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Former Swan/Crow. 28 years old, 194cm, 93kg. Moved to the wing the last couple of years in the SANFL.

Averaged:
28.2 disposals at an impressive 84% efficiency
18 kicks
6.9 marks
3.6 clearances

SANFL watchers am I crazy or if we want a big body on the wing who can get the ball out in space and use it well should we look at Johnston? I remember in his AFL career he seemed to have the talent but was just missing something as a key forward, maybe he just needed a go on the wing?

 

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5 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Former Swan/Crow. 28 years old, 194cm, 93kg. Moved to the wing the last couple of years in the SANFL.

Averaged:
28.2 disposals at an impressive 84% efficiency
18 kicks
6.9 marks
3.6 clearances

SANFL watchers am I crazy or if we want a big body on the wing who can get the ball out in space and use it well should we look at Johnston? I remember in his AFL career he seemed to have the talent but was just missing something as a key forward, maybe he just needed a go on the wing?

 

First question, why do we need a "moneyball" version of a player we've already landed?

Second question, wasn't he really injury prone?

Would be 29 when next season starts too, so not convinced a 29 year old, injury prone, 93kg wingman is a great option for us, but admittedly I haven't followed his SANFL career.

 

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Don't understand this logic.

Far better and younger options out there then some washed up 29 year old who wouldn't add much at all to our line up.

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12 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

First question, why do we need a "moneyball" version of a player we've already landed?

Second question, wasn't he really injury prone?

Would be 29 when next season starts too, so not convinced a 29 year old, injury prone, 93kg wingman is a great option for us, but admittedly I haven't followed his SANFL career.

 

Before the ink dries on the contract we can rip it up and save ourselves a whole lot of cash!

8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Don't understand this logic.

Far better and younger options out there then some washed up 29 year old who wouldn't add much at all to our line up.

If there are I'd like to know who they are! I can't help thinking how good Ricky Henderson would've been for us these last couple of years, if there's someone like him available for nothing then I want them.

Really it was 28 disposals/16 kicks at 84% that jumped out at me, I don't care if it's in the EFL Div 4 that's using the ball well.

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