Maverick Weller

[beelzebub 22,225]

Weller seems like a real top gun player. Dont let hm fly away or we'll look like a goose !! Hes a real goer but not a wingman.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

BB. If we want a premiership, we're going to need to be harsh. Bartram's tenacity and no fear approach was admirable but in the AFL, you need to bring more to the table. For too long have I seen mediocre players represent the MFC and it's infected supporters. They've become used to having mediocre players and so they stick up for them whenever a bad word is said. I'm sure Bartram is a lovely guy. But I'm strictly talking football here and I want to leave all emotional pre-dispositions aside for the betterment of our club.

I want a god damn premiership.

Absolutely agree with that, we've had some 100% triers like Godfrey, Barters and Nico, but they simply aren't up to AFL standard and it amazes me to see Landers looking at every delisted Hack suggesting we should sign them up.

[brey9186 102]

If Mav Weller went as hard as clint bartram, he would still be on the GC..

[Roger Mellie 3,512]

Bartram was devoted to preparation and improving his limited ability. Weller has ability but appears more devoted to himself

[old dee 22,927]

Absolutely agree with that, we've had some 100% triers like Godfrey, Barters and Nico, but they simply aren't up to AFL standard and it amazes me to see Landers looking at every delisted Hack suggesting we should sign them up.

I can think of only one reason to pick him!

But a name is hardly enough.

[beelzebub 22,225]

I can think of only one reason to pick him!

But a name is hardly enough.

It isnt ?? No ??

[Swampfox 190]

Joel Wilkinson would be of interest IMO.

Has elite speed and if i remember the fastest recorded time from any draft camp

Its what he does when he hasn't got the ball

Its not the sort of player that would interest Paul Roos

Weller looks like he prefers the Saints but maybe they gave him an extra donut in the interview

Apparently there were some other clubs looking at him and unsure if one of them was us

Not sure about him but i bet our FD do

Edited October 30, 2013 by Swampfox

[dazzledavey36 48,871]

Signed at the Saints

[jabberwocky 2,301]

What a shame that Goose was moved on a few years ago.

[stingrays 24]

Read somewhere that he is expected to sign with Saints tomorrow. Reckons he will get more time in the midfield with them. Has our midfield improved that much?

Rumoured that Meblourne, Essendon and Hawthorn have also spoken to him.

[Swampfox 190]

The way the Saints are traveling he could be there next Coach

They seem to have a few too many Mavericks though

Bottom Line : Until he signs he is available IMO

Pick 9,40, or 57 is a No

Rookie Just a Maybe

[Freddy Fuschia 666]

Fox Footy is replaying every game played during the season on a round by round basis. I taped the Round 23 game between GWS and GCS primarily to see Dom Tyson who was playing his second game coming back from injury. I thought he started off a bit slowly and improved over the course of the game. It was a fair effort from him in the circumstances to get 18 disposals and there is clearly a lot of improvement in him. His teammate Scully just went (13 disposals). How he was placed in their b & f beggars belief.

The GWS performance was completely overshadowed by Gold Coast who were totally dominant with the Brownlow Medallist killing it and Bennell, O'Meara and a few others outstanding.

Strangely enough, one of their players who blitzed was Mav Weller who was surprisingly dumped from the Gold Coast list after picking up 27 disposals in that game.

[spirit of norm smith 12,984]

All the 'rumour" is that Mav Weller is a "bit of a di#ck@head and is full of himself. No doubting his footy ability ... but was behind 5-6 mids at the Suns (Suns will bring in Jack Martin this year as well).

He is 20-21, ready to go and can play at AFL standard. I would look at him as a definite rookie option.

[Redleg 37,696]

All the 'rumour" is that Mav Weller is a "bit of a di#ck@head and is full of himself. No doubting his footy ability ... but was behind 5-6 mids at the Suns (Suns will bring in Jack Martin this year as well).

He is 20-21, ready to go and can play at AFL standard. I would look at him as a definite rookie option.

Last year we had hannath train with us and then get pinched. This year we have only Jetta who the other clubs know and who we would not be shattered to lose to another club. I think we will be raiding a couple of other clubs training invitees.

[Deeoldfart 7,773]

Last year we had hannath train with us and then get pinched. This year we have only Jetta who the other clubs know and who we would not be shattered to lose to another club. I think we will be raiding a couple of other clubs training invitees.

If I remember correctly, we did something similar with Jimmy Magner, who was training with St.Kilda at the time.

[Slartibartfast 15,808]

If I remember correctly, we did something similar with Jimmy Magner, who was training with St.Kilda at the time.

And Kevin Dyson.

[Redleg 37,696]

And Kevin Dyson.

And maybe another couple this year.

[Deecisive 1,652]

Weller seems to have been able to pull some decent stats playing for GWS and now has a slightly more mature body than most of the 18 year old rookies. we would have to be a little crazy to not consider drafting him as a rookie if he is available.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Weller seems to have been able to pull some decent stats playing for GWS and now has a slightly more mature body than most of the 18 year old rookies. we would have to be a little crazy to not consider drafting him as a rookie if he is available.

He was at the 'suns'.

As for mature bodies and stats. The first is talked about way too much, especially when a player has little ability. (Mav Weller in this case). Having a mature body won't magically give you the basic skills you need to posses at this level.

The second point. Stats.. Again, numbers give me the shits. Gysberts and Morton. Have a look at their stats early on in their careers and tell me what they're up to nowadays?

I think for our football club at present, we need genuine talent and ability. Players who are gifted AFL players. Players who I know will make sound decisions under pressure and hit targets. Be able to handball, mark well and block. We need players who can do the basic AFL skills very well.

Mav Weller may 'fill a hole' for a club that are looking for a specific role. One that won't require him using the football much. Perhaps a stopper.

We don't need any of those. We still have enough players on our list who have the same skill set as him and we'll need to squeeze them out over the next few drafts, not add another one.

Edited November 21, 2013 by stevethemanjordan

[Deecisive 1,652]

Stats are not what they used to be these days with the amount of shared kick to kick and keepings off football that goes around.

[Carlos Danger 380]

There was some interest in Weller before Vince, Tyson, Cross, Michie and Salem.

Now there isn't.