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An athletic 199cm ruckman from South Australia with room to grow who had some injury concerns in 2021/2 ~ Will Verrall

“… his best, Will Verrall is as good as (Harry) Barnett. So (AFL) clubs are doing some work on Will Verrall now based on what he did as a 17-year-old, knowing it was at a really high level.” - Tony Bamford SA Under 18 State Coach.

 
 

 

Poor man’s Jack Fitzpatrick. With development resources tied up in Jefferson, Adams and Big Kyah I’m a little surprised we went for a rookie teen ruck after years of not making it a priority. 


  On 30/11/2022 at 04:40, DeeSpencer said:

Poor man’s Jack Fitzpatrick.

His hands look pretty good overhead.

Can't remember but was Fitzy a one or two grabber???

  On 30/11/2022 at 04:45, rjay said:

His hands look pretty good overhead.

Can't remember but was Fitzy a one or two grabber???

3 grabs, a tunnel ball and a chronic illness per marking contest 

  On 30/11/2022 at 04:47, DeeSpencer said:

3 grabs, a tunnel ball and a chronic illness per marking contest 

So to be fair, Verrall is an upgrade.

  On 30/11/2022 at 04:40, DeeSpencer said:

Poor man’s Jack Fitzpatrick. With development resources tied up in Jefferson, Adams and Big Kyah I’m a little surprised we went for a rookie teen ruck after years of not making it a priority. 

Unfortunatly Jack Fitzpatrick had health issues and never reached his potential due to the fact he was a diabetic which meant he always had to watch his diet and insulin levels.

In 2021 Aaron Bradtke was the project ruckman.

Will Verrell looks further advanced at this stage.


  On 30/11/2022 at 04:40, DeeSpencer said:

With development resources tied up in Jefferson, Adams and Big Kyah 

ah yes professional institution of 163 years cannot concurrently develop 4 players amongst a squad of 40, doh! why didnt the recruiters think of this first!! what a waste!

I count 6 different hairstyles across that gamut of videos 

This alone is very impressive

 
  On 30/11/2022 at 04:40, DeeSpencer said:

Poor man’s Jack Fitzpatrick. With development resources tied up in Jefferson, Adams and Big Kyah I’m a little surprised we went for a rookie teen ruck after years of not making it a priority. 

Only 1 year since Bradke delisted not "after years of not making it a proriory".Kyah  is this replacement not Verrall.
How many years has Verrall played? 


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