1 hour ago, Sydee said:

He did look ok for someone having his first start at VFL level

He has decent speed, seems to read the game well and neat skills

Is, or will he be a little undersized for AFL - that is probably the main concern (has some time on his side)

He is listed at 180cm (5’11”) in old terms, fast smart and piercing left foot kick.😁

8 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

He is listed at 180cm (5’11”) in old terms, fast smart and piercing left foot kick.😁

Size won’t be a problem if he can rack em up and hit targets - just look at Errol Gulden

1 hour ago, Sydee said:

He did look ok for someone having his first start at VFL level

He has decent speed, seems to read the game well and neat skills

Is, or will he be a little undersized for AFL - that is probably the main concern (has some time on his side)

Very good first game. Needs to work on his repeat speed, tackling and the classic left footers issue on what to do when he gets hemmed in.

9 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Very good first game. Needs to work on his repeat speed, tackling and the classic left footers issue on what to do when he gets hemmed in.

Handball over the top to a running Windsor

11 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Very good first game. Needs to work on his repeat speed, tackling and the classic left footers issue on what to do when he gets hemmed in.

I saw him kick a couple of right foot kicks that were arguably better than what Viney, Trac and Oliver dish up on their preferred.

He'll be fine cobba.

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17 hours ago, DeeZone said:

He is listed at 180cm (5’11”) in old terms, fast smart and piercing left foot kick.😁

Fair enough - perhaps that in itself will not be a problem

As I said he does have time on his side and should fill out a bit with an AFL weights program

He reminded me a bit of Kynan Brown who I'd love to think will make it but so far looks a 50/50 proposition

@Sydee sorry Sinnema is not like Kynan Brown.

KB is a tackling machine with good 2nd efforts but has a poor kick that holds him back from playing AFL footy. He is a defensive oriented player.

Sinnema has an elite left foot disposal , moves well as an outside runner but will need time to develop his defensive side with tackling & 2nd efforts.

Is Sinnema eligible this year?

5 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Is Sinnema eligible this year?

Yep

Nominated as a player of interest for the Stingrays in Rookie Me Central’s Coates Talent League Wildcard Round roundup

Likely he will be added as a Cat B NGA rookie selection. Has had a good year and is a classy user of the footy. However imv would be a late draft pick at best or perhaps not drafted if it was in the a free pool.

56 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Likely he will be added as a Cat B NGA rookie selection. Has had a good year and is a classy user of the footy. However imv would be a late draft pick at best or perhaps not drafted if it was in the a free pool.

We don't have B-Rookie spots for next year. Mentha and Berry have them; Berry till 2027

On 07/09/2025 at 10:06, Lucifers Hero said:

We don't have B-Rookie spots for next year. Mentha and Berry have them; Berry till 2027

Upgrade Mentha? Or just use a rookie pick for Sinnema.

Had to look up Berry as I had completely forgotten him.

Has anybody heard what he's been doing since we picked him up.

University 3rds or whatever?

On 07/09/2025 at 10:06, Lucifers Hero said:

We don't have B-Rookie spots for next year. Mentha and Berry have them; Berry till 2027

I don’t want to question you (I’m pretty sure you are always on the money) but I thought the press release for Menthas extension was he was now a Cat A?

1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Had to look up Berry as I had completely forgotten him.

Has anybody heard what he's been doing since we picked him up.

University 3rds or whatever?

i'm still waiting for any sign of official confirmation from teh club, we havent even hinted to his signing

10 hours ago, Turner said:

i'm still waiting for any sign of official confirmation from teh club, we havent even hinted to his signing

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11 hours ago, Dee-licious said:

I don’t want to question you (I’m pretty sure you are always on the money) but I thought the press release for Menthas extension was he was now a Cat A?

Haven't found any media release on Cat A.

12 hours ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

Upgrade Mentha? Or just use a rookie pick for Sinnema.

Either would work.

1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

melbourne-demons-boost-defensive-stocks-by-signing-college-basketballer-oscar-berry

again, not a single word from anyone at the club, that is an article from afl dot com and doesn't have a single quote, i get it i see it but i want to see the club announce something