Aaron vandenBerg

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I'm already a massive fan and I think he deserves his own thread.

With the teams announced tonight, what are the chances that he gets promoted and plays round 1? From all reports he didn't exactly light up Casey on the weekend, but I still have him in my best 22.

[What 18,810]

I think he will play, he played and performed very well in all three NAB cup games (although left the Dogs game early) plus he played for Casey last week

Big bodied, runs like a gazele, loves a goal.

[Gator 17,332]

I think he'll miss round 1 and have to wait a week or three.

But I really like his prospects and hope he plays.

[DubDee 25,809]

why has he not been upgraded already? two on the LTI list

he has played NAB and at casey. whats the deal?

[McQueen 17,864]

The second coming of Michael Barlow.

He will be a beast once he adapts to the tempo. Don't let him squander at Casey.

Edited April 2, 2015 by McQueen

[hardtack 10,537]

The second coming of Michael Barlow.

He will be a beast once he adapts to the tempo. Don't let him squander at Casey.

I certainly hope he's the next Barlow and not the next James Magner... remember him? One moment he's going neck and neck with Nathan Jones for the Bluey and the next...

[frankie_d 1,471]

I certainly hope he's the next Barlow and not the next James Magner... remember him? One moment he's going neck and neck with Nathan Jones for the Bluey and the next...

The next minute he gets put in defense or something

Not a star, but got caught in a period of "average player management", I reckon

[Vagg 2,439]

It's one thing to perform in the pre-season games. It's an entirely different ball game come the season proper.

I really hope he is able to step up and be a really good player for us. Would be a great story.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

should play, will play.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

It's just been confirmed that he has been upgraded here.

[Gorgoroth 12,942]

Nothing official yet, but if true, then he is def playing this weekend.

[What 18,810]

It's just been confirmed that he has been upgraded here.

Very nice

Bring on VanDemon!

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

I certainly hope he's the next Barlow and not the next James Magner... remember him? One moment he's going neck and neck with Nathan Jones for the Bluey and the next...

James Magner Who......

[3Dee 1,153]

Jean Claude!

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

It's just been confirmed that he has been upgraded here.

First time poster.

That's really good news for Aaron.

Went and watched Casey v Williamstown. VanDemon is an absolute unit. Height and size.

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

The Club hasn't tweeted it yet, has that guy gone off early?

[General Malaise 208]

It's just been confirmed that he has been upgraded here.

Strange kind of 'announcement'? Nothing in the press conf?

[Mister Ed 305]

Strange kind of 'announcement'? Nothing in the press conf?

Who the hell are you?

[Fatman Blues 30]

The Club hasn't tweeted it yet, has that guy gone off early?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-02/rookie-upgrades

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

As it is confirmed, defensive forward on Malceski?

[DeeSpencer 25,659]

Half forward spots are tight and he didn't get much of a chance to impress in the midfield. No doubt with Howe and Vince underdone they'll be worrying about fitness as well.

But I say throw him in. Every indication is he's got AFL traits and AFL talent and whilst he might not be ready to perform at his best he'll be ready for the challenge of AFL football.

Genuinely excited to see if they throw him in. Reckon it's about 50/50 and even then he could be sub.

[General Malaise 208]

Who the hell are you?

Where did you come from?

Guess I'll have to fix that.

[DeeSpencer 25,659]

As it is confirmed, defensive forward on Malceski?

Don't know if he has the fitness for a hard defensive job. As much as I'd rather not have him in the team if we are going a defensive forward it might have to be Bail.

With Malceski, Harbrow, Kolodjashnij and McKenzie all in the same side I don't know if it serves a purpose having a defensive forward. It's almost too much skill to lock down on just one of them. We might be better off going with the 4 most attacking forwards and trying to catch them all out with one on ones.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

If it's from Patrick Keane, it's official.

[Demon Jack 6,906]

Happy days. Congrats to VB (not the Adelaide one). Still working on a good nickname.