WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - AIDAN RILEY

[dazzledavey36 49,839]

Dees secure former Adelaide midfielder

Wow didn't see this coming!

Twenty-one year old inside midfield clearance machine!

Welcome Aidan!

[Viney Vidi Vici 138]

This made me actually yell out in surprise. Who is he?

[Redleg 38,638]

Dees secure former Adelaide midfielder

Wow didn't see this coming!

Twenty-one year old inside midfield clearance machine!

Welcome Aidan!

What does that mean in respect to draft picks and more players to be delisted?

[olisik 4,060]

Looks abit like Gysberts. Maybe its just the posture. Welcome!

[pantaloons 2,019]

What does that mean in respect to draft picks and more players to be delisted?

We will have to delist Jetta or Nicholson in order to use three picks in the draft next Thursday.

[stuie 7,374]

Don't we only have 3 list spots, and aren't we supposed to use 3 draft picks minimum? Anyone explain?

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Dees secure former Adelaide midfielder

Wow didn't see this coming!

Twenty-one year old inside midfield clearance machine!

Welcome Aidan!

He looks like Gysbert in a different jumper

[DeeSpencer 23,689]

Aidan Riley (Adel)

Delisted today I really like the way this guy plays. He's a clearance and tackling beast who has the explosive clearance game at SANFL level and I think can progress to AFL as a stoppage player who has the athleticism to play as a forward as well. Skills aren't amazing but that's not his game. Only 21, previously a rookie and NSW scholarship player. Unfortunately broke his ankle at the start of only his second game this year (10 in total) so will need a long time to rehab but for a rookie pick I think he's more the worth a chance.

From my name a rookie rookie thread.

Big fan of this guy. Real tackling and contested ball midfielder and whilst skills aren't amazing he's got the speed and X factor to be handy forward or on the outside.

Unfortunately broke his ankle just when he got his chance this year for the crows and therefore he'll take a while to rehab but I presume the

Only worry is have we overpaid by adding him to the main list when we could've waited for him to become a rookie but really I think he's worth it and I expect strong showing at Casey at least in the second half of the year once he's fit. I'm not so worried about a better player being available at pick 57 but more worried about a repeat of last year when we get a Hannath on board for our first rookie pick and someone trumps us in the PSD.

[Arrow 1,257]

Don't we only have 3 list spots, and aren't we supposed to use 3 draft picks minimum? Anyone explain?

One of Jetta or Nicholson will have to be delisted to make room to use necessary draft picks.

They will be able to be re-drafted or rookied.

[DeeSpencer 23,689]

Don't we only have 3 list spots, and aren't we supposed to use 3 draft picks minimum? Anyone explain?

Rookie upgrades count as picks so right now we will have pick 9, pick 40 and then read out Clisby's name as the 3rd draft pick with pick 57 or whatever it is.

[DeeSpencer 23,689]

One of Jetta or Nicholson will have to be delisted to make room to use necessary draft picks.

They will be able to be re-drafted or rookied.

No incorrect. (unfortunately)

[Bang Bang Bang 5,608]

Never heard of him nor seen his name mentioned once in the rumour mill thread. Goes to show that either our footy department keep their cards very close to their chest, or that the multitude of poster's with "good sources" are clearly not quite what they're cracked up to be.

[IvanBartul13 2,564]

What does that mean in respect to draft picks and more players to be delisted?

Either someone is getting delisted or Clisby will be added to the list via Pick 57.

Seen a bit of Sturt this year, Riley is a real workhorse, not a flashy player, but very hardworking, grab it, get it forward type. Very good SANFL player. Think he played a bit for Adelaide across half-back as well. Outperformed Kerridge in the games I saw for Sturt, Kerridge's decision making and ball usage was a real problem for me. I'm not comparing him in terms of ability with Andrew Obst, but he is similar in terms of physical attributes and plays a similar way, at SANFL level at least.

[Bitter but optimistic 21,594]

There doesn't look to be much of him

[Demon Jack 6,439]

Unexpected, but welcome to Aidan! Should feel fairly comfortable here at Melbourne considering Bernie's here already.

[Bimbo 911]

He looks like Gysbert in a different jumper

Not really

I can see his arms

[CBDees 3,162]

There doesn't look to be much of him

In comparison with your Avatar!

[S.R.J 418]

There doesn't look to be much of him

Don't worry about their size. As long as he has the attitude of a cut snake while on the field he will be fine

[Dee Fan 3,247]

From my name a rookie rookie thread.

Big fan of this guy. Real tackling and contested ball midfielder and whilst skills aren't amazing he's got the speed and X factor to be handy forward or on the outside.

Unfortunately broke his ankle just when he got his chance this year for the crows and therefore he'll take a while to rehab but I presume the

Only worry is have we overpaid by adding him to the main list when we could've waited for him to become a rookie but really I think he's worth it and I expect strong showing at Casey at least in the second half of the year once he's fit. I'm not so worried about a better player being available at pick 57 but more worried about a repeat of last year when we get a Hannath on board for our first rookie pick and someone trumps us in the PSD.

It says on the website he broke his arm; was it the arm or ankle?

[Demon Jack 6,439]

Either someone is getting delisted or Clisby will be added to the list via Pick 57.

Seen a bit of Sturt this year, Riley is a real workhorse, not a flashy player, but very hardworking, grab it, get it forward type. Very good SANFL player. Think he played a bit for Adelaide across half-back as well. Outperformed Kerridge in the games I saw for Sturt, Kerridge's decision making and ball usage was a real problem for me. I'm not comparing him in terms of ability with Andrew Obst, but he is similar in terms of physical attributes and plays a similar way, at SANFL level at least.

I think it was already agreed by the club that Clisby would be promoted with one of our later picks (probably 57). So who's going to be delisted? Can we still do that or is that period over?

[Arrow 1,257]

Tad underwhelmed by this pick-up. As always I'm happy to be surprised but feel it's a little overkill on the whole 'we need big bodied clearance players' thing.

He was pick 58 in the 2010 Rookie Draft, and played 12 games at the Crows, who I'd say are far from deep in that department.
I've seen nothing that separates him and I don't particularly see why he wouldn't be available as a rookie. After the Jack Hannath experience I'm guessing we learnt our lesson to bite the bullet.

Congratulations to Aidan, as in this video you can see he has some good lower body strength and I'll always back anyone who puts on the red and blue, but up front I'm certainly not jumping as high as Dom or even the qualities Cross brings us.

[stuie 7,374]

So, who's left that is out of contract and going to make way?

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Interesting.

Makes me think the chance of landing Chris Cain is now pretty slim.

[Gorgoroth 12,447]

Loves a loopy kick doesn't he. Welcome, but not loving the highlights.

[rpfc 27,692]

Surely one of Jetta or Nicho is gone.

Two things - he must be highly regarded at the Dees to think that he won't be waiting in the rookie draft and Viney, Roos and co REALLY don't rate our midfield group.