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It's a blight on this sport that two of them were part of this utterly embarrassing and ludicrous Father-Son rule.
What if Ablett's son wants to play for GC?
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It's a blight on this sport that two of them were part of this utterly embarrassing and ludicrous Father-Son rule.
AFL still hasn't fixed up this farce, absolute top picks for a handful of junk picks. Ashcroft II happening this draft. Pathetic AFLIt's a blight on this sport that two of them were part of this utterly embarrassing and ludicrous Father-Son rule.
Same as real estate agents describing a cafe or a house as 'iconic' like the Eiffel Tower. Lance Franklin and Dustin Martin were generational players. They need to be well into their mature career or even retired before you can make the call on generational."Generational" gets thrown around way too much
That's very true. Happens a lot.Darcy has shown glimpses, but we always seem to get sucked in when a tall forward dominates early. They either fail to make it, or take close to 10 years to actually fulfill their potential. Very few continue on an unobstructed trajectory
I love these comments. "I don't rate him at all". I would love to hear you justify this and the conditions you would apply to try and make it work even to yourself.Daicos taken a contested mark yet?
Darcy for me. Don’t rate Nicky at all.
Daicos taken a contested mark yet?
Don’t rate Nicky at all.
Agree with that.That's very true. Happens a lot.
The thing with Darcy though, is that he has swagger and mongrel in him. He thinks he is very good. He wants the ball. He already looks like he feels like he belongs out there.
They're traits that young talls don't often have.
If I compare him to say Max King. King fumbles a mark or gets spoiled and his facial expression and body language suggests an 'oh well, maybe next time'.mentality. With Darcy, his facial expression and body language suggest he's legitimately shocked and pissed off that he didn't mark it.
The other thing with Darcy is that his skill and ability allows him to get some freedom away from the F50 if it's getting hard for him in there - which as you say, it will, as it always does for young talls.
Yep but the top 10 from the 2020 draft is horrendous.1. Jason Horne-Frances
2. Sam Darcy
3. Finn Callaghan
4. Nick Daicos
5. Mac Andrew
That looks almost certain to be 5 generational players with the first 5 picks. Has this ever happened before? What other drafts challenge it?
2001 had a big first three but a not-so-great 4 & 5.
2004 had Deledio, Roughead, Griffen and Buddy, but pick #4 sticks out like a sore thumb.
2005 had Marc Murphy, Dale Thomas, Xavier Ellis, Josh Kennedy and Scott Pendlebury. That will probably be the closest competition to 2021.
Oh wow, I guess you don't rate Walsh at all then? Because Daicos is miles ahead of him.Daicos taken a contested mark yet?
Darcy for me. Don’t rate Nicky at all
KPPs take longer to develeop and Darcy is already 2nd in the league for contested marks (min 10 games).Daicos for me. Darcy has played 1 amazing game, vs one of the worst backlines in the comp. Daicos is in the mix for the brownlow medal for the second straight year and he's only 21. Can't go wrong either way though.
1. Jason Horne-Frances
2. Sam Darcy
3. Finn Callaghan
4. Nick Daicos
5. Mac Andrew
That looks almost certain to be 5 generational players with the first 5 picks. Has this ever happened before? What other drafts challenge it?
2001 had a big first three but a not-so-great 4 & 5.
2004 had Deledio, Roughead, Griffen and Buddy, but pick #4 sticks out like a sore thumb.
2005 had Marc Murphy, Dale Thomas, Xavier Ellis, Josh Kennedy and Scott Pendlebury. That will probably be the closest competition to 2021.
Darcy looks fantastic and has a very high ceiling
However its a midfielders game these days and that doesn't look like changing soon. A dominant mid is the most influential player in the game. Daicos has started his career better than anyone I can remember and been watching for a long time.
I agree with the idea from earlier posts that Martin, Dusty, GAJ etc are the level you need in a generational player. Daicos is on that trajectory.
Sorry if my opinion offended you, I'm not saying Darcy isn't a terrific young star, i would just prefer Daicos if I had the choice, just my opinion mateKPPs take longer to develeop and Darcy is already 2nd in the league for contested marks (min 10 games).
He's going to be nigh on unstoppable by age 25 if he keeps developing on the same track.
Can you run me through your thought process that reading my post got you to the point of apologising for thinking you've offended me? Genuinely curious. Do you realise this is a discussion forum? It's opinions back and forth.Sorry if my opinion offended you, I'm not saying Darcy isn't a terrific young star, i would just prefer Daicos if I had the choice, just my opinion mate
Contest possessions are a false metric.KPPs take longer to develeop and Darcy is already 2nd in the league for contested marks (min 10 games).
He's going to be nigh on unstoppable by age 25 if he keeps developing on the same track.
His 2 best games have come in 90+ point wins against arguably the 2 worst teams in the comp, I expect him to turn one on in one of these finals but so far he hasn't dominated against great opposition. Is he the best young key position prospect? Yes, by a long shot. But I'm not taking him over a 21 year old generational talent mid. Curnow or Bont? Buddy or Ablett? More often then not you would take the mid over the key forward, give it 5 years and i may feel a different way but for now id take Daicos. But that's just my opinion.Can you run me through your thought process that reading my post got you to the point of apologising for thinking you've offended me? Genuinely curious. Do you realise this is a discussion forum? It's opinions back and forth.
My point was, the question in the OP is framed for the future, so exposed form isn't really the best argument to make. Especially when it's KPP vs mid. No issue people saying Daicos just don't really agree with your reasoning.
Contest possessions are a false metric.
Anyone who watches daicos can see he isn't in a contest most of the time, yet his stats say otherwise.
Same applies for marks. A mark on a lead is considered contested.
A mark where someone drops off their opponent and co.pletely mistimed a spoil without putting an ounce of pressure on is considered contested
Wrong.Contest possessions are a false metric.
Anyone who watches daicos can see he isn't in a contest most of the time, yet his stats say otherwise.
Same applies for marks. A mark on a lead is considered contested.
A mark where someone drops off their opponent and co.pletely mistimed a spoil without putting an ounce of pressure on is considered contested