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A bigger Rory Taggert

Barney Rubble
in Melbourne Demons

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Sometimes photos lie, I know.

But have a look at the photos of the early trainers at today's training session.

Rory is meant to be 187cm and Aaron 177cm by current player stats.

The photo of Jetta, Davey & Taggert taken from the rear he certainly looks more than 10cm taller than Davey.

He has obviously spent a bit of time in the gym as well with his back problems.

He is looking pretty good :)

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    I know its not the case, but in my eyes Taggert is almost like a free draft pick this year. I reckon he'll show a fair bit this season

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    Good to see, he looked really strong through the core and lower body in his games at Casey but not so strong in the upper body. He looks to have filled out a bit during his rehab, must be working hard which is a good sign.

    Really looking forward to seeing this kid develop.

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    I was really surprised by the photos on th MFC website - Taggart looks so much stronger. He definitely has the skill, pace and endeavour. If he also produces hard work on the training track then I agree with DemonWA, I reckon he will be like an extra draft pick this year.

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    maybe the streched his back and he's now another 10cm taller! :)

    A bit of lumbar traction does wonders :)

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    I know its not the case, but in my eyes Taggert is almost like a free draft pick this year. I reckon he'll show a fair bit this season

    No chance! He's a Prendergast selection isn't he?. (lol).

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    Good to see, he looked really strong through the core and lower body in his games at Casey but not so strong in the upper body. He looks to have filled out a bit during his rehab, must be working hard which is a good sign.

    Really looking forward to seeing this kid develop.

    Also great to see Aaron Davey out there obviously keen to get started and looking relaxed and composed. Here's hoping we can see once again the spark that he showed in his first years at the club.

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    Sometimes photos lie, I know.

    But have a look at the photos of the early trainers at today's training session.

    Rory is meant to be 187cm and Aaron 177cm by current player stats.

    The photo of Jetta, Davey & Taggert taken from the rear he certainly looks more than 10cm taller than Davey.

    He has obviously spent a bit of time in the gym as well with his back problems.

    He is looking pretty good :)

    Maybe Davey shrank. It's meant to happen as you get older.

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    No chance! He's a Prendergast selection isn't he?. (lol).

    Very good Deeoldfart.

    I was just thinking that this thread has turned out to be the Demonland confessional.

    So come on ladies and gentemen now is the time to cleanse your souls.

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    No chance! He's a Prendergast selection isn't he?. (lol).

    I think by the time Taggert was drafted, BP was effectively a figure head in that role and the coaching group would've had more influence.

    I am saying this based on no evidence whatsoever ither than the fact he was given the arse not long after.

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    Did anyone attend the training session today? from the photo's only seemed like trengove, taggart, davey and jetta were there?

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    I know a fair bit about Taggert. He has most certainly got bigger but was always quite a big mid, I was shocked by his size at Casey last year - looked like he had lost weight since joining the AFL.

    The guy isn't fast but has great breakaway pace which I believe is something we are really lacking ... Hence why I am shattered we won't be able to draft Toumpas.

    Agree with the sentiments of a few above, Taggert is like an extra draft pick going into next year, I am expecting him to make an earlyish debut.

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    Did anyone attend the training session today? from the photo's only seemed like trengove, taggart, davey and jetta were there?

    Wasn't training... Training doesn't start until the 29th I believe.

    These are just photos of a couple of the guys who have come down a bit earlier to get a feel for it.

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    Have seen Jamar running the Tan a number of times this last 2 weeks looks strong and moving well

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    Had a chat to him during the "walk to the G' last year and was impressed with his build then.

    Played a few really good games with Casey last year before doing his back.

    He's a goer and would have cracked it for a game if not injured i think.

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    I think by the time Taggert was drafted, BP was effectively a figure head in that role and the coaching group would've had more influence.

    I am saying this based on no evidence whatsoever ither than the fact he was given the arse not long after.

    0/2 there. Prendergast was still in charge of drafting and should take the rub good or bad for outcomes. God knows how many posters whinged about BBBP for recruiting a player with a bad back.

    Unless of course you actually dig up the "facts". :ph34r:

    Prendergast actually resigned in Jan 2012.

    http://www.heraldsun...f-1226244554306

    More importantly i hope Taggart is over his back complaint.

    The guy isn't fast but has great breakaway pace which I believe is something we are really lacking... Hence why I am shattered we won't be able to draft Toumpas.

    He is fast then....

    Speed over 0-15 metres is the critical speed required in AFL.

    I hope he can maintain it for a whole game.

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    The guy isn't fast but has great breakaway pace which I believe is something we are really lacking... Hence why I am shattered we won't be able to draft Toumpas.

    So great acceleration but not so much on top speed? I can live with that. It will help him get a quick few meters of space so he can get the ball away.

    Kind of makes me think the opposite of Paul Wheatley who had great speed but took time to get going. We rarely saw it but he made one of the all time great chase down tackles in the middle of the ground once.

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    0/2 there. Prendergast was still in charge of drafting and should take the rub good or bad for outcomes. God knows how many posters whinged about BBBP for recruiting a player with a bad back.

    Unless of course you actually dig up the "facts". :ph34r:

    Prendergast actually resigned in Jan 2012.

    Paint it however you like.

    BP did not fit into the new regime - he knew it and so did the average punter. If Bailey was still at the helm BP would still be there and not at Carlton "pursuing a coaching career."

    Your linked article is factual in sense of an outcome only.

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    Paint it however you like.

    BP did not fit into the new regime - he knew it and so did the average punter. If Bailey was still at the helm BP would still be there and not at Carlton "pursuing a coaching career."

    Your linked article is factual in sense of an outcome only.

    ...while none of your comments are factual at all.

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    I think by the time Taggert was drafted, BP was effectively a figure head in that role and the coaching group would've had more influence.

    I am saying this based on no evidence whatsoever ither than the fact he was given the arse not long after.

    You spoiled my story-line, but I reckon you are on the money McQueen.

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