Zane Duursma

[Nascent 7,243]

Surprised there wasn't a thread started on him already. Had a really strong finish to his year that has put him well and truly into top 5, if not top 3, calculations. Played a couple games for Casey in the year.

Possibly out of reach for us at pick 5 (perhaps 7 post GC and North FA compo), however we may still be able to make our way up the board for him if the club believes he's our man.

New highlights video up from afl.com

 

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,876]

I’d rather him than Reid. Purely just my opinion based on what I’ve read / seen. 189cm good mark and classy around goals.

[58er 5,608]

5 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

I’d rather him than Reid. Purely just my opinion based on what I’ve read / seen. 189cm good mark and classy around goals.

You would be pretty much the only person on the planet that thinks this way.  I haven't seen either live and watched limited highlights but Reid gives you his package of elite skills plus kicks goals  to boot. Ready made too to add to our mids list of stars etc. 

Would have to go higher in draft yo get either Thats the issue. I would be happy with 2 out of McKercher, Caddy or Watson. Suit our needs either way but still no Ruck backup. This is more a trade discussion not a draft need. 

[BW511 2,243]

From the highlights only, He looks like he’d be a few years off having an impact at AFL level. I’m not as big on him as some of the other projected top ten.

[Demonland 64,807]

 

[Demonland 64,807]

 

[Jaded No More 57,820]

7 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

#poorculture

[Demon Disciple 10,935]

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

#poorculture

Yep, flags for all 3 of the AFL, AFLW, VFL. Then there's the last 3 years finishing H&A in the top 4. $h!thou$e culture if you ask me

[Dannyz 2,313]

On 10/6/2023 at 3:39 AM, 58er said:

You would be pretty much the only person on the planet that thinks this way.  I haven't seen either live and watched limited highlights but Reid gives you his package of elite skills plus kicks goals  to boot. Ready made too to add to our mids list of stars etc. 

Would have to go higher in draft yo get either Thats the issue. I would be happy with 2 out of McKercher, Caddy or Watson. Suit our needs either way but still no Ruck backup. This is more a trade discussion not a draft need. 

@Bombay Airconditioning isn't the only person on the planet who rather take Duursma than Reid. I am another. 

 

[Deemania since 56 6,134]

4 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

Is this young man any relation to the (Jamie?) Duursma who played for the Dees so many years ago? 

[Yossarian 1,808]

Seems like a lovely kid, but I don't think he'll be best available at our pick.

[Demon Disciple 10,935]

6 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Is this young man any relation to the (Jamie?) Duursma who played for the Dees so many years ago? 

Nephew

[ChaserJ 3,964]

6 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Is this young man any relation to the (Jamie?) Duursma who played for the Dees so many years ago? 

Jamie is his uncle. I believe Zane’s dad, Dean, played under 19’s for the Dees.

[dee-tox 4,806]

Twomey reckons he has Nate Fyfe qualities. Big call! 

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 5,795]

10 hours ago, Dannyz said:

@Bombay Airconditioning isn't the only person on the planet who rather take Duursma than Reid. I am another. 

 

I reckon that's who we want more than Reid.

[Nascent 7,243]

3 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

I reckon that's who we want more than Reid.

That's my gut feel as well.

Targeting roos pick 3 with 6 and 11.

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 5,795]

7 minutes ago, Nascent said:

That's my gut feel as well.

Targeting roos pick 3 with 6 and 11.

Dogs want Duursma i would say, how bout Whoreforn?

Edited October 11, 2023 by YesitwasaWin4theAges

[Gawndy the Great 7,336]

I dunno. I don’t see him as top 10 let alone top 5 highlights there. I’m no expert and only go by what I see, but I wouldn’t be moving up the draft for 190cm 3rd tall. Its a brutal industry but its not what we need right now. Has he played midfield? Wing ? Any outside role?

I guess I just look at his older brother and think of the colossal [censored] show in 5 years time id he was to turn out the same. 

If the experts say next Nat Fyfe, then by all means go for it. It is such a different game at the next level. I would hate to be a scout. 

[Nascent 7,243]

2 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

Dogs want Duursma i would say, how bout Whoreforn?

Hawthorn keen on Duursma allegedly.

Twomey has mentioned both Watson and Sanders for the dogs.

Haven't come acroos a solid link for McKercher yet but he isn't expected to make it out of the top 5.

[Travy14 1,492]

10 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

I dunno. I don’t see him as top 10 let alone top 5 highlights there. I’m no expert and only go by what I see, but I wouldn’t be moving up the draft for 190cm 3rd tall. Its a brutal industry but its not what we need right now. Has he played midfield? Wing ? Any outside role?

I guess I just look at his older brother and think of the colossal [censored] show in 5 years time id he was to turn out the same. 

If the experts say next Nat Fyfe, then by all means go for it. It is such a different game at the next level. I would hate to be a scout. 

He is a beast, and is a Midfield/Forward.

Much like Petracca was in his early years, and he reminds me a lot of those type of players.

Have watched a few of his games now, very different to his brother, who I also like.

He will be the future of our midfield.

Disclaimer - I was filthy when we selected Oliver over Parrish, so my opinion means nothing 😀

[mo64 5,209]

13 hours ago, dee-tox said:

Twomey reckons he has Nate Fyfe qualities. Big call! 

He'll fit it well at the Dees then. Fyfe is a shocking kick for goal.

[chookrat 3,776]

On 10/5/2023 at 10:05 PM, Nascent said:

Surprised there wasn't a thread started on him already. Had a really strong finish to his year that has put him well and truly into top 5, if not top 3, calculations. Played a couple games for Casey in the year.

Possibly out of reach for us at pick 5 (perhaps 7 post GC and North FA compo), however we may still be able to make our way up the board for him if the club believes he's our man.

New highlights video up from afl.com

 

Looks lively. Based on this footage he doesn't miss a single goal as well!!

Edited October 11, 2023 by chookrat

[Gawndy the Great 7,336]

25 minutes ago, chookrat said:

Looks lively. Based on this footage he doesn't miss a single goal as well!!

I don’t think the behinds make the highlight reel 😂

[Edm 91]

I’ve been on Zane dursma all year 

so much going for him

fast, elite skills, great mark and big leap 

when he was playing at Casey there was a few highlights of him linking up down the wing with harmes and few others and he already looked better than them. Makes good and fast decisions. Reminds me a lot of Conor rozee 

[fr_ap 2,144]

12 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

I dunno. I don’t see him as top 10 let alone top 5 highlights there. I’m no expert and only go by what I see, but I wouldn’t be moving up the draft for 190cm 3rd tall. Its a brutal industry but its not what we need right now. Has he played midfield? Wing ? Any outside role?

I guess I just look at his older brother and think of the colossal [censored] show in 5 years time id he was to turn out the same. 

If the experts say next Nat Fyfe, then by all means go for it. It is such a different game at the next level. I would hate to be a scout. 

Agree with you mate. I think he'll be a miss.