Jump to content

Ryley Sanders

adonski
adonski
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

A midfield option around our first pick, should Norf not get access to him that is

 

  • Quote
    •  

    Fair bit of Lewis Taylor about him in that clip with a bit more explosiveness.

    As always, I'll back in JT and co.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • 3 weeks later...
     

    I really like the look of Sanders.  Reminds me a little of Tim Watson.  Great football brain combined with oodles of power and some finesse coming inside 50 as well.  He's within reach for us yes?

    However looking like the Norf are going to shift the draft posts with the help of the AFL bah!

    https://www.afl.com.au/news/1036986/top-draft-prospect-ryley-sanders-approved-as-member-of-north-melbourne-kangaroos-next-generation-academy

  • Quote
    On 9/3/2023 at 2:21 PM, adonski said:

    A midfield option around our first pick, should Norf not get access to him that is

     

    JHF that you? Similarities are crazy!

  • Quote

    On 9/3/2023 at 2:21 PM, adonski said:

    A midfield option around our first pick, should Norf not get access to him that is

     

    He’s good. No.
    He’s actually very very good.

    Reminds me of Will Ashcroft or Sam Walsh as highly skilled running Mids.  All class.  Definitely a top 6/7 pick. 

  • Quote
    40 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    He’s good. No.
    He’s actually very very good.

    Reminds me of Will Ashcroft or Sam Walsh as highly skilled running Mids.  All class.  Definitely a top 6/7 pick. 

    Looks like he doesn’t waste the ball. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    In a recent podcast, Cal pretty much said North won't get special access to him. Good news for us, another good player to potentially draft with our first pick.

  • Quote
    •  

    For those who know this years draft, if you had a choice between of Sanders or McKercher at Melbournes first pick who would you choose?

  • Quote

    I wouldn't proclaim to knowing this year's draft, but watched a bit of the U/18 and mcKercher for me. Racks up possessions is quick and is so clean, kicks goals as a midfielder and his left foot kick hits targets, stays low and moves quickly through the air. Genuine elite much which we don't have many. I could see him playing on wing in our team in 2024 with some midfield minutes.

     

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Thanks 1

    Very impressive highlights video. Kid’s got very good composure, acceleration out of contest, vision and clean skills. Can totally see why he’s a top ten pick.

    With Duursma and McKercher likely gone before pick 5, you’d have to take Sanders over Watson, surely? Looks too good to pass up. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Clap 1

    This is a pen picture from the Herald Sun’s on line subscription article by Chris Cavanagh on the ten top prospects to watch in this weekend's Coates Talent League grand final -

    “RYLEY SANDERS

    186cm Midfielder

    Club: Sandringham Dragons

    Draft Range: 1-10

    Sanders has been Mr Consistent across all his football programs this season and will be looking to cap of his year with another title.

    Originally from Tasmania, he helped lead the Allies to victory in the under-18 national championships and won the Larke Medal as the best player of the tournament. A prolific ball winner who plays as a traditional centreman and has a strong appetite for the contest, Sanders has averaged 31.3 disposals, 6.5 clearances and 5.3 tackles across his eight games for the Dragons this year. He was named as a starting midfielder in the Coates Talent League Team of the Year this week. Sanders is a player to watch for North Melbourne fans, with the Kangaroos still hopeful of receiving some form of priority access to him in this year's draft as part of an AFL assistance package.”

    The Kangaroos can be as hopeful as they want but if the AFL compromised it’s rules and the draft system itself by gifting this NGA player to them, it would be a major scandal.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    11 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    The Kangaroos can be as hopeful as they want but if the AFL compromised it’s rules and the draft system itself by gifting this NGA player to them, it would be a major scandal.

    They answer to no one Jack.  The other clubs might jump up and down a little but in the end they just do what they like and change things to suit their preferred narrative (at that time).

    Edited by Demon Dynasty

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    5 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    They answer to no one Jack.  The other clubs might jump up and down a little but in the end they just do what they like and change things to suit their preferred narrative (at that time).

