I’m bored now… get back in there dees!!!

Edited November 20, 20241 yr by Demongirl35

4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Harrison Oliver is a Melbourne supporter. Hopefully he returns in 2 years time.

Harry Armstrong drifting out lol. Clubs actually realising he's not that good.

Only very good players drafted so far and no one with a desperate need for key forwards outside Richmond. Faull’s more ready made which is important for Richmond, they could kill Armstrong by exposing him in a [censored] side.

Be surprised if he doesn’t go soon but we’re seeing the crazy depth of the draft right now.

On 13/11/2024 at 16:09, Supreme_Demon said:

I note that Xavier Lindsay from Gippsland Power is rated quite highly in the ESPN's top 50.

 

This is what they say about him...

"Lindsay oozes class with ball in hand as an outside midfielder, with his silky left foot a lethal weapon in his arsenal. He's an outstanding leader and garners rave reviews from coaches about the standards he sets. It's difficult to see how Lindsay doesn't succeed at the next level - he has huge positional versatility with a speed-endurance blend to go with beautiful skills. In a midfield-heavy draft he should be considered firmly in that top group.

Best traits similar to: Josh Kelly"

Should the Demons consider him with pick #9 perhaps?

Bump.

On 04/11/2024 at 18:46, Whispering_Jack said:

Davo27 on bigfooty recently rated prospective draftees by position. I’ve rolled his ratings into this post.

MIDFIELDERS - Tier 1

F. O'Sullivan. L. Ashcroft, L. Lombard, S. Draper, J. Smith, T. Hotton, S. Lalor, H. Langford

MIDFIELDERS - Tier 2

J. Smillie, M. Reid, C. Moraes, C. Hynes, J. Ough, S. Marshall, B. Allan, T. Gross, H. Boxshall

MIDFIELDERS - Tier 3

B. Camporeale L.Urquhart, X. Ivisic, O. Warburton, O. Depgoli-Kubank, Z. Cochrane, C. Anderson, P.  Hargrave, L. Mclnerney, D. Kerr, Z. Johnson, J. Dolan, H. Charleson

MIDFIELDERS - Tier 4

C. Paul, K.Matofai-Forbes, O. Harvey, J. Nguyen, F. McFadyen, R. Stevens, L. Grego, N. Sulzberger, D. Hollow, N. King, J. Harrison

RUCKMEN - Tier 1

K. Gerreyn, A. Dodson

RUCKMEN - Tier 2

L. Smith, J. Doherty, J. Pike, F. Penry

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS - Tier 1

A. Tauru, T. Travaglia,  X.Lindsay

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS - Tier 2

H. Oliver, L. Camporeale, L. Jaques, L. Hofmann

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS - Tier 3

P. Retschko, A. Clarke, C. Burke, J. Artemis, W. Hayes

SMALL/MEDIUM DEFENDERS - Tier 4 

L. Quaynor, K. Herbert, T. Wenzel

KEY POSITION DEFENDERS - Tier 1

L. Trainor, H. O'Farrell

KEY POSITION DEFENDERS - Tier 2

M. Whitlock, A. Cole, N. Mraz, Z. Lockwood, J. Barrat

KEY POSITION DEFENDERS - Tier 3

J. Cochran, C. Dennis

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS - Tier 1

J. Berry, I. Kako

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS - Tier 2

M. Champion, J. Murphy, J. Alger, E. Bradley, H. Davis, J. Dattoli (mid), O. Hannaford, R. Unwin (mid)

SMALL/MEDIUM FORWARDS - Tier 3

B.Barrett, A. Day-Wicks, J.Delana, C. Angove, J. Newton, J. Ryan, B. McKenzie, L. Douglas

KEY POSITION FORWARDS - Tier 1

H.Armstrong, J. Shanahan, J. Faull, 

KEY POSITION FORWARDS - Tier 2

T. Sims, G. Stumpf, T. Welsh, J. Whitlock, F. Burmeister

KEY POSITION FORWARDS - Tier 3

C. Nicholls, C. West, M. Rohr

We drafted in two tier one players.

Happy days.

25 minutes ago, binman said:

Bump.

I think great minds think alike when it comes to Xavier Lindsay. 😉

I am incredibly pleased that Jason Taylor and the rest of the Melbourne Demons recruiting team recognized that we desperately needed more elite kicks in our team.

Having players that can hit our forwards "lace out" on the chest with kicks will definitely help us kick winning scores!

 

On 30/08/2024 at 14:17, spirit of norm smith said:

One kid out of Queensland that has improved this year is Ty Gallop. Plays key forward at local club Maroochydore in QAFL as a 17 year old. He’s not Jed Walter but can take pack marks, loves a goal and has physical presence even as a youngster. He can kick 45/50 metres easily. Records this year shows kicked 8 goals in 3 Coates league games for the Brisbane Lions academy,  4 goals in 2 Under18 championships games for Allies and Kicked 30 goals in 9 QAFL games for Maroochydore (including 16 in last three games of the year). Dominated the last game of the year versus morningside. He is unfortunately tied to the Lions academy but sure to bolt up recruitment lists.  Not sure the Lions have ability to match as they will have invested heavily in Ashcroft and Marshall.  Aggressive young key forwards are hard to find. Might not be top 50 but Dees have to find some gems with skill and some real toughness in their style.  Reminds me of Logan Morris in style.  

The Lions academy !!! Gallop showed plenty in the intraclub yesterday v Pies v Suns.  Big. Strong. Future key forward.  This academy rort is proving to be a huge advantage for the developing states … just happened they were premiers last year. 😡

On 19/11/2023 at 18:00, spirit of norm smith said:

26 in the academy. 5 of them are under team academy. Then 3 father sons.  That leaves 18/26 as “available”.  Harvey Langford was very good this year for Stingrays.   Strong taller mid with good left foot disposal.  Not overawed in the contest even as an underager this year.  

Happy with this early crow and happy he’s in the red and blue !!! Rising star. Definitely. 👏👏👏👏👏

On 17/05/2024 at 21:01, spirit of norm smith said:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Last weeks Coates League player of the week was Gippsland Power captain Xavier Lindsay.  Had 32 disposals in the midfield, with high efficiency, using his left foot deadly disposal.  He had the good mix of skill, smarts and athletic ability.  Lock him in as a future star.  

12 months on.

Absolutely great that XL20 was drafted in the red and blue !! He’s got the skills and footy IQ that will see him eventually move into a midfield and be a future star.