Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

[Cyberdoggie]

As suspected the dogs gave Ed Barlow another chance.

196cm 99kg's from the sydney swans.

[Mofra]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

Listed as a midfielder on the AFL site which suits the descriptions of him by Swans fans.

[Dry Rot]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

Surprised we didn't rookie any tall defenders (not counting Barlow as one).

Swans fans I've talked to are happy to see the back of Barlow.

[Raw Toast]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

Swans fans I've talked to are happy to see the back of Barlow.

Happy to wait a bit on this one - the views of fans are not always to be trusted. The Swans have been very good at getting more out of players that were not rated by their first club (nor by the fans of their first club), but I also suspect their system doesn't suit some types as well.

[mighty_west]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

Surprised we didn't rookie any tall defenders (not counting Barlow as one).

Swans fans I've talked to are happy to see the back of Barlow.

I was just speaking to a big Swannies fan on the weekend, and we talked about Barlow at length, his only downfall as it seems is his lack of disposal, apart from that seems to have alot of things going for him, but isn't a KPP despite his height, him & his group of Swannies mates were a bit sad to see him go, he was a bit of a favourite, but can understand why they cut him loose.

I also mentioned Everitt about being a player that didn't have a set position, and wasn't really a KPP as well, he was generally miffed on the Swans getting rid of Vezspremi, is a huge wrap for the kid.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

Happy to wait a bit on this one - the views of fans are not always to be trusted. The Swans have been very good at getting more out of players that were not rated by their first club (nor by the fans of their first club), but I also suspect their system doesn't suit some types as well.

Can you elaborate on this a bit? What is it about the swans system that is not suitable for what kind of player?

[Ghost Dog]

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I also mentioned Everitt about being a player that didn't have a set position, and wasn't really a KPP as well, he was generally miffed on the Swans getting rid of Vezspremi, is a huge wrap for the kid.

I guess like our fans - Alot felt sad to see Dre go. Kind of a line ball thing.
Been hearing good things about Vez-star. Sometimes it just takes a new environment.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

I'm happy to wait on this one to Raw Toast. A lot of Noel Know-alls are already saying he would be a bad pick. I'm willing to wait and see how it pans out before I start throwing knifes.

[LostDoggy]

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Swans fans I've talked to are happy to see the back of Barlow.

Same unfortunately, the one Sydney fan I know wished us luck with him but don't expect much, sounds like their scapegoat when he did play. I'll be more interested in seeing what he can do for us before getting worried about a fan's word.

[mighty_west]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

Same unfortunately, the one Sydney fan I know wished us luck with him but don't expect much, sounds like their scapegoat when he did play. I'll be more interested in seeing what he can do for us before getting worried about a fan's word.

If Leigh Brown could make a serious impact in a Premiership side, who knows with Barlow, at least Barlow can run faster than Leroy, although Leroy did burn off Crossy!!!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

If Leigh Brown could make a serious impact in a Premiership side, who knows with Barlow, at least Barlow can run faster than Leroy, although Leroy did burn off Crossy!!!

This is not a bad point, actually. Some of these role players may actually add value if that's all we're expecting from them -- to fill a very specific role in the gameplan (Dew for Hawthorn was similar). I think where we'll be disappointed is if we expect them to become key players you build a side around.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

Happy to wait a bit on this one - the views of fans are not always to be trusted. The Swans have been very good at getting more out of players that were not rated by their first club (nor by the fans of their first club), but I also suspect their system doesn't suit some types as well.

Precisely. We've seen ourselves, players that our fans are happy to see the back of, playing in Grand Finals with other teams. *cough* Farren Ray *cough*

This is not a bad point, actually. Some of these role players may actually add value if that's all we're expecting from them -- to fill a very specific role in the gameplan (Dew for Hawthorn was similar). I think where we'll be disappointed is if we expect them to become key players you build a side around.

Agreed.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

This is not a bad point, actually. Some of these role players may actually add value if that's all we're expecting from them -- to fill a very specific role in the gameplan (Dew for Hawthorn was similar). I think where we'll be disappointed is if we expect them to become key players you build a side around.

Agree with this too. Brown is certainly the bext example but there are others too. I haven't seen too much of Barlow, so I'll wait until I see him play before judging. The NAB Cup should provide a good platform for us to test players like this out. It will be interesting what kind of role we envisage? It's hard to see him pushing anyone out of the midfield, even if it were a tagging role. I can't see him playing forward, so it leaves his best chance in defence - but apparently he can't play as a KPD.

Time will only tell.

[mighty_west]

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Agree with this too. Brown is certainly the bext example but there are others too. I haven't seen too much of Barlow, so I'll wait until I see him play before judging. The NAB Cup should provide a good platform for us to test players like this out. It will be interesting what kind of role we envisage? It's hard to see him pushing anyone out of the midfield, even if it were a tagging role. I can't see him playing forward, so it leaves his best chance in defence - but apparently he can't play as a KPD.

Time will only tell.

I don't think he has to play as a KPP as such, like with Brown, just switch hit him anywhere & everywhere required, even a chop out in the ruck from time to time if required, run down forward and create a mismatch for the opposition etc, and cheat a few goals that way.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Pick 55 - Ed Barlow

I don't think he has to play as a KPP as such, like with Brown, just switch hit him anywhere & everywhere required, even a chop out in the ruck from time to time if required, run down forward and create a mismatch for the opposition etc, and cheat a few goals that way.

Could he be the perfect sub?

Can play many positions and run all day