    This 

     

    Maynard was a major scandal

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    Will be annoyed if Nth got an exemption to match him in the first 40 places. They sound like they will land 2 and 3 with the McKay deal, I get that they have not won a lot of footy, but look at their list as it stands... they have some seriously elite talent coming through. But to allow Sanders onto the NGA (when he's had bugger all to do with them or their academy, he has trained with the Pies more than Nth!) It's wrong because Nth has put NO investment into this player's development. 

    I remember watching his dad play for Nth Launceston when I was a kid. His old man was tough as nails, Ryley won't be a lot different.

    Personally there are a couple of things I like with Sanders over McKercher, bigger body (186cm) but honestly like both and wouldn't be disappointed with either of them if they were available.
    Very interested to see how our draft and trade period goes given where we landed, the picks that we have landed, and the creative way Taylor and Lamb have managed to trade up picks over the last couple of years.... very confident that we can end up with the player at the top end of the draft that we are targeting.

  • Quote
    • Like 4

    Reminds me of a bigger and taller Lachie Neale.

  • Quote

    So if as is seeming increasingly likely we end up with a choice of Sanders, Watson, O’Sullivan or Caddy at pick 5 … who should we take?

    Sanders does look a beauty but is Watson a bigger need? Is O’Sullivan too big a KPD talent to pass up? Huge decisions loom for Jason Taylor.

    Edited by BaliDemon

  • Quote

    Assuming North don't get access to him, you would have to think he would be available at our pick.

    Likely draft outcome will be:

    1 - Harley Reid (WC)

    2 - Jed Walters (GC)

    3 - Colby Mckercher (NM)

    4 - Zane Duursma (Haw)

    5 - Ryley Sanders (Mel)

    With the loss of Jordon, Dunstan & Harmes we really need more midfield depth coming in and he is a high end one.

    Even if North get pick 3 for McKay, it is hard to see them taking both McKercher and Sanders given the amount of midfielders they have. Think they would be more interested in either Curtin or Caddy with that pick.

    If we can get another pick around 10 and take O'Sullivan I would be very happy with those two.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Sanders is probably the most rounded midfielder in this crop. Finds ball inside, applies pressure, good burst of pace, great decision maker, clean disposal, always looks to his teammates advantage, good size. Would be happy with him with our first pick if he’s available. 

    Ideal outcome IMO is trading up so we have two top ten picks and landing Sanders and O’Sullivan.

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    • Clap 1

    I find him a confusing onballer. He does this thing when he gets the ball. He kicks it to teammates so they mark it. Haven't seen that before. Not at MFC anyway. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Haha 7
    12 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

    For those who know this years draft, if you had a choice between of Sanders or McKercher at Melbournes first pick who would you choose?

    McKercher more damaging by foot and has a bit more run and carry to his game. More of a factor offensively, so he’d be my pick.

    Sanders does a lot really well, just that little bit below Colby on the rankings, but still been an excellent performer this year. Super consistent, I did question whether he had any flexibility to play in other positions. He has had a few stints up forward over the course of the season, but I still reckon it’s midfield or bust for Sanders.

    The rider here is that neither were competing against any/many midfields with top end talent, so maybe both their numbers were inflated, but their ability will translate at the next level.

  • Quote
    • Like 5
     

    Wouldn't be bad, however Mckercher would be more upside for me.

    There's a lot to like about Sanders but from what I've seen so far I'm more impressed with his hand distribution that foot.

    Mckercher has great acceleration and that left foot is brutal, would really help with linkup play. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    A must have: our first pick needs elite foot skills and good vision going i50

    If that's Sander or McKercher, I don't mind.

