12 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

I was hoping he might have got a look-in last weekend - even as the sub.
Need some youth and energy in the team.
 

 

i hope we never 'debut' a player as a sub

hate it when others - particularly geelong, who seem to only do it this way - do it

Here's the entire article.

 

I’d like to see him get his chance later in the  year … maybe v Crows in round 19 

Taj made his debut this year. I liked the signs in the limited opportunities.

Taj has some run and skills and smarts to make a very good player. Probably an outside mid/wing running player.
Hopefully they give him more chances in 2024. 
 

 

13 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Taj made his debut this year. I liked the signs in the limited opportunities.

Taj has some run and skills and smarts to make a very good player. Probably an outside mid/wing running player.
Hopefully they give him more chances in 2024. 
 

 

he's played more afl games than his dad at the same age...

i personally think his best role is an inside mid - he's the next cab off the rank given jj is out the door for that role

1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

he's played more afl games than his dad at the same age...

i personally think his best role is an inside mid - he's the next cab off the rank given jj is out the door for that role

Personally don't see him as an inside bull.   Yes on occasions but mostly an outside receive role for mine with a portion of inside work when needed.

Not saying he couldn't / shouldn't but a bit too much potential class and outside run wasted if we were to push him towards a mostly inside role imho.

Also does he have the physicality / bulk to handle a mostly inside bull role?  Even in the future. 

Again if we pushed him into it yes he might build up but i reckon you then potentially lose a bit of speed / class on the . Outside more critical i would have thought.

And/or on a wing.

Very early days though so anything's possible.

Edited September 26, 20231 yr by Demon Dynasty

How good do Shane and Taj look can’t believe that it is 23 years since Shane’s Brownlow how exciting was that night.❤️💙. Taj has a good look about him he debuted in a confident manner and has self belief which is so crucial at AFL level. Hope to see him play a lot more next year.!!

38 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

How good do Shane and Taj look can’t believe that it is 23 years since Shane’s Brownlow how exciting was that night.❤️💙. Taj has a good look about him he debuted in a confident manner and has self belief which is so crucial at AFL level. Hope to see him play a lot more next year.!!

I saw him about an hour ago. He definitely still looks pretty fit!

Edited September 26, 20231 yr by Great Northern Summer

Interesting that when he was drafted I thought he was shorter than his dad. Doesn't look that way anymore.

He is an absolute workaholic and will have a break out next season

11 hours ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

He is an absolute workaholic and will have a break out next season

Like father, like son.

Looking forward to seeing a lot more of him over the coming years.

IMVHO he would have been a far better sub that the ones we selected in both finals.

11 hours ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

He is an absolute workaholic and will have a break out next season

I too have heard he is one of the most professional and dedicated young players at the club.

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I too have heard he is one of the most professional and dedicated young players at the club.

Shades of Billy Stretch.  

Wishing him a long and successful career.