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Big talk aggressive key forward who was certainly unlucky not to get picked up last year. Vice like hands who isn't afraid to crash packs and has certainly shown that at WAFL senior level. Love this pick.

Love Luka as a competitor hard as nails and would run through brick walls for you. Lateral movement and pace aren’t strengths, which I think may effect him at AFL level but he is only 18, could he be a Miochek, possibly in a few years. Seen him play against my oldest all the way through junior footy and they played cricket together as juniors super kid who comes from a good well grounded family

Forwards - win the attention Midfielders - win the awards Defenders - win the premierships

With the Melbourne Football Club's first pick in the 2024 AFL Mid-Season Draft and pick number 11 overall the Demon's selected Western Australian key forward Luker Kentfield from Subiaco.

I find those moaning about their dashed hopes of snapping up Chris Judd with pick 11 in the mid season draft, a midfield gun who, with zero AFL preseason will outperform players who’ve been on our list for several years,… frustrating and delusional. Luker looks like a classic MFC pick, in this our golden age of recruiting (all praise JT), in that while he has attributes that needed more development, he has the MFC signature qualities of aggression in contest, demonstrated willingness to work hard and earn his place in the big league. Welcome aboard young man! And congratulations. Go Demons.

Kevin Sheehan’s 2023 AFL Draft top prospects: WA Tall forwards and rucks STATE COMBINE Luker Kentfield State: Western Australia State League Club: Subiaco Community Club: Carine Date of Birth: 10/09/05 Height: 194cm A well-built and aggressive tall forward who progressed this year from the under 18s to play 10 matches at senior level for Subiaco. His physical presence and marking are both features of his play. Showed strength in the air and mobility as a target forward in three appearances for Western Australia at the National Championships. Kicked 22 goals across 20 matches this season at various levels in the talent pathway. His 8.42 seconds for the agility test at the state Draft Combine was a strong indicator of his mobility.

AFL talent guru provides mid-season draft lowdown Luker Kentfield (Subiaco) “He was very close at the end of last year. He’s a 196cm key forward who can pinch-hit in the ruck. “He is super competitive, and we don’t say that very often about young men of that size. It’s just instinctive to him. “He’s another one that hasn’t had a lot of air time but one to keep an eye on. “I don’t have a club for him, but I think he will go.”

and who plays as our #1 small defender who both locks down on the best oppo small forward AND provides rebound run; you know, how we generate our most scoring opportunities?

All roads lead to El Hawli if he hasn't been selected before our pick.

No surprise we targeted a key forward not a mid. Coz 99 problems and our mids ain't one.

Surely, the nickname will be “Filthy” (Luker)?

Looks like there could be a bit of &*%$ in him...

This must be the only sport in the world where senior coaches get to have a whinge about a rule in the middle of the season and it gets changed by Tuesday. It’s a good change, but why does Damian Hardwick get to decide the rules of the game?

Didn't see greasy arms though. Kolt and Filthy Luker can combine for our record breaking 2025,6,7,8,9 flags I would be very disappointed were he to go, after starring for us, to Sydney. But in all seriousness, welcome - but be warned that there are posters lurking here who will call you a spud, loser etc if you don't become a superstar within a couple of years.

Just in time for a kings birthday debut (kidding)

A super competitive key forward. Just what the doctor ordered. Welcome aboard Luker.

Welcome Luker! Got your boy @Pennant St Dee!

In the Alice today the forecast is 28 degrees and partly cloudy. Big drop of rain (up to 30mm) coming tommorow. So if it was ever going to he humid it would be today. The forecast is for only 35% humidity. By way of contrast, today's forecast for Melbourne is Max 21 degrees, and like in the Alice, rain is forecast for tommorow, albeit a lot less (up to 8mm). The forecast is for 46% humidity here. Our game on Sunday starts at 1pm. Perfect start time as it gets cold in the Alice once the sun starts going down. And I assumeit gets very dewy on sunny days like it will be on Sunday. Sunset is at 5:56 pm, so a good two and a bit hours after the game finishes. Absolutely perfect conditions for footy:

Well know the rule works if Cripps can no longer do 720degree turns while looking to dish off a handball

Agree wholeheartedly. Purely bizarre. I am glad we're playing on Sunday as hopefully it's bedded in better by then after the umpires completely eradicate the notion of prior opportunity Thursday to Saturday

Any danger they could apply the incorrect disposal rule.

Grant Thomas was the first football identity I can recall misusing "laconic" and it snowballed from there among the media, posters on footy forums and the wider population. Like Sam Newman, Thomas likes to use big words that he doesn't know the meaning of in an attempt to make himself sound more photosynthesis.

