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Little Richard Trident

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Can someone who knows alot about Casey to me why James Wall who is consistely listed in the best players is not on an AFL list?

I understand he may have been on St Kilda's and Sydneys list at one stage?!?!

Should we rookie list him next year?

I have always liked Wall, and have often asked myself the same question. I think he would be worthy of a spot at Melbourne on the rookie list.

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I have always liked Wall, and have often asked myself the same question. I think he would be worthy of a spot at Melbourne on the rookie list.

Consider, .....maybe........if HE wants to. That may be why he ain't already. Has anyone asked him??

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Consider, .....maybe........if HE wants to. That may be why he ain't already. Has anyone asked him??

Fair point. I feel that he may be 'stuck inbetween positions' as a player. At 197cm and 93kg or so, he is good enough to play on the wing and key position at Casey but at AFL level he may not be strong enough for KP and not agile/speedy enough etc for the wing or wherever else he may play. Just my opinion..

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Good point - i have often thought the same thing when watching Casey.

I suspect he has not been offered a gig because he is similar to a number on our list already: Morton, Cook, Fitzpatrick.

Having said that i am am yet to see him have a bad game, and would have to be better than a few already there: Newton, Davis, McNamara

Maybe worth a try, and would send positive signals to the rest of the Casey playing group. How old is he?

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Bloody good question Bruce Almighty. I always think the same everytime I see him as BOG for Casey.

James Wall

Height: 197cm

Weight: 93kg

D.O.B: 1987-01-05

Previous Clubs: St.Kilda/Sydney/Calder Cannons

What does that make him.. 25 y/o ?

24 since Jan 5th (assuming date is yyyy-mm-dd)

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Tim Mohr has been the big improver of all of the Casey players this year. He's tall, moves well and has worked hard on his fitness after an injury interrupted 2010.

James Wall has been at two AFL clubs already. Perhaps lacks a little in pace to play AFL while Stockers might be a bit short.

I think Kyle Matthews might have made it at the right club but that nasty injury last year probably put paid to that prospect. His assailant appears in court next month I understand.

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Wall is a good quality VFL player, but I don't know whether he's up to AFL standard. We have a lot of people on here complaining about players like Bate and Dunn who are considered to be too strong for VFL and not quite good enough for AFL. I suspect Wall would be another. I really can't see a place for him on our side.

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I think Kyle Matthews might have made it at the right club but that nasty injury last year probably put paid to that prospect. His assailant appears in court next month I understand.

Has it has a long-term impact on him, or do you just think he 'missed the boat', so to speak?

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Wall is a good quality VFL player, but I don't know whether he's up to AFL standard. We have a lot of people on here complaining about players like Bate and Dunn who are considered to be too strong for VFL and not quite good enough for AFL. I suspect Wall would be another. I really can't see a place for him on our side.

i alot of people thought barlow wouldnt make it - he is one of the best mids i seen

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yeah i am sure he would turn it down! NOT- you could not name 1 player in any league in the country that would not want to be on an AFL squad.

Think before you comment mate!!

What does a rookie get paid? $60,000? Maybe somebody might have a decent job and not want to throw it away for the off chance they might get a decent contract later on which sets them up?

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What does a rookie get paid? $60,000? Maybe somebody might have a decent job and not want to throw it away for the off chance they might get a decent contract later on which sets them up?

Mate, at that level you back yourself in! if he didnt possess this type of confidence he wouldnt even be playing VFL and winning B&F's etc

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What does a rookie get paid? $60,000? Maybe somebody might have a decent job and not want to throw it away for the off chance they might get a decent contract later on which sets them up?

Think it's only in the mid 30's.

JPod only accepted the offer to go on the cats rookie list after receiving assurances with regards to having continuing employment (he was already working with the cats) if it didn't work out

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The real topic is who we trade out of a good bunch .Dunn ,Garland ,Warnock ,Morton ,Bate ,Bartram etc who are very good but have had time to cement a spot .Are they up to it?

I think Aussie is may be de-listed ,dunno?

I like Bater unlike most of this forum but people reckon hes too slow .

Bartram-gun tryer but bad by foot

Dunn -Bad by foot ,clumsy .

Garland /Warnock -good defenders but not dominating

Morton - slow developer ,soft

Spencer -unlucky to be at a club with Jamar ,Gawn , Martin.

Aussie-probably not gunna make it (dunno) .

or that Scully guy(no skill ,no desire ,bad attitude ,lazy)

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Mate, at that level you back yourself in! if he didnt possess this type of confidence he wouldnt even be playing VFL and winning B&F's etc

You like applying you own values to others, don't you?

I'd love to have had a shot at making AFL, but I have mates who've played VFL and could've made AFL but placed a higher priority on other things.

Some people just value other things higher.

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You like applying you own values to others, don't you?

I'd love to have had a shot at making AFL, but I have mates who've played VFL and could've made AFL but placed a higher priority on other things.

Some people just value other things higher.

I was joking about Scully Artie-he will probably make it in the AFL.

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yeah i am sure he would turn it down! NOT- you could not name 1 player in any league in the country that would not want to be on an AFL squad.

Think before you comment mate!!

Maybe you should think before you comment - I did think , and as I remember for example Nick Sauntner said he couldn't be bothered with all the training and sacrifices required, and I am sure there are many other guys with talent but without the commitment to make the jump.

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The real topic is who we trade out of a good bunch .Dunn ,Garland ,Warnock ,Morton ,Bate ,Bartram etc who are very good but have had time to cement a spot .Are they up to it?

I think Aussie is may be de-listed ,dunno?

I like Bater unlike most of this forum but people reckon hes too slow .

Bartram-gun tryer but bad by foot

Dunn -Bad by foot ,clumsy .

Garland /Warnock -good defenders but not dominating

Morton - slow developer ,soft

Spencer -unlucky to be at a club with Jamar ,Gawn , Martin.

Aussie-probably not gunna make it (dunno) .

or that Scully guy(no skill ,no desire ,bad attitude ,lazy)

What the..?

Garland cemented a spot in our side a very long time ago and is not someone we would want to trade out because we don't need/want him!

Bartram has also cemented a spot in our side, but we'll be a better side when/if we can replace him.

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