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Woohoo.... some good news for the dee's

hopefully will deliver some good old fashioned grunt straight out of the box. Been waiting a long time for this kid to start B)

YOUNG DEMON TO DEBUT

 

sweeet as he is in my supercoach! go do great wonders luke!

 

Great news, can't wait for Tank to give us some much needed beef! Might not have his core strength 100% yet, but I like the idea that we have guys like him, Beamer, Chip, and even Warnock (if he gets a game) that can and will provide the bumps that you need to provide a bit of menace around the ground.

I'm stoked about this! Goes some way towards making me feel better after the news about the loss of Scully and McKenzie. I think he will be a good replacement with the loss of McKenzie (and Jnr Mac) - watching his old highlights tape from TAC cup he loves to serve it up to the opposition B)

As an aside, is it just me, or does Tappy kinda resemble Jabba the Hut in the picture in that article...

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Jesus Christ that photo makes him look as beefed as a wrestler!

Congrats Luke, hopefully an early Rising Star nomination!

Yep, looking forward to seeing a strong debut game

With the injuries we have he has a chance to really cement his place in the 22 if he takes this oppertunity

 

I have heard so much about his booming kick, since I live OS I am yet to see it. Cant wait to see him on the G booting it 60M out of the defence to Jack Watts 60 m lead.


coool, number 35 on my back wont look too out of place :D

tapscott on goodes

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Now that we know he's in. Where do we expect to see him play?

Given current circumstances and game plans, I would guess he'd be out of the backline, might even take a few kick outs. Could we see Grimes spend some time in the middle if Tank looks comfortable enough down back?

Given current circumstances and game plans, I would guess he'd be out of the backline, might even take a few kick outs. Could we see Grimes spend some time in the middle if Tank looks comfortable enough down back?

I figure he'll start on the bench, but I can see him being given the chance to play in a few different positions depending on who they think he'll best line up on, can't see him replacing Grimes but could be given a shot doen back somewhere.

I figure he'll start on the bench, but I can see him being given the chance to play in a few different positions depending on who they think he'll best line up on, can't see him replacing Grimes but could be given a shot doen back somewhere.

Yup, sorry didn't mention that, bench will be the starting point, but he's played mostly in the backline during the pre-season yeah? And with the game plan of long-as-possible kick ins that we've been seen practising I would think he's a prime candidate.

Would never imagine him 'replacing' Grimes, but if he looks good down back it could free Grimes up to go into the middle for a while to cover the loss of Scully and McKenzie.

Now that we know he's in. Where do we expect to see him play?

Definitely rebounding...

ALthough my biggest nervousness is to do with how little hardness we have through the guts with Scully and McKenzie both out...

But I doubt he has the engine just yet.


Definitely rebounding...

ALthough my biggest nervousness is to do with how little hardness we have through the guts with Scully and McKenzie both out...

But I doubt he has the engine just yet.

Yeah, good point, but it would be good if he could get in the middle for short bursts to provide some extra grunt.

Definitely rebounding...

ALthough my biggest nervousness is to do with how little hardness we have through the guts with Scully and McKenzie both out...

But I doubt he has the engine just yet.

Moloney, Jones, Sylvia, Jetta should be enough hardness in my opinion. Looks a bit slow as a whole but shouldn't be a problem against Sydney.

I think this game will be won by our half forwards exploiting Sydney's complete lack of a half back line due to injuries.

Moloney, Jones, Sylvia, Jetta should be enough hardness in my opinion. Looks a bit slow as a whole but shouldn't be a problem against Sydney.

I think this game will be won by our half forwards exploiting Sydney's complete lack of a half back line due to injuries.

Maybe Tappy's nickname should be "Viagra" instead of "Tank" hey...

Good work, laddie!

Go give 'em Hell!

I have heard so much about his booming kick, since I live OS I am yet to see it. Cant wait to see him on the G booting it 60M out of the defence to Jack Watts 60 m lead.

I'm pretty sure he could kick the ball further than 60m if he wanted to. In one of his highlight videos for SA 2 years ago, he 9 irons a kick that goes at least 55m. Hopefully his boot will become as lethal as Daniel Rich's.


Definitely rebounding...

Agreed. Our defensive 50 is likely to also contain at various times Bartram, Warnock, Macdonald, Grimes and Rivers. It's an area that is in serious need of some kicking firepower.

I thought Strauss may have got the nod - pleasantly surprised at this selection though.

I'm pretty sure he could kick the ball further than 60m if he wanted to. In one of his highlight videos for SA 2 years ago, he 9 irons a kick that goes at least 55m. Hopefully his boot will become as lethal as Daniel Rich's.

Or Stewie Dew's!

 

Absolutely stoked to see him play it will be a bonus if Trenners is in the side as well, two friends rarely get to play in the same AFL team nowadays.

Make no mistake he is one tough player and will not take a backward step.


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