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19 Dec 2007, 22:20
#28 Scott Selwood
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DOB: 27 March 1990
Height: 185cm
Weight: 81kg
Recruited From: Vic Country/Bendigo/Sandhurst
Position: HBF/Rover
Highlights: mms://wm9.streaming.telstra.com/wh_afl1/OnDemand/Preseason08/scottselwood.wmv
Weaver: A much blunter weapon than Joel. Scott is a blue-collar grunt who knocks people over and runs through packs. Plays a little too much on HBF for my taste but his stints in the centre have been encouraging. Probably doesn't run and carry enough - when he does it is because people have jumped out of his way. Shapes as a Daniel Harris type, one-paced inside thug who can lockdown opponents, cruch packs and get the ball going forward.
Recruiter 1: We all know that Scott has ability but he had a poor game today. He entered the championships with some expectations because he is the youngest of the Selwood clan (Adam, Troy and Joel). He's a really good type of boy but he played below his ability against South Australia. He has the skills but just has to work harder for longer.
Recruiter 2: There is little doubt that Scott is a player to watch – the bloodlines confirm that point. While disappointing today, I expect he will still perform okay in the next two matches.
Kevin Sheehan: A medium defender/midfielder, Selwood averaged 21 disposals for the championships, which was capped off with 32 disposals against Vic Metro. He is a no-fuss small/medium player either in defence or the midfield. His brothers Troy (Brisbane Lions), Adam (West Coast) and Joel (Geelong) already play in the AFL.
ant555: Scott Selwood – 184cm 81kg – Bendigo Pioneers. Gets a lot of publicity simply because of his brothers but as far as footy goes he is his own man. He isn’t as classy as Joel but he does have great skills. Isn’t overly fast and tends to crash through the smaller guys rather than beat them with skill. Has played a bit of junior footy at half back with no one on him so he finds the ball a bit but often I think he could be working harder during games. Needs to run and carry it more often. He is a good size kid who does seem to enjoy playing an inside pack crashing role.
TOA: Hard nosed HBF who will probably turn out to be a good midfielder in time. Arguably quicker than all his brothers and very bottom-age so alot of scope to improve. Tempted by other more risky types but I think a safe pick like him at this stage suits the Tigers well. Tigers need more contested players to add to their outside types so he is a good fit IMO.
AFL Insider:
AFL Positions:
He probably starts his AFL career in a back pocket and then moves into the middle in a few years. SSelwood could also stay in the defensive half, and develop into a player like Wirrpanda or Scotland, who can take control in the back line.
Perfect Fit For:
The Cats might consider using their first round pick on him, while the pairing of Joel and Scott wouldn't be as great as the Lord twins or the Nankervis or Hocking brothers it could be very close.
**********.net prediction:
Collingwood's second round pick could be used to draft the fourth Selwood. Players like Burns, Licuria and O'Bree are getting to the end of their careers and S Selwood would be a player to eventually use in their roles.
AFL Fantasy Outlook:
He is ready to play at AFL level and might play most of the games next season, so he would be worth signing for fantasy teams, especially if he was eligible as a fantasy defender. His playing time, and fantasy points, would probably be higher if he went to a bad team that picked early in the second round, compared to going to a better team who had a late first round pick. Although his brother, Joel, did show that a first-year player can play on a top team and also help fantasy teams.
AFL Insider:
He is famous, and he hasn't even played a game yet. As Hulk Hogan used to say, ""Brother, Brother, Brother"".
Brisbane could have taken Joel with a very high pick last year, they didn't then so it is unlikely that they will take Scott this time in the first round, although there is the chance that he lasts until their second rounder. The Eagles could see Scott Selwood as the type of player who could eventually take over from Wirrpanda as a leader in the back line, so he might go at pick 13. The Cats have the last pick of the first round, Scott would make sense for them too.
The Hawks have a lot of young talent, especially in the talls department, so a small midfielder/defender would be something they look at. Vandenberg and Smith are gone, so there could be a spot at Hawthorn for Selwood in the back half or as a defensive midfield player.
