Can anybody be worse than Banfield? That was a baffling pick-up.
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Can anybody be worse than Banfield? That was a baffling pick-up.
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Can we not justify the selection of every potential new rookie by comparing them to Banfield? Since when did Banfield became the minimum standard? He was a bust. Every rookie needs to add something, even new ones.
I liked the Banfield pick at the time 
He was pretty bad though. When you say "waste of a rookie pick" you have hit new lows..........I liked the Banfield pick at the time
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Yes. Was stiff to be delisted I thought. Very handy and yep, you guessed it, could potentially fill our need for a small forward.
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Preferably rookie though
I liked the Banfield pick at the time
I did too, remembered a couple of his games where he looked like a dangerous small forward. I was wrong but so were the recruiters given he was picked before Thomas and Miles.
I'd take Petrenko on the rookie list, actually i'd almost say he is perfect with our recruiting strategy.
These are the positives that assist his case for selection:
- Second, and most likely last chance + his feelings towards the way he was delisted = MAXIMUM motivation. If a player is ever going to gain the confidence needed to reach their potential this is the situation they need.
- 76 games in 6 years, even at Adelaide, he is no mug. May not be a superstar but the pressure he adds on the other players like Gordon and Lloyd will keep them honest and hard working. Also experience wise, he is just about to reach his peak experience which starts for most players around 100 games.
- Age, a little older than I would like but at the same token he is at arguably the age when players reach their physical peak. His best football might be to come in the next couple of seasons.
- The risk is small but the reward could be a best 22 or a solid fringe player.
- Change of scenery; top class facilities and a group of players that seem to really get along. Can only benefit a new players career.
- He also plays a position that we still need to strengthen and he has speed.
Disadvantage:
- We give up one rookie spot for a player who is probably a 20% chance of making it at best.
I'd also consider free agency if we don't pick up any other players (likely) and we opt to increase our senior list size to ensure we draft at least 4 players.
Rodney Dangerfield
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Both Banfield and Petrenko showed a lot of promise early on.
I have a lot of admiration for small guys that make it and keep improving.
Not many do.
Makes you realize how good someone like Milne was.
I have a lot of admiration for small guys that make it and keep improving.
Not many do.
Makes you realize how good someone like Milne was.
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Hit the nail on the head there mate.
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Definitely worth a look, has a bit of an X-Factor about him, would be dangerous up forward but would need to work on his defensive game in order to get a solid run at AFL level, would like him at Richmond, but would need to be well aware of his shortfalls.
PhysicalGraffiti
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Don't want another retread that will fall apart when the pressures on....
I see your Todd Banfield and raise you Tom Hislop.
telsor
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Who cares if he's an upgrade on Banfield?
He'd need to be an upgrade on the likes of Gordon or McDonough in order to get into the 22.
If he's not, then roll the dice on drafting someone who might be.
He'd need to be an upgrade on the likes of Gordon or McDonough in order to get into the 22.
If he's not, then roll the dice on drafting someone who might be.
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Hislop was at least a good VFL player. Banfield was in the 3rds when we recruited him.
I'd rather Saad.
I live in Adelaide so see a lot of Crows games and cannot be more emphatic, NO! Quite simply, he's not a very good footballer. Poor decision maker, average skills and very questionable under pressure. NO NO NO!
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Definatley worth a rookie spot. Upgrade on Banfield
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I'd probably say no. Had a look at his records and the most goals he has kicked in a season is 16, which isn't enough for a small forward. He has only gotten more than 20 disposals once in his career, which isn't enough as a defender/midfielder. Understand he has pace and is a good tackler, but not enough output for me.
Wouldn't be devastated if we picked him up but I would rather someone else.
Wouldn't be devastated if we picked him up but I would rather someone else.
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More Crows the better.
Only if they keep taking rubbish off our hands! Hampson, Grigg and Thomas, come on down!
Who'd have thought they'd be so skint, they'd take our spuds just so they could get their measly 5c refunds at the local collection depot.
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He's fought his way off a rookie list before, wouldn't be against having him try to do it again with us
In all fairness, as a small forward he was obviously made redundant by Eddie Betts as well as the emergence of Charlie Cameron. His delisting probably had more to do with being squeezed out than talent.
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