jayceebee31

A superb article that even brought a tear to my eye. Just shows how lucky we are with the new board we have,along with Schwabby and C.C.

Last week did show up a real weakness re our height restrictions in the backline. I think Martin should be now groomed for say a backline role with a turn in the ruck whwn required-similar to Tippet when he goes from a forward to a ruckman.

Fitzgerald is quite athletic with good solid pace- however felt a few were in front of him for us.Agree that we definately need a tall back & at least one tall forward.

Firstly,it is my opinion - they (MFC) will try to get him across for the 2012 year. However, he may be able to do part of a pre season with us. Chris Johnson came over as a 16 year old and done the same.However he will not be able to be drafted as a MFC PLAYER TILL 2012. Looking at the carnival itself, I went and watched all the games that we had in Victoria with the view of looking at who we may recruit. I basically looked at talls. These are the ones- that I liked overall.One exception to the talls is a devoted Dee supporter who would love to be picked up-Andrew Gaff- born -16 June 92, 183 -78 in weight. Absolutely was a star over the whole carnival, starred in South Africa would make an absolute gun running small defender whom can run throuh the guts. Plenty of talls have shown up--I believe the best and most picked will come from here but SA will have plenty .Well more than WA. Talls to be considered are: (SA) Gorringe- a S.A-198 athletic tall- whom can play ruck and can play all key positional roles.I think he will go top3. Day- 195 cm,90 kl whom can play at both back and front.However a more a backman at this stage. Patrick McCarthy-194/ 79 kl a very athletic back whom will develop into a top class footballer. Zac Fitzgerald- versatile tall 192/85 whom Deeluded liked alot. From Vic Country. Josh Walker 194 cm/84 kl whom played on the forward line and kicked well. Grandson of Peter who played CHB for Geelong in the 60's. Lucas Cook- tremendous upside for this tall forward or back- 194 cm/82 who has the build to grow.Isaw him kick some sensational goals and yet star in another game at CHB. Tom Lynch- 196 cm/86 tall forward comes from Dandenong showed real class and a real smokie in my opinion.Born in October 92 so could grow a little more and has body to fill out. Cameron Delaney 191/ 81 kl backman. From Vic Metro-Darcy Barden was the best tall IMO- 192/91 could trim down a little but put on muscle.Can also play back. Alex Johnson,CHB-how is not frightened to come forward and kick goals.Could definately turn out to be an excellent tall-192/ 80 a real dark horse. A Mathew Watson, nephew of Steve Allesio former ruckman at Essendon is the one that impressed me the most.194,99 born July 92 therefore currently 17 whom really shone in defence.Great kick .I rated him better than Hurley when he played two years ago. Jack Darling, 190/86 born June 92 is a star already however how much upside is questionable.However is like Rich will be a ready made player straight away. A small forward really took my eye from Tasmania -Charlie RIEWOLDT-183 cm/74 kl brother of Jack born sept 92 so has upside to grow. Will be another to star later on. Andrew Phillips a tall ruckman who could play as a tall forward also impressed me from Tas- 200/91 however an overage July 91 could also get picked up. Joseph Groenewegan ,198 back/ruck a former son of a Bulldog may also be looked at. No doubt several others not named will be looked at- however I just thought I would share some of the players whom we may looked at--At least a lot of talls to be considered.And my last predictions.Most players drafted will come from Oakleigh Chargers.

Played ok- not as good as Watson for Vic Metro- Back to Javk Viney.He has been playing for Noth Adelaide Reserves whilst still eligable for Under 16's.So you are right re BP must have been referring to Under 16 carnival. This means he will not be drafted in 2012,to play 2013.Comments from North Adelaide site says....ROUND 6 MACCA’S CUP MOST VALUABLE PLAYER From the SANFL - Melanie Reid Congratulations to Jack Viney from North Adelaide Football Club for winning the Round 6 Macca’s Cup Most Valuable Player award. The 16 year old, who wore guernsey number 20 on the weekend, played a very strong all-round game at Macca’s Cup level for a player still eligible for the U16 competition. He amassed 40 touches and kicked two goals in North’s 29-point victory over Central District. Judges said the 2009 SANFL/SSSSA U16 State Team member demonstrated hardness at the ball and at the opposition throughout the match. He wins a Skins garment and a Macca’s prize backpack complete with hat, towel and drink bottle courtesy of McDonald’s. Therefore we need to recruit tall psitional players over the next two drafts IMO.

