I'd rookie him for sure.

I wouldn't.

I'd rather take a punt on Shane Nelson or any other highly-rated mids who have been over-looked in recent years for whatever reasons.

Wonder if thorp could play back - what's his pace like?

A rookie spot for Thorp. Has a lot more natural talent compared to Fitzpatrick and Sellar. Why not give him a try for a year? Heck...He couldn't be as bad as Sellar, Rodan,Byrnes and Cook.

I think this is worth a shot if we can get it thru.

I wonder if we could make thorp a tall defender or even a big inside mid?

It wouldn't hurt us to draft him as a rookie..Our lack of depth in the back line hurts us when we sustain injuries. Bringing him in and training him as a big bodied defender would be potentially ideal if it pays off

Wonder if thorp could play back - what's his pace like?

I was just thinking the same thing. He was captain-coach this year, which shows (I hope) an ability to lead, to be responsible and understand game plans. To my mind that has got to help a role in defense - particularly as an architect. Can he kick? We need an improvement of disposal/decision making off halfback.

It'd be a gamble, but I'm not against giving guys a 2nd chance.

Not being a complete DH anymore is one thing, but does he have the discipline to have a crack in a non-preferred position?

Cos I doubt he'd get his first choice. I like the idea of him as a backman, but don't know how he'd respond to the challenge.

But most of all... He's not a mid.

I know some think he could play as a tall mid... But he's not a mid.