Player Watch Rookie Pick #45 (2015) - Dan Houston

[Macca19]

Medium forward who times his leads very well, has strong hands out in front and overhead and is an exceptional kick for goal. Kicked three goals in the Chargers' win in the 2014 TAC Cup Grand Final and is co-captain this year. Impressed with four goals against South Australia in the NAB AFL U18 Championships.

 

[wayb2912]

Looks like a Jack Gunston type, happy with this pick


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[Macca19]

Love his footage. Strong lead, strong grab, looks like he has an excellent kicking action. Reminds me a lot of Mark LeCras.

 

[Smithy7]

 

[Chrizzt]

From Snoop Dog's rookie phantom:

# 22 St Kilda - Dan Houston (Oakleigh Chargers / 187cm / 83kg)

Co Captain of the Chargers this year and from all reports and pretty good kid. Talented medium forward who came into the year pretty well rated after a strong year as a bottom ager kicking 23 goals from 13 games. Has exceptional hands and is a very good kick of the footy. Not sure he had as good a year as hoped but the game vs SA was pretty good for him and he showcased his ability as a medium forward with 4 good goals. Missed the last game but went back and kicked 8 vs Bendigo which was a great effort. Athletically speed looks ok without being elite but he does have decent endurance and you can see it in how he plays and gives repeat leads. The query is how much versatility does he have.

 

[Spadge]

highlights look good. Strong hands. Knows when to lead and has a really neat kick for goal

happy with this pick up

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Strong overhead, good lead, kicks straight from 50+. Some talent there. Bit of size around the hips. REH will be pleased.

 

[Lefti93]

beautiful kick & nice strong hands as has been mentioned. i see a bit of d mots in him

 

[Rising Power]

Nice.

 

[Coobk001]

There's a crazy amount of natural talent oozing out of that highlights video. Very surprised that sort of kid slipped so far, but I guess height would've counted against him as a marking forward. Hopefully he'll be able to develop his around the ground work.

 

[Chachi]

I always like players that don't shit themselves in front of goals. Excellent selection.

 

[Portia]

Marking small.

 

[wilbur_15]

Marking small.

Doesn't stand a chance.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

So basically a right footed Brett Ebert?

 

[Portology]

Adelaide has a new "Tex".


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[Shaucob_Burjan]

So interstate rookies are guaranteed a 2 year contract right?

 

[Forzaport]

So interstate rookies are guaranteed a 2 year contract right?

International rookies are, I don't think interstate rookies get 2 years.

 

[Power Raid]

Medium forward who times his leads very well, has strong hands out in front and overhead and is an exceptional kick for goal. Kicked three goals in the Chargers' win in the 2014 TAC Cup Grand Final and is co-captain this year. Impressed with four goals against South Australia in the NAB AFL U18 Championships.

looks like a great pick up

 

[FallingLiefs]

i like marking smalls who are genuine forwards playing midfield for some reason. The good ones seem to translate their skills to the midfield better then the crumbing forwards. Just random thoughts out loud.

 

[Pappagallo]

Marking small.

Sure he's no KPF but he's not that small. At 6 foot 1 and 80-odd kegs he's a bit bigger than Monfries, and he's only 18.

 

[Us against the rest]

Nice to see we are targeting players that have good skills.

 

[Us against the rest]

i like marking smalls who are genuine forwards playing midfield for some reason. The good ones seem to translate their skills to the midfield better then the crumbing forwards. Just random thoughts out loud.

Like Sam Mitchell.

 

[Portia]

Look at him, roving the pack like a little Sam Mitchell

 

[Gee Dub]

I like Houston. Nearly my favourite pick of the whole lot, other than Bonner.

 

[Jack Grange]

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Love his footage. Strong lead, strong grab, looks like he has an excellent kicking action. Reminds me a lot of Mark LeCras.

Macca it appears we have drafted players who can kick...is that a fair observation and do you think that was an instruction to list management...good thing if it was!