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I don't think it means that much. I've done it, it's not that difficult. No pressure and you always have time to straighten up and prepare your kick properly.
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I don't think it means that much. I've done it, it's not that difficult. No pressure and you always have time to straighten up and prepare your kick properly.
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Didn't Shane Nelson almost ace the test? Shows it holds very little value.
Do they do skills tests where the is simulated pressure?
Cockatoo is bottom aged as well, but he still has a very mature body compared to the rest. I still prefer Weller and think there would be better options at 11, but it's not a terrible choice. Similar to how Brandt Colledge goes about it?
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Weller seems the best choice behind Pickett.
Miguel Sanchez
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But seems unlikely to be available, unfortunately.
Still, you never know.
Still, you never know.
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Matt Priddis could get 29/30 on that joke of a kicking test. It's completely irrelevant.
Matt, has no right foot, so no he wouldn't.
If its so easy to ace this test, then why doesn't everybody ace it?
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Good news for Pickett then.
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Good news for Ahern then.
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Might not even get past Collingwood at 5.
On the Pod cast on the AFL site i swear i heard them say Pies are looking at De Goey at there first round pick.
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Robbie Nahas delisted. Worth a shot???? 
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2013 AFL U18 Championships
TODAY AT VICTORIA PARK THE NORTHERN TERRITORY LOST IN A THRILLER AGAINST QUEENSLAND IN WINDY CONDITIONS
Nakia Cockatoo
A great prospect for next year, good size at 184cm. Breaks through stoppages, good tackle (8 today) and pressure around the contest. Good pace and is able to run and carry the ball. Clearly best on ground with 17 disposals, 4 marks, 3 clearances, 4 inside 50’s and 3 rebounds. Was able to hit the scoreboard with 1 goal and 2 behinds.
http://madmondayshow.com/2013/07/04/northern-territory-rd-5-standouts-u18-championships/
- Nakia has already grown 4cm in one year. Only turned 18 a week ago, has plenty of time to grow another few cm.
TODAY AT VICTORIA PARK THE NORTHERN TERRITORY LOST IN A THRILLER AGAINST QUEENSLAND IN WINDY CONDITIONS
Nakia Cockatoo
A great prospect for next year, good size at 184cm. Breaks through stoppages, good tackle (8 today) and pressure around the contest. Good pace and is able to run and carry the ball. Clearly best on ground with 17 disposals, 4 marks, 3 clearances, 4 inside 50’s and 3 rebounds. Was able to hit the scoreboard with 1 goal and 2 behinds.
http://madmondayshow.com/2013/07/04/northern-territory-rd-5-standouts-u18-championships/
- Nakia has already grown 4cm in one year. Only turned 18 a week ago, has plenty of time to grow another few cm.
Then it's just a matter of managing him and ensuring his best isn't too far from his worst.
Headland was a great player when playing well. Considering the make-up of our current best 22, I'd rather a player who might take a long time to become consistent but still has potential to have a big impact in spurts, rather than a player who very consistently has an average impact. We have far too many of the latter and it seems to make us rather predictable to line up against.
Additionally (and note I'd prefer a few others over Cockatoo), I'm not sure how much the 'big body against kids' clause holds up when arguing against Cockatoo.
Sure, if he was a slow inside midfielder or full forward who dominated at U/18 level by busting their way through packs (see Waterman, Darling) then you could suggest their effectiveness would be dampened once everyone was on the same level in terms of bulk.
But in that match he wasn't necessarily using his bulk to win the ball or get clearances, he obviously has a high level of swervability and breakaway speed, which (given his size already) won't necessarily be dampened that much at AFL level.
Sure, he won't be able to fend off senior players with the ease in which he did in this match, but you don't necessarily have to be massive to weave your way between opposition players.
I also like the fact he seems extremely alert when he has the ball and doesn't seem to be one of those run and carry players who looks to blaze away at every opportuinity
Sure, if he was a slow inside midfielder or full forward who dominated at U/18 level by busting their way through packs (see Waterman, Darling) then you could suggest their effectiveness would be dampened once everyone was on the same level in terms of bulk.
But in that match he wasn't necessarily using his bulk to win the ball or get clearances, he obviously has a high level of swervability and breakaway speed, which (given his size already) won't necessarily be dampened that much at AFL level.
Sure, he won't be able to fend off senior players with the ease in which he did in this match, but you don't necessarily have to be massive to weave your way between opposition players.
I also like the fact he seems extremely alert when he has the ball and doesn't seem to be one of those run and carry players who looks to blaze away at every opportuinity
Really? He seemed to use his size and strength to break tackles with easy and get out of traffic.
I saw that as more about his explosive speed and confidence in his ability to not be caught than from sheer size. Obviously him being bigger than the opposition helped but I think his reliance on that is being overstated.
Melbourne delist Luke Tapscott. Always liked that guy. They've offered him a rookie spot, I hope someone else takes him before them
He also looks to have a decent side step that enables him to get out of the pack and get free. A few players with that skill were Ian Stewart, Maurice Rioli, Greg Williams, .... and these were not big guys. Moving sideways or swervability is highly desired yet not that common and it is this attribute that made me look twice. He is not perfect but pick 11 doesn't usually reek perfection with a 17 or 18 year old. Assuming Pickett and Weller gone, Duggan and Cockatoo look to be great choices. Give you different things but reason for optimism and hope.
Oh and Suns going a mid is not a forgone conclusion. If the right tall slips, then they may just take him. Weller went to Qld with his family but his interview talks about wouldn't it be great if he and his brother could both be at the Saints!
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