32 minutes ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

Fritsch and Hannan compliment our mids perfectly. They are both relatively quick, skilled and can take an overhead mark and are reliable shots on goal.

We looked way too slow on the flanks when these guys weren't playing. Can't see Tyson getting back in unless we get an injury to one of our inside mids. What a luxury to have Tyson and Hunt as emergencies! May it continue....

Fritsch is a better kick for goal. Hannah misses a lot 

47 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Haha - more censorship

Where was all this vigilance when the potential trade was happening?

Unbelievable

Censorship? Posts that say another poster is full of shit are usually deleted by mods if we see them. I happened to see this one and it was deleted. Usually it would be accompanied by a warning. I didn't in this instance.

Fritsch will become a genuine A grade player before too long.

I was skeptical of him moving up the ground because he is a great forward but at the moment he is the outside player we have been crying out for who can kick goals as well.

17 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Fritsch will become a genuine A grade player before too long.

I was skeptical of him moving up the ground because he is a great forward but at the moment he is the outside player we have been crying out for who can kick goals as well.

amazing how this kid has adapted to afl level so well and so quickly

also nice to watch a natural smart footballer than some athletic beast

drunkin really nailed this kid pre-draft

6 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

amazing how this kid has adapted to afl level so well and so quickly

also nice to watch a natural smart footballer than some athletic beast

drunkin really nailed this kid pre-draft

Yes ... he has come on incredibly quickly.  Maybe being with the Scorpions so knowing who is who and who does what and what is expected has allowed his transition to appear so seamless.

Any other 'hidden gems' at Casey?

17 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

amazing how this kid has adapted to afl level so well and so quickly

also nice to watch a natural smart footballer than some athletic beast

drunkin really nailed this kid pre-draft

I have just been back through this post - some very good talent spotters amongst our ranks.

Drunkin hit it on the head, and it is well worth also reading the link in daisycutter post #34 25 February.  Some have quietly rated him for many years.  Glad we managed to keep him under wraps.

It looks like pick one in the 2008 draft has finally paid off.

 

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

Censorship? Posts that say another poster is full of [censored] are usually deleted by mods if we see them. I happened to see this one and it was deleted. Usually it would be accompanied by a warning. I didn't in this instance.

One more thing and I'll leave it there - after that, you can do what you like with my account

There was the most derisive, litigious, cruellest commentary that spewed forth from that poster that was never, ever reigned in whilst JW was being traded to Port

Get off your moral throne

3 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Get off your moral throne 

??

2 hours ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

Fritsch and Hannan compliment our mids perfectly. They are both relatively quick, skilled and can take an overhead mark and are reliable shots on goal.

We looked way too slow on the flanks when these guys weren't playing. Can't see Tyson getting back in unless we get an injury to one of our inside mids. What a luxury to have Tyson and Hunt as emergencies! May it continue....

Brayshaw has overtaken Tyson as a mid. On top of that the inclusion of Viney will make it hard for Tyson to break back in. Salem has been pushed out of the midfield of late (or not given as much time), but given his versatility he is still able to keep his position, and probably even looks better down back. What has killed Tyson is that he is just an inside mid, as is Brayshaw, but the latter brings more of what we need - intensity and defensive efforts.

1 hour ago, Dante said:

It looks like pick one in the 2008 draft has finally paid off.

 

Plus he is only 22 (I think) so it’s like a 4 year rewind. 

1 minute ago, Robot Devil said:

Plus he is only 22 (I think) so it’s like a 4 year rewind. 

21

 

he's so smooth moving around the ground

big fan here

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

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Awesome

6 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Fritsch will become a genuine A grade player before too long.

I was skeptical of him moving up the ground because he is a great forward but at the moment he is the outside player we have been crying out for who can kick goals as well.

Yes, he has effectively replaced that side of what Watts brought to the table - frankly, when someone who isn't Fritsch, Brayshaw, Melksham or Hogan kick the ball into the forward line, you quickly remember what we lack...

12 minutes ago, rpfc said:

Yes, he has effectively replaced that side of what Watts brought to the table - frankly, when someone who isn't Fritsch, Brayshaw, Melksham or Hogan kick the ball into the forward line, you quickly remember what we lack...

Underestimating Salem’s ball use IMO

1 hour ago, hells bells said:

Underestimating Salem’s ball use IMO

He hasn’t taken to being a mid like Brayshaw has so I judge him on a curve that is probably unfair. He is an excellent kick.

He's a ripper. Reminds me of Gunston ... Jack, not Norman. (Yeah, yeah, I've posted this before.)

