Player Watch #1: Lachy Dovaston - selected with R1(#16) in the ND - Welcome to North Melbourne Lachy

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Absolutely terrifying tbh

Some random just won Hawthorn’s, beating Finn McGuiness.

 

[giantroo]

 

[King Corey]

A differentiator re Dovaston compared to a lot pf forwards we draft, hell a lot of mids we draft, is the amount of ball he gets.

He's not arsing occassional 2 goal games for 6 touches. He's going 20+ and a few tackles regularly.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Bowski]

I get the feeling rookies tend to shine in the early time trials. They’re usually a bit lighter, don’t have the same wear and tear built up, and I imagine the buzz of running with the seniors gives them an extra kick.

On the flip side, the older guys probably aren’t too fussed about peaking in November and might be giving themselves some room to build as the pre-season rolls on.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

We’re not finding it concerning that someone who was just drafted won our time trail?

Each to there own I guess.

Absolutely terrifying tbh

Nope.

He only won his group, like Dalton.

 

[Themanbun]

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Nope.

He only won his group, like Dalton.

Dalton has always been a freak runner. Genuine freak. I believe he came in comfortably under 6 minutes at the combine and beat the next bloke by 5 seconds.

Wasn't aware of the groups for us however.

 

[sheezluiz]

Hearing he’s moving in with the Sheez next week

 

[zoomba23]

Another small forward....just what we needed

He can kick goals, crumb, and apply pressure, mate. All criticism should be directed at the recruitment of the RHJ/Spargo/Stevens types, and the keeping of the Harvey types, namely Harvey.

Upon identifying the need for small forwards, Dovaston is the sort of player we should've gone after straight away instead of wasting our time on junk picks. We've finally rectified it

 

[the big lebowski]

Hearing he’s moving in with the Sheez next week

lol the odd couple

 

[roos_fanatic08]

A differentiator re Dovaston compared to a lot pf forwards we draft, hell a lot of mids we draft, is the amount of ball he gets.

He's not arsing occassional 2 goal games for 6 touches. He's going 20+ and a few tackles regularly.

Not to mention genuine crumbing and ground level ability.

Probably been since Thomas/Boomer/Matty Campbell that we have had clean ground level players capable of kicking multiple opportunistic goals in the one game.

Hope that Banch or Konstanty can take their game to another level so that we have two genuine ground level options.

 

[The Talent Scout]

ITK!!!

Double agent.

 

[The Talent Scout]

As per r00boy96

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The mullet leading the way!

 

[archerboy]

Hearing he’s moving in with the Sheez next week

CCJ not available?

 

[DesertRoo]

lol the odd couple

Both obsessed with training and recovery, 4am training sessions coming up

 

[Friday Night Lights]

Looking forward to Harry returning after Xmas with a mullet.

 

[Danni_Benson]

Hearing he’s moving in with the Sheez next week

Is that really a good idea? Prefer he be under the guidance of Jaidyn Stephenson.

 

[kanga kanga kanga]

Hearing he’s moving in with the Sheez next week

Perfect start for him, couldn’t be around a more professional person.

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

Hearing he’s moving in with the Sheez next week

We have come a long way since pairing draftees with Uber eats king, sleevo.

 

[hotchilli]

Looking forward to Harry returning after Xmas with a mullet.

Would love to see Sheez introduced to the same barber.

 

[King Hansen]

LD-2

 

[spurs]

IMO I’m really looking forward to Harvey and what he can do next year. He kicked 4 in a game so he has the talent. He must know this is his last chance to be a consistent performer at AFL level or he will be delisted. Hopefully he’s putting in a huge preseason.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Not to mention genuine crumbing and ground level ability.

Probably been since Thomas/Boomer/Matty Campbell that we have had clean ground level players capable of kicking multiple opportunistic goals in the one game.

Hope that Banch or Konstanty can take their game to another level so that we have two genuine ground level options.

Have a feeling young Stevens may surprise in 2026.

 

[king of the road]

Wardlaw’s nickname at school was the Ket King….

Great. ASADA wouldn’t pick up that stuff you wouldn’t think.

 

[Passmore]

People will try to put a downer on it, but it's exciting to see clearly motivated kids like Trembath and Dovaston come in and take it up to the older blokes.

Sheezel, McKercher, O'Sullivan, Trembath, and Dovaston leading the way, we're in good hands long term. Hopefully this will create the precedence for future draftees