teak
10 Jan 2010, 20:17
Been a bit of a gap between threads, but such is life. Mixture of work and holidays is to blame. Been more calls for footy talk so I thought another was in order so here you go. If you want more player reviews, let me know, if not feel free to tell me to stfu:)
Dempsey, Courtenay
#15
Height: 186cm
Weight: 82kg
BMI ([W(kg)]/[H(m)^2]): 23.7
DOB: 28/08/1987
Age as of 01/01/2010: 22.3
Games: 30
Goals: 10
Contracted until the end of: 2012
Taken with selection 19 in the 2005 National Draft
2009 Stats:
20 matches
319 disposals
Ave: 16
17 long kicks
86 short kicks
36 ineffective kicks
11 clanger kicks
169 handballs
140 effective handballs
139 handballs received
4 contested marks
65 uncontested marks
36 hard-ball gets
51 loose-ball gets
4 intended-ball gets
11 frees for
9 frees against
1 hit-out
6 clearances
32 inside 50s
Ave: 1.6
46 rebound 50s
Ave: 2.3
7 goals
6 behinds
Description:
Dempsey is a very fast backman who provides run out of defence that is an integral part of our fast paced style of play. He is able to cover short distances in an extremely short period of time, but at times lacks endurance to run out entire games. He has pretty good skills, and is not afraid to put his body on the line. Recruited at the end of 2005, Courtenay moved down from the Queensland and there was a lot of expectation riding on him. [As with any low selection in the National Draft.] Unfortunately he managed just 10 games in his first 3 years of football constantly frustrating fans. [Sound like anyone else?] This was not due to lack of form, but injuries that kept him from getting any consistency or playing at all. He seems to have injured anything you could think of, and I just hope that he can put it behind him and play his exciting brand of football.
Another AFL player to have a daughter. Congratulations to him, but would love more Dempseys running around for the Dons. But should help with his development being a father.
Season Review:
As stated previously, was marred by injury in his first few years, but was able to triple his game tally in his fourth year, and find some good consistency. So it was most pleasing to actually see him on the paddock. He has cemented himself in the roll of being an offensive defender, and provided great attack from half-back. Even though he has had so many injuries so early in his career, it was still good to see him put his body on the line and go for the hard ball. I can’t remember for sure, but I think it was the first Richmond game [Dream Time] and he crashed into a pack, and straight away I cringed thinking he was going to break in half, but he came out with the ball. Good stuff to see.
He was signed on for a further 3 years this year, keeping him at the club until 2012 at least. Being from Queensland, the lure of the Gold Coast may have also influenced this decision, but also the fact he had a pretty solid year.
At times he failed to keep running until the very end of the games, particularly towards the end of the year. But on the whole, he was pretty good in terms of skills and also managed to do defend well while providing that run and carry. Some memorable games for Dempsey would include the Carlton game in Round 3 [Just kept on running!], the Saints game in Round 8 and the Dreamtime game in Round 9 against Richmond. He was getting into some ripper form in the middle of the season, until he hurt his ankle in Round 9. Wasn’t a terrible injury, but I am sure that most Essendon supporters were worried. He did come back in round 11, but didn’t seem to have the same spark. He still played well but slowed towards the end of the season. He then missed Rounds 21 and 22 with a hamstring injury, that again, I was pessimistic about. But came back for a final that doesn’t need a mention.
Finished 16th in the Crichton Medal with 127 out of a possible 800 votes. Was equal 4th for Rebound 50’s.
2010 Aims:
Have a twin sons. Play another full season keeping injury free. Has to get fitter so he can keep the intensity up for a full 4 quarters. I haven’t been to any number of trainings this year, but in previous years he seemed to be a bit of a ‘lazy’ trainer. Can anyone confirm/deny this? If he still is a bit lazy, I would like to see him work that bit harder at training.
His skills are pretty good, but I would like his accuracy in front of goal to get a little better, as he isn’t there all that much, and needs to nail them when he can.
With a more settled defence/team, I think that Dempsey will have more inside 50’s and rebounding 50’s as they learn to cover each other better, and learn the game plan well.
Overview:
The great James Hird described Dempsey as the most exciting thing going through Essendon last year. His team mates also seem to think he is something special, and I tend to agree. Very exciting prospect, and looking for him to improve on his solid 2009.Should be coming into his prime at Essendon’s next premiership. I’m more excited than Big Kev. [RIP]
My rating: 7.5/10
Some questions for those playing at home:
Rate his 2009 /10
How many games in 2010?
What aspects of his game does he need to change/improve apon?
Has he found his calling as a attacking half-back, or could he move somewhere else? Eg: midfield, where he played his junior days.