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DOB: 27 March 1990
Height: 185cm
Weight: 81kg
Recruited From: Vic Country/Bendigo/Sandhurst
Position: HBF/Rover
Highlights: mms://wm9.streaming.telstra.com/wh_afl1/OnDemand/Preseason08/scottselwood.wmv
Weaver: A much blunter weapon than Joel. Scott is a blue-collar grunt who knocks people over and runs through packs. Plays a little too much on HBF for my taste but his stints in the centre have been encouraging. Probably doesn't run and carry enough - when he does it is because people have jumped out of his way. Shapes as a Daniel Harris type, one-paced inside thug who can lockdown opponents, cruch packs and get the ball going forward.
Recruiter 1: We all know that Scott has ability but he had a poor game today. He entered the championships with some expectations because he is the youngest of the Selwood clan (Adam, Troy and Joel). He's a really good type of boy but he played below his ability against South Australia. He has the skills but just has to work harder for longer.
Recruiter 2: There is little doubt that Scott is a player to watch – the bloodlines confirm that point. While disappointing today, I expect he will still perform okay in the next two matches.
Kevin Sheehan: A medium defender/midfielder, Selwood averaged 21 disposals for the championships, which was capped off with 32 disposals against Vic Metro. He is a no-fuss small/medium player either in defence or the midfield. His brothers Troy (Brisbane Lions), Adam (West Coast) and Joel (Geelong) already play in the AFL.
ant555: Scott Selwood – 184cm 81kg – Bendigo Pioneers. Gets a lot of publicity simply because of his brothers but as far as footy goes he is his own man. He isn’t as classy as Joel but he does have great skills. Isn’t overly fast and tends to crash through the smaller guys rather than beat them with skill. Has played a bit of junior footy at half back with no one on him so he finds the ball a bit but often I think he could be working harder during games. Needs to run and carry it more often. He is a good size kid who does seem to enjoy playing an inside pack crashing role.
TOA: Hard nosed HBF who will probably turn out to be a good midfielder in time. Arguably quicker than all his brothers and very bottom-age so alot of scope to improve. Tempted by other more risky types but I think a safe pick like him at this stage suits the Tigers well. Tigers need more contested players to add to their outside types so he is a good fit IMO.
AFL Insider:
AFL Positions:
He probably starts his AFL career in a back pocket and then moves into the middle in a few years. SSelwood could also stay in the defensive half, and develop into a player like Wirrpanda or Scotland, who can take control in the back line.
Perfect Fit For:
The Cats might consider using their first round pick on him, while the pairing of Joel and Scott wouldn't be as great as the Lord twins or the Nankervis or Hocking brothers it could be very close.
**********.net prediction:
Collingwood's second round pick could be used to draft the fourth Selwood. Players like Burns, Licuria and O'Bree are getting to the end of their careers and S Selwood would be a player to eventually use in their roles.
AFL Fantasy Outlook:
He is ready to play at AFL level and might play most of the games next season, so he would be worth signing for fantasy teams, especially if he was eligible as a fantasy defender. His playing time, and fantasy points, would probably be higher if he went to a bad team that picked early in the second round, compared to going to a better team who had a late first round pick. Although his brother, Joel, did show that a first-year player can play on a top team and also help fantasy teams.
AFL Insider:
He is famous, and he hasn't even played a game yet. As Hulk Hogan used to say, ""Brother, Brother, Brother"".
Brisbane could have taken Joel with a very high pick last year, they didn't then so it is unlikely that they will take Scott this time in the first round, although there is the chance that he lasts until their second rounder. The Eagles could see Scott Selwood as the type of player who could eventually take over from Wirrpanda as a leader in the back line, so he might go at pick 13. The Cats have the last pick of the first round, Scott would make sense for them too.
The Hawks have a lot of young talent, especially in the talls department, so a small midfielder/defender would be something they look at. Vandenberg and Smith are gone, so there could be a spot at Hawthorn for Selwood in the back half or as a defensive midfield player.