View Full Version : Alwyn 'Froggy' Davey
afc9798
18 Sep 2006, 12:33
This kid has a real future. Can carve up a forward line or a defensive line with his run and delivers exceptionally well under pressure. He was absolutely brilliant against Port yesterday, in fact he was the difference. Even more impressive was that after copping a fairly severe corky, he continued in the second half and still cut Port up. Begs the obvious question, given our need for pace in the midfield, is he worth a look at in the draft, could he be an Aaron Davey or a Danyle Pearce type?
I like what I have seen of him this year and he seems to have really toughened up. Anyone have any thoughts on Froggy?
GoSarge
18 Sep 2006, 12:36
Havent seen much of him, but what I have seen, he looks pretty good.
Mental toughness, attitude and dedication to succeed at the top level all need to be assessed. Is he another Cupido ?
Draft Him!!!
Draft Him!!!!!!!!!
Gun.
AndrewJo
18 Sep 2006, 12:42
This kid has a real future. Can carve up a forward line or a defensive line with his run and delivers exceptionally well under pressure. He was absolutely brilliant against Port yesterday, in fact he was the difference. Even more impressive was that after copping a fairly severe corky, he continued in the second half and still cut Port up. Begs the obvious question, given our need for pace in the midfield, is he worth a look at in the draft, could he be an Aaron Davey or a Danyle Pearce type?
I like what I have seen of him this year and he seems to have really toughened up. Anyone have any thoughts on Froggy?
I thought he was one of the bets on the ground in the final yesterday. I was surprised that he had only 9 kicks with his 8 handballs. The things that don't show up on the stats were his hard chasing and tackling (6 tackles) that often resulted in turnovers or kicks that did not hit targets. I think he'd be a good pickup as he has matured quite a bit.
Absolute gun! :thumbsu:
Would love to see him a Crows jumper but I reckon he'll go very very early in the draft.
ICanDressMyself
18 Sep 2006, 12:45
Very impressive yesterday.
Draft him.
PrideOf
18 Sep 2006, 12:48
The fact that he's related to Aaron Davey, and the fact that everyone missed picking him up, will ensure he'll go this year.
crows98
18 Sep 2006, 12:48
Absolute gun! :thumbsu:
Would love to see him a Crows jumper but I reckon he'll go very very early in the draft.
I highly doubt he will even get drafted, he should be rookie listed but that’s about it.
I would actually be stoked if we took him with our second rounder.
Von Douche
18 Sep 2006, 12:49
I highly doubt he will even get drafted, he should be rookie listed but that’s about it.
That's why you're not a recruiting manager.
At least four clubs are looking at him. Collingwood very interested. between 3rd and 4th round IMO.
I highly doubt he will even get drafted, he should be rookie listed but that’s about it.
He trained with Melbourne last year as well.
The things that he needed to address, ie his tackling, defensive work, pressure have all improved rapidly.
Could get 8-10 good years of AFL footy out of him as well. Would be ready to play in round 1.
crows98
18 Sep 2006, 13:01
FFS if he gets drafted I will admit I am wrong, but I don’t think he will.
He will get rookie listed but that’s about it.
crows98
18 Sep 2006, 13:03
That's why you're not a recruiting manager.
At least four clubs are looking at him. Collingwood very interested. between 3rd and 4th round IMO.
And you are?
Do you have the inside word on all aspects of drafting and trading? Only thing you would know is media speculation that’s leads to rumor and innuendo
Vic Crow
18 Sep 2006, 13:05
FFS if he gets drafted I will admit I am wrong, but I don’t think he will.
He will get rookie listed but that’s about it.
After what happened with Aaron Davey, if anything the clubs will be looking to draft him earlier than he deserves to be. I've never seen him play, but the Davey stigma will be running strongly on draft day.
Crowsno1
18 Sep 2006, 13:11
I haven't seen him but sounds like a gun. Any other propects for pace in the midfield?
crows98
18 Sep 2006, 13:20
After what happened with Aaron Davey, if anything the clubs will be looking to draft him earlier than he deserves to be. I've never seen him play, but the Davey stigma will be running strongly on draft day.
Then they will be making a huge mistake, Lindsey Thomas from the Port Magpies is a much better prospect , hell even that young indigenous lad from North Adelaide (Michael Campbell) has better skills and just as much pace.
