Welcome to Demonland: Tom Fullarton

[Demonland 56,483]

 

 

[DeeZone 6,513]

Thanks Demonland great pick up, Tom sounds like a great get for us, humble but keen and determined to play AFL was prepared to move anywhere to get an opportunity I hope we put the finishing touches on Tom and give him regular game time, we are crying out for a two metre player with athleticism and great agility.!!

[Sydee 3,234]

10 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

 

Interesting he sees himself in a similar space to LJ - tall that is mobile and athletic both with basketball backgrounds.

Hopefully he is a late developer, and we can get a good return for the modest investment.

[Pipefitter 1,912]

1 hour ago, Sydee said:

Interesting he sees himself in a similar space to LJ - tall that is mobile and athletic both with basketball backgrounds.

Hopefully he is a late developer, and we can get a good return for the modest investment.

I’ve got hopes he can be the poor man’s version. Our premiership format is 2 talls and a resting ruck in the forward line. 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 3,488]

On 18/10/2023 at 13:55, Supreme_Demon said:

It will be interesting what jumper number they give to Tom Fullarton?

At the moment there are plenty to choose from. With the options being; #4, #6, #14, #23, #27, #34, #39, #44, #46, #47, #48 and #49.

 

He can keep #34 warm for a couple of years then pass it over to his young, other Sunshine Coast, protegé. Perhaps pick up #11 then? (may need to put Kalani in Max's original #37, as 'training wheels', till Max does retire!)

[McQueen 17,859]

Harry Mackay is the AFL’s poor version of Tom Fullerton. 
 

I hope they place odds on him for the Coleman next year. Will clean up. 
 

😎

[58er 5,044]

On 14/10/2023 at 16:13, DeeSpencer said:

No one’s ever said Schache isn’t a good VFL footballer tho! He just lacks the contested ability and athleticism to bring it to AFL level.

I’m not expecting much from Fullarton but he’s younger, been in the afl/elite junior system far less than Schache and a better athlete. It makes sense that he has more improvement in him.

The last time I saw Fullarton play was the semi final against us last year and I thought for a young ruck/forward he had some promise with more development. Not saying there’s a huge chance he becomes a player but I’m willing to at least see how he goes given it’s been a year (and another preseason with us) since he last played. 

Not sure what you are saying Dee. Because Tom played in the Lions VFL this season is my understanding. 

He has not played in 2023 in AFL unless you are saying you have not seen him play since that Semi at Casey in 2022 as well. 

Reason is he was behind Hippy and Joey up forward . 

Chance if him improving quickly as young tall and finding his feet might just be the event that spurs him on to being a handy recruit. 

[58er 5,044]

16 hours ago, Sydee said:

Interesting he sees himself in a similar space to LJ - tall that is mobile and athletic both with basketball backgrounds.

Hopefully he is a late developer, and we can get a good return for the modest investment.

Late development for a ruck is not 24. Gawny in 2015 was 23 with his breakout Kardinia masterpiece and Tom is coming off a complete VFL season with no opportunity due to The Lions ruck and forward availability. 

He has completed his apprenticeship and should be ready made ( other than fitting into when required to our game plan ). In fact all of our 3 trade prospects are ready made with Tom ready to show his ability. 

Much will depend upon our selection forward and and ruck game strategies for Tom but a 200cm mobile follower/forward if successful could be a complete game changer. He could blossom under our development program and fulfill his potential.

I am excited about the new players who should bring a much different attitude to scoring with out defending being put on the scrap heap. 
Mini (McQualter) should bring this to our benefit incorporating a faster system and added pressure on our opponents. 

Guess time will be the deciding factor to see if any of these changes materialise to improve our ability to win the big games we have failed in the last two seasons.

Tom should be involved if this is to happen.