Welcome to Demonland: Harry Sharp

[Demonland 70,825]

 

[spirit of norm smith 15,686]

“We're still working through that. They're working through what they require in terms of points with their academy players. We're hopeful of bringing Harry in."

- Tim Lamb on Harry Sharp

Lamb was really bullish on Sharp given he is a high end endurance footballer.  Holds the 2km combine time trial record 5m28secs by 20 seconds!!  Other comments addressed that Sharp can play wing or half forward, and fills a need given Nibblers departure and Hunter retirement.  He is a in a strong footy club but behind good players in Lions setup.  Lamb was hopeful.  I think pick 49 is fair (hope we can get Sharp and pick 66 back but it’s academic if Lions hold off). Lions working through their pick points accumulated to get Ashcroft & Marshall. 

[Redleg 40,549]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

While now sounding unlikely we can get Wade Derksen, I think the language used suggests it is still a small possibility.

There was no definite it won't happen and a lot of respect shown for the Giants in Lamb's comments and I sense a small chance, most likely if they get Jake Stringer, thereby pushing Derksen further down the ladder.

[layzie 33,476]

1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

“We're still working through that. They're working through what they require in terms of points with their academy players. We're hopeful of bringing Harry in."

- Tim Lamb on Harry Sharp

Lamb was really bullish on Sharp given he is a high end endurance footballer.  Holds the 2km combine time trial record 5m28secs by 20 seconds!!  Other comments addressed that Sharp can play wing or half forward, and fills a need given Nibblers departure and Hunter retirement.  He is a in a strong footy club but behind good players in Lions setup.  Lamb was hopeful.  I think pick 49 is fair (hope we can get Sharp and pick 66 back but it’s academic if Lions hold off). Lions working through their pick points accumulated to get Ashcroft & Marshall. 

His 2km record is astonishing, it blows Bailey Smith and Sam Walsh's times out of the water which is insane.

I too think 49 is fair, they should just accept it. 

[spirit of norm smith 15,686]

Lions. Come on. It’s a fair deal. 49 for Sharp and 66.  Gets them extra points.  They don’t need Sharp.  He’s stuck behind too many.  He will get a fair run with MFC.  Moves into our best 25 straight up in my view. Fits the high half forward role vacated by ANB.  

[DemonOX 8,752]

Just mentioned on afl radio that pic 49 for Harry is being close to being completed. 

[Adam The God 29,751]

29 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

Just mentioned on afl radio that pic 49 for Harry is being close to being completed. 

Thanks mate.

Really excited about what this means for Windsor.

[titan_uranus 24,954]

 

[roy11 3,761]

 

Some shuffling of picks and a serious injection of pace

[Melonmonster 78]

1 minute ago, roy11 said:

 

Some shuffling of picks and a serious injection of pace

Is sharp quick? Or just big tank?

I know he has the record for the 2km but not sure what that says about explosive and short distance sprinting ahha

[BAMF 4,219]

22 hours ago, old55 said:

If Brisbane demand more we could swap F3s. Brisbane should think that's in their favour.  Should be able to get done.

Nailed it

[deanox 9,820]

9 minutes ago, roy11 said:

 

Some shuffling of picks and a serious injection of pace

If this is what happens it seems to me that we have picks 5, 9 and 83 with 3 list spots left. And maybe 4 list spots if Tomlinson doesn't re-sign.

I wouldn't be surprised to see us try something to get another pick. No idea what though.

[roy11 3,761]

6 minutes ago, Melonmonster said:

Is sharp quick? Or just big tank?

I know he has the record for the 2km but not sure what that says about explosive and short distance sprinting ahha

Good call/question.  I had just assumed but all I can say, with minimal research, is that he is quicker than me.

[deanox 9,820]

8 minutes ago, Melonmonster said:

Is sharp quick? Or just big tank?

I know he has the record for the 2km but not sure what that says about explosive and short distance sprinting ahha

It doesn't necessarily translate to 20m and bursts out of pack, but it translates extremely well to modern football between the arcs.

Think ANB or Chandler doing repeat sprints and return sprints over 50-150 m up and down the ground. The ability to continually cover ground at a very high cruising pace and back it up again and again.

[DubDee 25,026]

On 14/10/2024 at 17:15, Demonstone said:

If we're after a draftee that could cut the opposition to shreds, I'd be looking at young Wiltshire.

 

Seems like we are getting to the pointy end of negotiations 

[Gorgoroth 12,820]

 

 

Official now

[DubDee 25,026]

3 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

 

 

Official now

man what a cheesy pun from MFC

[Jibroni 4,961]

Welcome Harry, bring us fortune.

[Big Col 1,339]

10 minutes ago, DubDee said:

man what a cheesy pun from MFC

What a cutting comment! Can you be more blunt than that?

[Leopold Bloom 328]

With picks 5 and 9 we virtually don’t have to worry about the second night of the draft. Just do your thing in the first hour of the first night JT!

[DubDee 25,026]

Just now, Big Col said:

What a cutting comment! Can you be more blunt than that?

I could have a stab yeah 

[Redleg 40,549]

4 minutes ago, Leopold Bloom said:

With picks 5 and 9 we virtually don’t have to worry about the second night of the draft. Just do your thing in the first hour of the first night JT!

Can we tell the PRODUCERS to stop the telecast after pick 9?

[DubDee 25,026]

5, 9, Tom and Jeremy

Better than I expected 

We have cover for max

We have replaced running power from ANB leaving 

and 2 elite talents come in

[DeeSpencer 25,152]

Well, as usual we overpay at the trade table - that 3rd pick upgrade is generous - but at least it’s for a young player with upside. 

[BAMF 4,219]

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

Well, as usual we overpay at the trade table - that 3rd pick upgrade is generous - but at least it’s for a young player with upside. 

I thought 49 was slightly unders myself so understand the f3 swap.

Personally I thought we should have gotten something more back from the Essendon trade.