Delisted Hugh Goddard

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Defacto said:
unbelievable

someone send carlton a bottle of red. first their tanking got us beej and now their pathetic drafting gets us hugh
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No, their cheating got us BJ. Their filthy, disgusting, systematic attempts to cheat a competition is what done it. Their tanking and pathetic drafting allowed them to take Kreuzer directly in front of players such as Trent Cotchin.

;)
 
Interesting thing is Goddard got taken with the pick no-one wanted. Here's his equivalent worth according to other clubs:

Started as compensation for Jared Brennan (Brisbane)
Brisbane traded it to Gold Coast with pick 10 for 5, 25 & 27
Gold Coast traded it to Western Sydney with pick 2 for Jaeger O'Meara
Western Sydney traded it to Brisbane for Joel Patfull
Brisbane traded it to Geelong for Allen Christensen
Geelong traded it to Saints for Rhys Stanley & Jordan Cunico

Wonder which of those clubs would prefer young Goddard?
 

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So is Goddard a Saints supporter? He kind of came across as more of a "2nd team supporter".
 
SCPaige said:

Pick 13: Fremantle – Hugh Goddard

Position: Key forward/defender
Height: 196 cm, Weight: 93 kg, DOB: 24/08/1996
Club: Geelong Falcons
Projected draft range: 10-25
Plays like: Lachie Henderson

Hugh Goddard’s last month of TAC Cup football was super impressive. He’s had scalps on the likes of Darcy Moore (twice), and in between he’s been pushed forward where he’s had an impact. Despite this season being one which was largely quiet thanks to a pre-season hip injury and a permanent lock-down role in defence, Goddard has runs on the board and his football character is exceptional. Recruiters and scouts have been quick to talk about his return to top 10 calculations after a stunning finals campaign, where he was arguably Geelong’s best. With the bevy of key talls all in the frame for that selection, Goddard can hold his head high with his second half of the year. Athletically speaking, he is terrific and is still a premier swingman, who may or may not come at a bargain price this November. I’m a big wrap for both his ground level work and his marking game, while he also possesses a really nice, long penetrating kick that often finds targets. He’s quick off the mark, and boasts athleticism and a big leap that enables him to play a role at either end of the ground, while he also doesn’t mind embarking on a run from half back to create drive.
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Knightmare said:
11. Hugh Goddard (VIC – KPD/KPF)
Height: 196cm, Weight: 93kg, DOB: 24/08/1996
Recruited from: Geelong Falcons
Draft range: 6-20
Best position/role: Centre Half Back
Strengths:
Versatility – Goddard has demonstrated that he can play both back and forward well. As a key defender Goddard has demonstrated that he can significantly limit the impact of his direct opponent and at times provide rebound through taking numerous intercept marks and providing run and carry or using it well by foot when he gets his hands on it.As a forward he has shown that he can hit the scoreboard consistently and be an effective mark on the lead, in the air, 1v1 and take the occasional pack mark.
Strength and athleticism – Goddard is well built at 93kg already and has clearly put the time in through the gym and as a result in the contest he is very hard to beat 1v1 and often in the 1v1 contest takes the intercept mark. He also has an excellent mix of pace, agility and has an excellent leap which suggests that he has the ability as a key defender to become an effective shutdown player.
Ability to read the flight – Goddard shows excellent ability to read the flight of the ball both as a forward and when played down back. Down back particularly this has been something he has been able to take advantage of where he has shown excellent ability to take frequent intercept marks and marks 1v1.
Shutdown ability – Goddard is an excellent shutdown defender and can greatly limit the influence of his direct opponent and there is a feeling that he has them under control with his ability physically to match his opponents 1v1 but then also the closing speed to go with them on the lead, the motor to go with them up the ground and the leap to go with them in the air.
Aggression – Goddard plays a hard brand of footy. He attacks the footy in the air, will tackle you into the ground with real intent and put his body on the line and go when it is his turn to go.
Leadership and work ethic – From everything I understand Goddard is a hard trainer and works hard to develop his game and puts the time and effort into the gym to build up his body. He also has visibly demonstrated strong leadership ability on the field giving instruction to his team mates and the ability to lead by example.
Long kick – Goddard has a 55m kick on him and is a mostly reliable kick to his targets by foot. He has relatively good vision and typically finds good targets coming out of the back half. Also is capable converting from his set shots attempts.
Weaknesses:
Ground level ability – Goddard at ground level can at times be fumbly and is not as clean as he needs to be. He just lacks that bit of co-ordination below the knees and that cleanness with his pickups, not taking the ball as fluently as he needs to. Also when the ball hits the deck Goddard often is slow to react, just struggling to read and react to the bounce of the ball which greatly limits him as a forward, in the back half Goddard also seems slow to react when the ball goes to ground.
Lack of point of difference when playing forward – Goddard while effective on the lead, capable in the air and able to take marks 1v1 and the occasional pack grab in the front half lacks he just lacks that feeling that he will have a big game as someone who can consistently kick two or three goals but never more than that. He lacks that dominant marking ability or freakish or even good ground level ability to be a go to forward or provide that heavy scoreboard impact but he could be a plausible second option up forward as more a leading forward if required.
What I expect will improve:
I expect Goddard to incrementally continue to improve from year to year and continue to get better both as a shutdown player and a rebounder.
Who he can become?
As a key defender Goddard has the ability to become develop into something similar to Eric Mackenzie as someone who can both beat his direct opponent and at times when the opportunity is there take an intercept mark and be involved as a rebounder.
As a forward Goddard’s play reminds me of Sam Day as that tall, athletic type who lacks that point of difference.
When will he be ready to play?
Goddard will likely start to push for senior games in season three but more likely takes till season four to establish himself as a part of a best team.
How to best utilise him?
Goddard is best utilised at centre half back.
Interpretation of his numbers:
Goddard particularly through the U18 championships struggled to perform to his 2013 standards to achieve his usual numbers and I imagine his offseason hip surgery played a big part in his largely poor start to 2014. As a key forward particularly through the U18 championships Goddard struggled to have his usual scoreboard impact but when played back both through the U18 championships and particularly late season through the TAC Cup he not only looked settled but he got involved in the play taking excellent contested and uncontested marking numbers by position while also limiting the impact of his direct opponent.
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"He spent all pre-season training as a forward with the Falcons, and that's where he feels most comfortable, but his strong marking, energy around the contest and left-foot kick makes him just as handy switching to the other end of the ground.