7 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

Brayshaw has overtaken Tyson as a mid. On top of that the inclusion of Viney will make it hard for Tyson to break back in. Salem has been pushed out of the midfield of late (or not given as much time), but given his versatility he is still able to keep his position, and probably even looks better down back. What has killed Tyson is that he is just an inside mid, as is Brayshaw, but the latter brings more of what we need - intensity and defensive efforts.

And he can kick...

Has an uncanny ability to avoid being tackled too. Just a smart mover around the field. Absolute gem of a player. 

On 5/21/2018 at 12:16 PM, ManDee said:

Interesting comparison, this season Fritsch V Watts. Table from footywire.

 

I wonder with what Port now know, if given their time again would they keep pick 31 and go for Fritsch instead of  trading for Watts?

 

Player Statistics Comparison
	Bayley Fritsch Name Jack Watts Melbourne Demons Team Port Adelaide Power Forward Position Forward 8 Career Games 162 Casey Demons Origin Sandringham Dragons December 6, 1996 Date of Birth March 26, 1991 21yr 5mth Age 27yr 1mth 188cm Height 196cm 81kg Weight 88kg 2017 National Draft Last Drafted In 2008 National Draft Round 2, Pick #31 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #1 Melbourne Demons Last Drafted By Melbourne Demons 2018 Stats for Season 2018 8 Games 9 9.1 Kicks Per Game 7.3 5.9 Handballs Per Game 7.1 15.0 Disposals Per Game 14.4 4.6 Marks Per Game 4.3 1.1 Goals Per Game 1.1 0.5 Behinds Per Game 0.7 3.2 Tackles Per Game 3.1 0 Hitouts Per Game 0 3.6 Inside 50s Per Game 1.8 0.4 Goal Assists Per Game 0.3 1.5 Frees For Per Game 0.7 0.2 Frees Against Per Game 0.4 5.8 Contested Possessions Per Game 4.1 9.6 Uncontested Possessions Per Game 10.0 11.0 Effective Disposals Per Game 11.1 73.3% Disposal Efficiency % Per Game 77.1% 1.9 Clangers Per Game 1.1 1.0 Contested Marks Per Game 0.2 1.1 Marks Inside 50 Per Game 1.1 0.6 Clearances Per Game 0.4 0.9 Rebound 50s Per Game 0.2 1.9 One Percenters Per Game 1.3 0.4 Bounces Per Game 0 77.9 Time On Ground % Per Game 79.3 0.1 Centre Clearances Per Game 0.4 0.5 Stoppage Clearances Per Game 0 4.6 Score Involvements Per Game 5.0 260.2 Metres Gained Per Game 145.7 2.9 Turnovers Per Game 2.0 2.9 Intercepts Per Game 1.4 0.9 Tackles Inside 50 Per Game 1.0 $465,000 AFL Fantasy Price $454,000 74.0 AFL Fantasy Score Per Game 68.3 $338,100 Supercoach Price $333,900 71.8 Supercoach Score Per Game 68.3

Doubles him in inside 50's, almost double in metres gained.   Shows he is much more dangerous.   More contested possession per game too.... and Fritsch is stick thin.

Add the massive difference in aerial/marking ability and courage, and we cashed in Watts for a 21 year old who is at least twice as good if not more.

 

Another 24 possessions, 6 marks and a game high 3 goal assists.

Can not believe how good he has been, pick 31, first year player, started as a forward the first month and looked very dangerous, suddenly moved into the midfield/wing the last few weeks and is now racking up the footy and looking like the prototype winger of yesteryear.  Let the good times roll!

1 minute ago, Petraccattack said:

Another 24 possessions, 6 marks and a game high 3 goal assists.

Can not believe how good he has been, pick 31, first year player, started as a forward the first month and looked very dangerous, suddenly moved into the midfield/wing the last few weeks and is now racking up the footy and looking like the prototype winger of yesteryear.  Let the good times roll!

He was one player that looked out on his feet in the last quarter. But gee whiz, when he is up and going he is such a smooth mover.

1 minute ago, Petraccattack said:

Another 24 possessions, 6 marks and a game high 3 goal assists.

Can not believe how good he has been, pick 31, first year player, started as a forward the first month and looked very dangerous, suddenly moved into the midfield/wing the last few weeks and is now racking up the footy and looking like the prototype winger of yesteryear.  Let the good times roll!

I can’t believe how good he is. 

I was pumped to have him as a forward. No idea he could be a winger, and he’s making it look so easy. 

Exactly what we needed at exactly the right time. We’ve been kissed on the dick with this one. 

i dare say he has the best timing and reading of the ball in our side right now.