Not too much of him on youtube, without looking at the entire games. If anyone has some good footage of him, please post. I'm on capped, so can't search youtube too much.:thumbsd:
Also any good pics of him would be good.:thumbsu:
tmrAYay72nU
more of this
KwmFJVQUnHQ
pretty mental:p
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac116/teakm/Essendon%202009/rd19_2009_7.jpg
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac116/teakm/Essendon%202009/rd23_2009_18.jpg
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac116/teakm/Essendon%202009/rd12_2009_7.jpg
Dempsey, Courtenay
#15
Height: 186cm
Weight: 82kg
BMI ([W(kg)]/[H(m)^2]): 23.7
DOB: 28/08/1987
Age as of 01/01/2010: 22.3
Games: 30
Goals: 10
Contracted until the end of: 2012
Taken with selection 19 in the 2005 National Draft
2009 Stats:
20 matches
319 disposals
Ave: 16
17 long kicks
86 short kicks
36 ineffective kicks
11 clanger kicks
169 handballs
140 effective handballs
139 handballs received
4 contested marks
65 uncontested marks
36 hard-ball gets
51 loose-ball gets
4 intended-ball gets
11 frees for
9 frees against
1 hit-out
6 clearances
32 inside 50s
Ave: 1.6
46 rebound 50s
Ave: 2.3
7 goals
6 behinds
Description:
Dempsey is a very fast backman who provides run out of defence that is an integral part of our fast paced style of play. He is able to cover short distances in an extremely short period of time, but at times lacks endurance to run out entire games. He has pretty good skills, and is not afraid to put his body on the line. Recruited at the end of 2005, Courtenay moved down from the Queensland and there was a lot of expectation riding on him. [As with any low selection in the National Draft.] Unfortunately he managed just 10 games in his first 3 years of football constantly frustrating fans. [Sound like anyone else?] This was not due to lack of form, but injuries that kept him from getting any consistency or playing at all. He seems to have injured anything you could think of, and I just hope that he can put it behind him and play his exciting brand of football.
Another AFL player to have a daughter. Congratulations to him, but would love more Dempseys running around for the Dons. But should help with his development being a father.
Season Review:
As stated previously, was marred by injury in his first few years, but was able to triple his game tally in his fourth year, and find some good consistency. So it was most pleasing to actually see him on the paddock. He has cemented himself in the roll of being an offensive defender, and provided great attack from half-back. Even though he has had so many injuries so early in his career, it was still good to see him put his body on the line and go for the hard ball. I can’t remember for sure, but I think it was the first Richmond game [Dream Time] and he crashed into a pack, and straight away I cringed thinking he was going to break in half, but he came out with the ball. Good stuff to see.
He was signed on for a further 3 years this year, keeping him at the club until 2012 at least. Being from Queensland, the lure of the Gold Coast may have also influenced this decision, but also the fact he had a pretty solid year.
At times he failed to keep running until the very end of the games, particularly towards the end of the year. But on the whole, he was pretty good in terms of skills and also managed to do defend well while providing that run and carry. Some memorable games for Dempsey would include the Carlton game in Round 3 [Just kept on running!], the Saints game in Round 8 and the Dreamtime game in Round 9 against Richmond. He was getting into some ripper form in the middle of the season, until he hurt his ankle in Round 9. Wasn’t a terrible injury, but I am sure that most Essendon supporters were worried. He did come back in round 11, but didn’t seem to have the same spark. He still played well but slowed towards the end of the season. He then missed Rounds 21 and 22 with a hamstring injury, that again, I was pessimistic about. But came back for a final that doesn’t need a mention.
Finished 16th in the Crichton Medal with 127 out of a possible 800 votes. Was equal 4th for Rebound 50’s.
2010 Aims:
Have a twin sons. Play another full season keeping injury free. Has to get fitter so he can keep the intensity up for a full 4 quarters. I haven’t been to any number of trainings this year, but in previous years he seemed to be a bit of a ‘lazy’ trainer. Can anyone confirm/deny this? If he still is a bit lazy, I would like to see him work that bit harder at training.
His skills are pretty good, but I would like his accuracy in front of goal to get a little better, as he isn’t there all that much, and needs to nail them when he can.
With a more settled defence/team, I think that Dempsey will have more inside 50’s and rebounding 50’s as they learn to cover each other better, and learn the game plan well.
Overview:
The great James Hird described Dempsey as the most exciting thing going through Essendon last year. His team mates also seem to think he is something special, and I tend to agree. Very exciting prospect, and looking for him to improve on his solid 2009.Should be coming into his prime at Essendon’s next premiership. I’m more excited than Big Kev. [RIP]
My rating: 7.5/10
Some questions for those playing at home:
Rate his 2009 /10
How many games in 2010?
What aspects of his game does he need to change/improve apon?
Has he found his calling as a attacking half-back, or could he move somewhere else? Eg: midfield, where he played his junior days.
Not too much of him on youtube, without looking at the entire games. If anyone has some good footage of him, please post. I'm on capped, so can't search youtube too much.:thumbsd:
Also any good pics of him would be good.:thumbsu:
tmrAYay72nU
more of this
KwmFJVQUnHQ
pretty mental:p
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac116/teakm/Essendon%202009/rd19_2009_7.jpg
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac116/teakm/Essendon%202009/rd23_2009_18.jpg
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac116/teakm/Essendon%202009/rd12_2009_7.jpg