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There are far more advanced footballers or ruckman in this instance, either in the NAB league, suburban and country leagues or state level that would be well ahead and much more developed from a footballing point of view. Getting a bit over clubs getting so sucked in by raw athletic ability over more natural footballers put there waiting for their opportunities.

Underwhelming for me this year. Another who at times should have been dropped for players who were in good form at VFL level. Needs a big summer on the track.

I genuinely feel sorry for blokes out there that have been playing footy since day dot, go through the system busting their absolute [censored] [censored] and yet a bloke can get plucked from a basketball court straight onto an AFL list having yet not played footy for a few years. Doesn't sit right with me.

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Nothing surer..

No there actually was a Richmond player called Ben Hollands who played a few games for Richmond back in 1999.

Jackson had 1 hitout and 1 goal assist for the entire 3rd quarter. Again, a very overstated performance by some on here regarding him being that important link..

I want him playing further up the field where he was an absolute gun as a junior. Wingman/half forward would be my pick for Bowey next year.

Hang on, myself @Bring-Back-Powella few others have been quite vocal about this several times throughout the year but have been blasted by others for saying so. People only now realising this because he's in opposition colours? Some just cannot pick and choose when they want to wear their rosy red and blue glasses..

Where is he playing now days, I remember he was playing in the Northern Football League years ago. If I remember correctly also, he was invited to do a pre season with the Dees under Neale Daniher one year after he was delisted.

No

What an absolute blast from the past is Temel. People use to get sucked in by his man child frame when in reality he was just another Billy Morrison.

We have the next McGovern on out list in Daniel Turner. Yes it's a big call from my end but happy to stick my head out on this. Tough ountry lad who doesn't take a backwards step with his intercept defending being his biggest strength.

So has this Brett Ratten thread turned into Ross Lyon now? Honestly who cares. Close the thread. Such a irrelevant footy club.

Meanwhile at Brisbane.. https://www.lions.com.au/news/1238402/moment-of-change-a-new-beginning-at-springfield

Jordon is a much better inside midfielder then Sparrow. That's where he'll go imo.

People comparing Jackson goodbye message who lets remember only spent 3 years at the footy club compared to Hunter (10 years at the doggies) and Weideman (7 years at the Dees) I think people can work out where I'm going with this.

Has the skill level and poise and showed great signs in the grand final. Something to certainly work with here.

Yes I would personally. Immensely talent and only have to go back to his debut year in 2019 to see otherwise. Should be a premiership player had it not been for injury. I'm not entirely sure the severity of his issues so I can't comment on that. He, imo has the talent to have a break put year Tyson Stengle like with the right support behind him. This is where Mark Williams and Matghew Whelan become crucial.

Saw him take some pretty impressive contested marks in the air at times this year. Has something really exciting about him that is is hard to put a finger on it. Another full pre season and who knows next year.

Yep he impressed me as well. He's currently 197cm tall with the potential to reach at least 199cm by the time he's 25. His contested marking is impressive and put that with his athletic ability then I think there is some genuine potential there. I also agree around Keelers lack of competitiveness.

I'm a big wrap for Phoenix Foster of Norwood in the SANFL if we're looking towards key forward. I rate him more highly then Keeler and Jefferson. He's got the physical attributes and frame to becoming a pretty solid key forward in the same mould as a Nick Larkey or Mitch Lewis. He's also quite athletic in terms of his ability to chop out in the ruck as per his impressive performance against the Allies when Harry Barnett was a late withdrawal. He controlled the ruck and stoppages really well. Recruiters would have been impressed knowing he's added another string to his bow. He's one I'm absolutely hoping we take in the 30's.

Not sold on Keeler to be honest. I see too much of Casey Sibosado if some can remember a while back. I don't see too many defensive or 2nd efforts. Jackson had that and was of of his biggest strengths. I also have heard that his fitness and work ethic can be a bit of a concern and may need some work. I put Jefferson in the same bracket.

Amazing that we haven't drafted a player since his departure that comes remotely close to his skill level and talent. His ability to bullet low flat 40m passes on the chest of Neita was something you could never get enough of. Can you imagine how incredible Travis would be in today's line up!? Exactly the type of player that we're lacking.