2 hours ago, Oxdee said:

It wouldn’t surprise me if Lindsey is closer to 185cm rather than 183. Same higher as trac. He should have some real size on him in a few years 

True Oxdee he looks closer to 185 than 183, looks about the Dukes height, how good do Lindsay and Windsor look in full stride.

Never forget you can make up 2cm in height through sheer mongrel.

A mongrel can add quite a bit of extra size.

2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

A mongrel can add quite a bit of extra size.

And don't forget a mongrel with mongrel.

Serious question, has anyone seen Xavier Lindsay's kicking in person? Not just in videos.

Is his kicking elite? Is he hitting players "lace out" on the chest with his kicks?

Edited November 28, 20241 yr by Supreme_Demon

1 hour ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Serious question, has anyone seen Xavier Lindsay's kicking in person? Not just in videos.

Is his kicking elite? Is he hitting players "lace out" on the chest with his kicks?

Check with Whispering Jack, Son of Norm Smith or Dazzle Davey 36, they all have a good handle on the U16 & U18 competition, Coates League. I have seen Lindsay mentioned a lot during ‘24 on here.

From the Herald Sun’s online article on the AFL draft: The draftees who could line up in Round 1 2025, best SuperCoach rookie picks:

18 hours ago, Demonstone said:

A mongrel can add quite a bit of extra size.

Didn't realise you occasionally worked blue. 

Interesting video. Ranks XL as #2 in  which draftees most likely to impact in '25 list.

No mention of Langford.

https://youtu.be/LURGewKKPAs?si=tU4QPHgH2i21mPx3

 

2 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

Interesting video. Ranks XL as #2 in  which draftees most likely to impact in '25 list.

No mention of Langford.

https://youtu.be/LURGewKKPAs?si=tU4QPHgH2i21mPx3

 

I'd be taking any of these Youtube 'analysts' with a grain of salt.....

39 minutes ago, adonski said:

I'd be taking any of these Youtube 'analysts' with a grain of salt.....

We are all in the same boat

On 14/10/2024 at 09:28, spirit of norm smith said:

If the Dees can trade in “pick 9” off the bombers, then I’d be keen on drafting Xavier Lindsay with this pick.  If we got either Lalor or Langford at pick “5” (inside mid bulls), Lindsay would be the perfect addition as a highly skilled left footer who can play half back or midfield. He captained the Gippsland Power team.  As previously written, he plays like Josh Kelly (GWS) offering the ability to win the ball in close as well as run and spread. Undoubtedly injury ended his year early and he didn’t test at the combine. He’s got class and skills to add a lot to our future.  

Good stuff Normie

Big wraps

Edit: Gets more specific about his draft year and traits at 7m

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fAmvLjCFgI&t=420s

 

Edited February 28, 20251 yr by John Demonic

I definitely think Xavier Lindsay could play on the half back flank for the Demons in the near future.

However, I think he is still working on his fitness levels after his knee injury last year.

I don't have too high of an expectation on him for just his first year. So I will just wait and see when he gets to earn a spot in the AFL side for the Demons.

Nevertheless, it's great that we have another elite kick in the team.

The more elite kicks and excellent decision makers we have at the Demons the better!

was impressed in the north practice game as to how he got more involved as the game progressed

keen to see how he goes against flagmantle

On 09/09/2024 at 15:32, DeeSpencer said:

He plays on ball at Gippsland, was a winger in the champs.

We're also wasting Windsor if we pigeon hole him as a winger long term. He should be spending plenty of his training time with the inside mids and half backs over summer no matter who we pick. Even if I think he's a few years away from a permanent on ball role, if at all.

But back on Lindsay. He has similar attributes to Josh Kelly, who we passed over twice because of doubts about his toughness under the highest of pressure but is undoubtedly a good player.

And whilst I like my midfielders big and beefy there's no doubt the league has shifted to valuing quick and skilled mids. Naicos, Gulden (playes overwhelmingly on ball), Butters, Serong were all Aus. Merrett should've been. We've just lost the one player we have who can run with those guys in ANB.

Lindsay's also 183cm and has at least some size on his frame, he's not totally skinny. Who's to say he doesn't end up a better inside ball winner and stronger than Jagga Smith, Finn O'Sullivan, Draper and Murphy Reid who are all in contention for top 5 picks.

He had 11 disposals and 5 clearances in just over a quarter in this clip and looked comfortable in traffic.

 

I hadn't opened this thread, so started post from last September. Some interesting takes.

This post will age a lot better than some of the other takes - you nailed DS.

Great comment about the similarities to Kelly, I hadn't thought of that comparison - it's a good one

I love this kid, and think he has huge upside. As you note can play mutiple roles, is tough, and is exactly the sort of player we have been crying our for.

And seems like he is a natural leader.

 

Xavier Lindsay had a wonderful first game for the Demons!

 

Well done young fella! ❤️💙😎👍🏻

 

Garry Lyon was also very impressed and said Xavier Lindsay reminded him of Nigel Lappin.

Here's the article about it: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/03/18/the-dees-draftee-who-reminded-lyon-of-early-2000s-superstar-in-round-1-debut

12 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Xavier Lindsay had a wonderful first game for the Demons!

 

Well done young fella! ❤️💙😎👍🏻

 

Garry Lyon was also very impressed and said Xavier Lindsay reminded him of Nigel Lappin.

Here's the article about it: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/03/18/the-dees-draftee-who-reminded-lyon-of-early-2000s-superstar-in-round-1-debut

Lappin was a great player, if he's anywhere near him we've got a good one.

I think we have...

Jet. Love him already 

26 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Xavier Lindsay had a wonderful first game for the Demons!

 

Well done young fella! ❤️💙😎👍🏻

 

Garry Lyon was also very impressed and said Xavier Lindsay reminded him of Nigel Lappin.

Here's the article about it: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2025/03/18/the-dees-draftee-who-reminded-lyon-of-early-2000s-superstar-in-round-1-debut

Lappin!!!  So far ive read him also conpared to Reid, Walsh, Kelly, a Febey, Xavier Tanner, Billings, a Tears for Fears guitarist and more. What the heck ill join in, he reminds me of Fraser Gehrig. All aboard the X-train!!

Edited March 18, 20251 yr by Jjrogan

On 28/11/2024 at 16:39, Demonstone said:

A mongrel can add quite a bit of extra size.

Real mongrels become hunched with anger so not sure about that. 

 

This bloke looked a class above, had time, great footy thinking and the disposal we desperately need. 

Best debut since Clarrie.

2 minutes ago, Hellaintabadplacetobe said:

Best debut since Clarrie.

Clarry's first game was against GWS and at the MCG too 😉 good omen!

A very good debut.

Showed the level of maturity Matty Whelan showed in his first game all those years ago. 

25 minutes ago, Jjrogan said:

Lappin!!!  So far ive read him also conpared to Reid, Walsh, Kelly, a Febey, Xavier Tanner, Billings, a Tears for Fears guitarist and more. What the heck ill join in, he reminds me of Fraser Gehrig. All aboard the X-train!!

I think we need to keep  a big lid on this!