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Norm Smith Medallist
- Dec 8, 2020
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It's interesting isn't it.
You said O Henry over Cumberland which seems pretty obvious given their current career points. And you were semi joking in picking Clark over Sonsie (I take that as you admitting that realistically Clark is more likely to make it right?). Yet you would take the Tigers cohort.
Which of the comparisons do you think clearly favour the tigers to make up for those 2?
Nah, I was semi joking with the entire list. I believe Henry is an obvious one, albeit I still hold great hope for Cumberland given he kicked 19 goals in his first 9 games at the end of 2022 (2 as sub).
But to be as fair as I can:
Ryan v Neale: Ryan. He’s 206cm and showed some great promise in 2023. Got tired but I’d take him over Neale with what I’ve seen.
Banks v Knevitt: Banks. This is a bit controversial, but Banks looks like being an excellent player, and if you hear him interviewed has leadership written all over him. He played some very promising games in 2023. Knevitt has shown a bit, but I’m bullish on Banks being a future star.
Clarke v Dempsey: Clarke. Only based on him being a top-30 draft pick who kicked 11 goals in 13 games this year. Dempsey has had limited opportunities and being sub 4 times in 5 games in 2023. I’d take Clarke.
Gibcus v O’Sullivan. Gibcus. Played 18-games in debut year which was full of promise for a KPP. O’Sullivan is a complete unknown and not rated as highly as Gibcus in their respective draft years.
Brown v Mullin. Brown. Top-20 pick who has had a few injury troubles. Got 16-touches on debut and looked very good. I’ll be very disappointed if he’s not a better player than a 23yo who has barely played AFL.
Coulthard v Willis. Willis. For reasons above, Willis was a pick #32 and based on very limited exposure I’d take the higher rated youngster.
Sonsie v Clark: Clark. I was torn here as Sonsie was BOG at half time of an EF against Lions, and is very talented and was touted as a potential #1 as a 16yo. But he was also putrid in the few games he played this year and went off the rails a bit including the punch on the VFL. So to be fair whilst I’m optimistic about Sonsie, if you put a gun to my head I’d take Clark.
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