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    Mitch Wallis = ??

    So often draft projections and comparisons can be somewhat meaningless

    In the NBA every man and his dog was reported to be the next Jordan for years

    That said sometimes they give you a sense of what a player is like

    So I'm interested in what Wallis is like?

    The talk is that he's a midfielder who can do both win it in close and get and use it. Talk is he is clever, quick but not blisteringly fast. Delivered a ludicrously good TAC cup grand final with 47 possies (a la Steele Sidebottom kicking 10)

    Who is the modern day comparison for young Mitch?

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog Revolution View Post

    In the NBA every man and his dog was reported to be the next Jordan for years

    Yep even I was and I dont even like basketball.
    They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog Revolution View Post
    So often draft projections and comparisons can be somewhat meaningless

    In the NBA every man and his dog was reported to be the next Jordan for years

    That said sometimes they give you a sense of what a player is like

    So I'm interested in what Wallis is like?

    The talk is that he's a midfielder who can do both win it in close and get and use it. Talk is he is clever, quick but not blisteringly fast. Delivered a ludicrously good TAC cup grand final with 47 possies (a la Steele Sidebottom kicking 10)

    Who is the modern day comparison for young Mitch?


    Really? Who would have thought Roughead would have even been heard of by the NBA

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog Revolution View Post
    So I'm interested in what Wallis is like?

    The talk is that he's a midfielder who can do both win it in close and get and use it. Talk is he is clever, quick but not blisteringly fast. Delivered a ludicrously good TAC cup grand final with 47 possies (a la Steele Sidebottom kicking 10)

    Who is the modern day comparison for young Mitch?
    It's a good question but I'm finding it really hard to come up with a good comparison for Mitch.
    I'm not for one second saying he's of the same caliber as Jimmy Bartel but he sort of racks up possessions quietly and makes other players a little better much like Bartel does.
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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Sounds a bit like Simon black maybe?

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??


    Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?

    Joel Selwood. Relentless attack on the ball. Huge engine, gut-busting running. Very supportive of his teammates. Can play an inside role but also a receiving role.


    http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsartic...2/default.aspx

    This is from Mitch himself.

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    It's a good question but I'm finding it really hard to come up with a good comparison for Mitch.
    I'm not for one second saying he's of the same caliber as Jimmy Bartel but he sort of racks up possessions quietly and makes other players a little better much like Bartel does.
    I haven't seen a huge amount of him but he reminded me a bit of Matthew Boyd, not elite in any particular area, but no glaring weaknesses either. Good in close but can play outside too, not quick but not slow, reasonable kick but not elite, and just keeps accumulating possesions. What would you say GVGjr?
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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    I heard from a so called expert, that he plays alot like Robert Harvey use too.

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by Greystache View Post
    I haven't seen a huge amount of him but he reminded me a bit of Matthew Boyd, not elite in any particular area, but no glaring weaknesses either. Good in close but can play outside too, not quick but not slow, reasonable kick but not elite, and just keeps accumulating possesions. What would you say GVGjr?
    He's a better prospect than Boyd but it's a good comparison.
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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    For those old enough to hae seen Steve Wallis, Mitch plays just like his old man.

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    I hope we are not getting carried away with both Mitch and Libba. I like every one else on this forum am excited about their prospects, but are we expecting too much?

    I have just read in the Hume Leader that neither boy finished in the top 3 of the Cannon's B&F.

    B&F........Cameron Guthrie
    2nd........Dion Prestia
    3rd........Jordan Schroder

    How many sleeps to round 1 2011

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by Doggy View Post
    I hope we are not getting carried away with both Mitch and Libba. I like every one else on this forum am excited about their prospects, but are we expecting too much?

    I have just read in the Hume Leader that neither boy finished in the top 3 of the Cannon's B&F.

    B&F........Cameron Guthrie
    2nd........Dion Prestia
    3rd........Jordan Schroder

    How many sleeps to round 1 2011
    No surprise really. School footy commitments mean they missed a bit of the season.
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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    No surprise really. School footy commitments mean they missed a bit of the season.
    Thanks.

    I was hoping there was a good reason.

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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by Doggy View Post
    Thanks.

    I was hoping there was a good reason.
    Wallis missed some football with an injury as well.

    By the way, Prestia was a top player all season for the Cannons and Guthrie is also a good footballer.
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    Re: Mitch Wallis = ??

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    He's a better prospect than Boyd but it's a good comparison.
    Thanks. Wow a better prospect than an All Australian? If he can defend he could become my favorite player!
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