WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

[jazzadogs]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Do you think the Hawks were more keen on Watson than those two? Personally I'd expect it means Watson falls to Melbourne

I think they would have taken Duursma before Watson. And I think we would take Duursma ahead of Sanders.

I'd suggest our rankings were Reid, McKercher, Duursma, Sanders, Watson - and we were obviously happy with any of those 5 when we traded up.

I think in the scenario of that trade, it would have been
Reid WC
Walter GC
McKercher NM
Curtin NM
Duursma WB
Watson HH
Sanders (or other) Melb

[hujsh]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

I think they would have taken Duursma before Watson. And I think we would take Duursma ahead of Sanders.

I'd suggest our rankings were Reid, McKercher, Duursma, Sanders, Watson - and we were obviously happy with any of those 5 when we traded up.

I think in the scenario of that trade, it would have been
Reid WC
Walter GC
McKercher NM
Curtin NM
Duursma WB
Watson HH
Sanders (or other) Melb

Right if we did the trade and North took Curtin then there might have been value. Probably too risky though

[PR0408]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Sanders is a brilliant selection for our list going fwd. I doubt he plays early though as I can’t see him playing ahead of our senior mids and doubt bevo would put such high expectations on an 18/19 yr old. Also I wouldn’t play him as a half fwd as it could have a negative impact on Sanders. Let him dominate some vfl footy firsts. These kids don’t need to be rushed.

[jeemak]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Agree.

It's a bit of a shame that we're talking about a first year player driving higher standards in senior players.

It worked for Geelong with Selwood in 2007, why can't it work for us?

[Guest]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

I am impressed with Sanders, has all the attributes to be an elite midfielder. I think with his work ethic and skill set he will play round 1. Looks like a more skilled Bailey Smith to me.

[GVGjr]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

I am impressed with Sanders, has all the attributes to be an elite midfielder. I think with his work ethic and skill set he will play round 1. Looks like a more skilled Bailey Smith to me.

Good call out Mavericks. In one 5 minute patch in a match sim type drill today he kicked the ball perfectly to Naughton 3 times.

[Angak]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

I am impressed with Sanders, has all the attributes to be an elite midfielder. I think with his work ethic and skill set he will play round 1. Looks like a more skilled Bailey Smith to me.

Baz's elite skill is that he can run at a high pace for long periods of time in a game. However, when it comes to the craft of playing in midfield, he often struggles. That's why Bevo hasn't trusted him to play in that role for long periods of a season.

Sanders is a natural midfielder. Just watch him in congestion; he understands when to use hands, legs, or, if needed, just get the ball forward. While not quick, Sanders has this special ability to take one or two steps to create space for himself. couldn't be more excited about this pick.

[Dazza]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

I am impressed with Sanders, has all the attributes to be an elite midfielder. I think with his work ethic and skill set he will play round 1. Looks like a more skilled Bailey Smith to me.

Sounds very promising ��

[bulldogtragic]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Baz's elite skill is that he can run at a high pace for long periods of time in a game. However, when it comes to the craft of playing in midfield, he often struggles. That's why Bevo hasn't trusted him to play in that role for long periods of a season.

Sanders is a natural midfielder. Just watch him in congestion; he understands when to use hands, legs, or, if needed, just get the ball forward. While not quick, Sanders has this special ability to take one or two steps to create space for himself. couldn't be more excited about this pick.

Baz just can’t hit targets either. The report yesterday Riley hit Naughton lace out three times is absolutely exciting. If our forwards can get reward for effort in leading and marking and the coach to help them convert. Then it’s very exciting. Baz might leave, but then we target another mid who can hit targets too. I hope we can lock Ryley away for an extension quick time.

[Hotdog60]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Has the club picked up on B.Smith maybe elsewhere come the end of next year and we jumped up in the draft to cover that possibility.

[hujsh]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Has the club picked up on B.Smith maybe elsewhere come the end of next year and we jumped up in the draft to cover that possibility.

It could be part of why we values mids/Sanders over forwards/Watson

[jazzadogs]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

It could be part of why we values mids/Sanders over forwards/Watson

Also the fact that even with Bailey staying, him and Sanders would be our only two genuine a grade potential young mids.

Mids was clearly a priority over a small forward.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Has the club picked up on B.Smith maybe elsewhere come the end of next year and we jumped up in the draft to cover that possibility.

Then we should’ve traded him under contract.

[Grantysghost]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Then we should’ve traded him under contract.

Word.

[Grantysghost]

Re: WOOF Welcomes Ryley Sanders to the Kennel

Has the club picked up on B.Smith maybe elsewhere come the end of next year and we jumped up in the draft to cover that possibility.

I look at it from another angle.

The Hawks didn't pick a mid.