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Daniel Hughes - does he stay or go?

Hulett Packard III
in Melbourne Demons

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Daniel Hughes has been on the club's rookie list for two years but doesn't seem to have really advanced himself in any meaningful way.

Can he be kept on the rookie list for another year?

Should he be kept at the club or will he be one final delistment before the pre season starts?

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    Who?

    The guy on our rookie list :unsure:

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    I reckon Daniel Hughes could make it as an AFL footballer.

    I'd like Bails to make up his own mind without being too influenced by the "Old Guard".(ptresumably he can watch videos etc)

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    he is a guy that could play now..but he is too good for vfl standard and suffers accordingly

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    I've seen him at sandy a couple times and he has great skills, not overly quick but great by foot and good hands. He would be a very handy Half Forward Flanker/Winger.

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    He seems very very strong for a young bloke, or at least, thats the impression I have got seeing him in the Sandy ressies.

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    i think he should stay. has had op most of this year and would have been promoted ahead of bode if fit. handy steve johnson type. I think he must be staying considering they have delisted other players like neaves. Enough draft picks to promote i think. Not sure the rules of the promotion though. WHen and how do we do it?

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    Isn't two years the limit to be on a rookie list? Therefore its Senior list or bust for Hughes.

    He showed a bit in the opening NAB Cup game V Hawks this year. The commentators on Foxtel were confident he was going to play senior footy in 07 based on his form that night.

    I'd elevate him!

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    two years is the limit on one club's rookie list...

    I personally do not think that he has done enough at sandringham to suggest that he would make it at afl level....

    has been in the system for a few years now and not sure of any improvement..

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    You can now, apparently, have a rookie for three years.

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    yeah thats true one rookie can be on for a third year!

    he's only 20 and looks quite good

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    You can now, apparently, have a rookie for three years.

    Can you post a source for this? AFL site seems to still say 2 years

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    Can you post a source for this? AFL site seems to still say 2 years

    My understanding is that only international players can be on the rookie list for 3 years, normal players have to be redrafted to get the extra year.

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    He will be given a chance under Bailey. If he cannot cut it he will be cut next season. He has the talent, just lacks in a few areas. If he develops he will be on the fringe for selection on the wing.

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