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BazBoy
Joined: 11 Sep 2014
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“Curtains “ a nickname floating around for this lad
He has said of Craig McRae “ He’s incredible “ _________________ I'm not arguing--just explaining why i am right |
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Charlie Oneeye
charlie oneeye
Joined: 22 Apr 2004
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One day we will read :
Curtains for Curtains
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Curtains for Draper |
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Rd10.1998_11.1#36
rd10.1998_11.1#36
Joined: 18 Jul 2018 Location: Sevilla, Spain
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Dave The Man
Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Location: Someville, Victoria, Australia
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Rd10.1998_11.1#36 wrote: | https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/12/08/draftee-dubbed-curtains-says-collingwood-the-last-team-he-expected-to-pick/ |
We seem to Pick players we don't talk to a Fair Bit _________________ I am Da Man |
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Rd10.1998_11.1#36
rd10.1998_11.1#36
Joined: 18 Jul 2018 Location: Sevilla, Spain
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Harrysz
Joined: 15 Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne
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Collingwood traded to get a position to draft him ahead of Essendon. They were keen to get him.
I don't think he's played in any of the practice matches. Does anyone know what his training form has been like? |
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Pies2016
Joined: 12 Sep 2014
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He started behind the rest after shoulder surgery late last season. He won’t be rushed in his first season after such a modified program.
Pretty sure he has played in the seconds ( B ) team over the last week or two.
He plays very tall and is pretty quick for a utility flanker. Came to the club needing to work on his defensive side of the game but does have some serious tools. Most experts had him as a value pick but who knows. |
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Harrysz
Joined: 15 Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne
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Thanks Pies 2016 |
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#26
#26
Joined: 15 Jan 2022
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Drafting guys, who have slid in the draft, due to injury, thinking we're picking up a bargain. Could this be a contributing factor to our constant injury woes? 🤔 |
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Pies2016
Joined: 12 Sep 2014
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^ ^ ^
These days, shoulder surgery isnt a big deal, particularly with the young blokes. Most shoulder surgeries have a knock on effect where they ultimately make that area stronger. We also picked up Begg on the back of shoulder surgery, so being unavailable for 6 months as an 18 year old makes little difference to your list in the short term.
There’s obviously an increased risk that comes with drafting kids recovering from ACLs. In recent years, Brodie Kemp, Elijah Hollands and Max King were all taken as first round picks while recovering from ACLs ( in fact two of them were well inside top 10 ) so those clubs would remain a bit nervous for the next couple years.
You can’t overlook a player who is regarded as one of the top ten talents in the country for to long, otherwise you’re simply giving the opposition a free hit. |
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matrix10
Joined: 17 May 2009
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Pies2016 wrote: | He started behind the rest after shoulder surgery late last season. He won’t be rushed in his first season after such a modified program.
Pretty sure he has played in the seconds ( B ) team over the last week or two.
He plays very tall and is pretty quick for a utility flanker. Came to the club needing to work on his defensive side of the game but does have some serious tools. Most experts had him as a value pick but who knows. |
well explained
he did a few things in the hawks game that showed serious ability- if he can stay injury free will definitely be a player |
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#26
#26
Joined: 15 Jan 2022
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Well I hope he's not injury prone or fragile. I worry about players who are cracking up at the junior level. Makes me wonder how their bodies are going to hold up under the rigours of AFL.
Last edited by #26 on Mon Mar 14, 2022 3:47 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Dave The Man
Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Location: Someville, Victoria, Australia
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#26 wrote: | Drafting guys, who have slid in the draft, due to injury, thinking we're picking up a bargain. Could this be a contributing factor to our constant injury woes? 🤔 |
Heard he not the Best 2 Way Runner and at times his Efforts not 100% _________________ I am Da Man |
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#26
#26
Joined: 15 Jan 2022
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Dave The Man wrote: | #26 wrote: | Drafting guys, who have slid in the draft, due to injury, thinking we're picking up a bargain. Could this be a contributing factor to our constant injury woes? 🤔 |
Heard he not the Best 2 Way Runner and at times his Efforts not 100% |
I heard that too. To be fair he played at all three levels in the SANFL last year. Under 18, seniors reserve and seniors. From all accounts he stood up quite well at all levels. He did the shoulder playing for the SA under 18s against the WA under 18s. |
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Lazza
Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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Dave The Man wrote: | #26 wrote: | Drafting guys, who have slid in the draft, due to injury, thinking we're picking up a bargain. Could this be a contributing factor to our constant injury woes? 🤔 |
Heard he not the Best 2 Way Runner and at times his Efforts not 100% |
That’s the beauty of having a fabulous development coach in Bolts. He will have him increase his fitness and running every which way. Need to be patient with these young guys and tune their motors first before letting them accelerate. _________________ Don't confuse your current path with your final destination. Just because it's dark and stormy now doesn't meant that you aren't headed for glorious sunshine! |
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