26 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Good game yesterday but when i read this i immediately thought of Langford.

King said as much on SEN this morning...he believes both Langford and Culley will eventually develop into true midfielders but they are learning their craft on the outside

22 minutes ago, sisso said:

King said as much on SEN this morning...he believes both Langford and Culley will eventually develop into true midfielders but they are learning their craft on the outside

Yep, did hear that.

Same with Lindsay.
Noah Anderson did it at Gold Coast.

Takes a real talent to go inside and be unbeatable from day 1. Even Jagga Smith cant run out 4 quarters of football right now

You get a very clear sense of where young players are at every time King speaks.

Ken Hinkley emphasised this on SEN yesterday. This was in regards to Carltons midfield woes.

Kenny pretty much said that to play as an inside midfielder, you have pretty much be ready to go straight away which i think he meant physically and maturity.

There was discussion around Jagga Smith that whilst he is playing as a starting on baller and racking up numbers, the influence on games isn’t there yet because how young and physically immature he is.

I think Langford will be a gun inside midfielder for us for a decade plus, but we have to remember he’s only in his second year and is still developing his tank and understanding of role

I actually think he’s a similar player to Callaghan, albeit not as quick but with (potentially) a stronger contested and fwd game, plus both have great running patterns and a beautiful left foot

If Langford could follow Callaghan’s trajectory we’ll be very well set

Appreciate the clarifications as to why he hasn't been in the middle much at all yet. I can understand the frustration from Dees supporters knowing we have a future A grade midfielder waiting in the wings (literally). The last few posts give some justification for why he's being left out for now so when he does eventually go in he'll be ready and confident.

As a side Lewis mentioned On the Couch that another reason he maybe hasn't played more midfield may be due to being very left foot dominant as in he he needs to develop his right side more. I can't imagine this would be a real reason as we have a few mids who are one side dominant (Windsor especially). But it might be more to do with the predictability he has at the moment sweeping to that left...

3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Ken Hinkley emphasised this on SEN yesterday. This was in regards to Carltons midfield woes.

Kenny pretty much said that to play as an inside midfielder, you have pretty much be ready to go straight away which i think he meant physically and maturity.

There was discussion around Jagga Smith that whilst he is playing as a starting on baller and racking up numbers, the influence on games isn’t there yet because how young and physically immature he is.

Has very little hurt at this stage.

And I was a big fan of his.

17 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Yep, did hear that.

How does one learn the midfield on a wing, maybe I don’t understand but they’re too different roles.

You understand how it’s possible and can explain?

2 hours ago, GawnOfTheDead said:

How does one learn the midfield on a wing, maybe I don’t understand but they’re too different roles.

You understand how it’s possible and can explain?

teaching him defensive running patterns i'd imagine, as well as discipline to perform a role on ongoing basis

from memory, the bont started out primarily as an outside mid who became an inside mid once he'd built a tank

if langford can become a left-footed version of bontempelli, we'll be ecstatic

Whether making it as a winger, or a midfielder, Langfords effectiveness in either - will always be his ability to kick goals. He could play as a key forward if we needed. However, we will need to find his role - be it winger or mid, and it will be at least 60% forward regardless.

19 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

teaching him defensive running patterns i'd imagine, as well as discipline to perform a role on ongoing basis

from memory, the bont started out primarily as an outside mid who became an inside mid once he'd built a tank

if langford can become a left-footed version of bontempelli, we'll be ecstatic

Agree with your points @whatwhat say what , but Bont is already a left footed version of Bont!

Yeah I am not the least bit concerned about Harvey. He will be an A grader for us.

Harvey Langford is a natural footballer with great goal kicking instincts, that long pass to Fritta wasn’t to shabby either, needs to stay in the moment and keep building his tank, we all have high expectations for Harvey.

His first 2 games were pretty ordinary I thought but I was pleased to see him get involved on Sunday. Let's hope he can continue to build.

21 minutes ago, demoncat said:

Agree with your points @whatwhat say what , but Bont is already a left footed version of Bont!

very true!

Harvey deserves a bit more love so here goes, from AFL website:

This could be the making of Harvey Langford. Powerful, dangerous and effective, all of the reasons why many clubs had him top two or three in an incredibly strong 2024 draft class. He finished with 27 disposals, three goals, two goal assists, eight score involvements and was the highest rated player on the ground in a massive win over the reigning premier. Crucially, he also proved he doesn't need to play midfield to make a difference. Gun.

And equal BOG on coaches votes.

Love the kid!

Edited Tuesday at 17:075 days by Lucifers Hero

Bison is a gun and a score involvement machine who hits the scoreboard regularly. Love him too.

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Thanks, but paywalled.

You know the drill...🙂

Edited Thursday at 13:003 days by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew

10 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Great to see Harvey get more well deserved recognition!

It seems far too many on this site have undervalued his game. I reckon they have misunderstood his role and not realised he has played mainly as a wingman rather than an inside mid - which he may well be in time. So they have critiqued him and his statistics as such.

To be the "most highly rated wingman in the game" is an enormous achievement for a kid who has just started his second year at AFL level.

Opp coaches will have a dilemma on who to nullify: Windsor, Pickett x 2, Langford. I wish them luck!!!

Will totally enjoy watching him fulfill his potential.

27 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Great to see Harvey get more well deserved recognition!

It seems far too many on this site have undervalued his game. I reckon they have misunderstood his role and not realised he has played mainly as a wingman rather than an inside mid - which he may well be in time. So they have critiqued him and his statistics as such.

To be the "most highly rated wingman in the game" is an enormous achievement for a kid who has just started his second year at AFL level.

Opp coaches will have a dilemma on who to nullify: Windsor, Pickett x 2, Langford. I wish them luck!!!

Will totally enjoy watching him fulfill his potential.

And he's a goal kicking wingman too. They are extremely dangerous.

1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Great to see Harvey get more well deserved recognition!

It seems far too many on this site have undervalued his game. I reckon they have misunderstood his role and not realised he has played mainly as a wingman rather than an inside mid - which he may well be in time. So they have critiqued him and his statistics as such.

To be the "most highly rated wingman in the game" is an enormous achievement for a kid who has just started his second year at AFL level.

Opp coaches will have a dilemma on who to nullify: Windsor, Pickett x 2, Langford. I wish them luck!!!

Will totally enjoy watching him fulfill his potential.

You're right.

Sometimes you have to modify your understanding of a player type and their role. I've been guilty of assuming that Langford was drafted as an inside mid and therefore that is the plan for him and all assessments will be made with that criteria in mind. The same thing with Windsor where it still feels to me like he's meant to be judged on being a wide player with run but that expectation needs to be altered as well.

I think a lot of us are so used to system football with players typecast in their role with little deviation that we're finding this swinging around concept very new and still adjusting to it. Seeing Langdon spending time back, Culley running through the middle, Kolt down back it's new territory for us seeing the magnets moved as much as they are. And it's great!

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Has all the signs of a mini Bont/Pendles clone in my opinion.

I've seen many lament his pace previously.

Any guesses on who was tracked at second fastest Anzac Eve for The Dees behind Kozzie?