The Harvey Langford Thread

[DeeSpencer 24,677]

Not his best game, looks like he was physically targeted early and had trouble dealing with the breeze, but did show just how strong a ball winner he is when he crashes in to contest and there was some nice handballs and kicks at times.

By the way, plenty of glimpses of big Ah Mu in 65. He's a massive kid for 17.

 

[Axis of Bob 11,138]

The thing that should translate across to AFL well is his clearance work. He’s very similar to Gus Brayshaw in the way he moves through a stoppage.

Edited September 2 by Axis of Bob

[binman 41,921]

On 25/08/2024 at 20:36, DeeSpencer said:

He might not have Pendles’ class or Bont’s boot but he’s in the same height and strength and has plenty of penetration on his left foot. A better overhead mark than Pendles and maybe even better overhead for his age than Bont.

Is he a great athlete - probably not. Is he the most precise with his skills no. But he racks the ball up, dominates at stoppages and creates a lot of scores.

To me he’s the pick 1 aside from Ashcroft.

I really liked his vfl game. Because he did find it a bit hot early. But he started to find more space and make some really good inside 50 kicks as well as show his ability to break from packs and cut through traffic.

 

At first I thought that was a lowlights package

 But then I realised it must be all Langdord's involvements in that particular vfl game.

It's actually good to see a more balanced video package.

Also good that its at vfl level sometimes the guns dominate at junior level.

[Moonshadow 17,463]

Beautiful left foot kick.

Yes please!

[JJJ 991]

Essendon have him very high on their board at the moment. Plenty of water to pass under the bridge before the draft though.

[binman 41,921]

On 27/08/2024 at 21:40, Adam The God said:

 

There's a lot of Bont in this particular game. Strong contested marks, floating deep to kick goals and then getting in done and bursting from clearance and hitting targets by hand and foot.

And he's got the habit, like the bont and many left footers (i think because opponents instinctivly cover the right side), of wheeling onto his left foot and kicking off no steps.

I love that - gets the ball moving quickly and the ball is kicked under less pressure.

Edited September 2 by binman

[demoncat 915]

I wonder if North would consider trading pick 2 for 5 and change if they’re targeting Trainor?

I know the top five or six prospects are similarly rated but I’d love to be able to zero in on JT’s highest ranked player if possible (presuming Richmond don’t take him with 1)

[DeeSpencer 24,677]

 

Not his best game, didn't have his using power in his kicking. Obviously Melbourne's non stop wind didn't help things but might be starting to run the tank on low after a huge season. But he still attacks every contest with a heap of vigour and wins the ball in so many different ways.

Plenty of clips of Ah-Mu in this too. Love his soft hands on his hit outs and there's some mobility.

Part of me says if he has a huge preseason he could be a top 5 pick which would be fantastic. But I'd also be happy if he coasts on through to us as a rookie then has a big summer after the draft! Stupid academy system!

[Ted Lasso 18,734]

A clearance machine who is effectively going to be an Angus Brayshaw replacement who's also a beautiful long left foot kick. love his work. 

[Mach5 4,590]

On 26/08/2024 at 09:49, layzie said:

Cal had him at no.3 in his last phantom draft. Reasonable left footer which is a point of difference, a solid metres gained guy. Worth trading up for? No idea. 

I feel like North will want to trade back so they can take Trainor & not be ridiculed for taking him too early.

[Ted Lasso 18,734]

13 minutes ago, Mach5 said:

I feel like North will want to trade back so they can take Trainor & not be ridiculed for taking him too early.

I could definitely see North trading their future first round to a team for a selection this year to get Trainor and keep pick 2 for perhaps Langford or O'Sullivan