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Toby Sinnema

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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.😁

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    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

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

    Edited by Howard_Grimes

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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

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    @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.

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    5 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Is Sinnema eligible this year?

    Yep

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    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?

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    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?

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    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

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    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

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

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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.

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    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

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    Has anyone heard anything about Toby recently, the silence seems to be deafening. Maybe we may pass on him after the ND, and see what is left over for rookying in his reserved spot?

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    “The Demons haven't nominated Next Generation Academy prospect Toby Sinnema, with the Dandenong Stingray a chance to be a train-on option after the draft if not selected”.

    From Cal Twomey’s Phantom Draft

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    I thought Sinnema showed enough this year to get a rookie spot. His game at Casey showed his outside run and skill would be a handy addition. Obviously there’s other considerations that make up whether he’s worthy of being added to the list. Wait & see.

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    Good luck to the kid, but thinking he will miss as the club has already seen enough of him to make a call

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    16 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

    Good luck to the kid, but thinking he will miss as the club has already seen enough of him to make a call

    Our list was full after Onley was taken.

    Unless you are talking future chances, he has missed out at this point.

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