Here's the link poster below...

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/top-stories/highly-rated-wa-footballer-jack-darling-assaulted-recovering-in-hospital/story-e6frg12l-1225913494862

Fractured skull; bruising to the brain. Ouch. That's not good. Hope he recovers well.

Damn.

Well that rules him out as a first round pick.

Seems to have a knack of getting himself in trouble.

Damn.

Well that rules him out as a first round pick.

Seems to have a knack of getting himself in trouble.

Considering the report states "unprovoked" wondering how he got himself into trouble?

I dont know either way but as fans we are too flippant about these boys and the careers ahead of them.

Maybe a dose of compassion at the fact he has bruising on the brain would not go astray?

Another link on afl.com

He might walk tall amongst 18 year olds, but coming to the "Big Smoke" of Melbourne with our seniors guys could straighten him out. I sure as hell would not be pulling any BS will Brent Moloney watching over me.

Kid could still be a star. He should remain in our sights.

PHEW!!!!!

I was worried about Pia Miller at first when I saw this post!!!

Damn.

Well that rules him out as a first round pick.

What if the FD pick him?

What if the FD pick him?

If he recovers we will have got the steal of the draft...

If he recovers we will have got the steal of the draft...

We can only hope

he just moves like another 23 at hawthorn. maybe not ever going to be as talented but very few will be.

Damn.

Well that rules him out as a first round pick.

Seems to have a knack of getting himself in trouble.

Hmmn,,,, is he a magnet?

Other than this incident.

I do not want this bloke being a nuisance and ruining our good culture here, from what I have heard about him. If he recovers from this incident successfully and wont let his attitude take over, he is definately someone to look out for at the draft.

The footage I've seen of Darling from the U18 Champs both years does seem promising.

What I liked about his footy was;

Goal Kicking Accuracy and kicking distance

Aggressive approach, intimidating like Jono Brown.

Body Composition, quite strong.

Applies Defensive Pressure

His height wouldnt be a major concern at 190cm, with others Key Forwards like Fev at 191cm he could easily play at KPF with Jack Watts, with the two swapping from the goalsquare to further up the field.

Edited September 8, 201015 yr by Jurrahlicious