The Aaron Black Thread

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Am I the only one who is not impressed by the footage?!

He just looks like a player. That's all. Nothing special about him in that video.

People jump on bandwagons so quickly in here !

[Guest Lily Allen]

Dr. J = Trade Tracker ?

I don't know anyway that footage is not that great as it is his highlights.

[Guest Lily Allen]

I'm looking for entertainment.

Thats all this is.

To treat is as more would be foolish.

Hahaha shutup you looked like a fool, don't try play that card to make something lesser then what you really take it as.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Emma Quayle's review from today's Age, not much new there.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/picks...8219754097.html

[Bates Mate 4,462]

Emma Quayle's review from today's Age, not much new there.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/picks...8219754097.html

Am I the only one who thinks Quayle's comparison to movie stars at the end of each profile uneccessary, forced and cringeworthy?

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Am I the only one who thinks Quayle's comparison to movie stars at the end of each profile uneccessary, forced and cringeworthy?

I reckon they're ok. It's not like she's wasting a LOT of print. We KNOW who's reading them... Hun readers who read at a grade 6 level. It's all in fun. Besides, I liked the Daniel Craig = Scully and Hugh Jackman = Trengove ones.

[e25 5]

I reckon they're ok. It's not like she's wasting a LOT of print. We KNOW who's reading them... Hun readers who read at a grade 6 level. It's all in fun. Besides, I liked the Daniel Craig = Scully and Hugh Jackman = Trengove ones.

I think you're both right.

Those movie-star comparisons are both simultaneously perfectly catered to the typical hun readers and incredibly cringe-worthy. I'm sure she takes a bath after writing each one.

[Luck Lucy 0]

I reckon they're ok. It's not like she's wasting a LOT of print. We KNOW who's reading them... Hun readers who read at a grade 6 level. It's all in fun. Besides, I liked the Daniel Craig = Scully and Hugh Jackman = Trengove ones.

She writes for the Age not the Hun.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

She writes for the Age not the Hun.

Oops. In my defence, I didn't say who wrote it, just that it's written for Hun readers.

That's a nasty thing to say, since the Age has earned more respect than that. But a little bit of fun n an article isn't a bad thing, I think. As long as it doesn't push out the credible unbiased information.

Besides. Quayle has MORE than earned the right to be a little colourful.

[H_T 3,043]

The big thing I liked about his performance was he kept putting his body on the line and contesting even when his side was getting thumped; this is a massive trait in a player’s mindset IMO.

tess, thanks for that info...in your opinion would you be happy with him at the Demons ?

[H_T 3,043]

Do you really believe that?

It's not the same at all. Spreading a few rumours and lies like Haydo and Nudge do is a victimless crime. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's annoying, but mostly nobody gets hurt. Stealing someone else's work when they have clearly done the hard yards to build up the information, claim it as your own, then happily accept all the pats on the back is [censored] poor form in my eyes.

That's disappointing regarding the Dr.J&H.

I was enjoying the information too. Shower time.

[Dee tention 616]

After reading this article on The AFL Website I cannot see how Butcher is ranked the No 1. big man in the draft.

Black seems to have it over him in every way I would think.

I would'nt be surprised if Port Adelaide or Essendon swoop with Picks 9 or 10.

I am just hoping they dont and he slips to the Dee's at Pick 11!

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tab...88/default.aspx

[Redleg 40,782]

After reading this article on The AFL Website I cannot see how Butcher is ranked the No 1. big man in the draft.

Black seems to have it over him in every way I would think.

I would'nt be surprised if Port Adelaide or Essendon swoop with Picks 9 or 10.

I am just hoping they dont and he slips to the Dee's at Pick 11!

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tab...88/default.aspx

Whichever way it goes, we will be able to have a pick of at least one of Black, Butcher or Talia. That will give us a talented tall. At 18 their will still be a lot of talent left and maybe another talented tall or a talented mid has slipped down. We really have the chance to get 4-5 quality players in one hit and set the club up when combined with the existing list.

More specifically we have spoken of "sliders" on this board but Black seems to be a "riser."

[Bates Mate 4,462]

I'm sold, love the fact that he dominated a few games

29 possies, 14 marks and 6.4 in the rain had me rigid

we would have a hell of of 3 on 3 BBall team with balck Watts and Martin

[tess 19]

tess, thanks for that info...in your opinion would you be happy with him at the Demons ?

Certainly.

The upside to him is huge. I have seen all the KP draft prospects play multiple times this year and he is the most advanced in his development given his age and his senior experience.

