List Mgmt. Welcome Tom Barrass (Pick 43, 2013 National Draft)

[Smeg Head]

Also an eagles supporter growing up to boot too

 

[Spooky17]

Solid pick methinks, needed to pick a good KPD prospect this draft with Glassy's end in sight. Has some nice qualities, all the best to him as a eagle

 

[Empire_Persian]

If he has some mongrel to him or becomes an enforcer we should nickname him Badass instead

I like this.

Somebody mentioned that he reminds them of Hunter, who was excellent at winding up forwards.

With a TER of 98, he would be trolling like Cicero in the Roman senate.

BADASS BARRASS!

 

[Prem87]

"A strong key defender, who is very creative with the ball in his hands. Loves to intercept opposition forward 50 entries, and always uses the ball well by foot. Likens himself to Geelong champion Harry Taylor, Eagles recruiters rated him higher than his eventual draft position of 43.

 

[Mattman93]

"A strong key defender, who is very creative with the ball in his hands. Loves to intercept opposition forward 50 entries, and always uses the ball well by foot. Likens himself to Geelong champion Harry Taylor, Eagles recruiters rated him higher than his eventual draft position of 43.

Surprised? We'd be pretty unhappy if he was 43rd on our list.

 

[Truckosaurus]

I like this.

Somebody mentioned that he reminds them of Hunter, who was excellent at winding up forwards.

With a TER of 98, he would be trolling like Cicero in the Roman senate.

BADASS BARRASS!

As long as he doesn't become an em-Barrass-ment.

 

[Obeanie1]

Don't see the Hunter comparison TBH.

For mine he is a Glass type but a little taller. Pretty solid around the hips ala Glass, knows when to leave his opponent and take an intercept mark, cut in front of the pack and looks decent on the rebound by foot for a big bloke.

With Glass almost done and the age of MacKenzie, Brown and Schofield we were always looking for another big tall back man.

Looks the goods with brains to match by the sounds of it. Nice choice with the next best two KP backs gone.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Short kick, yes. But he can nail a shot on goal and a long pass.

This. Needs to kick through the ball and often when he's kicking short he'll just poke at it.

 

[Spooky17]

Hope he gets a run in the pre season cup, I think he'll be a handy addition

 

[JADED]

Timed zig zag type running around marker poles

Crazy Subtle Angle!

 

[Natho]

Looks a handy prospect.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

A good replacement for Brown.

 

[Marlin01]

I think we're in a strong position to develop him nicely over 2 or 3 years, without having to expose him prematurely.

 

[Avalor]

Just watched Tom's interview - impressive / seems a natural leader. Got a goodun here, I think. Will follow his progress very keenly.

 

[Spooky17]

With that haircut, I think he'll fit in just fine

 

[SpaceClef]

Like the look of this guy. Basically a taller, more agile upgrade on Wilson IMO

 

[TOA.]

Like the look of this guy. Basically a taller, more agile upgrade on Wilson IMO

Yep, Wilson is a fine player, he is just treacle slow. I agree that Barass looks similar but more athletic.

 

[SpaceClef]

Yep, Wilson is a fine player, he is just treacle slow. I agree that Barass looks similar but more athletic.

192-195 cm pack-marking players with well weighted long kicks and an attacking mindset cannot be a bad thing at pick 43.

 

[Masto]

Yep, Wilson is a fine player, he is just treacle slow. I agree that Barass looks similar but more athletic.

Too slow or too short, depending on your POV. Too slow to play on smaller players and too short to play on KP players. Barrass is a much better allround prospect.

 

[TOA.]

Too slow or too short, depending on your POV. Too slow to play on smaller players and too short to play on KP players. Barrass is a much better allround prospect.

Sadly he is slow even for a tall. Kennedy or Darling would kill him on the lead.

 

[Chris_6678]

Wilson will go the way of Lewis Stevenson....good disposal but not good enough to hold down a key role.

 

[SpaceClef]

Sadly he is slow even for a tall. Kennedy or Darling would kill him on the lead.

Even with a few stutter steps thrown in

 

[eagles rule]

Great pick up at pick 43 the highlights package makes me glad too have Tom on the list has strong contested marking and good vision and skills .

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Too slow or too short, depending on your POV. Too slow to play on smaller players and too short to play on KP players. Barrass is a much better allround prospect.

You can throw in below average endurance.

 

[neng]

Really liked his interview, spoke really professionally and confidently. I know he was a Hale boy so that's not surprising Good to hear he was captain of the Claremont Colts team, another leader to add to our group along with Dom.