Could Hunter be as good as Dahlhaus?

[boydogs]

Dahlhaus has had an outstanding year and has been better in the midfield than I ever expected. He does however have limitations, like a lot of rookie picks, being his height and his disposal

Hunter is a few cm taller, and a better ball user. He hasn't shown as much to date but doesn't seem to have the same limits on his ceiling. He has shown immaturity and though in his 3rd season was young when drafted and won't turn 21 until December, so there is reason to think he could still improve

If he could knuckle down like we saw Libba do last year, do you think he could be as good as Dahlhaus?

[F'scary]

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His game against the 'pies was a revelation to me. I didn't think he could accumulate like that at the top level and show so many smarts both with his ball use and his positioning. He had a cocky, determined look on his face all match that said "I am better than the rest, just watch me."

[jazzadogs]

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His game against the 'pies was a revelation to me. I didn't think he could accumulate like that at the top level and show so many smarts both with his ball use and his positioning. He had a cocky, determined look on his face all match that said "I am better than the rest, just watch me."

That last sentence made me think of Stevie J. Maybe Lachie will be our Stevie J?

[Mantis]

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Hunter could be a much better player than Dahlhaus as he is a more naturally gifted player, but Dahl works his absolute butt off every time he steps onto the ground.. Lachie's lack of intensity & work rate has always been the issue, hopefully he turned the corner on Sunday.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Could Hunter be as good as Dahlhaus?

If Lachie brings the right level of dedication and effort he could be extremely good. He certainly has the talent.

He does have that look of someone who certainly believes in themself, he just needs to bring the right application.

[ReLoad]

Re: Could Hunter be as good as Dahlhaus?

There is nobody quicker in the AFL at getting either ball onto boot or a handpass away as Dahlhouse, he is super lightning quick at disposal. Hunter isnt close to that, but is a different type of player.

If Hunter can even get to 75% of the intensity of Dahlhouse then his other attributes will hold him in good stead.

[whythelongface]

Re: Could Hunter be as good as Dahlhaus?

One match doesn't maketh a career. However what we saw from Hunter on the weekend was huge. It was out of left field and if he can bring that to the table week in/ week out it will provide us with more attacking options. He looked for the ball and generally his delivery was outstanding.

In another thread someone alluded to the point that Hunter and Grant could well be vying for the same position in the team. A good point - can both be considered in the same team? (excluding the sub). If the sub disappears next season then certainly think that there is a case for both to be selected.

[1eyedog]

Re: Could Hunter be as good as Dahlhaus?

He's a different player. You won't see the inside work of Dahl with Hunter but you'll see better skills.

Will he be as important to our team as Dahl? He has a higher ceiling in my opinion because he can find it and is damaging with it.

[Ozza]

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How good was Hunter's handball to Bonti to kick our second goal of the game.
Wow.

[Twodogs]

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How good was Hunter's handball to Bonti to kick our second goal of the game.
Wow.

Superb. And he had to wait for Bont to get to the right position while listening to other players calling for it too.

[Missing-Dog]

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I see Hunter as a Simon Black type player. Hope he can be that good!

[LostDoggy]

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That was a very very good handball and great footy sense ignoring the closer player.

I had big wraps for Hunter when he first started and he had a great game on the weekend. I do wonder where his head is at and have this whole season, he seemed hungry against Collingwood, however, I watched Lauchie sing the song with the rest of the boys, he seemed only half invested in the song but very interested in looking into the camera. I may be reading too much of nothing but by contrast the Bont was passionately singing and excited, staring at his team mates.

As Mantis suggested he is naturally gifted and that is what took my attention in his first few games. Get the sport psych on him.

[Go_Dogs]

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Interesting thread.

I'm a big wrap for Hunter, but I see him having different strengths to Dahlhaus, who is now a good inside ball winner, fierce competitor and very good overhead for his size. Hunter is better suited being an inside receiver and outside player rather than a ball winner and doesn't have the defensive ability that Dahl has.

The role Hunter played on the weekend looks like a good one for him, because he has good vision and when he executes his skills by hand and foot, and plays a team orientated game, he looks great. Will be an interesting one to look back on in a few years time by which stage Hunter has hopefully got to Dahl's level of consistency.

[Ghost Dog]

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Agree - WTLFace
One good game does not maketh a player potentially as good as Lukey D has been for us for a while now.
Just me? or seems to pump up his own tires a bit.

[Cyberdoggie]

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Hunter could be a much better player than Dahlhaus as he is a more naturally gifted player, but Dahl works his absolute butt off every time he steps onto the ground.. Lachie's lack of intensity & work rate has always been the issue, hopefully he turned the corner on Sunday.

That's right and it certainly helped his cause being a more open free flowing game.
Hunter doesn't naturally put his body on the line or dive under a contest so he's going to struggle in the more scrappy games.
He's like a footballing equivalent of a Ferrari, great on the test track but isn't anything special in traffic.