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Bradtke Putting in the Hard Yards

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This bloke is the most intriguing prospect on our list IMO. Decent chance he never plays a game, but could be absolutely anything.

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    Looks like a boy in the photo

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    Hopefully he can learn to play football.... seems crazy to say that about a player on an AFL list.

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    Now one swallow does make a summer but the games I saw him play last season suggested to me he has a very long way to go before he is a good VFL player let alone higher. IMO the kid needs another 2-3 years at Casey. Patience will be needed.

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    4 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Now one swallow does make a summer but the games I saw him play last season suggested to me he has a very long way to go before he is a good VFL player let alone higher. IMO the kid needs another 2-3 years at Casey. Patience will be needed.

    I have the same opinion as you. He looked way off and that was always meant to happen. I dont expect him to debut at all as he is still incredibly raw and light.

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    Still only 19, says himself, aim is for a year at Casey , Stafford has the opportunity to build a ruckman from the ground up, a very popular guy amongst the other guys, for his enthusiasm and attitude

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    27 minutes ago, Dee Watcher said:

    Hopefully he can learn to play football.... seems crazy to say that about a player on an AFL list

    To be fair that's pretty much the intended purpose of the Cat B rookie list. No doubt he's extremely raw and a very long way off, but has at least played some junior footy, and the potential upside is massive. Coming from a similar background, he can look to Stef Martin for inspiration (hopefully he sticks around if/ when he comes good though).

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    Beef him up and then he can come back for pre season having slimmed down by 7 kegs and be right

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    His father was a BIG man. Give him time, he will muscle up.

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    3 hours ago, Redleg said:

    His father was a BIG man. Give him time, he will muscle up.

    Massive unit Mark. Had a beer with him once, many moon ago. It was like drinking with a wheat silo. Huge human

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