Past #24: Sam Durdin - delisted after 21 NM games/1 NM goal - thanks Durds (drafted by Carlton in '22 MSD)

[scooby1279]

This kid will finally be the chb chf player we have been wanting for a very long time. utensil has risen higher then the original utensil... Welcome aboard.

 

[Pykie]

Sam better introduce himself to Ben Brown, I think he will be getting to know him ALOT in drills this summer.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

This kid will finally be the chb chf player we have been wanting for a very long time. utensil has risen higher then the original utensil... Welcome aboard.

Oh my.

 

[Mav]

To my eyes, this kid plays like a centre-half forward.

He moves and kicks a lot like Jono Brown.

 

[redandblack]

Sorry to butt in again, but here's a very long interview with Sam about his life, when you've got a bit of time.

Comments by Brenton Phillips on the SANFL News on the left might make you happy, too.

http://www.sanfl.com.au

 

[Dirty_11]

I like it. I'm running with it.

Welcome Tyler Durdin

The first rule of the North Melbourne Football Club is: You do not talk about the North Melbourne Football Club.

 

[marklovesbeer]

Sam Durdin gets picked at No. 16 by North Melbourne in AFL draft

http://m.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/a...rne-in-afl-draft/story-fnia6oc3-1227137487216

 

[Shinboner '07]

Can't wait to see him in 3-4 years time.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Can't wait to see him in 3-4 years time.

Won't need more than 2 I reckon.

 

[coopers pale]

His play and the descriptions sound more like Matt Kreuzer than any others named. Hope Durdin gets a more injury free run at though!

 

[blackshadow]

Congratulations Sam and welcome to the greatest club in the land!

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[kangaspurs]

From the limited vision in his highlight reel and the various pieces written in the phantoms it seem like he has really good hands, takes one grab pack marks and judges the flight of the ball really well. For these reasons I think he'll end up as a key forward. Perhaps played in the backline initially to learn, similarly to Drew, but with an eye to him becoming Drews long-term replacement.

 

[Johndory]

In Tyler we trust.

 

[Zondor]

Just can't believe that this guy slipped to our pick 16. :stern look

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

A better version of Lachie, hell yea.

 

[year of the cat]

Nice pick up guys. Was hoping we'd take him but happy with the Cockie.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Nice pick up guys. Was hoping we'd take him but happy with the Cockie.

I hope you enjoy utensil. [/may be forced to stop there but means it in good nature]

 

[Only Forwards]

I am Jack's smirking revenge.

 

[Liam Boy]

Well, this is quite exciting. Another player slides to the destination club.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Well, this is quite exciting. Another player slides to the destination club.

Please don't. That is a bullshit phrase in regards to us.

 

[Liam Boy]

Please don't. That is a bullshit phrase in regards to us.

I know, just having a bit of fun with it.

 

[Team DJ]

Not only a great player but an even better bloke. Great get by the club. A future Captain.

A little insight into Sam as a person:
At 3.30 yesterday, when news broke about Phil Hughes, Sam wouldve have been sitting in a Hotel Room in the Gold Coast, with his life about to change in 3 hours time. A Country boy from a town with about half a dozen people in it, he had been linked to go to the GWS at 6, GC at 8, Geelong at 10, Freo at 13, Adelaide at 14 or Metro Vic later be it North Essendon or Carlton. So quite literally he wouldve been sitting there potentially about to relocate to anywhere in Australia.
Anyways, as news broke, Sam writes on Social Media something along the lines of, with all the excitement of the draft over the last little while you sometimes forget the important things in life. My heart goes out to Phil Hughes and his family.

The most level headed, mature and professional young man i have had the pleasure to come across.

 

[Tas]

Sam Durdin gets picked at No. 16 by North Melbourne in AFL draft

http://m.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/a...rne-in-afl-draft/story-fnia6oc3-1227137487216

Are you related to him Mark? You are both from Adelaide.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Are you related to him Mark? You are both from Adelaide.

Cousins.




Brothers too.

 

[speedy]

He looks a little slow going by his highlights. Is he quick enough to play key back? Has anyone seen him live?