Dom Barry

[Swampfox 190]

Dom Barry is a long term prospect that need to develop his endurance and work ethic

If you don't have a good enough work ethic your going to struggle even at Casey

He does seem to be lazy which is typical of a player who plays in spurts and goes missing for long periods

That is just down to a lack of fitness and endurance

The plus i see with Dom Barry is when he gets involved he looks like everyone else is stuck in time

One of those that makes the game look that easy is a keeper for mine

Being able to do that at AFL level will determine if Dom's career is 5 games or 200 games

[Little Richard 6,216]

I really hope Dom comes on and it sounds like he has some great attributes. However Casey twos isn't a great start - someone on an AFL list should be at least playing VFL firsts consistently. Especially as he is 19 and we are halfway through the season. It's clear that he has a lot of work to do and I hope he takes it up a few notches so that he can have an impact at the top level. If he doesn't, I suppose it isn't a huge loss as we didn't pay much for him.

[stuie 7,374]

Dom Barry is a long term prospect that need to develop his endurance and work ethic

If you don't have a good enough work ethic your going to struggle even at Casey

He does seem to be lazy which is typical of a player who plays in spurts and goes missing for long periods

What rubbish.

Having watched him at training and Casey more than a few times, lazy is NOT a word I would associate with him.

Needs to work on core strength, endurance, and awareness, but has a fine work ethic.

[rjay 24,618]

What rubbish.

Having watched him at training and Casey more than a few times, lazy is NOT a word I would associate with him.

Needs to work on core strength, endurance, and awareness, but has a fine work ethic.

Agree with you 'stuie' and one of the things that appealed at draft camp was his endurance running so he has the tank to build. He goes missing because he is a kid trying to find his way, to me it is the confidence to impose himself on the game. If he can do this then we have a player.

[Go the Biff 3,360]

I'm pretty sure he's spent most of the year in the development squad.

According to SportingPulse stats he's played 3 there & six in Casy seniors

[Clark_Kent 315]

According to SportingPulse stats he's played 3 there & six in Casy seniors

Yeah that's just people on here adding "facts" to their claims. C'mon people do some research before you type.

[Matt Demon 1,407]

He did ok for Casey on the weekend, had a bit of a purple patch in the 3rd qtr going on a couple of long runs and did really well with a 2nd & 3rd efforts. When he gets involved he looks good he just needs to be involved more often. I think in time he could be a player.

[pm24 451]

I think Barry has shown more in the run and carry stakes then Bennell and Jetta ever have. Barry has more speed than both of those guys and looks to be a genuine line-breaker.

Why must some always take the view that every player that is like a player who has previously failed to live up to expectations will also not live up to expectations? It's good to be realistic, but no need to be negative all the time.

[titan_uranus 24,684]

Negativity over Barry = MFCSS.

[old dee 23,506]

I think Barry has shown more in the run and carry stakes then Bennell and Jetta ever have. Barry has more speed than both of those guys and looks to be a genuine line-breaker.

Why must some always take the view that every player that is like a player who has previously failed to live up to expectations will also not live up to expectations? It's good to be realistic, but no need to be negative all the time.

Not sure that siting Bennel as a comparison does much for Barry pm24.

Give the kid a break surely he will be better than that!

[pm24 451]

Not sure that siting Bennel as a comparison does much for Barry pm24.

Give the kid a break surely he will be better than that!

I think you need to re-read my post. I am actually saying that Barry has already shown more than Bennel ever did. Surely that's a positive comment not a negative comment.

[rjay 24,618]

Not sure that siting Bennel as a comparison does much for Barry pm24.

Give the kid a break surely he will be better than that!

You will get over that Bennel phobia at some stage I hope 'old dee'.

[old dee 23,506]

I think you need to re-read my post. I am actually saying that Barry has already shown more than Bennel ever did. Surely that's a positive comment not a negative comment.

Sorry pm24 I was actually trying to agree with you but did not come out that way.

[old dee 23,506]

You will get over that Bennel phobia at some stage I hope 'old dee'.

I doubt it rjay!

There are a couple with their hands as replacement but I am trying to give them the benefit of the doubt till seasons end.

I suspect you know the ones I am thinking about.

[mordja 187]

Lucky enough to have a chat with Dom in the stands before queens birthday game. Concentrating on putting on weight but feels he's gotten stronger and improved his tank even at the cost of a little speed (nb was already elite endurance) was hopeful of a game this year but saw it as development. Commented that he'd already put on 5 kg and it was all very structured and going to plan. Loved playing around Hogan.

Asked him what the coaches wanted from him and answer was basically a young Davey, who he obviously loves.

I think you blokes smashing him will be pleasantly surprised eventually, but you're all a sick masochistic lot so whatever, this post was for those that actually cared for his thoughts.

Edited to make it sound like English.

[pm24 451]

Lucky enough to have a chat with Dom in the stands before queens birthday game. Concentrating on putting on weight but feels he's gotten stronger and improved his tank even at the cost of a little speed (nb was already elite endurance) was hopeful of a game this year but saw it as development. Commented that he'd already put on 5 kg and it was all very structured and going to plan. Loved playing around Hogan.

Asked him what the coaches wanted from him and answer was basically a young Davey, who he obviously loves.

I think you blokes smashing him will be pleasantly surprised eventually, but you're all a sick masochistic lot so whatever, this post was for those that actually cared for his thoughts.

Edited to make it sound like English.

Thanks for the insight mordja. I actually believe that we are doing much better with our player development in the last two years, which has been proven in the number of debutants that have come in and contributed. I have no concern about Barry. Everything I have read about him has been positive and I reckon in 2 years time he could be a permanent fixture in the best 22.

The thought of he and Blease breaking lines and sprinting down the wings is one thought that gets me pretty excited.