Cale Morton - does he have some disease?

[Eastie Boyz 0]

Only saw a little bit of the game BUT that shot on goal he had was horrible. The mark to take it was excellent but his kicking needs a bit of tinkering with

[Pipefitter 2,150]

I think his kicking is a confidence thing. He was kicking it beautifully at the start of the season, had a few bad games and became the clanger king, and seems to have that monkey on his back.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

What happened to Morton's great skills from the start of the year?

[Dalrot 85]

Maybe have something to do with the pressure of AFL footy Schtacker??? Geez mate your credibility is down there with Freak after such a post.

Agree completely.

At the moment he looks like a boy playing a man's game. The talent is there, just needs a body to back it up.

[Nasher 33,607]

What happened to Morton's great skills from the start of the year?

Confidence.

You only need to watch his kicks from his junior days and early in the season to know this guy can really play. He's not up to the pace yet. He will be. And when he does, he will be a gun.

It's sheer madness to write him off yet.

[Guest Schtacker]

Maybe have something to do with the pressure of AFL footy Schtacker??? Geez mate your credibility is down there with Freak after such a post.

oh no whatever shall i do

most of his butcher efforts are at times when is under no pressure whatsoever - can you explain that

[sylvinator 96]

oh no whatever shall i do

most of his butcher efforts are at times when is under no pressure whatsoever - can you explain that

i watched a few games of Mortons in the under18s, and he had the best skills of any underage player by a LONG way.

he would slot goals from 55m out on the run regularly...

u dont just lose those kind of skills. he has an awesome ability to find the ball. when he gets experience and confidence and a physcial attributes to play afl senior footbal he will become a GUN

[Stigga 25]

oh no whatever shall i do

most of his butcher efforts are at times when is under no pressure whatsoever - can you explain that

HE IS ONLY 18 FFS.

[mo64 5,853]

i wouldn't kick it to morton if he was 50 metres on his own. he puts a blow torch to the ball every time he eventually decides to kick it. waste of a pick 4. should have got palmer. never pick players that are in between hieghts (190-192). versatility is over-rated, i prefer specialty in one position

When it comes to early draft picks, I actually agree with this sentiment. I wanna know what I'm getting. For mine, players drafted for their "upside", can be hit or miss. A couple of examples are Brennan and Goddard. After 5 years in the system, we still don't know if they'll be elite players.

As for Morton, I was rapt with what I saw of him in his early games. Today, he looked like he was lost out there, and the 21 disposals were flattering. His decision making was poor, and he seems loathe to kick the ball. After his last shot for goal, now I know why. And I don't buy the confidence thing.

[dworship 3,342]

21 possies today. continuously has shown he has a great ability to find the footy.

sure he's an 18 yr old runt atm in his first season. he's bound to make mistakes.

let him put on 20kg and 40 games experience and he'll be awesome.

waayyyyy to much unwarranted negativity on this forum, PARTICULARLY against 18-21 yr old kidz who are just finding their feet.

i find much promise in Morton

I wonder how many people saw a little clip of Robert Harvey 20 years ago, shown on Before the Game last night, and thought, "gee, I don't reckon he'll be much, StKilda should trade him!" Sure had skinny little legs back then.

[MelbourneRedlegs 9]

i wouldn't kick it to morton if he was 50 metres on his own. he puts a blow torch to the ball every time he eventually decides to kick it. waste of a pick 4. should have got palmer. never pick players that are in between hieghts (190-192). versatility is over-rated, i prefer specialty in one position

I'm glad your not involved in recruiting at MFC...

Anyone who makes judges players like you have in their first year of footy are fools in my eyes. Fools with a monitor tan.

[occo 2]

i wouldn't kick it to morton if he was 50 metres on his own. he puts a blow torch to the ball every time he eventually decides to kick it. waste of a pick 4. should have got palmer. never pick players that are in between hieghts (190-192). versatility is over-rated, i prefer specialty in one position

palmer would have been better but he showed in his psycoligy test he could have significant home sickness and we dont want another Farmer or S.Thompson etc from him. Hell be ok i recon

[MelbourneRedlegs 9]

I just thought I'd list the players I know off the top of my head that are in the 190-192cm range. Just for kicks...

Trent Croad

Tom Harley

David Neitz

[45HG 1,539]

palmer would have been better but he showed in his psycoligy test he could have significant home sickness and we dont want another Farmer or S.Thompson etc from him. Hell be ok i recon

Was this judged off an e-meter? L. Ron Hubbard style

[Dalrot 85]

palmer would have been better but he showed in his psycoligy test he could have significant home sickness and we dont want another Farmer or S.Thompson etc from him. Hell be ok i recon

No surprise that you agree with Freak.

'psycoligy'

[mo64 5,853]

I just thought I'd list the players I know off the top of my head that are in the 190-192cm range. Just for kicks...

