Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Pretty sure he was eligible last year, but he could only be picked up in the main draft.

He has improved defensively, along with his kicking which wasn't too good. He can still be inconsistent in these two areas though which can be costly. I see him as a late first round pick or early second, so if we want him we will probably have to take him in the first round. I'd rather look at others personally though.

DOB: 11/02/1993

He could have been picked up by GWS as one of their 17 yos. Not eligible for the main draft, though.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

DOB: 11/02/1993

He could have been picked up by GWS as one of their 17 yos. Not eligible for the main draft, though.

Ahh yep, you're right.

[Happy Days]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Except neither of them can kick, a serious constraint.

Don't know if this is really true. Both of them have awkward actions, but generally use it okay, even if they look like they're not going to.

[1eyedog]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Don't know if this is really true. Both of them have awkward actions, but generally use it okay, even if they look like they're not going to.

Okay, I watched a bit of the Crows this year and I wasn't impressed with Daniel's field kicking, very up and under and there are too many things that can go wrong in the way he drops the ball onto his boot (too much air time and both hands come off the ball too quick IMO). This is all fairly well indicated when under pressure which led to contested situations or even turn overs. This was particualry evident in the game at AAMI against Geelong, although I appreciate that Geelong have the ability to put anyone under enormous pressure.

And, of course, he is young.

What do S.A watches think of his kicking?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

How fit does Harvey look?

Not bad for 81 years of age

[Missing Dog]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

That would make an interesting list. Here's a start from way back

Don Whitten
Barry Ion
Doug IonRobert? Schultz
Barrie Kerr

Pretty sure his name was Graham Ion (used to be on radio 3AK I think)...or was that Barry?

[Mofra]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

How fit does Harvey look?

Not bad for 81 years of age

Yeah, but he'll never leave North...

[LostDoggy]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Pretty sure his name was Graham Ion (used to be on radio 3AK I think)...or was that Barry?

Graham Ion was a champion. The two named were his brothers who were both short on his ability. Barry played in the 1961 Grand Final as did Graham

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Pretty sure his name was Graham Ion (used to be on radio 3AK I think)...or was that Barry?

It was Barry on the radio. If I recall he called the footy on 3kz.

[Doc26]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Those that were the better brothers as I recall were: Chris Grant, Scott Wynd, Liam Picken & Paul Dimmatina.

Perhaps not as good as their brother: Andrejs Everitt, Sam Power, Patrick Bowden, Patrick Wiggins & Ben Sexton.

Others who flitted briefly by were: Phil Krakouer, Jade Rawlings & Allen Jakovich.

*Between us Desi I think we have most of them covered.

We also had the upper hand with Ian Dunstan.

[The Underdog]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Those that were the better brothers as I recall were: Chris Grant, Scott Wynd, Liam Picken & Paul Dimmatina.

Perhaps not as good as their brother: Andrejs Everitt, Sam Power, Patrick Bowden, Patrick Wiggins & Ben Sexton.

Others who flitted briefly by were: Phil Krakouer, Jade Rawlings & Allen Jakovich.

*Between us Desi I think we have most of them covered.

Still trying to work out how perhaps fits into this sentence.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Still trying to work out how perhaps fits into this sentence.

Fair call.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Rod Macpherson

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

Rod Macpherson

We also had the good one there!

[Desipura]

Re: Michael Talia's dream to be a Bulldog

We also had the good one there!

They key was to recruit all of them and hope at least one comes good ie Brian, Neil, Graeme and Roger Cordy.