I liked a guy called Watson from Vic Metro-16th July 92 birth-194 cms 98 kls.starred last game against WA. Played on Darling and beat him. Got a good build-reasonable pace,stong excellent kick and can play re back or forward .Currently playing for Calder Cannons -will be well groomed.Jason McCarthy has been putting time into him.

I think Bruce is near fininshed-great post above,I agree whole heartedly.Either shift Grimes to the guts,Bruce to the wing and Cheney in.It must be heart breaking for a young man like Cheney not getting a go.

Again-I disagree with you- Darling has class- he also can win a game off his own foot but he also is tough. A great mix for us.

No- I do not rate him as a tall- a medium height ,however he can play CHF or FF no doubt.Or as James McCarthy stated- he could ruck rove and play as a 3rd tall on the forward line.

In every successful team , there seems to be a player that will give you a smack in the mouth,Darling is one(a protector type) whom these smaller players need to be around. Darling suits this role perfectly.I'd love him at the Dees.If not another tall similar.

You are correct- in an article a couple of weeks ago on the MFC website Barry Prendagast stated he looked forward to seeing Jack Viney- however is not playing this year.

Yep- maybe another Serhat Temel.Shows ability but atitude????????????/ By the way-190 cms tall - again you maybe right - slightly small (like Darling @ WA),for a pivotal key position player.

Had a real laugh with your description but you are very accurate. Seemed to have trimmed down but showed he can really play the game.Seems arrogant possibly is.Will be recruited.

I believe the league has allowed at least one over age player per team- however in saying this noticed on Tasmania's list- the following : no2- Ryan Bailey dob- 25 Oct 91 8-Tom Claridge-24 Feb 91 20-Groenewegen-25 Oct 91 31 Carlton-2 March 91 32 Phillips-3 July 91 Therefore must be able to play a mix of 19 year olds and younger.

No stand outs as very windy fot talls- Josh Green stood out early however went off in the second quarter and taken to hospital with what looks like broken ribs.Midfielders & mid talls were the highlight with another Reiwolt standing out- Charlie- except a lot smaller-183 cms. Another mid-Sam Darley impressed me-186cms .Note another Thorp also showed a little- this one,Cody is 194 cms, playerd CHF, showing DOB-2ND April 93.Just for HT-May did play last year-DOB-10 Jan 92. 190 CMS- PLAYED FULL BACK, CHB, CHF & FF during the carnival. Moves and seems a natural AFL footballer.I believe he attends Melbourne Grammar.

I went to Visy Park today and watched the 2nd Division Under 18's. In the first match,there was one young NT footballer whom seemed to really have it- Steve May. NT beat Q'ld by 15 points. In the other match- decider of the 2nd Division winner,Tasmania belted NSW. Brad Green coached the centreline. One player that took my eye ,a kid by the name of Joshua Green- I do not know if related and another Andrw Phillips-an impressive overage .Nearly 19- 200 cm ruckman/forward.

I don't agree re tall backs-I think we need to groom another tall backman- last week not one performed adequately.Need a fast tall- David Neitz type forward. These are the initial main weaknesses we possess.

Seconded these sentiments fully- Go Jimma- Go Dees.

Great points have been raised re Scully regarding his bravery, but by gee his kicking really lets him down. Will need to get this skill right to become an elite player.

Good on ya posters for saying it as it is.However, I strongly suggest you also voice your concerns to :[email protected] -attention Jennifer Watts whom also gets emotional but makes sure the message gets passed on.

What rubbish- had 7 possessions in the first quarter and was just cactus- hopeless,your judgement is definately not like mine. Hopeless short kicks into dangerland.Pathetic performance by the club.The whole lot of them should hang their heads.Bruce is finished-too slow- game has caught up with him-should retire NOW.

And some posters are very perdantic. I would love to see Wheaters go to states to try a kickers role.

Just shows NO certainty anymore.Better to play when right.MFC would have been better if they had not played Sylvia injured for weeks rather than carry him.

He did a great job as well

Went and watched Vic metro v's Northern Territory yesterday and Wheaters was coaching the Metro backline. He coached at Eastern Ranges last year.Seems to really enjoy coaching the younger ones. Maybe in time wants to coach at higher level