I know there's still a lot of season left however I've just read the latest 'Inside Trading' article on the AFL website. It mentions that Quinton Narkle will wait until the end of the year before opening contract talks. Should we give his manager a call?

 

Edited May 26, 20214 yr by Marcus94

Not unless he's also Josh Kelly's manager

7 minutes ago, Josh said:

Not unless he's also Josh Kelly's manager

Narkle's is Ralph Carr and Josh Kelly's is Paul Connors but i'd love Kelly! I think Narkle could play wing and a small forward role, could be a good depth option.

How many games has Narkle played over the journey?

Not surprising he's waiting as he's finally had a decent game

I think Narkle is more of a contested ball player than people realise - does he play on the wing?

I rate him and would gladly have him. When fit, he’s shown he can be damaging and is quite versatile. He’s played his best footy on ball and is more inside and contested than people think. He’s shown he can hit the scoreboard and break lines too. That said he’s not an answer for a permanent wing position IMO.

49 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

I rate him and would gladly have him. When fit, he’s shown he can be damaging and is quite versatile. He’s played his best footy on ball and is more inside and contested than people think. He’s shown he can hit the scoreboard and break lines too. That said he’s not an answer for a permanent wing position IMO.

@Lord Travis do you think he's a Tom Sparrow or James Jordon sort of contested player? He could be handy to have for depth. I know he's had a few injuries, but if Burgess is still at the club next year he might be able to get him right.

23 minutes ago, Marcus94 said:

@Lord Travis do you think he's a Tom Sparrow or James Jordon sort of contested player? He could be handy to have for depth. I know he's had a few injuries, but if Burgess is still at the club next year he might be able to get him right.

He’s not that similar to our boys. Sparrow is a Viney clone, he’s all about intensity at the ball and man. Jordon isn’t a big clearance winner, more defensive around stoppages but has good kicking skills when he gets it. Narkle is more about burst of pace from congestion, sort of like Shuey if I had to give a comparison. If Narkle can stay fit, he’s got potential to be a decent long term player. Could play midfield, half forward or half back comfortably IMO.

Midfielder has break out game when allowed to play in the midfield isn't a huge shock, but also highlights to me that Narkle isn't a wingman or a half forward. He has burst pace but not a lot of top end speed and does he best work around the contest.

He's on the smaller side, isn't a great pressure player and his skills are sharp but not amazing.

Would he dislodge Oliver, Petracca, Harmes, JJ or Viney? I don't think so. Would he be an upgrade on Sparrow or Bailey Laurie next year - maybe, but not enough to go chase him.

That's why a player like Narkle will probably struggle to generate a lot of interest and get teams chasing him. A lot of teams are in the same position we are where we'd love outside or mid/forward players with pressure and skills. If you are on baller who's outside a teams best 4 options you won't generate a lot of interest.