Just heard the news this bloke just got delisted by the crows. Crow fans are seriously not happy this kid has been cut.

A lot of people were very surprised that he got overlooked in the draft as he had a very good under 18s for SA last year and was playing senior footy aswell.

For people that don't know him he is 178cm tall and weighs 78kg. He was rated last year as having the best kick as noted by his 86% disposal effiancy which shows his cleanness and poise with the ball. And inside ball winner who loves the hard stuff. Not only is he a big time inside midfielder but he can also play out side or even on a half back flank as is his ability to hit targets by foot.

The way he plays just screams Sam Mitchell and I would love for the Dees to atleast consider him a rookie or worse DFA. Had a pretty good year this year in the SANFL hence to the dismay of a lot of crow supporters.

At one stage rated as a serious top 15 player of the draft. Would add some inside and outside grunt for us.

A good write up on him pre draft last year http://www.scpaige.com.au/draftess-in-focus-james-battersby/

and Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khLr6h3G5H4

32 Sydney (via Carlton and Richmond) - James Battersby (SA – Mid/Def)
Height: 177cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 7/11/1995
Recruited from: Sturt
Style:
Player comparison:
Range: 20-rookie
Profile: He is a real link up and run and carry type off a midfielder or back flank but a high production guy who finds plenty of it and uses it well. Battersby is one of the elite users of the footy in this draft class by hand and foot and he’s someone you want the ball in the hands of as that real precision kick. He has real composure to him just making the right decision every time even when under pressure and has excellent vision allowing him to see targets other may not and hitting his target up seamlessly. Battersby is one of the few players in this draft who can really use the footy on either side by hand and foot. Battersby through the midfield has shown that he can win the footy both inside the contest as well as prove an effective outside accumulator. He’s also shown off a back flank that he reads the ball exceptionally well and can be an both an effective 1v1 and intercept mark. Battersby has played strong footy through the u18 champs but he has also played some strong senior footy back in SA which will please the recruiters showing that he perform against the best young players in the country and against stronger more mature bodies.

Seems odd he was cut ? size being the reason.

Wanted us to get him when in the draft was predicted to go earlyish in the draft but slid hope we are into him also peter yagmor from the pies and any of the Geelong delistees players that can kick and handball to a high standard is a must

Edited October 17, 201411 yr by blue and red in the head

I hate highlights, they don't show much so hard to judge. I would suggest Roos would not be interested due to height?

News on James Battersby

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2014-08-01/batters-up

Would be a handy BP player in my opinion. Worth a rookie pick

Just heard the news this bloke just got delisted by the crows. Crow fans are seriously not happy this kid has been cut.

A lot of people were very surprised that he got overlooked in the draft as he had a very good under 18s for SA last year and was playing senior footy aswell.

For people that don't know him he is 178cm tall and weighs 78kg. He was rated last year as having the best kick as noted by his 86% disposal effiancy which shows his cleanness and poise with the ball. And inside ball winner who loves the hard stuff. Not only is he a big time inside midfielder but he can also play out side or even on a half back flank as is his ability to hit targets by foot.

The way he plays just screams Sam Mitchell and I would love for the Dees to atleast consider him a rookie or worse DFA. Had a pretty good year this year in the SANFL hence to the dismay of a lot of crow supporters.

At one stage rated as a serious top 15 player of the draft. Would add some inside and outside grunt for us.

