place.

 

[apuchar]

Nah. Odin Jones is a forward that rucks a bit. He’s nothing like Reidy.

Knobel has barely played any WAFL Seniors. He’s more talented than Reidy but it’s too early like it was with Meek in his first two years. The club knows it too - that’s why they recruited Reidy in the first place.

Reidy was a forward who rucked a bit because they needed a ruckman in the VFl team he eas playing for. Hence the similarity to me.
Knobel was class in the champs. I can only project forward from that. May not turnout they way but that is the way it is projecting to me. Time will tell.

 

[Lach72]

Knobel shapes as an excellent ruck…like really good at the tap stuff.

But he has the mobility of the QE2.

Lava is quicker

 

[The Lobbster]

Knobel shapes as an excellent ruck…like really good at the tap stuff.

But he has the mobility of the QE2.

Lava is quicker

Interesting seeing the name Scott Jones tossed around. I’m sure Knobel is more talented but Jones was also unbelievably slow. As in literally I could not believe he was that slow

 

[arsesmart]

Knobel shapes as an excellent ruck…like really good at the tap stuff.

But he has the mobility of the QE2.

Lava is quicker

I guess big blokes can get slower as they get older, but last preseason Knobel really impressed with his mobility. Didn't see much of him this preseason unfortunately.

 

[Wray27]

Knobel in the best for Peel apparently.

Would agree with what I saw.
He reminds me a lot of John Griffen but a higher ceiling.

 

[Docker82]

Interesting seeing the name Scott Jones tossed around. I’m sure Knobel is more talented but Jones was also unbelievably slow. As in literally I could not believe he was that slow

In no way was I trying to say Reidy or Knobel was like Scott Jones when I through his name into the conversation.

Only that the logic between drafting Meek and Jones together in 2017 was similar to drafting Knobel and Reidy together in 2022.

It’s all about developing a decent depth ruck for 3-4 years time, whilst still still getting a ruck that has the body to compete at AFL level. Realistically Meek and/or Knobel playing in their first two years isn’t helping them or the club but the club also knows deep down Jones and Reidy aren’t AFL players even as depth.

I actually think Reidy is better than Jones and that Knobel will probably be better than Meek. Lots of development left for Knobel though.

 

[ROGS]

In no way was I trying to say Reidy or Knobel was like Scott Jones when I through his name into the conversation.

Only that the logic between drafting Meek and Jones together in 2017 was similar to drafting Knobel and Reidy together in 2022.

It’s all about developing a decent depth ruck for 3-4 years time, whilst still still getting a ruck that has the body to compete at AFL level. Realistically Meek and/or Knobel playing in their first two years isn’t helping them or the club but the club also knows deep down Jones and Reidy aren’t AFL players even as depth.

I actually think Reidy is better than Jones and that Knobel will probably be better than Meek. Lots of development left for Knobel though.

Knobel is a WIP and needs to keep developing at Peel this year, definately can be a good player for us as his body matures

Dont throw him to the wolves at this early stage, probably still 2 yrs away, just keep on the list and have Sandi work with him

 

[Docker82]

Knobel is a WIP and needs to keep developing at Peel this year, definately can be a good player for us as his body matures

Dont throw him to the wolves at this early stage, probably still 2 yrs away, just keep on the list and have Sandi work with him

Agree fully. That’s why we drafted Reidy imo. Can’t have Knobel playing this early. It might be worth the risk next year with another year of development but playing with one ruck (if Darcy or Jackson are not playing) would be a genuine option.

Also Sandilands moved on twelve months ago.

 

[ROGS]

Agree fully. That’s why we drafted Reidy imo. Can’t have Knobel playing this early. It might be worth the risk next year with another year of development but playing with one ruck (if Darcy or Jackson are not playing) would be a genuine option.

Also Sandilands moved on twelve months ago.

Yes i know but surely we can get him back as a limited part time specialist (he brought Darcy along OK , not sure about his replacement McDonald, he might be good but why couldnt Sandi also help in that area)

 

[Dockernut]

Would agree with what I saw.
He reminds me a lot of John Griffen but a higher ceiling.

Big Griff was better around the grounds, but he was a bit of a journeyman I spose. Knobel might get there, but seemed a bit ineffectual as I’ve seen him so far.

 

[freo1997]

Any practice match hitouts this w/e?

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

Any practice match hitouts this w/e?

Tomorrow 4:40 pm vs South Fremantle.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Looks like everyone not named in the squad from a quick scan

 

[ignoramus]

Looks like everyone not named in the squad from a quick scan

Plus one player who was named in the squad, albeit playing out of position and for the wrong team.

 

[Tundrawolf]

Tomorrow 4:40 pm vs South Fremantle.

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*vs East Perth.
They played South last week.

Pretty excited to see Peel play this year.

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

*vs East Perth.
They played South last week.

Pretty excited to see Peel play this year.

I was reading the WAFLW fixture, that's a clanger and a half.

Btw it's Saturday 1:45pm, not 4:40pm. That's once again the WAFLW fixture.

 

[FUS_RO_DAH]

Very very keen to see Delean and Murphy.
Murphy especially is a beanpole but I'm eager to see how he develops.

 

[freo1997]

Very very keen to see Delean and Murphy.
Murphy especially is a beanpole but I'm eager to see how he develops.

Hopefully Murphy thinks Teal suits him!!

 

[FUS_RO_DAH]

Hopefully Murphy thinks Teal suits him!!

Fingers crossed! I've gone from thinking Murphy was an odd selection to thinking he's actually pretty important part of the list long term. Here's hoping

 

[Sherriff Incorporated]

Very very keen to see Delean and Murphy.
Murphy especially is a beanpole but I'm eager to see how he develops.

I'm super keen to see how Draper goes. I think he'll be a big improver this season. I'm hopeful Voss will kick a bag too.

 

[gungho]

You'd think they would give Cooper Simpson a run at Peel, and throw in someone else as an emergency on Sunday.

 

[ignoramus]

You'd think they would give Cooper Simpson a run at Peel, and throw in someone else as an emergency on Sunday.

'Tis but a scratch (match)

 

[DragoDelph]

You'd think they would give Cooper Simpson a run at Peel, and throw in someone else as an emergency on Sunday.

Potentially the game day experience, the prep, lead up, is a better learning tool than a meaningless peel scratchy?