    We have zero elite kicks beyond the back 50, and a high number of poor kicks in our midfield

    This is a high priority

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Love 1

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • NON-MFC: Round 09

      Round 9 kicks off out west with the Dockers hosting a Collingwood side resting several stars. Fremantle need to make a statement on their home deck after some disappointing form on the road, while the Magpies will be keen to maintain their Top 2 position. Friday night sees a must-win clash between two sides desperate to stay in touch with the eight. St Kilda have shown glimpses while Carlton are clinging to relevance after a flat start to the season. Saturday’s twilight game at Marvel pits the Bombers against a struggling Sydney outfit. Essendon can’t afford another close match against a lower-ranked side, while the Swans risk sliding down the ladder even further. Up in Darwin, the fourth-placed Suns will look to extend their stay in the top four. The Bulldogs have hit their stride with three big wins on the trot and will be very keen to consolidate on their momentum. The always fiery Showdown looms as pivotal for both clubs. Adelaide are eyeing a spot in the Top 4 with a win, while Port Adelaide’s season could slip away if they drop another game and fall further behind the pack. Sunday begins with a yawn fest between Richmond and West Coast. The Tigers need to bank the points to stay clear of the bottom two, while the Eagles are still chasing their first win of the year. The Giants face one of the league’s toughest road trips as they travel to GMHBA Stadium to face the Cats. With GWS at risk of a third straight loss, Geelong will be eager to consolidate their position inside the eight and start their climb up the ladder. The round wraps up with the top-of-the-table Lions heading to Ninja Stadium to take on the second-last Roos. The Lions should easily take care of the struggling Roos who might be powerless against the best in the comp. Who are you tipping and what are the best results for the Demons?

      • 102 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREVIEW: Hawthorn

      Melbourne and Hawthorn who face off against each other this week have more in common than having once almost merged and about to wear a blue jumper with a red v triangle and an embroidered picture of a bird on the front. They also share the MCG as their main home ground, their supporters are associated with the leafy suburbs of Melbourne and in recent times, James Frawley graced the colours of both teams. Even more recently, both have bounced back from disastrous five game losing streaks to start off a season. Of course, the Hawks turned their bounce into a successful leap from the bottom of the ladder into a finals appearance, making it to the semifinals in 2024 and this year, they’re riding high in third place on the AFL table. The Demons are just three games into their 2025 bounce back, and are yet to climb their way out of the bottom four although they are sitting a game and percentage out of the top eight. However, with the current sportsbet odds of $3.90 to win this week’s encounter, it seems a forlorn hope that their upward progression will continue much longer.

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Harvey Langford Interview

      On Wednesday I'll be interviewing the Melbourne Football Club's first pick in the 2024 National Draft and pick number 6 overall Harvey Langford. If you have any questions you want asked let me know. I will release the interview on Wednesday afternoon.

      • 31 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: West Coast

      On a night of counting, Melbourne captain Max Gawn made sure that his contribution counted. He was at his best and superb in the the ruck from the very start of the election night game against the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium, but after watching his dominance of the first quarter and a half of the clash evaporate into nothing as the Eagles booted four goals in the last ten minutes of the opening half, he turned the game on its head, with a ruckman’s masterclass in the second half.  No superlatives would be sufficient to describe the enormity of the skipper’s performance starting with his 47 hit outs, a career-high 35 possessions (22 of them contested), nine clearances, 12 score involvements and, after messing up an attempt or two, finally capping off one of the greatest rucking performances of all time, with a goal of own in the final quarter not long after he delivered a right angled pass into the arms of Daniel Turner who also goaled from a pocket (will we ever know if the pass is what was intended). That was enough to overturn a 12 point deficit after the Eagles scored the first goal of the second half into a 29 point lead at the last break and a winning final quarter (at last) for the Demons who decided not to rest their champion ruckman at the end this time around. 

      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Hawthorn

      The Demons return to the MCG to take on the High Flying Hawks on Saturday Afternoon. Hawthorn will be aiming to consolidate a position in the Top 4 whilst the Dees will be looking to take a scalp and make it four wins in a row. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 312 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: West Coast

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 5th May @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse the Demons 3rd win row for the season against the Eagles.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.

      • 25 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All