Toast Fremantle's 2nd pick: Harley Balic
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Moo
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AFL rules - they get a 20% discount for the time & effort in developing him to date.
Very unlike me but just getting back on topic - listening to the 'Road to the Draft' podcast ...wow they rated Balic very highly.
Goes for the average member also
You said that he reacted like he inherited a paddock full of Paterson's curse. Pretty similar metaphor to throwing all his toys out of the cot.
His initial reaction was relief. Because he thought he was going to get picked in the top 20s and the waiting was unbearable. Then he had a few moment's shock at moving to Perth when in his mind, that wasn't on the cards (first 20 picks).
Maybe you should read the article again.
Father offered Harley $70,000 to stay in Victoria and keep Mum happy. If he still comes over, that will show a pretty strong will. I for one would be very impressed.
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Unfortunately I can't read his name as anything other than Ball Lick...sorry
Knowing how footy clubs work he will be welcomed to the club and have thenpiss taken out of him a bit, maybe a new nickname given to him and it will be interesting to see if we can hang on to him. Only weeks ago people were telling us we will lose Weller, we have a great retention rate of late and once Harley is in the system and his parents are shown around in sure things will be fine.
Yes I am sure it would have been a stressful day. I also suspect that a few Melbourne clubs had indicated interest, and seeing them pass on him would have been confusing. But when the dust has settled the kid just got an opportunity at a decent club. Not bad.Callum Twomey had Balic at this number five months ago:
So his family could rightfully be feeling like something was very wrong when he hadn't been drafted almost 30 picks later.
Callum Twomey had Balic at this number five months ago:
So his family could rightfully be feeling like something was very wrong when he hadn't been drafted almost 30 picks later.
Maybe his family had something to do with the drop?
If you're referring to Suban as a 'thing'... then yes.
Nevertheless, it will take guts on his part to come over here. If on the other hand, he refuses, then what does the club get in his place?
Balic's profile was one of the ones that I kept glossing over pre-draft because I just assumed he'd be picked up before our pick
Poor Dudley
Think of the teachers !!!!.
Thanks for that, neither can I now.
Wizard
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Harley Balic @HarleyBalic 33s33 seconds ago
The statements released were 100% completely out of context and were sarcastic remarks made to be serious. #ForeverFreo
The statements released were 100% completely out of context and were sarcastic remarks made to be serious. #ForeverFreo
Son, welcome to the world of AFL media.
I've been reading it as rhyming with phallic ever since he was drafted by us...
Oh ffs, would you all stop, I can't even remember how to say his last name properly now!!
And good to hear him respond. (Oops, maybe he does read BF!)
And good to hear him respond. (Oops, maybe he does read BF!)
Isn't that meant to say "suuuuuuubbbbannnnnnnn"?