His ability to both Ruck and play Forward matched with the agility he possess make him an extremely enticing prospect.

Edit : Article already posted

Black Article :

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tab...88/default.aspx

Edited November 20, 2009 by tess

[grant 10]

From the footage of Black I'am not sure he will succeed at AFL level. His legs look dangly and he requires more development than Butcher or Talia.

Looks to me like a poor mans morton. Not to mention you should always be cautious of draft "shooters" like Black who peak at the end of the season and were not able to dominate at the Nationals. Just look at Scully, he has carried that number 1 reputation all throughout the year and delivered when it counted on the big stage. By contrast, Black kicks a bag in some nowhere competition and then strings a few good games together and suddenly people are up in arms over the bloke.

No way, give me Butcher or Talia any day.

[Axis of Bob 11,650]

Black didn't play Nationals, making it tough for him to dominate them.

[grant 10]

Black didn't play Nationals, making it tough for him to dominate them.

Even more reason to be sceptical of drafting him.

Can't wait for all the posters to say "blah blah jurrah this jurrah that". But I think one of the other posters said it correctly that we were kissed on the dick once with Jurrah and at pick11 I'am not happy to tolerate a great deal of speculation. Go with the known, seasoned quantitied in either Butcher/Talia if avalaible when looking for a tall.

[Axis of Bob 11,650]

Black wasn't eligible to play Nationals. Nothing to do with ability.

[Dee tention 616]

From the footage of Black I'am not sure he will succeed at AFL level. His legs look dangly and he requires more development than Butcher or Talia.

Looks to me like a poor mans morton. Not to mention you should always be cautious of draft "shooters" like Black who peak at the end of the season and were not able to dominate at the Nationals. Just look at Scully, he has carried that number 1 reputation all throughout the year and delivered when it counted on the big stage. By contrast, Black kicks a bag in some nowhere competition and then strings a few good games together and suddenly people are up in arms over the bloke.

No way, give me Butcher or Talia any day.

He wont succeed at AFL Level? Ha Ha! Your funny!

He will prove you so wrong you wont be laughing. You will be gob smacked. And he will be in a Red & Blue Jumper. He will eat Butcher in every department.

What has Butcher done? He has shown he is a lazy footballer. And it shows with his kicking!

[grant 10]

He wont succeed at AFL Level? Ha Ha! Your funny!

He will prove you so wrong you wont be laughing. You will be gob smacked. And he will be in a Red & Blue Jumper. He will eat Butcher in every department.

What has Butcher done? He has shown he is a lazy footballer. And it shows with his kicking!

Big call. I know your temporarily obsessed with Black because the kid got a write-up today in the Herald and he will most likely be available at 11 but the football community collectively would disagree with you in saying he is a better prospect that Butcher. How many times have I heard it, "Butcher is the best tall prospect in the draft".

I doubt you even knew Black existed till the Herald released there mock draft with BLACK, superstar, going to the DEESSSSS!

[MrReims 313]

Big call. I know your temporarily obsessed with Black because the kid got a write-up today in the Herald and he will most likely be available at 11 but the football community collectively would disagree with you in saying he is a better prospect that Butcher. How many times have I heard it, "Butcher is the best tall prospect in the draft".

I doubt you even knew Black existed till the Herald released there mock draft with BLACK, superstar, going to the DEESSSSS!

Well said.

I'm not writing the kid off, but he looks like a far bigger risk to me. Perfect for carlton

[Dee tention 616]

Big call. I know your temporarily obsessed with Black because the kid got a write-up today in the Herald and he will most likely be available at 11 but the football community collectively would disagree with you in saying he is a better prospect that Butcher. How many times have I heard it, "Butcher is the best tall prospect in the draft".

I doubt you even knew Black existed till the Herald released there mock draft with BLACK, superstar, going to the DEESSSSS!

We will soon see anyway!

Black ticks alot of boxes for me. And Butcher just doesnt do that! If you made a list of skills, endurance, athleticsm and reading the play etc. BLACK would beat Butcher hands down in all aspects.

Butcher cant even kick the ball! He would struggle with confidence and the mental side of the game.

I wouldnt even take Butcher with Pick 18. I would prefer a Carlisle or Griffiths and even a Panos.

Nothing against the guy! But I just think there is better ahead of him.

To take him with Pick 11 would be shattering. Especially if we passed on the likes of Black, Talia, Lucas, Tapscott and even Bastinac.

[Chelly 810]

29 possies, 14 marks and 6.4 in the rain had me rigid

Precisely why Redleg described him as a "riser"!