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Welcome to Demonland: Xavier Taylor

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3 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

@demoncat I am a huge fan of this young guy. Footy smart. Great mark. Tough. Determined.

Whilst I think he goes early , agreed there’s a very small chance he falls to us … available picks if … 1 Duursma 2 CDT 3 Robey 4 Grlj 5 Sharp 6 Cumming … then Dees 7 X Taylor 8 any of Farrow/Dovaston/J.Lindsay/Nairn

That’s the pathway

I think Cal also said on Gettable this morning that Essendon might not be as interested in him / might prioritise midfielders (someone may have to fact check that for me though)

So if Richmond take Grij the pathway for Taylor to fall to us really opens up

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    He’s one of the players I’d love most. Damaging kick, strong body and tough/competitive as anyone. Can see him being much more than just a half back.

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    What position would he play at AFL level?

    191cms and not a super solid May type unit, so wouldn't be a key defender. He projects as a third tall intercept type like Lever? Might be a bit of a tweener if he doesn't grow taller.

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    25 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

    What position would he play at AFL level?

    191cms and not a super solid May type unit, so wouldn't be a key defender. He projects as a third tall intercept type like Lever? Might be a bit of a tweener if he doesn't grow taller.

    The sort of damaging athletic utility the Hawks have 6 or 7 of and quickly becoming the modern prototype.

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    34 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

    What position would he play at AFL level?

    191cms and not a super solid May type unit, so wouldn't be a key defender. He projects as a third tall intercept type like Lever? Might be a bit of a tweener if he doesn't grow taller.

    Vlaustuin?

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    34 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

    What position would he play at AFL level?

    191cms and not a super solid May type unit, so wouldn't be a key defender. He projects as a third tall intercept type like Lever? Might be a bit of a tweener if he doesn't grow taller.

    Sicily, Stewart, Vlastuin, Weddle, Howe. Not a tweener, there's a very defined role for him at AFL level.

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    22 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

    What position would he play at AFL level?

    191cms and not a super solid May type unit, so wouldn't be a key defender. He projects as a third tall intercept type like Lever? Might be a bit of a tweener if he doesn't grow taller.

    by the look of his neck hell be plenty solid

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    On 11/11/2025 at 22:33, 2021 said:

    Gun. Realistically probably the best player we could get at 7/8. if he slips.

    Very happy!

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    On 12/11/2025 at 11:34, Lord Travis said:

    What position would he play at AFL level?

    191cms and not a super solid May type unit, so wouldn't be a key defender. He projects as a third tall intercept type like Lever? Might be a bit of a tweener if he doesn't grow taller.

    could also grow a bit more yet. But not for May's role. Good choice, hopefully he grabs it and makes the most of the opportunity.

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    Love reading back so many people saying they'd love this guy but he wouldn't be still on the board...GOT HIM!

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    Very very happy with this. Tough, skillful and super competitive. A gun

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    Thrilled!

    I had been keen on him but assumed he was no real chance to be available for us.

    And I'm setting my auto-correct to turn Xavier Taylor into 'Xtra' and everyone else just has to live with it.

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    12 minutes ago, darkhorse72 said:

    could also grow a bit more yet. But not for May's role. Good choice, hopefully he grabs it and makes the most of the opportunity.

    I wasn’t sure initially, but after watching lots of footage I’m stoked we landed him. Was hoping for a Taylor and Sharp double. At least we got one.

    Taylor looks a future gun and is a super determined kid. Excited he’s in red and blue!

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    Im hoping the comment “was good to get best on field and also off field” was just a young bloke trying to be cool in front of his friends. I immediately thought “ohh you didn’t need to say that”.

    Edited by BrisbaneDemon

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    On 04/11/2025 at 21:46, spirit of norm smith said:

    I reckon the most guaranteed player in the draft is Xavier Taylor. I rate him in the best 5 available in this draft. Absolutely looks and plays like a footballer. Smart. Composed. Has Aggression. Excellent judge of a mark. He is a lock for 200 games in my view. Think “Disco Turner” type. If you push him, expect it back two-fold. Whilst he’s not a player we need, he would be a very good addition. In my opinion he simply couldn’t be passed up by the Tigers or the Bombers.

    Pick 11. Xavier Taylor. 👏👏👏

    Great news. Happy days. As I said, he got the footy ability and toughness to be an excellent player. He doesn’t take a backwards step

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    2 minutes ago, BrisbaneDemon said:

    The comment “was good to get best on field and also off field” was just a young bloke trying to be cool in front of his friends. I immediately thought “ohh you didn’t need to say that”.

    Perhaps avoid bunking him with Maysie at the pre-season camp

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    What a lad!

    Hes got that Dusty Martin smugness a d arrogance about him and i bloody love it!

    Has cult figure all over him and to be honest I have felt that over the years we have lacked that on field strut because Goody wanted us to be boring and bland along side the game plan.

    Dawn of a new era and both Taylor and Pickett will be huge for us moving forward.

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    3 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    He sounds like a lad, not sure if that would’ve pleased Kingy and the board 🤣

    To be fair, Luke Hodge sounded similar in his draft yr

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