Welcome Welcome to St Kilda - James Barrat!

[Tasmanian saint]

I think he’s the real Battle replacement. Viking will be showboating around doing all sorts of freak stuff.

Has played just as much forward as defence in juniors be interesting we’re we decide to play him

 

[TheJackal]

Cal Wilkie: whose that guy hanging out under my wing?
Lyon: why thats James, James Barrat, you'll be seeing a lot of him.

 

[BrutThough]

What a fabulous story, inspirational.

He speaks very well and sounds like a great kid. He's a tough one after all he's gone through at such a young age.

 

[Remboy]

Has played just as much forward as defence in juniors be interesting we’re we decide to play him

He also said he spent time in the midfield. Could really play anywhere. We’ve really gone for versatility. I can see why they might have favoured him over Cole.

 

[Saint Watto]

Welcome....ummmm.....young man to the Mighty Saints.

Here's to a long and great career in the Red,White and black.

Thanks for posting the vid Mr.P......what a great story.

On we March.

 

[SteeleSaints]

What a fabulous story, inspirational.

Had me in tears watching this kid talking about losing his Mum. Tragic

 

[Dr Spaceman]

 

[bakes10]

One if his videos he said he was put into the middle on Harvey Langford and beat him a few times in the contest. The fact he can do that and play either end of the ground is really promising.

I feel he was selected as a Dougal Howard replacement in the future.

Had quite a bit of adversity to overcome and i wish him well. Hope he makes it.

I think you're spot on. He played for the Essendon VFL in July against Sandy. In an earlier video he said that he played on Matt Allison and Keeler. They were both kept goalless that day so he mustn't have done too bad against some much more mature players. I think we've got our next FB here.

 

[bakes10]

Rugged country boy. I think we've got a gem here.

 

[Ads734]

Not convinced he’s not a utility/mid

 

[pebblesofsand]

A look at James Barrat

For a key defender he looks pretty comfortable as a midfielder.

 

[BarkerFan]

I recon he will take Battles place round 1 2025.
Been playing against men since he was 15. Looks very competitive.

 

[King_Steele]

Underrated get IMO

Can play fwd/back with a good kick like Battle

Leitchy boy too. tough hombre

 

[Rogue Warrior]

Looks a great pickup. Excellent versatility. Good over head and very mature body and he seems to kick it well.

By god we are due for one of our Key defender draftees to come good. Here’s hoping to 200+ games in the RWB

 

[OxSaint]

Not convinced he’s not a utility/mid

Looks like he spends plenty of time head to head with Langford this day. Langford looked very frustrated at times in this video.

 

[L_W_P]

Put this in the draft thread but should be here too.

I know it's been mentioned but James Barrat rolling in with the first 2/3 of an 80's fast bowler pr0n-stache at age 17 is just elite.

There's fully grown men in the AFL that would be intimidated by this.

Looking at you Darcy Moore

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[Moquo]

Put this in the draft thread but should be here too.

I know it's been mentioned but James Barrat rolling in with the first 2/3 of an 80's fast bowler pr0n-stache at age 17 is just elite.

There's fully grown men in the AFL that would be intimidated by this.

Looking at you Darcy Moore...

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Don't go looking at Darcy Moore, you'll bruise him

 

[Moquo]

 

[Diehard Saint]

He speaks very well and sounds like a great kid. He's a tough one after all he's gone through at such a young age.

Sounds like he’s very resilient.
He’s come to the right club.
Hopefully both his and our resilience will be rewarded sooner rather than later.

Welcome James. Happy to have you aboard.

 

[snails13]

We are all gonna agree his nickname is "purple"

That's an insult to him

 

[Saintbloke]

Looks like a more versatile version of Mitch Owens

 

[Diehard Saint]

That's an insult to him

I agree. Find him something better please.
Poor kid, to be lumbered with a nickname in any way connected to Damian B.

 

[SaintlyHymns]

We've had a horrendous run with drafting key defenders but I'm excited by what this kid/manchild might produce, even early on.

Reads it well and has a nice shoe. Feel like he could get good exposure at the top level.

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Great mark ... just needs to clean up his decision making and some of his kicking

Couple at the end there went OoB and got intercepted

He is a booming kick though when he decides to put his boot through it

 

[Verdun66]

He looks very mature. Just 18? Reminds me when I was playing U16’s rep cricket and a few of the opposition would arrive driving their cars. And had 5 o’clock shadows…..

Love the fact that they say he has a bit of mongrel. Don’t want choirboys. Good solid competitors.