Unlike you we look at and understand the big picture

From Copilot search (from 2023 football): Luker Kentfield is an exciting young talent in Australian Rules Football (AFL). Let me share some details about him: Height: Luker stands tall at 194 cm. Weight: He weighs 93 kg. Age: At just 19 years old, he’s already making waves. Club: Luker hails from the Carine Junior Football Club. League: He plays in the Northern Conference of the WAFL (West Australian Football League). Luker’s playing style combines versatility and strength. Here are some key points about him: Position: He’s a ruck-forward, which means he can dominate both in the air and around the goals. Experience: Despite flying under the radar, Luker has notable senior experience. He turned out for Subiaco’s League side in 10 games this year. He also earned a call-up to the state Under 18 side for three appearances. Strengths: Aerial Ability: Luker excels in marking contests. Contested Marking: He’s strong in one-on-one situations. Conversion: When opportunities arise, he’s a reliable goal kicker. Strength: His readymade frame allows him to hold his own against mature bodies. While Luker has performed well in the WAFL’s top flight, the transition to AFL level will pose new challenges. Taller and more athletic opponents await, but his potential is undeniable. In terms of stats, Luker averaged just six disposals, three marks, and less than a goal per game. However, his standout senior effort yielded four goals from eight touches and four marks. Keep an eye on Luker Kentfield – he’s a rising star with plenty of promise! 🌟 ^(Source: WAFL)^(Source: Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central)

With due respect, really? Surely Brown is cooked. 'Break glass in case of emergency' at best. If he's not kicking goals we are playing one short. He can only play one position. Don't get me wrong. He's been a great player but no longer. As for Jefferson I'll be flabbergasted if he's selected based pretty much on one decent performance. It was a few short weeks ago that almost all and sundry were calling him a bust a la Lucas Cook. He is not ready. Whilst not ideal Turner at least provides versatility, gets to the contest and is mobile. 3 goals a few games ago was impressive. Down the track I'm in the Tomlinson camp to try forward. Having said all of this I reckon Petty will come up. 8 day break until the Pies then the bye. Love to see him recapture the Geelong form. Still think he's underdone.

Like how it's going to be humid and slippery in Alice Springs on the weekend

mid season rule change decided on a couple of days analysis after saying no problem here to be implemented within less than a week scores of umpires to be "re-educated" (when, how?) what could go wrong?

Freo play on Optus which is notoriously hard deck, so the surface is not similar

That won't be changing. He can also run 35 metres without bouncing.

Welcome aboard Luker Kentfield a very welcome addition to our young Key Forward stocks ( JVR, Disco, Jefferson & Kentfield) same size as TMac , supposedly has natural aggression and good hands, what’s not to like. We can now focus on mids and a ruckman at the national draft.

Or no one was good enough given the challenge to relocate a player (even from Preston), acclimatise them to professional standards, teach them our structures and have them perform well enough to demand game time within 12 weeks is - whilst not impossible -really difficult. We didn't use the pick to plug holes anywhere, we used it on the best available long term option. Maybe there's no midfield option better than Laurie, Tholstrup, Billings or Howes/AMW on the back flank and rolling a midfielder up. That's not unreasonable, they are all good VFL players. But I suspect reinforcements will come over the end of year list period. I doubt losing Gus for no replacement after the loss of JJ and Harmes hasn't impacted the midfield options.

It's the annual AFL mid season confected controversy. Gotta get that sweet content.

The midfield that’s needed Nibbler and Kossie to go on ball to provide some run and speed, has had to move Langdon to half forward to have run there and is suddenly relying on Hunter again doesn’t need reinforcements? I can see the case that no one really stood out, but we’d be silly if we don’t reinforce the midfield and mid/forward depth this offseason.

fixed.

He played with Koltyn at WA rep, he's put in a good word for him!

Luker Kentfield from the WAFL. 19yo, 196cm / 93kg tall forward.

It will be fascinating to see how Melks fares when he returns. He's been running and training for some time now so should have the tank (in theory). Question is does he come back with steely grit and determination or wanting for motivation. My guess with Jake is steely grit and determination, which would be an amazing addition for our last 6-10 games!

Its 5 oclock somewhere so any time.Oh you mean holding the ball,sorry silly me

Well you know what they say... You Can lead a horse to water…. But a pencil must be led I'll see myself out now.

I love how people just make stuff up to suit some narrative...

The word 'Gay' wants its original meaning back

Clarry gets pinged for throws all the time and Cripps nothing.... different rules for different players as we all know

I just wish they would stop changing the rule 20 times per game and especially when Clarrie gets the ball.

Seriously what other sport in the world would do this? Just leave the game alone during the season.

One of the advantages of being a Sunday game - the umpires should have ‘relaxed’ the overcorrection by then

Yeah, he is - a small coming in and able to play a role defensively and at ground level is far more likely to appear at afl level than a speculative tall

I love how some rule changes are addressed with “we’ll look at that in the off-season” and others get this knee jerk reaction

I remember Hawthorn getting 12,000 to a game at the G against GWS in one of their premiership years. It was a graveyard game. I'd say [censored] off you muppet.

Tell me the tales of our forward line domination before he took the role ...