Someone mentioned in the game day thread that Carey was glowing in his appraisal of Watts' game. I'd be interested to hear what he thought of Hogan.

My immediate thought was a Jonno Brown comparison but why not aim for the top?

yeah Carey liked his body work and how big and strong he looked. Said he looks like a smart player and praised him when he kicked that goal from the boundary.

But yeah he was exciting to watch and cannot wait until next year when he can play seniors. Its nice to draft a kid who already had muscle and isnt a weed.

If he is 75% of a Jonothan Brown I'd be very stoked, the only drama I have is keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for the next 14 months that nothing happens to him or the other forwards, I really want to see all three on the park at the same time. We will kick some cricket scores.

If he is 75% of a Jonothan Brown I'd be very stoked, the only drama I have is keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for the next 14 months that nothing happens to him or the other forwards, I really want to see all three on the park at the same time. We will kick some cricket scores.

Australian cricket scores or English cricket scores?

Hogan, Clark and Dawes- how does an opposition back line match up on that? Throw in Howe and the odd cameo from Sylvia et all and you have a forward line that can compete with the Lyon era.

All we need is a small forward ala the Wizz and were unstoppable when the ball gets there.

Our next targets should be a dynamic small and a couple of classy hard midfielders. God I hope Trengove can recapture his junior form!

kent viney and toumpas will fill that roll, perhaps watts too?.

I believe Hogan isn't doing the full training load. Hence he

Faded out in the second game. 12 months of gradual increase in his training load should have him ready fir round 2014

It was an impressive debut. But Barry Predergast will tell you he's no Lucas Cook.

He's carrying too much weight, How do we get him to lighten up.......

And BTW he doesn't smile much so he must be going home....

Did he do a 14 or something on the beep test at the draft combine?

Did he do a 14 or something on the beep test at the draft combine?

Yep 14.2, also came 10th in 3km run. Oh and he's got big hands too, unlike a little liar we know of.

Did he do a 14 or something on the beep test at the draft combine?

I believe his testing in this area was outstanding for a big man. Trying to keep a lid on but based on the testing he might end up having all of the best attributes of not only Carey & J Brown but also a touch of Riewoldt.

He had some runs in the midfield for W.A in the under 18's. His field kicking was superb in the carnival it was more his goal kicking that was his weakness. Man it feels good to be excited about a impact player we know can do a job straight away in 2014. I still have hopes for this year but 2014 and onwards looks very good with the hulk in our side.

Can you explain why??He is now 18. Is there a cut off date or something??

O'Mera from G/Coast turned 18 yesterday but he can play this year??????????

I don't get it....

O'Mera from G/Coast turned 18 yesterday but he can play this year??????????

I don't get it....

He turned 19.

He turned 19.

I stand corrected......Thought I heard one of the callers say he turned 18....

Must get my hearing checked.....

Can someone tell me who he was manned up on in the north game?

He had some runs in the midfield for W.A in the under 18's. His field kicking was superb in the carnival it was more his goal kicking that was his weakness. Man it feels good to be excited about a impact player we know can do a job straight away in 2014. I still have hopes for this year but 2014 and onwards looks very good with the hulk in our side.

Yeah I thought his field kicking looked very good.

Yeah I thought his field kicking looked very good.

The fact that he leads up the ground is a massive plus. He can take marks and not just kick goals but set them up. It helps that we have Clarke who if can stay fit will kick plenty.

We just have to forget the nickname "Hulk" It's just so Corn ball.

What about the "Beast"?

It gets us away from a cartoon character and more into the type of attitude we want in a player.

Can someone tell me who he was manned up on in the north game?

Scott McMahon...

So yeah, that brings us back to earth doesn't it?

Can someone tell me who he was manned up on in the north game?

I read Scott McMahon somewhere.

Scott McMahon...

So yeah, that brings us back to earth doesn't it?

god no. If it were one of their kids maybe. McMahon is a 26 year old experienced defender who should have no problem taking on a kid. Makes it all the more impressive if you ask me

We just have to forget the nickname "Hulk" It's just so Corn ball.

What about the "Beast"?

It gets us away from a cartoon character and more into the type of attitude we want in a player.

Hulk?

maybe 'James',,, would be more inkeeping with the 'MCC'?

B)

Scott McMahon is a 26yo defender who has played 106 games. He is also 184cm/88kg giving away 12cm and a similar amount in kilos to Hogan.

North either thought McMahon may run off him, liked his chances when the ball hit the ground or didn't pay too much attention to the mismatch. Whatever way you read it he is not a top key defender

Will be interesting to see if Port pay him more respect next week

Edited February 24, 201312 yr by fndee

Scott McMahon is a 26yo defender who has played 106 games. He is also 184cm/88kg giving away 12cm and a similar amount in kilos to Hogan.

North either thought McMahon may run off him, liked his chances when the ball hit the ground or didn't pay too much attention to the mismatch. Whatever way you read it he is not a top key defender

Will be interesting to see if Port pay him more respect next week

For the sake of his development i hope they do.

Can see Facebook/twitter/bigfooty now after he kicks 20 in the first month at casey

"Play hogan"

"What a joke hogan isn't in the team"

Ect ect

Get the number 1's ready for 2014!!!

I guess we may be needing ECT if he is ready to play and he isn't allowed to.

I havent seen the game yet but some have mentioned Carey, J Brown or pre-knee Ox. Are these fair comparisons at his age?

god no. If it were one of their kids maybe. McMahon is a 26 year old experienced defender who should have no problem taking on a kid. Makes it all the more impressive if you ask me

What fndee said.

He's 4 inches shorter...

The kid will be a player but you will be disappointed if you expect him to dominate the Saints in two weeks time. I am assuming there will be ten times more comments about the Casey game than the one in Renmark.

Oddly enough those that play better in the game at Casey will be better prepared for the season ahead than those that play well at Renmark...

Edited February 24, 201312 yr by rpfc