List Mgmt. Welcome Pick 62 - Matthew Allen

[happy_eagle]

Berry Allen.


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May aswell just call him the Flash from now on
Nickname hunt is over people

 

[Underdog]

Am I really that old that so few remember Carlton's Matthew Allen?


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[MrKK]

I'm much happier now I've seen he's not 192cm and 72kg. Cheers AFL draft tracker.

 

[Avalor]

Am I really that old that so few remember Carlton's Matthew Allen?


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I must be at least as old as you because I remember him.
But then I am likely a darn deal older as I still remember the great Polly Farmer too.

 

[spenze]

Matt is absolutely stoked to have been picked up by you guys and can't wait to get to Perth. Watched him grow up at my cricket club, kid is an elite sportsman who could have succeeded at any sport he wanted...and he wants to play footy. Still think he may play midfield in years to come even given his height and weight. Am not sure what his draft camp times were this year but know the year before he beat a couple of Danyle Pearces draft times.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Reminds me a lot of Taylor Walker.
Just so physically imposing in the marking contest.
Will ragdoll defenders.

 

[bombard]

He and barass in marking contest drills. Stat.

 

[Falco]

Might have a real gem with this kid.

 

[eagles rule]

welcome to the Eagles Matt ,had a listen to his sound audio interview is very mature for his age .He looks to be a solid pick with great hands and a deadly accurate left boot .

 

[QS]

'How much longer can Matt Allen hold his place in the team'

 

[new breed]

Looks like a good pick up , how come he slipped so far ? ... told them he loves cricket more .

Couple of South Australian juniors to add to Hurny's entourage .

 

[beatlesmith]

You had one job...

Facebook has bestowed upon him the nickname "fat midget".

 

[Goldenblue]

Am I really that old that so few remember Carlton's Matthew Allen?


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I remember. This kid somehow reminds me of Stevan Jackson, just hope he does not play as bad.

 

[kane249]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-12-17/allens-new-ball-game

 

[avishka5]

if he adds 2-3cm on he will be dangerous. But like Darling he plays much taller than he is.

 

[dajesmac]

if he adds 2-3cm on he will be dangerous. But like Darling he plays much taller than he is.

I actually reckon 193cm is a great height for a key forward.

 

[avishka5]

I actually reckon 193cm is a great height for a key forward.

Good height for A second or third forward. but he does play more like a power forward (who range from 200-195cm these days).

 

[Milenko]

Looks like he's got a great set of hands. Liking this pick a lot.

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

I actually reckon 193cm is a great height for a key forward.

Not when you have defenders who are 195 to 200cm running 3 second 20m sprints

 

[Natho]

I'm pretty excited. He looks a promising prospect.

 

[MrKK]

I finished listening to the BF Port Adelaide podcast this morning, their draft preview had a BF poster who was a scout for a couple of AFL clubs so knows his s**t. He rated Allen above Himmelberg so we may have got a bargain here. I think we were only going for 3 picks but couldn't pass this guy up.

 

[getgaff]

Matt is absolutely stoked to have been picked up by you guys and can't wait to get to Perth. Watched him grow up at my cricket club, kid is an elite sportsman who could have succeeded at any sport he wanted...and he wants to play footy. Still think he may play midfield in years to come even given his height and weight. Am not sure what his draft camp times were this year but know the year before he beat a couple of Danyle Pearces draft times.

Great to hear Jumbo. I'm stoked to have him on board as well and was always bullish on him at our 3rd pick. Whenwe went with Mutimer I could have smashed the computer screen knowing that recruiting staff had stated we'd only use 3 picks.

Give him time peeps. Patience will be required but I think we can develop him to be the next tall forward after Kennedy.

 

[SpaceClef]

Sticky mits are always good

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

Great to hear Jumbo. I'm stoked to have him on board as well and was always bullish on him at our 3rd pick. Whenwe went with Mutimer I could have smashed the computer screen knowing that recruiting staff had stated we'd only use 3 picks.

Give him time peeps. Patience will be required but I think we can develop him to be the next tall forward after Kennedy.

He's 192 isn't he? Not sure he'll ever be a number 1 forward

 

[iLikeIt]

He's 192 isn't he? Not sure he'll ever be a number 1 forward

If he kicks 26 goals in his first 5 games with us he might Not a big fan of the key forward height debate. Because we are really debating who is number 1, 2, 3 tall forward. Who cares? Oppositions will match up with the best fit defenders across all of them regardless. I think Hawthorn have shown you don't need to have super tall forwards to kick a lot of goals - Gunston kicked 57 this year and Roughead kicked 50 this year didn't he? They are both around 193cm I think. And Breust kicked 52 at 184cm. Where did this idea come from that you need some almost 200cm beast to be your key forward?