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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
I honestly thought we drafted fairly old, is this to soften the blow of having vets leave us soon and having built players in the 24 - 26 year old range?Comment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
Could be but I would think that over the next two years the good kids are off limits so this could be a stop fill until 2013 when the draft evens out to a level playing field.BB.
Looking forward - Naughton, Darcy and JUH. It will be the envy of everyone.Comment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
Anyone know how tall he is?Comment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
183 cm originally from Fremantle. Pies had spoken with him as well as Dogs. Favourite food is roo. Source is player profile at NT Thunder.Comment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
What is he a small forward?Comment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
Average's a goal and goal assist a game from the HFF.
#23 Shane Thorne
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Age: 23
Height: 183cm
Hometown: Fremantle
Recruited from: Wanderers Football Club (NTFL)
Position: Half Forward / Wing
Favourite Food: Kangaroo
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Two and a Half Men.
Favourite Quote: Get Out.
What does it mean to you to play for the NT Thunder? It creates many opportunities and a great learning experience.Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
Finished 6th in the B7F for his side and won the Southern Cross Award for most improved player in 2009.Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
My best guess is that he has played in a pretty tough league.
If he can stand up to the speed, endurance and higher skills of AFL, then he could be ready to go in 2010.
Dunno what position the club has in mind for him.The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.Comment
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Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
I think I've identified our recruiting trend right there. Select not the best player, but the player improving at the most rapid rate.
No wonder the armchair experts will call our picks bolters - they can't have watched our new boys as closely as professional recruiters have.Western Bulldogs: 2016 PremiersComment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
It's good to know we're searching far and wide in order to find the best talent available.
What are people's thoughts on Dalrymple following a similar path to his predecessor Scott Clayton? i.e smokiesComment
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Re: Pick 76 Shane "Mr Magic" Thorne
Thorne happy to be a Bulldog
GREY MORRIS
November 27th, 2009
Shane thorne is congratulated by friends and family.
WANDERERS utility Shane Thorne broke down and cried when the Western Bulldogs picked him at No. 76 in the AFL National Draft.
A day after his 23rd birthday Thorne got his greatest wish in life - a chance to play AFL football.
"I've got to admit I cried a fair bit and it shook me up a lot, it's going to change my life," Thorne said.
"The Bulldogs told me there were no definites at draft time and as the numbers wound up to the 60s and 70s I started thinking the worst.
"Liam Patrick was supposed to be a chance in the mid 30s and when he didn't get a club I thought I'd go the same way.
"Right now I'm rapt, it's a great result for myself and my family and the people who supported me for so many years at Wanderers and the coaching staff at NT Thunder."
Thorne will fly to Melbourne on Sunday to meet his new teammates and train under coach Rodney Eade.
Wanderers president Steve Olsson said Thorne's dedication and terrific season with Territory Thunder in the QAFL competition had all contributed to his drafting.
"Shane deserves everything he gets. He nearly gave footy away two years ago to become a family man and now he's going to be on the greatest football stage in Australia," Olsson said.
Darwin fans could see him in a Bulldogs jumper as early as mid-June when the Dogs play Port Adelaide in a premiership match at TIO Stadium.Comment
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