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Toby Nankervis

dazzledavey36
in Melbourne Demons

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Seems rival clubs are circling Toby who is a ruckman/forward that we are desperately lack. 

Was an All Australian under 18 ruckman and can go forward and take some strong contested marks up forward and kick goals. Was impressed with him as a junior and noticed that he dominates the NEAFL quite well.

Physically ready to go at 199cm 101kg.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-15/rival-clubs-circling-big-swan-toby-nankervis?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+feed%3A+AFL+Latest+News

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    Could be a good cheap option for a mature(ish) ruck backup. We are listed in the article as being on the lookout for ruck depth, so it isn't a crazy thought we could land someone like Nankervis.

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    12 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Seems rival clubs are circling Toby who is a ruckman/forward that we are desperately lack. 

    Was an All Australian under 18 ruckman and can go forward and take some strong contested marks up forward and kick goals. Was impressed with him as a junior and noticed that he dominates the NEAFL quite well.

    Physically ready to go at 199cm 101kg.

    http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-15/rival-clubs-circling-big-swan-toby-nankervis?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+feed%3A+AFL+Latest+News

    Of the clubs mentioned looking for a ruckman:  'Several clubs including Richmond, North Melbourne, Essendon, the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne are understood to be in the market for a ruckman' we would have to be one of the more attractive ones.  Only drawback is that he will be playing second fiddle to Max and may prefer to go somewhere where he is numero uno eg Richmond or Essendon if he really wants to be in the starting 22 each week.

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    2 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    Of the clubs mentioned looking for a ruckman:  'Several clubs including Richmond, North Melbourne, Essendon, the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne are understood to be in the market for a ruckman' we would have to be one of the more attractive ones.  Only drawback is that he will be playing second fiddle to Max and may prefer to go somewhere where he is numero uno eg Richmond or Essendon if he really wants to be in the starting 22 each week.

    if he can play as an effective deep forward he can make starting 22

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    Just now, daisycutter said:

    if he can play as an effective deep forward he can make starting 22

    good point dc.

    would definitely be an upgrade on both Dawes and Pedersen as our 2nd/3rd tall forward!

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    I was under the impression that he's more of an old fashioned Ruckman. He's definitely 'ready to go' for a 21 year old big, just unsure how effective he'd be with Max. 

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    Assuming one of Weideman or Hulett come on, how would a forward line accomodate all of Hogan, Watts, Weid/Hulett and Nankervis/Gawn?

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    Nankervis hasn't shown he can play forward. Sydney lack this type of player with Tippett out

    its a no from me

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    48 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    good point dc.

    would definitely be an upgrade on both Dawes and Pedersen as our 2nd/3rd tall forward!

    and importantly give maxy a chopout in the ruck

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    Just now, Mach5 said:

    Can't see how he'd fit our needs at all.

    so we don't need another ruckman?

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    Spencer as a mature body, but no flexibility.

    Mitch King & Max King developing.

    Nankervis himself isn't ready yet.

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    Love this place. Opinions flying around all over the place with absolutely no substance to them. I have watched the games he has played for the Swans. Spencer is more mobile, a better ruckman and can play forward. He is none of these things. Can't get a game at the Swans when they were desperate for his type once Tippett went down.

    No way. No story here. Move on. Would be at best a depth player if you want to flick Max King but definitely behind Spencer. 

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    7 minutes ago, It's Time said:

    Love this place. Opinions flying around all over the place with absolutely no substance to them. I have watched the games he has played for the Swans. Spencer is more mobile, a better ruckman and can play forward. He is none of these things. Can't get a game at the Swans when they were desperate for his type once Tippett went down.

    No way. No story here. Move on. Would be at best a depth player if you want to flick Max King but definitely behind Spencer. 

    so, dazzle getting ahead of himself? do you watch/follow the neafl, it?

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    48 minutes ago, TheoX said:

    199? Too short. :P

    Plays like he's 200cm

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    Ruckman take longer to get there. I'm open to the idea of him or someone like him coming to club. But yes who knows what will happen.

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    4 hours ago, bingers said:

    Yes, 199 is a dwarf ruckman these days.

    Technically a midget ruckman I think, unless he has disproportionately short arms and legs :)

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    Just now, TheoX said:

    Technically a midget ruckman I think, unless he has disproportionately short arms and legs :)

    I stand corrected!!!

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    Doesn't do anything for me.

    I'd be more keen on Zac Clarke for nothing as a free agent.

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    I see absolutely no reason why we would pour 8 years into Spencer and then ditch him for Nankervis who is on no metric any better than Spencer.

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    2 hours ago, AngryAtCasey said:

    Doesn't do anything for me.

    I'd be more keen on Zac Clarke for nothing as a free agent.

    I'd rather take a punt on an apple over Zac Clarke. 

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