Sam Power A Roo

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Sam Power A Roo

Do you both think it's unrealistic to hope that guys like Stack and Hill will have an impact this coming season?

No, I don't think we should use age as an excuse. Look at who led the way for Collingwood this year. If you're good enough, you're good enough!

[GVGjr]

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Do you both think it's unrealistic to hope that guys like Stack and Hill will have an impact this coming season?

They can get some senior experience in 2008 but I doubt they will make that much of an impact.

[Go_Dogs]

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No, I don't think we should use age as an excuse. Look at who led the way for Collingwood this year. If you're good enough, you're good enough!

I agree.

I'd really like us to throw the gauntlet down on them, and let them show us what they can do.

GVGjr, do you think it's body size that will hold them back at this stage, or fitness? I'd be prepared for them to play, regardless if they're a bit smaller in the body than their opponents. Their speed and agility is what will get them through.

[GVGjr]

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I agree.

I'd really like us to throw the gauntlet down on them, and let them show us what they can do.

GVGjr, do you think it's body size that will hold them back at this stage, or fitness? I'd be prepared for them to play, regardless if they're a bit smaller in the body than their opponents. Their speed and agility is what will get them through.

Yes body size, fitness and application are the areas they need to improve on. The don't posses the defensive attributes we need either. It doesn't mean that it can't be taught but thats why we should play them in the VFL and work on those area's.

[Go_Dogs]

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Yes body size, fitness and application are the areas they need to improve on. The don't posses the defensive attributes we need either. It doesn't mean that it can't be taught but thats why we should play them in the VFL and work on those area's.

Fair enough. From your assessments it seems as though they didn't improve too much on their defensive aspects over their first year. Would I be correct in saying that you feel that they'll need another couple of years in the system to really have a big impact?

I remain hopeful, due to what Harbrow showed, and someone like Jetta in his first few games before injury, that even though they are slight in the body, and do have some weakness at this stage, they can impact in a positive way. Harbrow was obviously very impressive with his attitude to pre-season training and worked hard to establish himself over the summer, perhaps that is what is differentiating him at the moment.

[GVGjr]

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Fair enough. From your assessments it seems as though they didn't improve too much on their defensive aspects over their first year. Would I be correct in saying that you feel that they'll need another couple of years in the system to really have a big impact?

I remain hopeful, due to what Harbrow showed, and someone like Jetta in his first few games before injury, that even though they are slight in the body, and do have some weakness at this stage, they can impact in a positive way. Harbrow was obviously very impressive with his attitude to pre-season training and worked hard to establish himself over the summer, perhaps that is what is differentiating him at the moment.

I think they will play some senior football in 2008 but it's not always ideal to have players learn something critical like the how to apply yourself to a defensive role in the seniors.
Harbrow is a lot further developed in that area than the other two at the moment and that is one of the reasons why he played a fair bit of senior football.
The thing with Stack is he spent the majority of the season with the Werribee 2nds so it would be a huge jump for him to play a lot of senior footy in 2008.
You have seen my Werribee reports so you know that I rate them it's just in my opinion they need a lot more work.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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I think they will play some senior football in 2008 but it's not always ideal to have players learn something critical like the how to apply yourself to a defensive role in the seniors.
Harbrow is a lot further developed in that area than the other two at the moment and that is one of the reasons why he played a fair bit of senior football.
The thing with Stack is he spent the majority of the season with the Werribee 2nds so it would be a huge jump for him to play a lot of senior footy in 2008.
You have seen my Werribee reports so you know that I rate them it's just in my opinion they need a lot more work.

They are really both still physically maturing and pretty lightly built, but you can certainly see the athletic potential in them. 2007 was a good development year for them both: Stack played mainly reserves and a few senior games, Hill was a handy contributor at times in the VFL seniors and made his AFL debut against the Eagles.

IMO it could only motivate a player to see how good the Eagles were, and the opportunity available to play AFL.

My hope for them would be to become regular senior VFL players at Willy in 2008, and to have a real impact on the games at that level. Harbrow did it this year and was electric in a handful of games for W'Bee and Malcolm Lynch also had some games where he was a real factor. If Willy can help these youngsters learn the game they way they taught Martin Clarke then we should see good results.

[Bornadog]

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Delisted today

[bulldogtragic]

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Delisted today

Ouch. 120 odd games without polling 1 solitary Brownlow Vote. I think this record will stand for some time.

Shame i always liked Sammy, but no-one liked the Sam Power Posse i started...

Ah well, all the best to him. He is a very intelligent young man. I hope he finishes his law degree and can play some decent VFL footy around it.

[AndrewP6]

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Sorry to read of Power's delisting... as a distant relative, I feel for the guy. (And yes, it's true, I am a distant relative of his!)

[Ozza]

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Ouch. 120 odd games without polling 1 solitary Brownlow Vote. I think this record will stand for some time.

Shame i always liked Sammy, but no-one liked the Sam Power Posse i started...

Ah well, all the best to him. He is a very intelligent young man. I hope he finishes his law degree and can play some decent VFL footy around it.

There's quite a few that have played many more games and never polled a vote. I'd rather not name names though!!!!

[Sockeye Salmon]

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There's quite a few that have played many more games and never polled a vote. I'd rather not name names though!!!!

I think I heard that Michael Tuck polled his only Brownlow vote in his last season?

TCD will know that, I'm sure.

[bulldogtragic]

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There's quite a few that have played many more games and never polled a vote. I'd rather not name names though!!!!

I thought i heard some 'comedians' say he had the record, obviously not...

[Sedat]

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I think Ross Henshaw might hold the record for most VFL/AFL games without a Brownlow vote

[The Coon Dog]

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I think I heard that Michael Tuck polled his only Brownlow vote in his last season?

TCD will know that, I'm sure.

No, he polled 104 career Brownlow Medal votes.

Michael Tuck