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11 minutes ago, olisik said:

Which part was made up? The part about him leaving north or the part about him going to the dees? Point was that he ended up in Melbourne which was in response to you saying let’s not pick Pickett because of go home factor. When his uncle left SA to come to Melbourne. The PA part is irrelevant here or if anything backs up my case further if you want to include it.

 

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    On 7/22/2019 at 11:27 AM, ArtificialWisdom said:

    Demonland: What kind of idiot does Taylor have to be to pick such a small player like Spargo in the second round

    Also Demonland: Hey Taylor we should pick this player even smaller than Spargo in the second round

    Being sub-175 cm tall doesn't automatically preclude you from being an AFL player, but it does put you at a serious disadvantage.

    Recent history shows that if you are sub-175 cm, slow and don't kick goals, your chances of being a long term AFL player are very slim indeed.

    Those that make it are generally elite at something else (eg Caleb Daniel's disposal and decision making), which is why I don't think any of Spargo, Bedford or Chandler will make it and why Kennedy-Harris has possibly played his last game.

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    1 hour ago, poita said:

    Being sub-175 cm tall doesn't automatically preclude you from being an AFL player, but it does put you at a serious disadvantage.

    Recent history shows that if you are sub-175 cm, slow and don't kick goals, your chances of being a long term AFL player are very slim indeed.

    Those that make it are generally elite at something else (eg Caleb Daniel's disposal and decision making), which is why I don't think any of Spargo, Bedford or Chandler will make it and why Kennedy-Harris has possibly played his last game.

    poita - haven't had an opportunity to see Bedford and Chandler.   Is it too early to tell if they have the skills or the pace?

    Having been a bit of a fan of Spargo last year, he either has a bad case of second year blues, or sadly, I tend to agree with you.

    Also have been a fan of JKH but his papers look to have been stamped if he can't squeeze into this line up despite good reports from Casey

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    1 hour ago, poita said:

    Being sub-175 cm tall doesn't automatically preclude you from being an AFL player, but it does put you at a serious disadvantage.

    Recent history shows that if you are sub-175 cm, slow and don't kick goals, your chances of being a long term AFL player are very slim indeed.

    Those that make it are generally elite at something else (eg Caleb Daniel's disposal and decision making), which is why I don't think any of Spargo, Bedford or Chandler will make it and why Kennedy-Harris has possibly played his last game.

    makes you wonder why we have 4 of them on the list.. which is what I was saying about having a lot of smalls at Casey.

    So on that basis it's a pass.

    IIRC JKH was originally touted as a small forward and that went nowhere after his early injury.

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    17 hours ago, Collar-Jazz-Knee said:

    I think the most important thing to consider is how do you pronounce his name?

    I'd probably go with "Pick - Et".

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    We really missed the boat with the smaller type player when we (along with most others) elected to play it safe and ignore Sydney Stack when he was available because of our “no d***heads” rule. 

    We now have a number of midgets on our list who are a long way off getting a game while Garlett’s injured and probably need to trade/delist a couple of them before considering bringing in more of the same.

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    On 7/22/2019 at 11:13 PM, Collar-Jazz-Knee said:

    I think the most important thing to consider is how do you pronounce his name?

    KISSHYAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

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    Definitely on board with this! We desperately need a small forward with x-factor and he seems to have that in spades. 

    Go for him Dees!!!

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    On 7/22/2019 at 11:05 AM, picket fence said:

    He can come and board with me and be seated on the RIGHT side of the Fence, get marvelous home cooked meals, be entertained with riveting stories of my great Footy and Cricket Career, and as an occasional treat visit Uncle Bitter at the Manor for even more entertainment!!!?

    It's a win, win?

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    9 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Absolutely. May be available at 50.  

    I like Elijah Taylor at pick 26 though 

    Taylor looks like someone who is worth a punt

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    48 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Absolutely. May be available at 50.  

    I like Elijah Taylor at pick 26 though 

    I’ve got no idea who he is, I’ll look him up. I just keep reading how the talent will drop off, that and I miss the days of Flash. Thought he’d be worth a look.

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    Gawwd from what I"ve seen in highlights reel a real chance Dazzle????? Your appraisal??

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    13 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    Gawwd from what I"ve seen in highlights reel a real chance Dazzle????? Your appraisal??

    Exciting and fits exactly what we have been missing since early Aaron Davey days.

    I wouldn't be against using pick 26 on him though.

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    On 7/21/2019 at 7:08 PM, olisik said:

    Small player to play as a small forward ?

    There is small and then there is small.  

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    On 10/11/2019 at 4:34 PM, spirit of norm smith said:

    Absolutely. May be available at 50.  

    I like Elijah Taylor at pick 26 though 

    He's the won SONS

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    On 10/11/2019 at 7:40 PM, Ithinkimgawnalever said:

    Exactly what we are lacking

    this is sanfl seconds you do realise? and only 1 game

    in 12 games (sanfl 2nds, u18 and 2 games sanfl) he kicked 17 goals. take away the 6 in 1 game and you have 11 goals in 11 games

    hardly a prolific goal sneak.

    yes, he is a natural footballer type with x-factor but at 170cm i'd like to see a lot lot more of his capabilities and record to date

    far too easy to be seduced by a highlights video of one game.

     

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    10 hours ago, daisycutter said:

    this is sanfl seconds you do realise? and only 1 game

    in 12 games (sanfl 2nds, u18 and 2 games sanfl) he kicked 17 goals. take away the 6 in 1 game and you have 11 goals in 11 games

    hardly a prolific goal sneak.

    yes, he is a natural footballer type with x-factor but at 170cm i'd like to see a lot lot more of his capabilities and record to date

    far too easy to be seduced by a highlights video of one game.

     

    I’m guilty of being seduced....

    I was waiting for a full phantom draft to see what other small forwards were available if any this year.

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    13 hours ago, daisycutter said:

    this is sanfl seconds you do realise? and only 1 game

    in 12 games (sanfl 2nds, u18 and 2 games sanfl) he kicked 17 goals. take away the 6 in 1 game and you have 11 goals in 11 games

    hardly a prolific goal sneak.

    yes, he is a natural footballer type with x-factor but at 170cm i'd like to see a lot lot more of his capabilities and record to date

    far too easy to be seduced by a highlights video of one game.

     

    Yeah I agree with you completely. Looked like a lower grade he was playing but I like his positioning. He knows where to be. Having said that a larger sample size is necessary. 

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    He might still be there at 26, whereas I think Weightman will be gone.

    We really need a small forward who can impact games similar to a Gryan Miers did at the Cats.

    If we select someone like Hayden Young at 3 and Pickett at 26 we fill two important needs. Outside skillful left footer and someone to win the ground ball inside 50

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    1 hour ago, DeeZee said:

    He might still be there at 26, whereas I think Weightman will be gone.

    We really need a small forward who can impact games similar to a Gryan Miers did at the Cats.

    If we select someone like Hayden Young at 3 and Pickett at 26 we fill two important needs. Outside skillful left footer and someone to win the ground ball inside 50

    I don’t follow the under 18s closely, but you have my vote.

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