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Contract Extension for Blake Howes

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Tracker watchers.

Training as a forward or midfield?

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    17 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Tracker watchers.

    Training as a forward or midfield?

    Mids

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    Congratulations Blake Howes and MFC, love to see him debut in 2023.!!

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    Given he was in the squad of 25 as early as round 4 (V Port) this year, before he got injured, I reckon he's a very good chance of playing senior games this year.

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    Genuine Round 1 chance. Huge wraps on on him and Goody is a very very big fan. Keen to watch his development.

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    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Tracker watchers.

    Training as a forward or midfield?

    It's hard to tell from the drills and in particular the match sim which today wasn't a full length match sim (more like 3/4) this means that there weren't all the traditional positions on the ground like flankers and pockets.

    In addition any time that there is a forward/defender match up it's a key position match up. 

    If I had to guess he's probably too skinny for a midfield roll, certainly not an inside mid role. He might be more suited to a wing. I've liked what I've seen of him on limited occasions.

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    41 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    It's hard to tell from the drills and in particular the match sim which today wasn't a full length match sim (more like 3/4) this means that there weren't all the traditional positions on the ground like flankers and pockets.

    In addition any time that there is a forward/defender match up it's a key position match up. 

    If I had to guess he's probably too skinny for a midfield roll, certainly not an inside mid role. He might be more suited to a wing. I've liked what I've seen of him on limited occasions.

    He us well respected for ability but it would be good to bulk-up some more - otherwise, heavy contact will be an ongoing issue and on-ground rigors may cruel his game. Anyway, congratulations Blake ... gobble up the road ahead.

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    Being a bag of bones didn’t worry Alan Johnson or Robbie Flower!

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    Has a touch of class about him, will be a very good player for us

     

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    Great news. Howes has that class and composure needed.  Hoping he can get his body ready and his attitude ready for AFL intensity.  

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    Good signing for the future. Hopefully Kozzy is next!

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    Howes really moves well and has good AFL attributes (length and dexterity). He obviously needs a bit of muscle (which will come) and he also needs to be a bit more desperate in the contest. There was a bit of Jack Watts about his game when he returned from injury late last year. 

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    17 hours ago, Demonland said:

    If I had to guess he's probably too skinny for a midfield roll, certainly not an inside mid role. He might be more suited to a wing. I've liked what I've seen of him on limited occasions.

    Not that it necessarily means much for 2023, but in all the games I saw him play for Casey, he was mostly on the wing.

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    I suggest if his form is good at minimum he will make a quality 23rd man being his height and speed gives him great flexibility if required for injury or to come on fresh to inject some energy and pace. 

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    On 12/16/2022 at 2:13 PM, 12345_54321 said:

    Genuine Round 1 chance. Huge wraps on on him and Goody is a very very big fan. Keen to watch his development.

    what is this based on may I ask ?

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    On 12/17/2022 at 9:07 AM, Lil_red_fire_engine said:

    I suggest if his form is good at minimum he will make a quality 23rd man being his height and speed gives him great flexibility if required for injury or to come on fresh to inject some energy and pace. 

    Yes but can Blake do something when and how he gets the ball ? 

    I think he is a top prospect and despite his physical development he may need another pre season to really stand up to AFL style pressure. 

    Whether he debuts as 23 Rd man which now has no special relevance  to injury it will be well longed for as his ability and versatility  ( other than his pace and energy as a bonus) are universally recognised.

    A contract extension now makes perfect sense and he and JVR are setting the pace for our 2021 draft recruits and are well deserved extensions at this stage

    Who will of the 2021 drafters or young prospects will be next to extend their term?

    Taj, AMW, or Judd or maybe Deakyn?

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