SANFL football is a giant step down from the AFL and I don’t thing Alwyn Davies skills are good enough for pressure AFL football
afc9798
18 Sep 2006, 13:26
Then they will be making a huge mistake, Lindsey Thomas from the Port Magpies is a much better prospect , hell even that young indigenous lad from North Adelaide (Michael Campbell) has better skills and just as much pace.
SANFL football is a giant step down from the AFL and I don’t thing Alwyn Davies skills are good enough for pressure AFL football
Did you watch him yesterday? He performed under intense pressure while all around him were crumbling in the first half. Has pace, intuition and delivered the ball precisely. With the right training, time to adapt to the pace and pressure of AFL, there's no reason why he couldn't take the next step. Looked right at home and has impressed me throughout the season with his strong attack on the man and the ball. He is a class above Campbell at this stage. Definitely worth a 2nd round pick IMHO, but each to their own.
SANFL football is a giant step down from the AFL and I don’t thing Alwyn Davies skills are good enough for pressure AFL football
Are you kidding me?
Seriously, dude have you watched him play.
glengowan
18 Sep 2006, 13:31
Then they will be making a huge mistake, Lindsey Thomas from the Port Magpies is a much better prospect , hell even that young indigenous lad from North Adelaide (Michael Campbell) has better skills and just as much pace.
SANFL football is a giant step down from the AFL and I don’t thing Alwyn Davies skills are good enough for pressure AFL football
Davey has a bit more on his frame than Campbell and despite being small, could stand up to AFL level. He has obviously addressed issues from the pre-season, has stepped into the midfield, has pace, skills and just as important is his defensive pressure.
IMO, Alwyn Davey would be a fantastic pick up and could work with Bode as the two small forwards next year.
You know what you'll get with Davey. Thomas has not proved anything playing against men yet.
Elijah Ware is another player who I rate highly. A much better player than Travis Varcoe IMO. If Port get rid of him and the Crows get his head right, he would be worth a rookie spot.
crows98
18 Sep 2006, 13:37
Did you watch him yesterday? He performed under intense pressure while all around him were crumbling in the first half. Has pace, intuition and delivered the ball precisely. With the right training, time to adapt to the pace and pressure of AFL, there's no reason why he couldn't take the next step. Looked right at home and has impressed me throughout the season with his strong attack on the man and the ball. He is a class above Campbell at this stage. Definitely worth a 2nd round pick IMHO, but each to their own.
Exactly, end of story.
What the hell does it matter, you don’t agree that’s find by me. If he get drafted in 3 or 4 week have big smile on your face and know you were right.
afc9798
18 Sep 2006, 13:42
Exactly, end of story.
What the hell does it matter, you don’t agree that’s find by me. If he get drafted in 3 or 4 week have big smile on your face and know you were right.
I don't care about being right or wrong personally, but I do care that the club gets the right players to go forward. I'll ask again, did you watch the game yesterday or previously and if so what deficiencies does he specifically have that couldn't be developed? I can't find too many.
crows98
18 Sep 2006, 13:43
Are you kidding me?
Seriously, dude have you watched him play.
I guess I am; otherwise I wouldn’t have typed it.
Yes I have watched him play and yes he had excellent attributes that would fit any AFL player but I can see him being over looked.
It’s my option, if you don’t agree that fine but every little thing doesn’t need to evolve into a full blown argument on hear because someone has a differing point of view
Yes I have watched him play and yes he had excellent attributes that would fit any AFL player
Agreed.
crows98
18 Sep 2006, 13:54
I don't care about being right or wrong personally, but I do care that the club gets the right players to go forward. I'll ask again, did you watch the game yesterday or previously and if so what deficiencies does he specifically have that couldn't be developed? I can't find too many.
Yes I did watch the game yesterday (and I watched the Glenelg Vs South game the night before on fox)
I am not saying he is a bad player, I just thing that there are better option out there besides him.
I said 12 months ago the AFC should look at drafting him and giving him an opportunity and I still stand by that. He is a good option for the rookie draft (then up graded for Hentschel as a forward)
The AFC priorities should be for a KPP or a quality on baler not leaning towards a small forward at this stage, rookie draft certainly (or late in the draft, 5th or 6th round) but nothing below pick 50 .
kimirocks
18 Sep 2006, 14:49
I would actually be stoked if we took him with our second rounder. YES YES YES. I would too. I am sure we could get him to have a word in his brother's ear about coming home to play too. I have a feeling Port may want him too, but he is something that we require, and thus would have no qualms with a second rounder, especially if it stops the Ferals from getting their hands on him.
