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20 young guns set to light it up in 2015 (four Demons)

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this article was posted in the Sunday Media thread, but deserves its own thread

Melbourne has 4 of the top 13 players, and one of them is a huge surprise,, so you will have to click the link to see who is at number 13. Don't want to spoil it :)

http://m.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/the-20-young-guns-set-to-light-it-up-in-season-2015-who-is-your-clubs-young-gun/story-fnia3v70-1227147068265

1. JESSE HOGAN (Melbourne), 19

H: 195cm W: 101kg

Drafted: No.2, 2012 mini draft

One of the most exciting young key forwards in the AFL, Melbourne is about to finally unwrap Hogan more than two years after he arrived at the club. Last year was ruined by a back injury but the aggressive big man is ready to split packs and make defenders nervous at AFL level. Should help unshackle the Demons’ upfield ball movement with another big bloke to kick long to.

4. ANGUS BRAYSHAW (Melbourne), 18

H: 187cm W: 86kg

Drafted No.3, 2014 national draft

Two-hundred tough AFL games. That’s what one respected recruiter said Melbourne should count on Brayshaw contributing over the next decade. He’s a blue-collar, hardball winner who loves laying the big tackles and smothers. Averaged 133 SuperCoach points in the TAC Cup. Paul Roos’s next love child.

8. CHRISTIAN PETRACCA (Melbourne), 18

H: 186cm W: 92kg

Drafted: No.2, 2014 national draft

At 92kg, Petracca already cuts a powerful figure, but as the training vision this week demonstrated, he will have build up the tank. Still, this explosive ball-winner has tricks and will provide plenty of highlights over his career. Expect him to start as a high half forward and play 12-15 games. Averaged 139 SuperCoach points in the TAC Cup this year.

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this article was posted in the Sunday Media thread, but deserves its own thread

Melbourne has 4 of the top 13 players, and one of them is a huge surprise,, so you will have to click the link to see who is at number 13. Don't want to spoil it :)

http://m.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/the-20-young-guns-set-to-light-it-up-in-season-2015-who-is-your-clubs-young-gun/story-fnia3v70-1227147068265

1. JESSE HOGAN (Melbourne), 19

H: 195cm W: 101kg

Drafted: No.2, 2012 mini draft

One of the most exciting young key forwards in the AFL, Melbourne is about to finally unwrap Hogan more than two years after he arrived at the club. Last year was ruined by a back injury but the aggressive big man is ready to split packs and make defenders nervous at AFL level. Should help unshackle the Demons upfield ball movement with another big bloke to kick long to.

4. ANGUS BRAYSHAW (Melbourne), 18

H: 187cm W: 86kg

Drafted No.3, 2014 national draft

Two-hundred tough AFL games. Thats what one respected recruiter said Melbourne should count on Brayshaw contributing over the next decade. Hes a blue-collar, hardball winner who loves laying the big tackles and smothers. Averaged 133 SuperCoach points in the TAC Cup. Paul Rooss next love child.

8. CHRISTIAN PETRACCA (Melbourne), 18

H: 186cm W: 92kg

Drafted: No.2, 2014 national draft

At 92kg, Petracca already cuts a powerful figure, but as the training vision this week demonstrated, he will have build up the tank. Still, this explosive ball-winner has tricks and will provide plenty of highlights over his career. Expect him to start as a high half forward and play 12-15 games. Averaged 139 SuperCoach points in the TAC Cup this year.

Agree, number 13 is indeed a surprise.

I didn't know he was so short though.

88cm... That's almost too short for the National Dwarf competition.

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Agree, number 13 is indeed a surprise.

I didn't know he was so short though.

88cm... That's almost too short for the National Dwarf competition.

I am really surprised the PC are not after you yet McQueen

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Agree, number 13 is indeed a surprise.

I didn't know he was so short though.

88cm... That's almost too short for the National Dwarf competition.

That's why he made the list. he will get so many 'around the necks' when tackled he will become a clearance king.

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this article was posted in the Sunday Media thread, but deserves its own thread

Melbourne has 4 of the top 13 players, and one of them is a huge surprise,, so you will have to click the link to see who is at number 13. Don't want to spoil it :)

With all due respect, it's a throw away article. Jay Clark being Jay Clark. Not sure it's 20 young guns, more a list of 20 randomly pulled out of his rrrse. Surprised he didn't put the 10ft American in there. Would've thought Matt Scharenberg from Collingwood would be on that list. Edited by Moonshadow
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Agree, number 13 is indeed a surprise.

I didn't know he was so short though.

88cm... That's almost too short for the National Dwarf competition.

he is an inside mid and at 88cm it makes it much easier for him to get in and under

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With all due respect, it's a throw away article. Jay Clark being Jay Clark. Not sure it's 20 young guns, more a list of 20 randomly pulled out of his rrrse. Surprised he didn't put the 10ft American in there. Would've thought Matt Scharenberg from Collingwood would be on that list.

Given that he's out for 2015 with an ACL? otherwise I'm sure he would be on it.

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I am really surprised the PC are not after you yet McQueen

stuie is always lurking.

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With all due respect, it's a throw away article. Jay Clark being Jay Clark. Not sure it's 20 young guns, more a list of 20 randomly pulled out of his rrrse. Surprised he didn't put the 10ft American in there. Would've thought Matt Scharenberg from Collingwood would be on that list.

You wouldn't know whether these journos have done any decent research or as you say have pulled names from their ring.

Still, nice to see the 4 kids on the list, gives us something to look forward too and don't we need it.

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