Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

[Hotdog60]

Hi All,

During the off season I thought I would start our list rating again. I won't included the new recruits as there is nothing to go on and I'll leave out desisted and retired players as there is no point.

Like last time I'll count down from the highest number to the lowest but I thought the poll rating this time will go on a different tack and get Woofers thoughts on how they rank from Elite to Below Average.

I hope current performance doesn't reflect on last years assessment.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14



Father-son recruit Rhylee West made his way to the Kennel with pick number 26 in the 2018 NAB AFL Draft. A standout inside-midfielder with the Calder Cannons and Vic Metro in his junior years, West is renowned for his ability to win contested possession and apply pressure to the opposition. An AFL Academy Member in 2018, he averaged 22 disposals (50% contested), five clearances and four tackles throughout the 2018 National Under 18 Championships. In his first season on an AFL list, a late-season senior debut came for West in Round 19, 2019 against Fremantle following strong VFL form – which also saw him finish runner-up in the VFL’s JJ Liston Trophy.The 20-year-old played four senior games last season, showcasing his competitive nature and skill both as a midfielder and pressure forward. West signed a two-year extension, tying him to the Bulldogs until at least the end of 2022.
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[GVGjr]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

He's a long way off it at the moment and I have to wonder if he has what it takes.
Needs to make the most of any chances he gets this season.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

Not sure where he fits or what he excels at.

Unlikely to be with us much longer if I had to guess.

[Bornadog]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

Not sure where he fits or what he excels at.

Unlikely to be with us much longer if I had to guess.

agree on this. At this stage can't see him making it.

[soupman]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

This is his 4th season on the list and he doesn't look any closer to making it than his first season. No VFL combined with us being pretty good has limited his opportunities to impress, but is arguably the worst option we have in the one position we are willing to play him in, and lacks the attributes to play anywhere else.

[Happy Days]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

He really looked like he had something in 2019 - showed touch around goals, a good turn of pace, solid ball use and terrific tackling. But he’s gone backwards every year and hasn’t physically developed in any real way. I’d love to be proven wrong but think I’ve given up.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

Has he regressed since his dad lashed out at Bevo?

I can't make a solid argument for why, other than maybe he's unhappy since that point.

I think he's got talent, but maybe only as an inside mid and he's down the queue for that.

Not sure why we don't play him there in the twos instead of Wallis for development purposes.

Went below average.

[soupman]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

Has he regressed since his dad lashed out at Bevo?

I can't make a solid argument for why, other than maybe he's unhappy since that point.

I think he's got talent, but maybe only as an inside mid and he's down the queue for that.

Not sure why we don't play him there in the twos instead of Wallis for development purposes.

Went below average.

We do, or at least that's where he played last week.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

We do, or at least that's where he played last week.

OK ta -- I thought we were using him as a small forward.

[Mantis]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

Has he regressed since his dad lashed out at Bevo?

I can't make a solid argument for why, other than maybe he's unhappy since that point.

I think he's got talent, but maybe only as an inside mid and he's down the queue for that.

Not sure why we don't play him there in the twos instead of Wallis for development purposes.

Went below average.

He spent pretty much all of his time on the ground as an inside mid on Friday against the Swans VFL... there was a bit of rotation with Wallis, Garcia, McComb & Sullivan, but West was a staple in the midfield.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

At this stage unless there is some change like other have said he might not make it.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

Like Wallis this son burns with desire to play for the team his dad did.
Like Wallis he may have the desire of his dad but not the talent.
He no doubt will improve with maturity if he is still on a list.

[Mofra]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

Has the ticker and the toughness, question marks about his execution.
I haven't given up on him bet there seems to be a few ahead of him right now.

[boydogs]

Re: Rating our list 2021: Rhylee West 14

Not getting a solid run at AFL level seems to have really affected his trajectory. Frantic ball getter with potential if he gets back on track