Father/Son Watch

[MrMahatma]

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We are talking Bevo here , he loves a surprise, look at O’Donnell . Knowing Bevo he could play Croft first game .

O'Donnel is older though, right?

If you look at recent draftees, Marra, Darcy, Bus, we've tended to give them the first season in the VFL with perhaps a taste. I think Cody was the same too.

Bevo has said a fair few times that the draft age should be raised also.

[Bulldog Joe]

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Could that just be because he's 18/19? Is there no hope that he develops/improves this?

I don't see Darcy developing enough pace to go with a leading forward.
Guys of his height just don't accelate quickly.
He should be fine in any pack situation or intercepting where he can just read the flight

[Bigdog]

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I don't see Darcy developing enough pace to go with a leading forward.
Guys of his height just don't accelate quickly.
He should be fine in any pack situation or intercepting where he can just read the flight

His had a couple of years in the system now to build strength so I’d like to see him play on the gorillas if back. He will get a couple of bags kicked on him if not supported correctly, but i think the good will outweigh the bad as he will be a genuine interceptor in pack situations. Also his field kicking is good.

[Bulldog Joe]

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His had a couple of years in the system now to build strength so I’d like to see him play on the gorillas if back. He will get a couple of bags kicked on him if not supported correctly, but i think the good will outweigh the bad as he will be a genuine interceptor in pack situations. Also his field kicking is good.

I do like his kicking but I don't see him having the physical strength to outbody an experienced forward.
He could only play as an interceptor

[MrMahatma]

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I do like his kicking but I don't see him having the physical strength to outbody an experienced forward.
He could only play as an interceptor

He’s listed as 97kg. He may look think but the added height will also make him hard for forwards to move.
Jesse Hogan is the same weight, for example.

[Bornadog]

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He’s listed as 97kg. He may look think but the added height will also make him hard for forwards to move.
Jesse Hogan is the same weight, for example.

it’s not the weight it is the core strength he needs to build on

[EasternWest]

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it’s not the weight it

I'm sorry who are you and what have you done with BAD?

[Bornadog]

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I'm sorry who are you and what have you done with BAD?

Touch? -

[GVGjr]

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Some info on Jordan Croft from the Combine

Height: 200.3cm tall
Weight: 80.9kg

Standing Vertical Jump
69cm Rank 63.0%
Running Vertical Jump (L)
86cm Rank 67.3%

Sprint times
5mtr 1.167 Rank 21.8%
10mtr 1.892 Rank 24.0%
20mtr 3.181 Rank 15.3%

Agility 8.4810 Rank 58.7%
2km 6.05min Rank 93.5%

[FrediKanoute]

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Are those traits elite potential?

How does he compare to other guys in the top 20?

[hujsh]

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Some info on Jordan Croft from the Combine

Height: 200.3cm tall
Weight: 80.9kg

Standing Vertical Jump
69cm Rank 63.0%
Running Vertical Jump (L)
86cm Rank 67.3%

Sprint times
5mtr 1.167 Rank 21.8%
10mtr 1.892 Rank 24.0%
20mtr 3.181 Rank 15.3%

Agility 8.4810 Rank 58.7%
2km 6.05min Rank 93.5%

To clarify 60% above would mean in the top 40% right? So he's in the top 6.5% of all testees for the 2k?

[GVGjr]

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Are those traits elite potential?

How does he compare to other guys in the top 20?

It's really hard to judge it that way as a lot of the more fancied players didn't complete all the tests because of various injuries they're carrying.

He's also got a long way to go to physically develop but has impressive endurance, above average leaping ability and reasonable agility for a taller player. He is also a footballer more than an athlete There are certainly some good traits there but he's a longer term project.

[FrediKanoute]

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It's really hard to judge it that way as a lot of the more fancied players didn't complete all the tests because of various injuries they're carrying.

He's also got a long way to go to physically develop but has impressive endurance, above average leaping ability and reasonable agility for a taller player. He is also a footballer more than an athlete There are certainly some good traits there but he's a longer term project.

I get it! I guess though, those numbers aren't super fantastic. I would usually have expected a top 10 to be elite across a number of categories, not just 1. Is he a reach at pick 10?

[GVGjr]

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I get it! I guess though, those numbers aren't super fantastic. I would usually have expected a top 10 to be elite across a number of categories, not just 1. Is he a reach at pick 10?

Once again it's a hard one to answer. He's not the 10th best player in my opinion but who knows in 3 years time once he's added some size and strength. I've said before he shouldn't go as early as some are predicting but we all know it only needs one club to take a fancy too him. I think he's more of a top 15 type player given the length of time he's going to need.

[Axe Man]

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I get it! I guess though, those numbers aren't super fantastic. I would usually have expected a top 10 to be elite across a number of categories, not just 1. Is he a reach at pick 10?

I'm not sure too many 200cm players would be elite in all those categories. Obviously has great endurance, and a good leap. At his height he will be very difficult to spoil if he times his marks well. Great agility for a tall, just not very quick which isn't surprising.

Once again it's a hard one to answer. He's not the 10th best player in my opinion but who knows in 3 years time once he's added some size and strength. I've said before he shouldn't go as early as some are predicting but we all know it only needs one club to take a fancy too him. I think he's more of a top 15 type player given the length of time he's going to need.

Jefferson went to Melbourne last year at pick 15 as a tall, skinny KPF - you would expect Croft to fall around that point in the draft too.