Where to play Cale..

[Tolstoys Nudge 1,617]

Its an interesting topic..

I mean just where should we play this kid,

He's 6'3, quite quick, has a very good motor, but is literally as light as a feather. So where should we play him to best further his development??

I suppose it depends on what Bailey's plans for him are, is he and all out, silky out side mid-fielder, a rangy winger, a utility or perhaps as some have said in the media recently, a KPP prospect, once he adds some serious Kg's..

IMHO, I think he'll end up being an Embley type utility, but with more regular stints in the midfield..

He has good poise, not bad off the mark, and actually has good hands above his head, which is something we are seriously lacking.

it may seem trivial, but its important the club plays this right, and I have every confidence they well.

Im sure he will come back into the seniors after the break, which im happy with, he needed a break, especially with his body type.

It'll be very intruiging to watch what happens with his development for the remainder of the year, and throughout next pre-season..!! One thing is certain though,

Cale is going to be a player, and I cant wait till he starts tearing games apart, HOPEFULLY BY 2010!!!

I really enjoy watching the way he moves, and with confidence, im sure his sometimes wayward foot skills will be perfected!

With Jack Grimes due back soon, Maric getting fitter, Garland being Garland, Nate still with alot of improvement left in him, and the much maligned Frawley taking shape, PJ and Mclean becoming more consistent, Dunn finding a role, Martin showing promise down back, and Bater looking a real star, its the most exciting batch of kids weve had since early 90's..

Im genuinely excited about this crop, it could be really special..

Lets just see WHAT Cale ends up!

[Rogue 585]

Where he plays now probably won't have much bearing on where he ends up. For now, I think he's a HFF/wing, given his frame.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Wasn't it Y_M who proposed him as a CHF? I know apparently Cale came out early on and said he'd like to play there.

At first I dismissed it, but the longer I go the more I reckon with some size he could make a fist of it. Would need to be Murphy like with his engine, mark and kick... but he has the bear bones.... if not the flesh on top of them!

Honestly though? Probably will be the player we look to to fill in the gaps... floating around half-back rebounding... On the wing running like a nutter... Playing a Matty Bate-type role... I reckon the only place we WON'T see him play is deep at either end. But hey, even there, you may see him drift deep towards the end of his career.

[Tolstoys Nudge 1,617]

I hope he ends up a CHF!!

He is too good a talent to end up a bits & pieces player..

Ben Casanelia said in pre-season he is a great KPP prospect, but who knows, he could become a genuine wingman..

[deanox 9,898]

...He's 6'3...

i thought he was bigger than that. did i read 193 cm's somewhere? that'd be 6'4 wouldnt it?

[Dannyz 2,695]

Hes not built to be a centre half forward.

A big lanky for a midfielder.

So to hard to judge for the moment. Mobile winger perhaps?

[Tolstoys Nudge 1,617]

Well ive actually been told from a mate hes now 194cm..

But, with 10-15 kgs to his frame, CHF is a real option, as he has a big motor, sure hands and acceleration!

[Dannyz 2,695]

Well ive actually been told from a mate hes now 194cm..

But, with 10-15 kgs to his frame, CHF is a real option, as he has a big motor, sure hands and acceleration!

But to put that 10-15 Kgs on would take him 2 years. Between now and them his likely to find a more mobile position home.

[Tolstoys Nudge 1,617]

But to put that 10-15 Kgs on would take him 2 years. Between now and them his likely to find a more mobile position home.

Of course it will,

Thats the point! he'll play a utility role until he develops, 2 years, thats normal!

[Dannyz 2,695]

Of course it will,

Thats the point! he'll play a utility role until he develops, 2 years, thats normal!

Yeah, sounds good mate.

So til then - Forward Flank/Winger who has spells in the Midfield?

[w00dy 146]

Yeah, sounds good mate.

So til then - Forward Flank/Winger who has spells in the Midfield?

that seems about right...

if he gets the size about him, that's an if, we can then look at him playing as a key forward... would be great for the club if he develops in that direction...

[Timmuns 16]

I think a stint in the forward line wouldn't hurt...

Look at Brad Green and Cam Bruce when they started, they were pretty skinny too, he just needs a bit more size and confidence I reckon and he'll make for a very handy midfielder a couple years down the track.