Marcus Bontempelli

[josie]

But there was that hoohaa (apparently) about measurements at the camp being maybe being out by up to 2cm, and he is listed variously form 191 to 194.

Hi Stefoid,

Have a look at photo in The Age with top 10 draftees. If Boyd is 199/200 then I reckon Bonti is closer to 194 than 191.

Not trying to put too many expectations on the lad when/if he does play in 2014, however I'm thinking it would be great to have a Doggies' chant going whenever he touches the ball "B-O-N-T-EEE, B-O-N-T-EEE, B-O-N-T-EEE..."

[Remi Moses]

Just saw him up against Boyd on the GC .
He is at least 194 cm tall

[jeemak]

I love how the word "wog" is cool or OK if it's affectionate and or nostalgic.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Yep me too and can't wait to see Bonts and Grant on the wings matchup nightmares.

You evil genius.

[SonofScray]

Looks like he could be anything from a good player, to a star for us. As would've any of the kids picked around him do. From the video package I saw he has good awareness, looks to have sharp hands and puts the ball in the right spots.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

It's ironic that the photo is being used to show how tall Bomtempelli is when Tom Boyd makes him and all the others look like pretzels.

[LongWait]

It's ironic that the photo is being used to show how tall Bomtempelli is when Tom Boyd makes him and all the others look like pretzels.

I'll bet the difference is much less obvious between the two of them in about three pre-seasons time. The Bont will fill out quite a bit but Boyd will not put on too much more size - he is close to fully developed and is almost a year older than Bontempelli.

[Maddog37]

Boyd is a massive unit!

[The bulldog tragician]

I call myself on my blog a 'draft dodger'. I have minimal interest till names get called out, then I jump right on board and 'future captain', 'Brownlow medallist for sure', 'my new favorite player' spring instantly to mind.

I've just watched The Bont's highlight reel and interview. His composure at 17, his nice blend of confidence and humility, his go-go gadget arms...I'm sold! Looking forward to watching you at our great club and from what I've seen, you'll give it your all. Welcome Marcus.

[boydogs]

It's ironic that the photo is being used to show how tall Bomtempelli is when Tom Boyd makes him and all the others look like pretzels.

Freeman has very broad shoulders for his height. You can tell who is built for speed and power and who is built to run all day.

[The Doctor]

Boyd is a massive unit!

And even he doesn't make that jumper look good

[Maddog37]

I don't think Jen Hawkins could make that jumper look good!

[Twodogs]

And even he doesn't make that jumper look good

I don't think Jen Hawkins could make that jumper look good!

Doug would have.

[KT31]

Doug would have.

Don't think so, for a season he made the Fitzroy one look pretty crap to me.

[GVGjr]

Whats a realistic expectation on senior games for Bontempelli?

Would 6 to 8 be around the expectation?