Think whoever gets him will get a player. He did miss two games leading up to the Championships because of illness and his highlight reel may have suffered accordingly. What I like about him is his preparedness to get stuck in, earn the contested ball, tackle, shepherd, etc. Maybe he won't be a forward but could run through the midfield like Cripps? That's an enticing prospect.

  On 24/10/2023 at 08:00, Gator said:

I take it back about Caddy.  His first 60 seconds are particularly special.

 

Jeez that's one of the worst video packages ever assembled. He dropped more uncontested marks than Chris Dawes! Kick fell short from 40 metre set shot again too. He's got aggression at the man, but he's got some serious work ahead of him to make it IMO.

It does however show than young Kynan Brown is a goer and could be a steal as a late father son pickup.

Edited October 24, 20231 yr by Lord Travis

  On 22/10/2023 at 02:03, Deespicable said:

O'Sullivan looks good - is he good enough for our pick 6? I reckon Adelaide may take him at 10.

Perfect. During interviews we’ll get the idea in his head about coming home and then get him to request a trade home when Petty submits his Crom request.

  On 24/10/2023 at 21:32, Lord Travis said:

Jeez that's one of the worst video packages ever assembled. He dropped more uncontested marks than Chris Dawes! Kick fell short from 40 metre set shot again too. He's got aggression at the man, but he's got some serious work ahead of him to make it IMO.

It does however show than young Kynan Brown is a goer and could be a steal as a late father son pickup.

Yes and I don't concur with those who think he's athletic.

He's a lumberer with poor pace, i.e. slow.

Edited October 25, 20231 yr by Gator

  On 24/10/2023 at 08:00, Gator said:

I take it back about Caddy.  His first 60 seconds are particularly special.

 

Didn't take a solid grab in the first 60 seconds

  On 24/10/2023 at 03:07, Axis of Bob said:

I was with you at the start of your post about Curnow, but this last part is very different to my observations of Caddy. 

Curnow slipped and I think you're right that it was very little to do with the drink driving and almost entirely about questions regarding whether he could play key forward at AFL level with his size ("only" 192cm) or whether he'd have to be a midfielder/flanker. Ironically, the exact issues people are discussing with Caddy. 

As for talking about Caddy's athleticism, I think you're completely wrong. Caddy is a very athletic and powerful player, which are some of his real strengths. He jumps at the ball, is strong at ground level and strong defensively. He is a powerful kick over distance and wins contests that are very difficult to win. Like Curnow he plays taller because he's got long arms. I think you've misjudged his ability because you've started at the wrong spot with his power and athleticism. 

Boy I hope we get something in between these two assessments if we get Caddy.

I want Curtin but Caddy if not. 

  On 25/10/2023 at 00:08, Ugottobekidding said:

Didn't take a solid grab in the first 60 seconds

You got to be kidding ?

  On 25/10/2023 at 00:08, Ugottobekidding said:

Didn't take a solid grab in the first 60 seconds

Might have been some irony in there

10. Nate Caddy

Geelong

Northern Knights, 193cm Forward
The Cats have also been linked to hard-running wingman Darcy Wilson, but marking forward Caddy would be hard to pass up if he’s still on the board. Melbourne also has interest in Caddy, but if it takes Leake then there’s every chance Caddy gets through to the Cats. Given Geelong’s ageing key forward stocks – Jeremy Cameron is 30 and Tom Hawkins is 35 – it makes sense to bring in some new blood. Recruiters believe Caddy has the potential to be a Charlie Curnow-type in time given his aerial abilities, power and strength.