Trent Croad

Tom Harley

David Neitz

You hardly make a convincing case. All 3 played their junior and AFL football as kpps. Croad and Harley were both traded by their original clubs, and Neitz wasn't a draftee.

The point that Freak is making is that we don't know what role Morton will end up playing. In the case of Palmer, you knew what you were getting because he'd excelled at senior WAFL level.

And I'm not saying that Morton won't be a good footballer. I just don't know when it will happen.

[Hannabal 4]

As for Morton, I was rapt with what I saw of him in his early games. Today, he looked like he was lost out there, and the 21 disposals were flattering. His decision making was poor, and he seems loathe to kick the ball. After his last shot for goal, now I know why. And I don't buy the confidence thing.

You really are a dill, Mo. He's an 18 year old kid that shows genuine class and an ability to find space, yet you say he "seems lost". He won the Larke medal for best in last year's u/18 TAC carnival and was renowned for his skills, especially by foot. He's 192cms and 79 kilos which means he can't yet hold his ground in one on one contests, or break tackles. These things effect his confidence and decision making. The pace of the game has never been quicker and he's still feeling his way. His turn of speed is excellent and as he bulks up and gains experience all the natural attributes he possesses will ensure his footy improves.

There are so many footy stupid supporters on this site it makes me cringe.

[MelbourneRedlegs 9]

You hardly make a convincing case. All 3 played their junior and AFL football as kpps. Croad and Harley were both traded by their original clubs, and Neitz wasn't a draftee.

The point that Freak is making is that we don't know what role Morton will end up playing. In the case of Palmer, you knew what you were getting because he'd excelled at senior WAFL level.

And I'm not saying that Morton won't be a good footballer. I just don't know when it will happen.

I think you may have missed the point I'm making.

[MelbourneRedlegs 9]

You really are a dill, Mo. He's an 18 year old kid that shows genuine class and an ability to find space, yet you say he "seems lost". He won the Larke medal for best in last year's u/18 TAC carnival and was renowned for his skills, especially by foot. He's 192cms and 79 kilos which means he can't yet hold his ground in one on one contests, or break tackles. These things effect his confidence and decision making. The pace of the game has never been quicker and he's still feeling his way. His turn of speed is excellent and as he bulks up and gains experience all the natural attributes he possesses will ensure his footy improves.

There are so many footy stupid supporters on this site it makes me cringe.

I agree. It frustrates me to no end.

[Freak 100]

its hard to have a discussion when someone like demon3 says that palmer is not going to get any better. Experience alone will get any player alot better.

there are no guarantees that morton will put on many kilograms. he might not have the body to do it. Matty Lappin never could. Morton would be a good player if he used his asset. He is quick and has a long kick...so he needs to kick long and stop handballing! there was a moment where he had the ball from 50m out on the run and chose to stuff up the handball to bruce instead. just kick the fricken thing long.

[Yze_Magic 3]

Morton is a gun.

18 years old and anorexic, but he is a ball magnet.

21 touches today.

Cant wait til he gains some muscle, and some experience. He will be 5 times better than Palmer and Cotchin.

[Hannabal 4]

its hard to have a discussion when someone like demon3 says that palmer is not going to get any better. Experience alone will get any player alot better.

there are no guarantees that morton will put on many kilograms. he might not have the body to do it. Matty Lappin never could.

I can't believe some of the crap that spews forth from your keyboard. Have you seen his shoulders ? They're broad. Have you seen his 20 year old Brother at Hawthorn, who is a similar build at 191 cms and has already started to fill out ?

Keep clutching at straws.

[Freak 100]

good luck with that morton has done nothing to suggest that he will get close to those guys. whats the point in being able to find the footy if you cant use it effectively. you guys are so biased regarding morton that you would probably claim that mortons shot on goal from 30metres out in the last quarter was an attempt to pass it across the goals.

[Stigga 25]

there are no guarantees that morton will put on many kilograms. he might not have the body to do it. Matty Lappin never could. Morton would be a good player if he used his asset. He is quick and has a long kick...so he needs to kick long and stop handballing! there was a moment where he had the ball from 50m out on the run and chose to stuff up the handball to bruce instead. just kick the fricken thing long.

Easier said that done from the sideline mate. You are being incredibly harsh on a young kid. I've watched Palmer quite a few times this year and he makes a lot of mistakes as well. You know what, so do all of the first yearers for that matter.

The reason? THE'RE ALL 18YO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yze_Magic 3]

good luck with that morton has done nothing to suggest that he will get close to those guys. whats the point in being able to find the footy if you cant use it effectively. you guys are so biased regarding morton that you would probably claim that mortons shot on goal from 30metres out in the last quarter was an attempt to pass it across the goals.

Just wondering if you realise he is 18 and in his first season?

Please write back to clarify.

Thanks.