WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - ALEXIS GEORGIOU

[Whispering_Jack 31,308]

I have no idea but I managed to find this -

Georgiou looks like Mr Bean but plays like a top AFL defender, says Norwood coach Nathan Bassett.

[Arrow 1,257]

Think he played for Norwood WJ. Mature aged, would be 22-23.

[Arrow 1,257]

http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/THE_TEAM/PLAYERPROFILES/39.aspx

Yep there we go, key defender.

Best FB in the SANFL

[Die Hard Demon 1,224]

How do they pick these blokes..

[DemonDave 1,099]

"Widely considered the best shut down Fullback in the SANFL"

There's our depth at KPD

[drdrake 3,203]

I hope he is bigger than 187cm, thats a small defender not KPD. Norwood has been good to us

[DemonDave 1,099]

Came 3rd in Norwoods B&F this year, and also won their club award for "outstanding leadership and service".

[ChannellingHopgoodAgro 4]

Here's an excellent pic of him!
http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/09/22/1226724/766325-0193e7fe-2359-11e3-a4b4-63d101cc046e.jpg

[norwood_demon 196]

Yes! Excellent rookie choice even if I do say so myself. I suggested Georgiou in a thread on 6 October after the SANFL GF.

"PS Cooling on Aish. He's top 10 but not #2 pick. Dumont is at least as good. Georgiou would be a sensible "moneyball" defender."

Best defender in the SANFL; looks uncoordinated but gets the job done every time; plays taller than his size. Yes, Norwood has been good to the MFC

[El Gordo 13]

Have seen him play in the flesh a couple of times on visits back to Adelaide. Strikes me as being a tough nut - rough as guts in some respects but never takes a backward step. Get the impression he could pick a fight in an empty room. And the Bassett culture at Norwood wouldnt do him any harm either - defensive side of his game will be first rate.

[beelzebub 23,390]

Here's an excellent pic of him!

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/09/22/1226724/766325-0193e7fe-2359-11e3-a4b4-63d101cc046e.jpg

curious technique ?

[Machsy 2,858]

His highlights video is on the AFL website still from the ND.

He might be a useful negating defender, but I do not like the look of the ball in his hands.

Has no idea what to do with it when there were clear options, very average disposal, definitely has the potential to run himself into trouble or sell teammates into it.

These are meant to be "highlights" no less!

I would be appalled if Georgiou were to be upgraded and play an AFL match.

[Demon_Tingles 211]

I agree with his skill. It will be found out at AFL level easily. His kicks often look lazy and his handballs spin like Cale Morton's used to. I trust our recruiting fully however I believe they may have made an error here. Happy to be proven wrong though.

[jnrmac 20,310]

Yes! Excellent rookie choice even if I do say so myself. I suggested Georgiou in a thread on 6 October after the SANFL GF.

"PS Cooling on Aish. He's top 10 but not #2 pick. Dumont is at least as good. Georgiou would be a sensible "moneyball" defender."

Best defender in the SANFL; looks uncoordinated but gets the job done every time; plays taller than his size. Yes, Norwood has been good to the MFC

You can't pat yourself on the back so I;ll do it for you. Well done!

[DTJ 95]

I went to school with Georgiou, year above. As many have pointed out his disposal is unconventional but it gets the job done. I haven't seen him play in a fair few years but he was a decent A Grader in the HFL.

He'd play above his height as he was pretty tall in high school and this would have given his play some confidence. His personality should be a great fit for the club, he was a popular kid but didn't get into too much trouble, always a bit more serious than the others and does have strong leadership qualities.

Keen to watch him run around.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

He makes Tom McDonald look skilfull!

[Canberra Demon 159]

Here's an excellent pic of him!

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/09/22/1226724/766325-0193e7fe-2359-11e3-a4b4-63d101cc046e.jpg

he keeps his eye on the ball

[beelzebub 23,390]

He makes Tom McDonald look skilfull!

gold

[pitmaster 3,589]

He makes Tom McDonald look skilfull!

Yeah but can he bounce it on the run as well as Tommy Mac?

[hells bells 2,023]

I'm having Alistair Nicholson like heart palpitations already...

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Yes! Excellent rookie choice even if I do say so myself. I suggested Georgiou in a thread on 6 October after the SANFL GF.

"PS Cooling on Aish. He's top 10 but not #2 pick. Dumont is at least as good. Georgiou would be a sensible "moneyball" defender."

Best defender in the SANFL; looks uncoordinated but gets the job done every time; plays taller than his size. Yes, Norwood has been good to the MFC

Going by the various descriptions,

he could end up being our Inspector Gadget

[DTJ 95]

Going by the various descriptions,

he could end up being our Inspector Gadget

Spot on, that's the way he plays, that's the way he runs.

[dazzledavey36 55,996]

I must say im a bit disappointed in this pick.. I know its only a rookie draft but would much rather have gone for Matt Sully.

His disposal is very ordinary and even if he plays tall when he comes up against the bigger forwards I just don't think he will be much chop..

anyways I will watch with interest.

[MadAsHell 4,217]

I must say im a bit disappointed in this pick.. I know its only a rookie draft but would much rather have gone for Matt Sully.

His disposal is very ordinary and even if he plays tall when he comes up against the bigger forwards I just don't think he will be much chop..

anyways I will watch with interest.

Agree.

I would have rathered gone with Sully, Fort or Spencer. But I hope he proves me wrong.

[rpfc 28,968]

If you are looking for depth for 2014 do you pick the undersized 24 year old who has spent a few years at FB in the SANFL and can do a job instantly or do you pick the 20/21 year old who needs work, and a few years, to be considered good 'depth'?

If I was to pick 'depth' players, I would choose 23+ year olds and I would use the RD.