Draft him! He's an absolute gun and just what we need, pacy, elusive and a great sense of whats happening around him. Mind you thats what I said after seeing Danyle Pearce playing for Sturt and unfortunately we missed him :(
They mentioned on the ABC yesterday that he played two games with the kangaroos...? He trained with melbourne last year, but they didn't pick him up. He's really improved compared with his form last year.
I think if he got the right guidence he could become a real assit to the AFC. And with a little mentoring from Andrew McLeod you can't go wrong :thumbsu:
He is damn quick. His pace gets him to the ball carrier and his technique is excellent. His disposal is accurate, but not as long a kick as Daniel Pearce though. But I reckon he's a better tackler, and the tackles force turnovers which are invaluable.
I'm sure he'll get drafted, hopefully by us - it's just a question of how high?
By the way, on yesterday's game Jeremy Clayton would be worth drafting. Magic hands. But we do have Porps, similar type.
And on yesterdays game that big guy Maric would be worth drafting too. Oh, that's right, we've already got him too!
Crow-mo
18 Sep 2006, 20:13
Draft Him!!!
Draft Him!!!!!!!!!
Gun.
Stop sitting on the fence, what do you think? :p
Macca19
18 Sep 2006, 20:24
Not sure if he'll get drafted or not, but I am expecting him to go. Would be great with Pearce in the Power line up.
Size would be the only issue
For a player like Davey size isn't too important.
Size doesn't matter when you can run down midfielders at 100km/h. Or tackle them like your name was Plugga.
I was officially on the Davey bandwagon since pre-season and will tear up my membership* if we don't draft him.
*not really
macca23
18 Sep 2006, 20:57
Not sure if he'll get drafted or not, but I am expecting him to go. Would be great with Pearce in the Power line up.
Size would be the only issue
I'd be surprised if Port did draft him Macca.
One quick small player like Pearce is invaluable. Two is probably one too many.
crowsarethebest
18 Sep 2006, 20:59
I'd be surprised if Port did draft him Macca.
One quick small player like Pearce is invaluable. Two is probably one too many.
Yeah they've also got Ware who's just a tad taller than Pearce IIRC.
KUNG FU
18 Sep 2006, 21:12
I'd definitely be keen on picking up Davey and/or Ware if we get the chance with a late pick or PSD.
Stiffy_18
18 Sep 2006, 22:38
Not sure if he'll get drafted or not, but I am expecting him to go. Would be great with Pearce in the Power line up.
Size would be the only issue
Froggy had a sensational season last year and got overlooked. I think there are some queries on his size, fitness and other aspects of his game but as I said last year, I would still give him a go. Take a punt and see how it pans out.
Stiffy_18
18 Sep 2006, 22:40
Yeah they've also got Ware who's just a tad taller than Pearce IIRC.
Ware will be delisted. He has been continually breaking team rules and turning to training ****ed. He was twice sent to Centrals this year because of his indisgressions. I like him as a footballer but he is finished with the Power IMHO and likely at AFL level as well.
Southerntakeover
18 Sep 2006, 23:07
After seeing him play live yesterday, id defintely punt on him. He looks to have great skills and pace, probably the only thing we're lacking in our next generation is a pure pace style player.
Drummond
19 Sep 2006, 01:29
probably the only thing we're lacking in our next generation is a pure pace style player.
Gavin Hughes board. ;)
beartoo
19 Sep 2006, 08:40
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Size would be the only issue
Size doesn't matter!
Apart from his pace and ball-handling skills, his one-percenters would make him an ideal fit for our team philosophy. I reckon we should draft him if we get the chance.
Thunderstruck
19 Sep 2006, 14:36
I rate Davey very highly, he is too good to be just sitting around in the SANFL. Has every attribute Aaron has, just would be less fit overall. Just as quick, his defensive pressure, chase downs from behind are excellent, Matty Bode can't do it all, two of them would really help our forward line. I would pick him up late in draft or maybe pre-season draft. Definitely worth a shot.
Unfortunate to see Ware's lack of committment, such a lot of talent, classy, poised and doesn't panic, great foot skills, glimpses of S. Burgoyne at times but if ur mental aspect is not there then well ur only ever going to be giving 50%. I'm happy to keep him at Centrals hehe.
Kane McGoodwin
19 Sep 2006, 22:51
I would consider Davey, but not for a 2nd round pick (in a strong draft) as some have suggested.
Southerntakeover
19 Sep 2006, 23:41
Gavin Hughes board. ;)
Sheep.