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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - HARLEY BALIC

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AFL site saying he has passed his medical and we are now dealing with the Dockers to get him to the MFC.

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    4 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    AFL site saying he has passed his medical and we are now dealing with the Dockers to get him to the MFC.

    I can also confirm that within an hour of him passing the medical, a courier arrived at the club delivering two sets of steak knives.

    It's game on!!!

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    I dont know... there's just something about Balic.

    Kicking obviously needs work but the balance is there.

    Interested.

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    I am mildly concerned for players with ability but without the spine to make it interstate. I fancy the 'anywhere, anytime, anyhow' attitude. Obviously everyone's different, but it doesn't instill me with confidence.

    Handle with care

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    Dare I say the new Watts?

    Couldn't have 2 in the team?

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    Plapp must know him pretty well having coached him at Dragons.  

    Hopefully he will be more settled back in Melbourne with his family. Not all 18 year olds are mature enough to move to the other side of the country away from family and friends.

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    On 20/09/2017 at 5:53 PM, DaveyDee said:

    Welcome back to the MFC Harley - 2 down a few more to get

     

    1 hour ago, DaveyDee said:

    This one for you McQueen ... few more to still get. 

     

    Patting oneself on the back is beyond cringe worthy, regardless of the fluke. 

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    let's bump this thread in say another year.......... I have no idea and I expect neither does most of the football world.

    Worth a chance... I hope so... 

    will his nickname be the Hog?

    Good Luck Harley !!

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    We will see the real Harley Balic stand up at our club.  Never wanted to go west.  Tried to give it his best shot but underlying family issues at home meant his head was never in a good space.  Great get if it comes off.  Class above ANB and Harmes.

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    First I've seen of him. Nice mover with good awareness and composure. Pass and present - think it might work with our game-style. Especially perhaps if he can find some sync with Oliver on the outside - he doesn't strike as super-fast but has a couple steps of acceleration and can find the space. But what position would we have him slated for? Super-pleased if he comes for a sub-50 pick.

    And what's with all the basketballers? 

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    6 hours ago, ProperDee said:

    We will see the real Harley Balic stand up at our club.  Never wanted to go west.  Tried to give it his best shot but underlying family issues at home meant his head was never in a good space.  Great get if it comes off.  Class above ANB and Harmes.

    On the Dockers forum, a poster said he will turn into the next Scott Pendlebury now hes gone home to Vic.

    Wouldnt that be nice. 

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    22 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

    On the Dockers forum, a poster said he will turn into the next Scott Pendlebury now hes gone home to Vic.

    Wouldnt that be nice. 

    Most of those Docker forum people would be prescient ( that is, the ones who are not total nut jobs )

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    1 hour ago, Petraccattack said:

    On the Dockers forum, a poster said he will turn into the next Scott Pendlebury now hes gone home to Vic.

    Wouldnt that be nice. 

    If predictions like that came true, the league would consist entirely of Scott Pendleburys.

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    Pretty underwhelmed by this acquisition, not sure what he’ll provide us other than cover through the midfield.

    His strong attributes are neither his speed or kicking skills which is something we’re still short on so it’ll be interesting to hear why we targeted him. Hopefully we do hear why. 

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    Just now, KingDingAling said:

    Balic can play. He will be a starter.

    You think? He looks like a classic depth pick up to me

    I wonder if he’ll be part of the mooted Hogan to Freo (2017 trade period edition) deal...

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    29 minutes ago, DemonAndrew said:

    You think? He looks like a classic depth pick up to me

    I wonder if he’ll be part of the mooted Hogan to Freo (2017 trade period edition) deal...

    Zero chance

    Balic is worth a 3rd or late 4th rounder

    Hogan is worth pick 3 and Neale

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    12 hours ago, Unleash Hell said:

    Dare I say the new Watts?

    Couldn't have 2 in the team?

    Watts is quick and the best kick in our side, Balic is neither and likely to be a fringe player..

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    17 minutes ago, TheoX said:

    Watts is quick and the best kick in our side, Balic is neither and likely to be a fringe player..

    Haha I'm not sure if you're arguing for me or against me....... That is a joke but in all seriousness if you believe Watts was anything more then a 3rd tall your who struggled to win his own ball you're kidding yourself

    I have no argument that he is a good ball user and is quick. But they are pointless attributes if you can't get the ball in the first place.

    Ballic like Watts are hopefully cream in a good team - hence my refrence

    But I am messing around a bit, Wattsy is much loved, Ballic most likely won't achieve much.

     

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    8 minutes ago, SFebey said:

    He's coming, am hearing a third round pick will seal the deal.

    As a junior looked the part. Was touted as top 10 pick before injured. Just never settled in freo. Wearing purple would be quite soul destroying . 

    Could be that outside run player. Has good size and with a solid preseason could be a star. If we get with pick 45, a bargain.

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    The irony of the plethora of comparisons to Pendlebury?

    I can't think of one player drafted since, that actually effing plays like him...

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    19 minutes ago, rpfc said:

    The irony of the plethora of comparisons to Pendlebury?

    I can't think of one player drafted since, that actually effing plays like him...

    Bont is the only similar comparison IMO, the rest, well.....

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