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Not sure hate was the right word. There has been a bit of incredulity that he has been rated elite by Champion Data. It might be a stretch for sure, but he’s a good player. He just hasn’t been able to string games together.
If I had to pick players for the Dogs I'd go:I’m not sure the Dogs have one. Most of our mid range players are established enough to not fit the breakout description. I’d hope that the likes of English and Williams can take another step and Jamarra can establish himself as best 22. JJ could very well reinvent himself as a a very good pressure small forward.
In what position will he play?Nik Cox has bulked up considerably (12kgs by all reports) so could have a huge year 2.
If he's put on 12kg in one preseason, I'd be having a look to see if dank has resurfaced at TullamarineSam Draper is an obvious one.
Nik Cox has bulked up considerably (12kgs by all reports) so could have a huge year 2.
If he's put on 12kg in one preseason, I'd be having a look to see if dank has resurfaced at Tullamarine
Lel, you even lift, m8?Not that hard at 200cm and 84kgs. Guy probably is still ten kgs off prime weight.
No way anyone puts in 12 kegs in a 3-4 month preseason
More believableIt's not. It's 12kgs since drafting. He was 84kgs at draft. 87kgs playing last year. He's 95-96kgs now. He's just adding mayo.
Weideman's the only highly drafted player who hasn't worked out to date and the training reports have been positive. He could play a role, but it's unlikely to expect more than that.
Is he the young fella that had a day out against us in round 23?If the intra-club the other day is anything to go by then Cooper Sharman would definitely be one to watch this year.
Looked like no time had passed at all since his games at the end of last year (when he kicked 10 goals, from under 3.5 games), but now he looks like he’ll have the fitness to push up the ground much more, with an AFL preseason under his belt.
Looked a class above, despite being up against the “A-backline” (mainly Wilkie). Just keeps kicking goals.
Yep.Is he the young fella that had a day out against us in round 23?
He's only had one full season of games. That was last year.The point is that you can't have a breakout year 3 years in a row. I don't think he will have a breakout year but he could be a handy player still.
A lot of people get fixated on where players went in the draft, which at the end of the day is irrelevant.
I'd throw in Richards if he can stay fit was apparently doing very well at the Intra clubIf I had to pick players for the Dogs I'd go:
Jamarra obviously, although more of a break in than break out.
Vandemeer could go from fringe to established quality flanker.
Weightman can go up a level of consistency.
Jordon Sweet could be a solid starting ruck if given the chance and Tim O'Brien could excel in the CHB role.
Ok but you can't call him a breakout contender next year.He's only had one full season of games. That was last year.
And last season he started the year with a 10 possession first quarter then faded, only getting another 10 for the game but by the time he finished the season he had one 38 possession game and averaged over 25 possession over his last 5 games. To me that indicates he has finally got the sort of fitness needed to stay involved throughout a game. Which usually happens around 50 games.
Guess what - LDU has played 50 games. So don't be surprised if he plays a fantastic year of footy that makes people sit up and take notice.
But the real breakout will probably be Tarryn Thomas. He is a freak and was finally starting to show a bit by the end of last year.
Why not?Ok but you can't call him a breakout contender next year.