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  1. 09-11-2011, 07:48 PM #1
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    Willie Wheeler bound for AFL



    THE story of Willie Wheeler is fast approaching its defining chapter.

    Will the Victorian Football League sensation from Avenel, near Seymour, be drafted?

    Wheeler has all the attributes to play AFL footy. He's 19, explosive off the mark, tackles hard wins his own ball, and can kick goals.

    He showcased his talents playing for the Murray Bushrangers last year, collecting 41 touches and laying seven tackles in a breakout match against Bendigo.

    Wheeler went on to share the TAC Cup club's best-and-fairest with a kid called Shaun Atley. Atley was snared with a first-round pick by North Melbourne and is already a lock in Brad Scott's starting side.

    Wheeler was overlooked. And again at the rookie draft, that time by all 18 clubs.

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  2. 09-11-2011, 07:56 PM #2
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    I know Terry had a brother Garry who died in a car crash at a young age but no idea he had other brothers.
    He would be a great pick if he was available late, surprised he wasnt rookied last year at least.
    Bring back the biff
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  3. 10-11-2011, 11:38 AM #3
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    Quote Originally Posted by ledge View Post
    I know Terry had a brother Garry who died in a car crash at a young age but no idea he had other brothers.
    He would be a great pick if he was available late, surprised he wasnt rookied last year at least.

    I'm pretty sure he died in an accident at a sawmill not a car accident.
    They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    Didn't his brother Drown?
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    Quote Originally Posted by Remi Moses View Post
    Didn't his brother Drown?
    That was Ronnie James I would say your thinking of, he was Terrys very close project player with enormous talent.
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    Quote Originally Posted by ledge View Post
    That was Ronnie James I would say your thinking of, he was Terrys very close project player with enormous talent.
    Water Ski accident. (Ronnie)
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    Quote Originally Posted by Remi Moses View Post
    Didn't his brother Drown?
    industrial accident in 1981

    see here: http://www.woof.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=2984
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    So did Willie Wheeler get drafted? If so by whom?
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  9. 28-11-2011, 09:42 PM #9
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    Missed out.
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

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    Missed out.
    Is he rookie potential?
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  11. 29-11-2011, 09:28 AM #11
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    He's gotta be drafted for the name alone. Willie Wheeler = All kinds of awesome.
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  12. 05-12-2011, 11:13 AM #12
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    Re: Willie Wheeler bound for AFL

    Quote Originally Posted by FrediKanoute View Post
    Is he rookie potential?
    It's his body size that's the biggest knock on him to go along with his height. If he wants to be an inside midfielder at the next level, he needs to get a lot stronger. He's worth a rookie shot.
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