Player Watch #8: Bailey Scott

[shintemaster]

Looks promising. As a sport I think we undervalue someone who can do all of the basics very well:

Good size
Good speed
Neat skills off both sides
Clean set shot
Good footy brain
Good endurance

Hopefully a 200 game journeyman at worst.

 

[Groin guru]

<scott clips>

Out: Turner
In: Scott

 

[Waussie]

I hope that Waussie 's fulla Kyron Hayden can play a role in that too - he's the kind of brick shithouse a modern midfield needs.

When I'm back in WA, gonna go see if I can get a peek of him training. He's been alright CHF in the VFL so reckon he can switch it up.

 

[tazaa]

probably because you haven't used enough "Choice , Bro or Cuz" when explaining it Taz !

He needs lessons from Jisse.

Yeah nah probs ain’t gonna work on my best brew and cus impressions just yet haha

 

[Heaps of fun]

I hope that Waussie 's fulla Kyron Hayden can play a role in that too - he's the kind of brick shithouse a modern midfield needs.

Kyron - the body
LDU - the class
BS2 - the engine

 

[KiwiRoo]

Didn't see his old man play as before my time (AFL wise).
so what was his father like as a player ?

In my experience the apple doesn't tend to fall too far from the tree, so the sons tend to inherit a lot of their fathers traits

 

[Snake_Baker]

Didn't see his old man play as before my time (AFL wise).
so what was his father like as a player ?

In my experience the apple doesn't tend to fall too far from the tree, so the sons tend to inherit a lot of their fathers traits

Started out as a rover, and then was switched to run with roles.

Played in 3 x state of origin teams for Victoria, was no mug.

 

[Kimbo]

Didn't see his old man play as before my time (AFL wise).
so what was his father like as a player ?

In my experience the apple doesn't tend to fall too far from the tree, so the sons tend to inherit a lot of their fathers traits

It's been covered a bit earlier in the thread I think, but...

A goal sneak at Geelong.
Became a run-with/tagger at North, mainly on opposition wingers or outside players from memory.
Hard as nails, fiercely competitive, great tank, and a bit of toe. His forward craft from his Geelong days meant that he was handy when the ball went our way too.

As a Geelong player in particular, he reminded me of Max Headroom...

 

[Bugsy Malone]

one of many favourite moments from the 96 GF
as I remember we were down and Lockett choked then we got going
possibly after Kingy stomped on one of their blokes heads
R Scott in the middle tackles one guy, tackles another guy and then tackles a third guy
if Junior is made of that stuff will not be dropped once he gets in

 

[Bugsy Malone]

I don't remember plugger chocking in the 96 Granny. I recall him kicking 6 goals although I think Mick played a good game on him, shows how great the big fella was.

 

[King Corey]

I was a bit wet behind the ears to understand the subtleties of a role player like Scott Sr at the time. One key match-up I do recall him playing successfully was as a fullback.

Yep as weird as it sounds, Malthouse went through a period of (gun winger) Peter Matera playing as a one out forward during games so Pagan employed Scott as a 'key' defender during these periods. It was actually a very good match-up and was repeated for 2-3 games. Think one of the papers even wrote it up as like watching a scaled down version of Carey-Jakovich.

 

[Caracas]

It'll be a while before Bailey becomes a centre square player mate, but I can see them in partnership in 5+ years time.

Lol. Patience is your superpower Snake!


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[Snake_Baker]

Lol. Patience is your superpower Snake!

The kid is pretty light mate.

 

[pupstar]

The kid is pretty light mate.

Patience is a virtue no need to rush these kids as you say.Plenty of time to get them AFL ready Like your thinking.

 

[Reginald0]

I don't remember plugger chocking in the 96 Granny. I recall him kicking 6 goals although I think Mick played a good game on him, shows how great the big fella was.

missed from 30 out to nail it shut

 

[Snake_Baker]

Any chance you folks could take this stuff to the media thread?.

Mods can you clean this thread up please?

 

[Star]

Nice little read on Bailey:

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/af...e/news-story/1c14938849c7769cbd51468da0bbe321

 

[The Dingrel]

I don't remember plugger chocking in the 96 Granny. I recall him kicking 6 goals although I think Mick played a good game on him, shows how great the big fella was.

Yeah, every man and his dog helped Mick out too. Archer in from the side, Laidley (couragously) blocking him, Capuano dropping in at CHB as well. Big fella did get a little frustrated at times though. But yeah, Kingy breaking Obrien's cheekbone/jaw was a bit of a turning point and got momentum going our way.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Yeah, every man and his dog helped Mick out too. Archer in from the side, Laidley (couragously) blocking him, Capuano dropping in at CHB as well. Big fella did get a little frustrated at times though. But yeah, Kingy breaking Obrien's cheekbone/jaw was a bit of a turning point and got momentum going our way.

Great observation.

Arch gets recognition for his work on that day, but IMO, the most insanely courageous moment of the day was when Laidley stood under a high ball with Plugger bearing down on him (2nd quarter?), and Lockett should be commended for not trying to kill him.

He was an incredibly courageous footballer for his frame..

 

[giantroo]

 

[Firestarter]

I feel misled but maybe I misread something.

 

[Flawed Genius]

"the sneaky signs", ie, "GR setting up a tent in Bailey's living room"

 

[King Corey]

"the sneaky signs", ie, "GR setting up a tent in Bailey's living room"

Wise choice avoiding the term "pitching".

 

[Footywizard]

Alot of people rate Bailey Scott quite high. Iv watched all his tapes recently, were defiantly getting a solid kid here, has leadership qualities also.

And has a tough buzz cut. Very happy he chose us.

 

[shinboner magic]

What ever happened to the TT thread - bailey must be buzz player at the moment