"Recruiters ask what position I enjoy more and what I think I'm better at, and I'm happy to play wherever. I want to make that point. I do enjoy playing forward, but I'm comfortable in going back and doing what I've got to do," he said. (From the article I posted last night)

L_W_P said:
"Lack of aggression" - People think he is another Jack Watts.
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Not Knightmare, for one, who lists "aggression/hardness" as one of his strengths, as in the above quote from his mock.
 
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Just quietly, I could see Brendan coming back home when his contract with the Bummer-jabbers finishes, for one last tilt at a Saints flag in 2017 with his cousin.

Would be so awesome...
 
TheLastEmperor said:
Paddy/HG being drafted together has a bit of Roo/Kosi feel about it. Great mates, key talls and both taken in the first round playing together for the next decade plus. Sweet.


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Paddy/Lonie also has a bit of GTrain/Milne about it.
 
Simple overview of Hughyy Goddard

Again very tall and quiet strong (196 cm & 94 kgs)

The Ultimate swingman can play at both ends of the ground just as well

BJ Goddard's 2nd Cousin

Loves to drop into the hole and take intercept marks

Fantastic Reader of the play for a 18 year old

Fantastic Agility and Ability of the ground for a player of his height

Was in the top few at the Combine in 20m spirnt (2.98s)

Ben Reid Type player
 
I'm more excited about Goddard than our other draftees, especially from a value for money point of view.

Great to have that name back at the club.
 
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