Everything posted by Random Task
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Next Generation Academy
Seems we can add another name to our NGA prospects with Orlando Turner from NT/norwood. 176cm small forward/wing prospect who is part of the AFL academy and kicked two goals against the Blues VFL team a few weeks ago. Don't know much else about him and doesn't seem to be in discussion for first round selection so perhaps may last to the +40 area for us to take him if worthy. Red-hot WA duo among this year's NGA prospects - https://www.afl.com.au/news/944776 Notes from the Carlton game from rookie-me. https://central.rookieme.com/afl/2023/05/15/scouting-notes-afl-academy-vs-carlton-vfl/ #11 Orlando Turner (Norwood/Northern Territory) 16/05/2005 | 176cm | 67kg | Small Forward/Wing The sole Northern Territory representative in the Academy ended the day as his side’s sole multiple goal kicker, taking his opportunities in the third quarter to help strengthen the Academy lead. Whilst Turner started as a small forward, it was a move to the wing in the second half that saw him really work into the game. He still applied the same level of pressure and intercepted a few Carlton forays in the front half, but also increased his production and damage with more opportunities in space. Both of Turner’s goals came from set shots; one after marking an attempted switch kick, and the other after going in for the ball and copping high contact. He could even have had a couple of more goals if he held a bit more composure on the run.
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JvR is the Round 12 Rising Star …
Early days but I'm pretty damn happy we couldn't match a bid for Andrew.
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Welcome to Demonland Kynan Brown
Shifter isn't the doyen of drafting that he's made out to be in my view. Even still, if he's truly a late 2nd/3rd round + prospect then it's a win for us as less draft capital is required. Provided JT is happy he has AFL qualities. Wonder how Riak is tracking now that he's back playing?
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NON-MFC: Rd 12 2023
Speaking of umpiring, I fear they've gone too far with the ducking interpretation. Some players are having their heads nearly taken off without dropping their heads and it's being largely ignored.
- POSTGAME: Rd 12 vs Carlton
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Bailey Humphrey
Someone else posted something similar as well so was hopeful we could get him across at some point. No reason we can't have a crack again in 4 years when he's 22/23yrs.
- PREGAME: Rd 13 vs Collingwood
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Bailey Humphrey
Signed a 4 year extension until 2028. Kid looks a star.
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The List
Both players are taking to the field and one in the AFL. With finals and potentially a grand final in play and a key forward spot up for grabs, they're not going to pull the pin.
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POSTGAME: Rd 11 vs Walyalup
- PREGAME: Rd 12 vs Carlton
- PREGAME: Rd 12 vs Carlton
Not sure why Brown is on the outer, a far better forward option for mine over McDonald. Isn't agile but neither is t-mac and will provide a better target and draw more free kicks. Realistically the game plan needs to be adjusted or it won't matter who comes in or out. Our ball movement is so slow that any forward is going to struggle down there.- POSTGAME: Rd 11 vs Walyalup
Shame that we can't trust our team anymore. We don't look that far off but we also never look likely either. Think we desperately need another 3rd tall to help lever with his intercept game. While I get the importance of the turnover game, we seem to have neglected clearance work which is hugely important if we need quick goals. For whatever reason, (part luck, part positioning) we seem to have poor ability to win the ground balls at contests with front and centre work. I think we can fix it, but time is running out. Also I'm not sure an average mid with an average skill set is the best option for sub.- CASEY: Rd 10 vs Werribee
Are these stats right? Looks like hardly anyone has touched the footy. Jefferson 2 D Smith 2 Adams 3 Amw 3 Melksham 4 Sestan 4 J Smith 4 Turner 5 Laurie 6 Woewodin 6- GAMEDAY: Rd 11 vs Walyalup
- GAMEDAY: Rd 11 vs Walyalup
- GAMEDAY: Rd 11 vs Walyalup
- GAMEDAY: Rd 11 vs Walyalup
- GAMEDAY: Rd 11 vs Walyalup
- Harry McKay
- Nuggets' Music Videos
Not a proper music video, just a visualiser. But love how they can blend genres and good to see them blowing up this year. New album came out last week.- PREGAME: Rd 11 vs Walyalup
- Lachie Hunter Loses Bid To Overturn 1 Week Suspension
- Damien Hardwick
Correct. Still wouldn't be surprised.- Fritsch sent for scans too
Nobody said miraculous recovery, nice strawman though. Don't think its unreasonable to suggest that time off legs would be beneficial for someone with a foot injury, particularly with the loads and forces that go through it during high intensty sport. I don't know the details of his injury and perhaps he isn't at risk of exacerbating it, hence why I said it could be a dumb suggestion. And now that it's been reported on here that it's a routine check up, and not an exacerbation or new injury, we can look forward to him playing.