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Like they way he marks the ball.

As soon as it's in the mitts he snatches it down to prevent the defender punching it out.

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    He's deceptively big and was just about the only Melbourne player to put on shepherd! I like the look of him a lot.

    yeah that's what l thought, when l first saw him when we drafted him l thought he was very lightly framed but he's not and should get a full game next week because he's already better than half the guys out there

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    Love this kid !!

    What a great pick up.!!

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    Loved seeing him shepherding another player and bumping a Swan out of the way on the wing, right when he first went on. Looks the goods.

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    When he got subbed in was worried that he may struggle on what had been a pretty hard fought tense game and I worried he may look lost out there a la Toumpas early last year - the difference could not have been more stark. He was only on for a quarter but he showed an appetite for the contest, an ability to run to the right spots and silky skills. In a word he looked classy.

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    What's his listed height?

    Looks eerily Lyon-esque.

    EDIT: 183cm. 6 foot.

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    Salem looks sharp I wish he was playing instead of a Watts, and there were many around me who said if we had Salem instead of Watts for the majority of the game we would have been right in the contest, it only takes a few for team to look poor and to play poorly. Great to see the lads get around him for his goal.

    Looks all quality to me

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    First thing that was noticeable was that he gets to the front position - always a good sign, especially on debut. He looks to have time and he certainly knows how to kick a footy. In fact, he looked right at home. Classy and cool. Got a bit of size about him as well.

    Keep him as sub for at least one more game though. He needs to be handled well with a proper first year program, mapped out well. I like the way Roos is using our younger brigade. When Toumpas comes back in, he'll be better prepared as well.

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    On TV he certainly looked a lot taller than 183, and attacks the ball beautifully. Great composure. Thinks and does the team thing.

    Well done.

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    didnt look out of place but had alot of strapping on his hands (extra grip i hope)

    what struck me was his ability to pick the right option with his kicks (love to know his ball retention/efficiency stats)

    threw his body around

    but the best sign was the entire team getting around him after the goal...looking more and more like a team that wants to play with and for each other

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    He looks to be he love child of Adem Yze and Luke Hodge....as awkward as that possibility may be, I am open to it.

    I think he is a beauty and look forward to watching him for 250+ magical games for Dees.

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    didnt look out of place but had alot of strapping on his hands (extra grip i hope)

    what struck me was his ability to pick the right option with his kicks (love to know his ball retention/efficiency stats)

    threw his body around

    but the best sign was the entire team getting around him after the goal...looking more and more like a team that wants to play with and for each other

    Yep was really nice to see. Game was over really but still all 18 made the effort to get around him. That energy flows through the crowd.

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    Surprised to hear so many saying he looked taller.

    I was a little surprised as to him looking a little shorter than I expected, at the game.

    Great debut however.

    For once I got what I expected in full.

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    He is deceptively big, i thought he'd look abit smaller, but he's not.

    While Kelly will be a star, i think Salem might just join him (and Tyson)..

    So maybe Michael Voss can also say that Salem will win a brownlow

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    The trade to get Tyson and Salem looks very inspired now!

    (Also interesting to see how many posters have recently re-evaluated Pedersen and Dunn!)

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    Let's temper our enthusiasm.....he's played for 5 minutes.

    We're so desperate for a shining knight that anyone who kicks straight and looks the goods is the messiah.

    PS. I loved the way he moved.

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    He's a talent for sure.

    Can we please please please not stuff this one up?

    Please.

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    Not only is he skilled , but has that hardness too.

    Could be the complete package.

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    Let's temper our enthusiasm.....he's played for 5 minutes.

    We're so desperate for a shining knight that anyone who kicks straight and looks the goods is the messiah.

    PS. I loved the way he moved.

    Correct, temper it.

    But sh*t he looked good!

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    Salem actually has a bit of a barrel chest

    Should develop into a strong body, already is for his age

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    The trade to get Tyson and Salem looks very inspired now!

    (Also interesting to see how many posters have recently re-evaluated Pedersen and Dunn!)

    Tyson has played all of 20 games, Salem a qtr and a bit. Some great kids who will develop together. Dunn's been brilliant. When Garland comes back Pedo might be dropped. Yes he's improved his game but he is depth for the list.
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