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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
Seen jogging at 0:15 and chasing but getting shepharded at 1:20
Seen jogging at 0:15 and chasing but getting shepharded at 1:20
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
From some info. I have gathered this morning Simon Dalrymple was extremely keen on Howard throughout the 2nd half of the season and flew over to watch him in action on an almost weekly basis.
It was decided early in the week that if our top choices were gone (players like Jetta, Sheppard, Lucas, Moore) then Howard was our man. If the others were still available and we had used pick 15 on one of them it would be hoped that Howard would still be there at pick 31, but there were no guarantees as a couple of other clubs were sniffing around.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
OK guys, this is from someone who seriously would know.
Christian Howard getting drafted is simply fantastic because in our opinion he has always been a talented footballer, but this year really transformed himself into a really accomplished player. He is a great athlete and has a terrific motor and can run around 10.00mins flat for a 3 km time trial which shows his running ability. He was easily the best kick in the Under 18 competition and I have publicly stated that he is the best kick at the Glenelg Football Club in all grades as he hits targets from 50m and beyond.
Whilst always having a great weapon with his kicking prowess, Howie really worked hard on both his defensive and offensive actions this year and he became such a strong rebounding player in the last half of the year, that Port Adelaide tried to tag him in the Under 18 Grand Final. His finals series was outstanding, but his whole year was worthy of him being a Top 15 Pick.
Having watched the Under 18 Carnival, he was well above the standards that I saw, and whilst many people are saying that he is a smokey, in our opinion he always had the ability, he just needed to work harder and develop some confidence in his own ability.
He is unbelievably well suited to the Bulldogs – he is a left footed Lindsay Gilbee and has many attributes like Nathan Eagleton. It’s a great pick up by the Bulldogs and we are all just over the moon for him.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
[QUOTE=The Rocket;127867]Obviously a product of the Clive Waterhouse Hair and Grooming Academy.
He even looks like the only player other than Hird to be known by his first name.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
Everyone who has been saying this kid will be a replacement for Eagleton have they actually seen the kid play? I'd like to hear some more information. Like how is his defensive game compared to Eagle etc..? I haven't seen him play and can't find any footage.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
To be honest, none of us bar those who watch Glenelg will have seen much of him play. The Eagleton replacement comments came after an interview by Dalrymple who talked about his run and kicking, especially his inside 50 penetration, all qualities that we get from Eagle currently.
Can't really give any indication of his defensive qualities though, guess we'll have to wait until we see him in a trial game in Feb.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
I've seen him.
He is a very different player to Eagleton. Say what you will about Eagleton - he is a good kick but an elite runner. It is hard to say too much about Howard from two games on tape, but he is a very good kick but I wouldn't have said he had elite running ability - seemed quick enough though.What should I tell her? She's going to ask.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
He might get a go purely because of his size. I am not sure he will though - Sean's best move would be to pick a VFL club that wants him - and despite the Jets alliance I dont think Williamstown would be a good choice - and play some senior footy in 2010.What should I tell her? She's going to ask.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
I have heard that a lot of young local players are avoiding playing for Williamstown and look at Werribee and Port Melbourne as a far better opportunity. Tighe does need to look at a stand alone club like Port or one with a partial alliance like Werribee if he doesn't get rookie listed.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
Which is good because those two tests are good at measuring your willingness to run and push yourself. They dont really measure speed though...My 11 year old daughter does little athletics and there is a girl there - an u12 girl - who is close to 10minute pace for 3kms over 1500m (5.20 for 1500).What should I tell her? She's going to ask.Comment
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Re: Pick 15 Christian Howard
The big test for him if he's going to be developed as a back pocket who provides run out of defence and switches attack with pin point kicks to 50m+ , will be his defensive skills learning curve , reading the play and timing your attack on the ball , the modern defender has clean possession on the ground and in the air and a growing emphasis on strength through the hips to break tackles and put body on body contact on an opponent with the ball and not go to ground.
Welcome to the Club ChristianComment
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