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Re: Recruiting Rumour File 2013
We've met with Docherty from Brisbane
Listening to Brahm's 3rd RacketComment
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Re: Recruiting Rumour File 2013
Great to see, certainly doing the right thing and earning his money.
Is it my or do we seem more active this season than any other ?
Seems we have met with every available forward, hopefully one or two decent will end up on our list.
It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.Comment
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It might have something to do with staffing levels but am wrapped we are talking to everyone and not just Cameri or Patton.Comment
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Ex-Hawk likely to win second chance
By Niall Seewang 7:00am AEST Monday, September 23, 2013
MITCH Thorp is increasingly likely to receive a second chance in the AFL system, his manager Liam Pickering believes.
The controversial former No.6 draft pick, who was axed by Hawthorn after only two games, completed a fairytale year for South Launceston in the Tasmanian State League on Saturday.
Pre-game, Thorp was presented with the league's best and fairest award before he then lead the Bulldogs to a rags-to-riches flag against reigning premiers Burnie at Aurora Stadium.
The South Launceston coach was wasteful in front of goal, managing 2.4, but was one of the most influential players on the ground as his Bulldogs won a thrilling Grand Final by nine points.
The 10.14 (74) to 9.11 (65) victory was South Launceston's first TSL title.
After such a dominant season, Thorpe, 24, is now firmly in the mix to return to AFL ranks as a mature-age recruit.
His manager, Liam Pickering, said "eight to 10" AFL clubs were interested in selecting Thorp as a ready-made tall forward whose powerful aerobic capacity also allows him to push further upfield.
“There has been a fair bit of interest in him. I'm confident he'll get drafted, either as a rookie or in the national draft”
"You can never be over confident, but looking at a few clubs that don't really have any forwards, he could have a huge impact straight away and he's still young too.
"He's the perfect age, a ready-made player and he's matured greatly since his first shot (at AFL level)."
Earlier this year, Thorp told AFL.com.au he was desperate for another chance at AFL level.
"I would absolutely love another crack. I'm more mature now, both as a player and a person," he said.
"I know I'd make a much better fist of it (the AFL) if I got another crack."
The athletic centre-half forward appeared destined for a long and prosperous AFL career when was selected by Hawthorn with pick six in the 2006 NAB AFL Draft. However, injuries and a questionable attitude limited his output to just two senior games.
After a painful departure from Hawthorn, and a stint with Werribee in the VFL, Thorp headed back to play with his brothers at South Launceston, lifting the perennial struggler to its maiden TSL title within two years.
Pickering said taking on a coaching role had helped develop Thorp on and off the field.
"I think coaching really matures you quickly – from a leadership perspective, you learn a lot as soon as you start thinking about others rather than just yourself, and I think it (coaching) has been great for Mitch," he said.
This season, Thorp averaged 24 touches, 11 marks and four goals a match in a league that has produced mature recruits in Jeremy Howe (Melbourne) and Aaron Hall (Gold Coast) in recent years.
He also dominated the mid-year representative clash with the NEAFL Eastern Conference at Skoda Stadium, finishing with 19 touches, 12 marks and 6.3 as Tasmania won comfortably.
Clubs will be able to get a closer look at Thorp at next month's state screening in Melbourne.Comment
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Re: Recruiting Rumour File 2013
Del Santo meeting Essendon tomorrow.
If true, there might be a financial squeeze on others like Pears.Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Recruiting Rumour File 2013
* Melbourne CEO Peter Jackson says the club is close to agreeing terms on a new contract with Jack Watts but Colin Sylvia wants more time to decide on his futureFFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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