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Senior Dayne Zorko (2011-)

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Will be playing this week or next in the ressies. Pretty much good to go now, just don't want to risk it. Excited to see him get a start, we could really use a player like him right now :thumbsu:
 
I haven't been fortunate enough to hear him play, but it really sounds like he is the player that allows us to release Banfield up the ground. I feel like he was a bit of a goal kicker at NEAFL level, is this true or did I make it up in my head? We could use a crumbing forward with a good goal sence, another Beams to put in the forward line basically.
 
where is zorko & docherty, if as they say they are over their injuries, why aren't they playing??

along with cal bartlett, these are the guys i am most looking forward to seeing what they can do.
 
Sanchez365 said:
I haven't been fortunate enough to hear him play, but it really sounds like he is the player that allows us to release Banfield up the ground. I feel like he was a bit of a goal kicker at NEAFL level, is this true or did I make it up in my head? We could use a crumbing forward with a good goal sence, another Beams to put in the forward line basically.
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He has been a midfielder who is very capable up forward. He is definately a goal kicker and has some big bags to his name. He is a capable crumber but also pretty good on the lead for someone his size and he can sneak into the forward 50 from the midfield and kick them. He is a better forward than Beams.
 

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Trip to Alice, probably thought we would keep them behind. Wouldn't be surprised to see both of them line up in the 2nds this week. Where/when are the 2nds playing this week?

It's a shame we don't have curtain raisers anymore, would be great to have the Q-Clashes have the reserves play before hand.
 
Tink is about 80% for this week I have been told;)
 
Quigley said:
He has been a midfielder who is very capable up forward. He is definately a goal kicker and has some big bags to his name. He is a capable crumber but also pretty good on the lead for someone his size and he can sneak into the forward 50 from the midfield and kick them. He is a better forward than Beams.
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Where do you see him playing for us? Do you think he will slide into the middle or will he be playing a similar role as Banfield in the forward line?
 
Michael Voss

@brisbanelions Zorko in for first game in reserves. First time in lions colors. All the best Tink. Looking forward to seeing him play.
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One of our best yesterday. Looked like he had not had a break at all. At one point was involved in a play deep in defence, next second was right up the other end of the ground.

Didn't shirk the tough stuff, provided some link work through the middle and looked dangerous inside forward 50. Can play.
 
NEAFL Round 6 vs Morningside

Even when cleared to resume full training in March Lions medical staff had decided not to rush him and ordered a full five-week training preparation before letting him loose in a match situation. But yesterday the goal-kicking midfielder did enough for Clarke to sing his praises in lavish fashion. “He clearly needed to play and it was the second half before he started to get some touch in the trying conditions but he was a very good contributor,” said the coach.
A future AFL player? “Very much so,” said Clarke.
“Put it this way – I don’t expect to have him for too long. It’d be unreasonable to expect him to go out and straight away dominate at AFL level but I certainly think he can be a contributor.”

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Zorko helps spark Reserves onslaught
Sam Canavan
11:42 AM Mon 30 Apr, 2012

One such highlight which will surely buoy fans came when 2012 No.12 draft pick Sam Docherty combined brilliantly with Dayne Zorko to ignite an attacking thrust.

Docherty spun on a dime, evaded two tackles, turned and speared a pass to Zorko who dived full-length and slid to complete the mark just outside the 50.

Docherty was eased back into the action but still accumulated 19 touches, whilst Zorko was ‘absolutely stoked’ to register 32 possessions and 14 tackles.
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I wonder if it's best to give him full games in the reserves or to play him as a sub in the seniors for a couple of weeks?
 
jackess said:
I wonder if it's best to give him full games in the reserves or to play him as a sub in the seniors for a couple of weeks?
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The former!
 

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Quigley said:
Looks like he might have put a bit of weight back on from the photos of him in Jan/Feb.
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Will post pics from the game tonight but he's beefy young man at the moment. Would cause you a few concerns if he was running at you full tilt lining you up IMO :thumbsu:
 
Great news. Can't wait to see both Zorko and Docherty in the seniors, Bartlett too. First time in a while we have some depth :thumbsu:
 

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What are our recruiting staff doing.. Rich, arms too short, Zorko, entire body too short, these 2 will clearly never make it.

On a serious note, it's good to hear that they were very carefull with bringing him back. I think the clear intention is to get him into senior footy, and they have brought him along accordingly. As has been mentioned, we know he can play this level, it's more about making sure his body is right for senior footy.
 
Nathan Clarke

“Dayne had a terrific comeback game,” Clarke said.

“We know that he’s an elite State League level player, so there were no surprises that he was able to play well. However, the way he played still exceeded our expectations.”

“We just have to manage him over the next week or two. Then I expect he will come into the picture for senior selection.”

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