Williamstown funded rookie 2011

[Greystache]

Re: Williamstown funded rookie 2011

As you say, his disposal stinks which is a shame because he has all the other tools.

I'd prefer someone who could hit the side of a barn door.

But think about the media coverage we would get from him winning the GF sprint by 30 metres!

[Sockeye Salmon]

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It doesn't have to be a Willi player so the other one to consider is Michael Stockdale from Casey.

The knock on him would be his size as well.

[comrade]

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I don't know maybe he could work on his disposal. I'm not sure you can ever dramatically improve a player's kicking but I guess maybe the club could improve his decision making if they thought he was worth it. I have to say though I love his lightning quick runs from the back half too bad he normally shanks the kick.

He is just about the worst kick in the VFL. Nothing can be done about that.

Faulks is the man, and will have Shaggy looking over his shoulder.

[The Doctor]

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Kwame McHarg is another I'd look at as he moves well and his disposal isn't too bad but maybe more a 2012 rookie after seeing how he goes next year.

I agree although I'd be tempted to go with him this year.

[LostDoggy]

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As you say, his disposal stinks which is a shame because he has all the other tools.

I'd prefer someone who could hit the side of a barn door.

Maybe be could get him to start on the entire barn early in the pre-season and by the time it's round 1, he should've graduated to the doors!!

[comrade]

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Maybe be could get him to start on the entire barn early in the pre-season and by the time it's round 1, he should've graduated to the doors!!

I'd be warning the farm animals to keep a look out.

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown funded rookie 2011

Yes by Gold Coast

And Essendon

GC have first dibs as he is a former listed player

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown funded rookie 2011

This is how Willi described him when they recruited him.

DOB : 4/24/1988

Height : 195

Weight : 85

Previous Club : Casey Scorpions/Sydney

VFL Games : 19

VFL Goals : 3

Player Sponsor :


About :

Elite defender who has transferred across from the Casey Scorpions. Major signing for 2010 season.

If he is only around 21, 22 years old then I would take him as there is only an upside as he will mature in the next few years. We are going to have to replace Hargrave in the next few years so he can be groomed for his role.

[Greystache]

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GC have first dibs as he is a former listed player

Doesn't mean Essendon's not interested, I know they are.

[Mantis]

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He is just about the worst kick in the VFL. Nothing can be done about that.

Faulks is the man, and will have Shaggy looking over his shoulder.

The same Shaggy who has 2 years left to run on his contract.

[comrade]

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The same Shaggy who has 2 years left to run on his contract.

If he keeps bombing away under the slightest bit of pressure, he'll have two years to get used to the wind patterns at Pt Gellibrand.

He was playing injured, so I should cut him some slack but an injured ankle shouldn't have such a huge influence on your decision making.

Hopefully he gets back to his best next year because he does play his role well when in form.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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He was playing injured, so I should cut him some slack but an injured ankle shouldn't have such a huge influence on your decision making.

It can if you're not moving too well and you think you're about to get caught.

[Greystache]

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If he keeps bombing away under the slightest bit of pressure, he'll have two years to get used to the wind patterns at Pt Gellibrand.

He was playing injured, so I should cut him some slack but an injured ankle shouldn't have such a huge influence on your decision making.

Hopefully he gets back to his best next year because he does play his role well when in form.

That might not be long enough!

I must be out of the loop, what was the injury he's been carrying?

[comrade]

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It can if you're not moving too well and you think you're about to get caught.

Yep, good point but he looked alright when moving in space.

Shaggy has always been a bombs-away-type but he had it under control in 09 in particular. With a good pre-season and full fitness, he should be able to get back to that level.

[jazzadogs]

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GC have first dibs as he is a former listed player

Wouldn't that be the same for Faulks? They could employ a Krakeour style strategy where they pick up Faulks then try to trade him to us, or someone else, for a draft pick/other player.