Welcome to Demonland: Blake Howes

[Whispering_Jack 30,065]

 Blake Howes of the Sandringham Dragons is one of the players Melbourne and a few other clubs are keen on. He's 18 years of age, a 190cm, 79kg outside midfielder and wouldn't take long to fit into a regular spot, even in the premiership side.

[Matt 424]

I really hope we draft this kid

[Supreme_Demon 3,845]

For those interested, here is the video highlights package for Blake Howes.

 

[Nascent 9,212]

Hmmm.

Correctly identified Bowey last year and started a thread on him.

Demonland recently had a post which mentioned WJ talking to a recruiter.

WJ promoting Howes in previous threads and now started a new thread dedicated to him.

WJ clearly with the good sauce  🤔

Welcome to demonland Blake Howes.

 

 

 

 

 

Or its just a coincidence 🤷.

[spirit of norm smith 16,450]

A lot of the media write ups have “Jack Gunston” as his player comparison.  He seems to be a very good mark and loves a goal.  Howes seems more agile as well and can play anywhere across the lines.  Would be a very good addition if he was the chosen one. 

[Demonland 72,178]

The Demons have chosen Blake Howes with pick 39. 

 

[Seraph 1,824]

Considering we were linked with him at 19 that's probably a decent result.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

I know the panel is generally positive, but that sounded particularly good. Seems somewhat similar to Rosman from the description, so will be interesting to see how they both develop.

[1 red eye 1 blue eye 771]

Been biting my finger nails hoping he’d get through and it’s happened, very happy.

 

[ben russell 764]

Did we just try to move up the draft to nab this kid, get knocked back by the AFL but land him anyway?

If so, that’s awesome!

Welcome to the Premiers, Blake.

[Deemania since 56 6,635]

Cannot believe he lasted in the cheap seats to pick 39 - the end of round2. Great pick-ups, so far with only two selections. Our very healthy list just got a couple of vitamin pills.

Edited November 25, 2021 by Deemania since 56

[Grouse 192]

Yeah baby. Good get at 39. 

[Whispering_Jack 30,065]

Tipped this 😀

[cantstandyasam 700]

Just now, Forest Demon said:

I know the panel is generally positive, but that sounded particularly good. Seems somewhat similar to Rosman from the description, so will be interesting to see how they both develop.

We traded 43 to Crows and we get their 3rd rounder in 2022

[Deeoldfart 8,030]

Thrilled about this selection.  Offers something 'different' to what is already the best list in the comp.  A steal!!

[Bates Mate 4,486]

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/blake-howes/

Decent write up, like the sound of him. Trust the recruiting team

Edited November 25, 2021 by Bates Mate

[spirit of norm smith 16,450]

Howes.  Pick 39. A great result. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[Whispering_Jack 30,065]

[manny100 1,552]

Good pick up at 39.

[adonski 12,118]

 

[BDA 22,752]

Looks a very good prospect. I reckon this steal makes up for the loss of Mac Andrew. Swings and roundabouts

[adonski 12,118]

Budget Bailey Smith I reckon by the way he moves

Surely they'll look at him as an inside mid

[Wrecker46 2,975]

54 minutes ago, Bates Mate said:

https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/blake-howes/

Decent write up, like the sound of him. Trust the recruiting team

I haven't seen him play, I'm happy to say that up front.

What surprises me in the bio it says improvements (weakness) is contestested footy 

JT normally only takes competitive players who love contested footy even if they play on the outside.

[Demonland 72,178]

 

[adonski 12,118]

28 minutes ago, Wrecker46 said:

I haven't seen him play, I'm happy to say that up front.

What surprises me in the bio it says improvements (weakness) is contestested footy 

JT normally only takes competitive players who love contested footy even if they play on the outside.

Take the weaknesses with a grain of salt. 

Draft central's write up of Bowey last year had toughness as a strength, but contested side as a weakness.

They often contradict themselves.