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#13 Dale Thomas
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:06 pm
by Culprit
http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&s ... eid=242212
He will be playing in the seniors sooner rather than later.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:10 pm
by foxychick
great news
he sounds like to have a good head on his shoulders
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:51 pm
by Black and White Storm
our World on his shoulders.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:03 pm
by Zakal
Whats that about him being a long term prospect? I thought we didnt get Ellis cos we didnt wanted someone who could play in the shorter term?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:57 pm
by foxychick
I dont think they'll play him until he adds a little bulk to play senior footy but if he's ready then he'll get a match.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:05 am
by Zakal
Is there any realistic chance of him playing Round 1? cos he should play NAB Cup shouldnt he?
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:30 am
by Culprit
He is on track to play in the seniors this year. Round 1? The way he is going about his football etc, if he puts his hand up in the NAB cup, I feel he is a huge chance. The boy can play and it's in reach if he wants to grab it.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:31 am
by foxychick
He has very nice skills but they might not want to rush him. However, the boy does excite me!
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:44 am
by Culprit
He wil play in the NAB for sure, foward pocket and maybe a run on the ball.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:50 am
by Black and White Storm
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:58 am
by Culprit
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:41 pm
by Magpie Since 1986
"The first day especially, I got in there and this bloke comes along and says, 'how you going, I'm Nathan Buckley', and I'm like, 'oh really?'"
Hahahaha
I like it
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:11 pm
by DaVe86
yer i dont think we should rush him but i do want to see him in the NAB cup...im really excited about him and simply cannot wait too long
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 12:31 am
by dalyc
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:08 am
by sq3
MM and the coaching staff will weigh up how he is and if he is mentally and physically ready - and this is done on a case by case basis.
Judd played first year and adapted to the pace very well.
If you had to be a certain weight and physical size Robbie Flower would never have played AFL or Rhys-Jones, Twiggy Dunn.
It is always on a case by case basis - but I think we played Josh about 2 years too early as he was not physically ready for the ruck confrontations - but with the added kgs and an extra 6 months off he will be cherry ripe in 2006.