Delisted #40: Ben Howlett - Not offered a contract for 2018 - 24/10

[Ben the Gooner]

Will he play in 2010?

 

[Spikey]

Re: Ben Howlett

Terrible first name.

 

[cocobonobo]

Re: Ben Howlett

http://www.mandurahmail.com.au/news...hunder-player-bound-for-victoria/1707071.aspx

After the disappointment of not being drafted in 2006 Howlett said he had learned from that experience.

Since then the hard-working centreman has added two full WA Football League seasons under his belt and topped it off by winning the Peel Thunder best and fairest medal last season.
“Because I had been through it all in 2006 I’ve become a bit more mature and I learned whatever happened this year was a bonus,” he said. “Not many blokes my age get a chance like this so I’m going to make the most of it.”

http://www.mandurahmail.com.au/news...hunder-player-bound-for-victoria/1707071.aspxhttp://www.mandurahmail.com.au/news...hunder-player-bound-for-victoria/1707071.aspx

 

[cocobonobo]

Re: Ben Howlett

An article I found in my local peel newspaper. It sounds like he has the internal strength to make it.

 

[peterss]

Re: Ben Howlett

Hes a good player.....Im a Peel supporter and was dissapointed to lose him but is good to see him drafted...even if it is as a Rookie.

 

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

Re: Ben Howlett

has been assigned number 40.

hope he cracks a game or two, however he should slot straight into the midfield at bendigo. if he plays there the way he did at peel this year then theres no reason why he cant show the form to play at essendon in some senior games.

 

[purple anchor]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

Played defence against Marigliani in game simulation at training yesterday and apparently held him well. Interesting role for Howlett who is used to being more of an attacking player!

 

[Slattery_20]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

Played defence against Marigliani in game simulation at training yesterday and apparently held him well. Interesting role for Howlett who is used to being more of an attacking player!

But that happens a fair bit to guys coming into the AFL. Not quite got the chops to be a gun midfielder at the top level so get used as taggers or utilities..
Either that, or they just wanted to see the two head-to-head to compare who's ahead in the pecking order. Would not be surprised to see our rookies play before our draftees, in terms of physical development.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

moar!

 

[stay true]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

moar!

 

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

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[eth-dog]

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[pacemaker]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

Heard Ben has been kicking ass in the preseason games. And heard something about him being elevated to the senior list as there was a spot left or something???

This true?

 

[eth-dog]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

Heard Ben has been kicking ass in the preseason games. And heard something about him being elevated to the senior list as there was a spot left or something???

This true?

1 vet so is allowed

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

this guy looks the goods! Watch him take the competition by total surprise. He can't cost much in DT

 

[Spikey]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

I need more details about him.

 

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

what would you like to know spikey?

 

[Ben the Gooner]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

a/s/l?

 

[Spikey]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

Everything. Position, size, what his kicking is like, favourite food, what he needs to work on. etc.

 

[OzBomber]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

I like this kid. I really like him. He looks ready made for AFL and I thought he did very well tonight.

 

[George Washington]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

Thought he played well, AFL has him clocked at 44% disposal efficiency, which might be a bit of a worry...

 

[OzBomber]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

Thought he played well, AFL has him clocked at 44% DE, which might be a bit of a worry...

What's that mean?

 

[George Washington]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

What's that mean?

Essentially it means he hit his target with only 44% of his disposals I think. Would like a stats-guru to give me the actual official definition though.

 

[Jivin Jackel]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

ED can be very misleading. Can you really remember butchering over half his touches? He was good in the third

 

[DaSawx]

Re: 40. Ben Howlett

Put a teammate under pressure a few times, but who didin't.