Player Watch #3: Harry Sheezel - 23 AFL RS/NM SBM, AFLPA BYP, '24 AA squad, '24 AFLCA BYP, '25 joint SBM winner, '26 NMFC VC

[zoomba23]

Looks like he has stripped little bit of weight. Looks cut. May lead to more possessions?? Lol

More impactful possessions. From about 28 avg possessions onwards, possessions are much of a muchness. Difference between that and an average of six more is negligible, unless your name's Gary Ablett Jnr

 

[DunderHead]

Ok so anymore possessions than 28 isn’t really worthwhile. Gotcha.

 

[Only Forwards]

has the most weight on his shoulders since Duck.

We need him to become everything that he could be.

 

[pupstar]

Ok so anymore possessions than 28 isn’t really worthwhile. Gotcha.

Yeah I'm pretty sure they would be more impactful if you happened to kick 3 goals with possessions 29-30-and 31.

 

[Passmore]

has the most weight on his shoulders since Duck.

We need him to become everything that he could be.

I really think Harry is built for it. Similar that Duck was, but obviously with vastly different personalities.

 

[Themanbun]

Man I love this bloke. Was already fifth gear in his professionalism but had kicked it up even further this pre season. He has a great relationship with Trac, who is probably one of if not the most professional bloke out there.

We have guys on our list who sink piss and eat poorly. There are guys who stay up all night gaming or at shows. This kid lives and breathes footy, health and fitness.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Captain harry

 

[shintemaster]

I really like this build on him, because it is apparent - particularly in light of the call made on Phillips and Powell not seeming capable of being that week in week out inside player that we were short on players that could fight out a game right in the centre. Just get in & under with muscle, creativity and then dangerous spread. As much as he is very capable, forward, back - well anywhere - we have plenty of mid sized forward options and working through our mid sized back ones. We can't wait another 3-4 years to give dangerous support to LDU or we are just wasting years.

 

[Dinkers]

We have guys on our list who sink piss and eat poorly. There are guys who stay up all night gaming or at shows.

Hey, hope you don't think it's just us.

 

[Themanbun]

Hey, hope you don't think it's just us.

It's not just us but we are a lot worse at footy than them

 

[shinboner magic]

Captain harry

Yes it’s time.

The club needs a real standard setter and someone that wants to improve themselves and those around him.
No more pussyfooting around and looking for excuses , why he shouldn’t have it.
Look at why he should have it.

Parker might be a good leader but he’s practically done
X is a combative guy and with Ruck rules changing he might lose his influence on games- also don’t think he could inspire anyone with his words
Larkey sooks to much

 

[zoomba23]

Ok so anymore possessions than 28 isn’t really worthwhile. Gotcha.

That's the way I see it, and I think the best teams over the years prove that. Optimal inside midfield damage is usually done by players getting it 23-28 times a game, kicking goals as they go. Sheezel led the league for total and average uncontested possessions and finished.... equal fourth at his own club for average score involvements. Overall behind multiple players from each club except Richmond and West Coast in that stat.

Fwiw I reckon Sheez could go 25 and 1.5 next year with a bit of good fortune. He does have that rare skillset combination. My point is only about impact. Less ball hunting, more strategy, hopefully more physical capability, because the concrete boots took hold on several occasions this year

 

[King Corey]

Yes it’s time.

The club needs a real standard setter and someone that wants to improve themselves and those around him.
No more pussyfooting around and looking for excuses , why he shouldn’t have it.
Look at why he should have it.

Parker might be a good leader but he’s practically done
X is a combative guy and with Ruck rules changing he might lose his influence on games- also don’t think he could inspire anyone with his words
Larkey sooks to much

Agree with all except I think Xerri speaks better than is claimed around here and I would be ok with Larkey.

 

[speedy]

has the most weight on his shoulders since Duck.

We need him to become everything that he could be.

Don’t agree, no one should expect him to carry the team like Carey did. He is already doing his part. Needs some buddies to jump on board.

 

[Dinkers]

So word on the street is being trialled as Cpt.

Or that he wants it. Either or I suppose

 

[Hatchy1992]

So word on the street is being trialled as Cpt.

Or that he wants it. Either or I suppose

Hey captain my captain.

 

[Dan]

So word on the street is being trialled as Cpt.

Or that he wants it. Either or I suppose

No player vote?

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Agree with all except I think Xerri speaks better than is claimed around here and I would be ok with Larkey.

Xerri is a great speaker.






Unless he has a tribunal in front of him.

 

[Only Forwards]

So word on the street is being trialled as Cpt.

Or that he wants it. Either or I suppose

Had heard snippets of this.

Between the end of the season and probably about a fortnight ago thinking had moved between the club and the player and that captaincy was more on the table for 26 than it had been previously.

 

[Passmore]

No player vote?

That would be a positive move.

 

[King Corey]

That would be a positive move.

Zac Fisher's odds just plummeted.

 

[Dinkers]

No player vote?

Look I dunno, but it would seem it's either Sheez has said stand back and watch this, or the club has decided to remove the burden from some not deep thinkers.

 

[DesertRoo]

Look I dunno, but it would seem it's either Sheez has said stand back and watch this, or the club has decided to remove the burden from some not deep thinkers.

IE the entire list?

 

[giantroo]

 

[spicerFanClub]

No player vote?

I think it moved to player vote + a layer of coach/football ops having input. Expect the same again, or given the Jy situation could be best not to vote this year for morale