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Big Americans training with Roos at Swans Academy

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Mark Cisco
207cm/115kg
17/7/91
Columbia Uni, USA
Ruckman
Potential ruckman from Columbia University with a basketball and NFL football background. Imposing athlete with a great appetite for the competition. Has a natural leap (standing vertical jump - 70cm, running vertical jump - 85cm). Has a double degree in political science and psychology.

Jason Holmes
203cm
28/10/89
Kentucky, USA
Ruckman
Potential key position player/ruckman from Moreland State University in Kentucky with a multiple sports background in basketball, soccer, NFL football, baseball and golf. Was introduced to Australian football at the USA Combine in April, 2013, where is vertical jump scores (standing vertical jump - 78cm, running vertical jump - 91cm) were impressive. Left footer who looked very natural with the ball by hand and foot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roGD-ZCGNU4

Jamar isn't really in the long (or short) term picture so the future of our ruck division may well be Gawn with Spencer as a serviceable back up if Gawn gets injured on losing form. So it's certainly time to think about getting another guy in one of the drafts this year to eventually replace Spencer if he develops well.

Roos has been putting a few through the works up in Sydney. I like the sound of this Cisco bloke, he's a genuinely big unit and has the smarts to record Roos on TV and put it on youtube. Nothing beats a bit of self promotion. Anyway with Roos having the inside knowledge I wouldn't be surprised to see one of these guys come on to our list as a rookie.

 

eh Cisco ..you Puncho !!!

 

I called a while ago that if Roos becomes coach expect him to sign a couple lf international american rookies. The guy is fanatic over American sports and all other sports too.

Would both be better prospects than Spencer.

What a list clogging experiment that has been.

If you need a back up ruck, rookie one. No need to clog a spot on the list while a bloke takes 5 years to get the ball from hand to foot.

  • 4 weeks later...
 

I really dont mind us venturing outside the box

vERY MUCH LIKE THE SOUNDS OF THIS. GO ROOSY!


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