If there was a 2nds under 22 squad he wouldnt make that eitherDidn’t make the 22under22 squad
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If there was a 2nds under 22 squad he wouldnt make that eitherDidn’t make the 22under22 squad
If there was a 2nds under 22 squad he wouldnt make that either
Possibly correct without delving into the options... Not to be negative because I'm coming around to him and I'm seeing him improving, but I think this is probably the case.If there was a 2nds under 22 squad he wouldnt make that either
Because he's not good enough... yet.Didn’t make the 22under22 squad
The midfield list, especially at the top end, is scarily good for an under 22's. We'd be needing to cash up multiple first round picks for guys like Serong and Anderson.Because he's not good enough... yet.
The guy is playing midfield cameos, I'm happy with how he's tracking.
For what it's worth, guys like Cam Guthrie and Mitch Duncan were eligible for 22 under 22 (it started in 2012), but were never picked.
Warner already a club’s best in a GF. Scary goodThe midfield list, especially at the top end, is scarily good for an under 22's. We'd be needing to cash up multiple first round picks for guys like Serong and Anderson.
And half the side for DaicosThe midfield list, especially at the top end, is scarily good for an under 22's. We'd be needing to cash up multiple first round picks for guys like Serong and Anderson.
I really wish when they did this they actually picked an actual team. and not just shoe horn as many mids in as possible. Same with the AA selectionsThere are 17 mids picked in 22 under 22, I'm not surprised he's not on the list considering who is (given the year Geelong's had), but he's surely not far off.
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I really wish when they did this they actually picked an actual team. and not just shoe horn as many mids in as possible. Same with the AA selections
It's a squad of 40, not the final 22.I really wish when they did this they actually picked an actual team. and not just shoe horn as many mids in as possible. Same with the AA selections
Whilst we believe we have some good players coming through, all of the other teams would say the same. This means we have no advantage.There are 17 mids picked in 22 under 22, I'm not surprised he's not on the list considering who is (given the year Geelong's had), but he's surely not far off.
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Whilst we believe we have some good players coming through, all of the other teams would say the same. This means we have no advantage.
You have to get the early draft picks, or to a certain extent fluke, a couple of A+ players or other teams will pass us.
This is the best set of youngsters we've had at the club since the 2009 draft IMO:Any way you look at it though this is likely the best crop of young talent we've had in over a decade. It's fine to get excited
There are 17 mids picked in 22 under 22, I'm not surprised he's not on the list considering who is (given the year Geelong's had), but he's surely not far off.
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We have 3 players nominated (no team has more than 4) and we have more nominated than perennial cellar dwellers Gold Coast, North, Essendon, Carlton, Saints. Not bad
Freo have 5 (Amiss, Jackson, Clark, Young, Serong) - but yes, I agree it's a good haul for Geelong.
We'd have 4 if we kept Clark
Of the 17 midfielders there were only 5 lasted to our first pick in those respective drafts (Martin, Holmes, Newcombe, Warner and Gulden who we bid on but Sydney matched).There are 17 mids picked in 22 under 22, I'm not surprised he's not on the list considering who is (given the year Geelong's had), but he's surely not far off.
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Rowell nearly averages as many contested possessions a game as Bruhn averages in total possessions. Rowell averages more clearances than Bruhn does contested possessions.Matt Rowell average 20 disposals this year.
JHF hasn't got above 25 disposals yet in his career. (average 17 this year)
So if the knock on Bruhn is purley his disposal count, then there's a couple of pick #1's that don't rack them up week to week either. Matt is 1 year older than Bruhn, and JHF is 1 year younger.
Except we picked up Bruhn for pick 18 and some are expecting him to rack up 30+ each week.
Bruhn didn't start with the physical size of those guys. He was never likely to impact early in his career as much. But he's got good commitment and technique with contested ball and is elite in traffic. He needs another 2 years but should be a very good player once he has a body to compete with those guys.Rowell nearly averages as many contested possessions a game as Bruhn averages in total possessions. Rowell averages more clearances than Bruhn does contested possessions.
This year, JHF has 6 games with over 20 touches compared to Bruhn only having 2. In fact he has more 20+ touches in his first season than Bruhn does in his 3rd season
If you think Bruhn is anywhere near the above players I dont know what to say other than watch more football.
I would think we all agree it is too early to say what his ceiling is.Bruhn didn't start with the physical size of those guys. He was never likely to impact early in his career as much. But he's got good commitment and technique with contested ball and is elite in traffic. He needs another 2 years but should be a very good player once he has a body to compete with those guys.
Rowell nearly averages as many contested possessions a game as Bruhn averages in total possessions. Rowell averages more clearances than Bruhn does contested possessions.
This year, JHF has 6 games with over 20 touches compared to Bruhn only having 2. In fact he has more 20+ touches in his first season than Bruhn does in his 3rd season
If you think Bruhn is anywhere near the above players I dont know what to say other than watch more football.
Anyone can see he is good enough now. It is a matter of how much he improves.I didn't say that.
What I'm saying is people are expecting too much of him, when he's 21. The comparison is to show not everyone is a N Daicos or Selwood that has large impacts strait away with 30+ disposals every week. It's that other kids, even number 1 picks can take time to develop.
Whether he ends up being any good or not, we won't know for a while yet.
I think those Port midfielders showed elite ability from the very start. I think only Holmes has that on Geelong’s list (Clark can’t be judged yet).
Bruhn is a good player but I don’t see him ever reaching those heights.
I think to meld a Premiership midfield out of this group we are missing one very special player. What we have is great compliments to a star or two.