A good write up on him pre draft last year http://www.scpaige.com.au/draftess-in-focus-james-battersby/

and Highlights

32 Sydney (via Carlton and Richmond) - James Battersby (SA Mid/Def)

Height: 177cm, Weight: 78kg, DOB: 7/11/1995

Recruited from: Sturt

Style:

Player comparison:

Range: 20-rookie

Profile: He is a real link up and run and carry type off a midfielder or back flank but a high production guy who finds plenty of it and uses it well. Battersby is one of the elite users of the footy in this draft class by hand and foot and hes someone you want the ball in the hands of as that real precision kick. He has real composure to him just making the right decision every time even when under pressure and has excellent vision allowing him to see targets other may not and hitting his target up seamlessly. Battersby is one of the few players in this draft who can really use the footy on either side by hand and foot. Battersby through the midfield has shown that he can win the footy both inside the contest as well as prove an effective outside accumulator. Hes also shown off a back flank that he reads the ball exceptionally well and can be an both an effective 1v1 and intercept mark. Battersby has played strong footy through the u18 champs but he has also played some strong senior footy back in SA which will please the recruiters showing that he perform against the best young players in the country and against stronger more mature bodies.

dd is he Magner good in that he's good in the seconds but can't step up consistently in the seniors?

Edited October 17, 201411 yr by DemonOX

Was a big fan in his draft year, definitely worth a look. Surprised he didn't get a look in at the Crows.

Lovely foot skills and makes good decisions. Reminded me of Sam Colquhuon, except he could win his own ball.

dd is he Magner good in that he's good in the seconds but can't step up consistently in the seniors?

I think he has alot of upside.

Ps I was ment to say that post last night I wasn't having a dig at you.

Good old auto correct.

I think he has alot of upside.

Ps I was ment to say that post last night I wasn't having a dig at you.

Good old auto correct.

If he is that good then hopefully we seriously look at him.

No dramas the auto correct shitzs me off too. It's all good mate.

Would be happy for us to look at the other boy cut by the Crows today, Alex Spina.

Kicks low & hard & accurately over distances like Strauss, but wins his own ball and is much better under pressure and one-on-one.

So what's the problem with him? Why does he seem so good yet hasn't gone on with it so far?

Edited October 19, 201411 yr by Akum

He wasn't on their rookie list for long. Something is definitely up here. He either isn't an AFL quality prospect, or the crows have hit the panic button and broomed out one too many.

It all depends on how our cards fall on draft day. 2&3 will be used for best available, 40 on a need, 42 on Stretch and 53 on Jetta. If 2 of those 3 live picks are not mids, Roos and co will go bargain basement shopping for a mid for the rookie list. Batters might be an option.

He wasn't on their rookie list for long. Something is definitely up here. He either isn't an AFL quality prospect, or the crows have hit the panic button and broomed out one too many.

It all depends on how our cards fall on draft day. 2&3 will be used for best available, 40 on a need, 42 on Stretch and 53 on Jetta. If 2 of those 3 live picks are not mids, Roos and co will go bargain basement shopping for a mid for the rookie list. Batters might be an option.

I suspect it is a byproduct of the Crows having a crack inside the first two rounds of the draft for the first time after their breach of salary cap penalties.

I suspect it is a byproduct of the Crows having a crack inside the first two rounds of the draft for the first time after their breach of salary cap penalties.

I presume that the rules for the Crows are the same as ours and that they could have carried him on the Rookie list for another year. This would not impact their draft or primary list. The first thing I would be doing would be to find out why they didn't.

A lot of players who have shown something at AFL level that are still young have been delisted this year, I'd rather give opportunities to those guys ahead of Battersby.

definite rookie chance ... either as our rookie pick #2 or #20. Behind too many in Crows midfield. Impressed in SANFL so will get another chance.

Overlooked in the draft.

Chopped from the rookie list when it seems he played some seriously good games of footy for a rookie in his first year.

http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/119906/James-BATTERSBY

Has to be:
1. He doesn't want to be a rookie and wants a main list spot with another club or to get paid more to play state league footy

OR

2. He has some attribute that will stop him ever playing AFL footy

- Size - doubt it, 178cm isn't that short

- Speed - again, doesn't seem too slow

- Kicking - no way

- Physicality - doubt it

- Attitude/Work ethic - this could be the one

One of our PSD picks? or DFA?

- Attitude/Work ethic - this could be the one

There was mention in an article that he was working on this area of his game so that could be the reason.