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Welcome to Demonland: Blake Howes

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I looked at the photo's taken during training and they look much better than the video.

His development has been hindered by injuries hoping he gets a good run now.

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    I hope Max hasn’t put a mozz on him one of the Captains nominated him to win the Rising Star Award and Max is probably the only Captain that knows he exists. Lol.!!

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    On 04/03/2024 at 20:12, DeeZone said:

    Unfortunately the club can’t list their weight anymore so we may never know who is building body mass and who is trimming down. The AFL are going just a tad too far in some directions but not protecting the most important aspect the head. Quite weird if you ask me.!!

    In fact, the AFL's decision is all about the head, or, at least, what goes on inside it. The AFL believes not publishing player weights may be beneficial to some players' mental health. I'm not convinced, but I assume the AFL has had specialist advice which supports this decision. 

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    Hope Blake has a very good game in a Dees win and gets the confidence to go onto a fine career with us.

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    Really glad to see us push him into the 22. We lucked out with McVee - not everyone progresses like that. So he needs time and what a backline to develop in?!

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    Probably the inclusion I'm most excited about tonight. Versatility and high ceiling. Glad his moment is finally here.

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    He was the player I most wanted to see debut this year for the progression of the list.

    I wasn't so sure after his pre season form.

    Wow what a great debut in a tough game, in a tough role under the pump. 

    Here are his team rankings in some key stats.

    1st intercept possessions 9

    5th equal contested possessions 9

    6th disposal efficiency 82.4%

    6th equal most tackles 3

    8th equal most disposals. 17

    11th Uncontested possessions 9

    12th most metres gained 224

    20th game time.  (Take into account Laurie was subbed off, Bowey went off injured, Billings was only the sub)

     

     

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    The kid was very good. I only hope Howes can have an injury free season as he should become a regular first team player.

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    Great debut, Blake. Well done.

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    23 hours ago, Jibroni said:

    The kid was very good. I only hope Howes can have an injury free season as he should become a regular first team player.

    Let's hope he slots in like McVee did last year, got faith he can! 🙏 👌

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    On 04/03/2024 at 17:14, Demon Disciple said:

    Hasn’t exactly been banging the door down, but I hope he goes well. 

    He needs to add another 10kg of muscle to his frame, before he starts impacting games the way we want him to.

    what? hes been banging the door down, he was emergency 3 times last year and was getting picked before injury

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    24 minutes ago, Tracca said:

    what? hes been banging the door down, he was emergency 3 times last year and was getting picked before injury

    Would have played last year, but injured his hand on the eve of being selected.

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    31 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

    Would have played last year, but injured his hand on the eve of being selected.

    Yep!

     

    Kid will be very good

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    I've listened to both episodes of Benny Gibson's podcast and it has been really good!

    Also won the signed Kade Chandler poster so that was also pretty cool 😆

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    Impressive kid. 
     

    I loved how hard he ran to create space and how calm he seems under duress. Good to see some class pushing through the ranks.

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    I’ll admit had serious doubts on whether he would transition to AFL level footy but in his two games to date has been a worthy addition 

    Hopefully he continues to build confidence and strength - his disposal efficiency is certainly a real bonus 

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    Has slotted in nicely.

    Goes to show the value of being patient with youngsters. They come on at different rates and it looks like blake needed a little longer to get ready for AFL footy.

    MFC development philosophy and approach vindicated again. 

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    Wot a ripper, good luck to the young fella.

    Great start to his career, keep it up.

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    Thought this guy might have lacked intensity and was a bit flaky in the contest…. Boy was I wrong. 
    I am sorry Blake! 
     

    PS… can’t wait to apologise to Jeffo. 

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