Player Watch Louis Salopek - Port Adelaide Father-Son

[RossFC]

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Great news. What is his best position?

 

[Rash]

Great news. What is his best position?

on ball mid

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Is he more inside? Outside? Or balanced?

We really need a balanced mid.

 

[StueyDaDew]

 

[Gryllis]

The fact players can nominate for a draft year in which they haven't even confirmed the requirements to match a bid is very on brand for the AFL.

 

[Duckimus Prime]

The fact players can nominate for a draft year in which they haven't even confirmed the requirements to match a bid is very on brand for the AFL.

This is more the fact that they've rejected offers from Tasmania to sign on as 17 year olds.

Mind you Tassie's list bosses are probably just shrugging thinking if they're good we'll just bid early and we control all the early picks that could be used for matching an early bid.

 

[PortAdelFC1997]

Is he more inside? Outside? Or balanced?

We really need a balanced mid.

It’s was written in an article that he possesses greater leg speed than his old man.

Based on that, he must be another player with the “unique blend of speed and endurance”.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

I don't think you'd have to be too quick to have more leg speed than Sal had in his prime (sorry Sal )

 

[Tibbs]

It’s was written in an article that he possesses greater leg speed than his old man.

Based on that, he must be another player with the “unique blend of speed and endurance”.

Pray do tell ... What is this “unique blend of speed and endurance” that you talk about?

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Salopek came to prominence with a 16-disposal opening quarter against Vic Metro at last year’s Under 16 National Championships. He went on to have 32 touches that day and averaged 24 for the carnival, along with 4.7 clearances. The son of 121-game former Port Adelaide player Steven is eligible to join the club in 2027, and offers plenty of guts in the way he plays. He extracts the ball cleanly and can move it forward with his left-foot kicking, even doing so during stints off half-back.

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[Ford Fairlane]

His father, Steven, rallied alongside Darren Bewick to fight against a potential first round lockout for club-tied players at the draft. Rules have tightened nonetheless.

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[QPower]

It is really interesting both boys did this at the same time.

They would not have said no to Tasmania without quiet assurances from the AFL Port will be able to take both in the context of the new bidding rules.

 

[all seeing eye]

Good middle distance runner by looks of it, good race this one -

 

[StueyDaDew]

Where do we expect Louis value to be at this stage?

1st, 2nd ,3rd, 4th rounds or rookie?

 

[RangaInTeal]

Where do we expect Louis value to be at this stage?

1st, 2nd ,3rd, 4th rounds or rookie?

1st

 

[Tibbs]

Good middle distance runner by looks of it, good race this one -

That was a great race! The little bloke was like a rat being chased by Louis. Brilliant run-down in the end.

So as well as a good footy player, he is a very good athlete!

 

[Jojay]

Looks like the Butters compensation will be coming in handy

 

[Rash]

Butters compensation should hopefully cover all of cochrane bid and some of our 2027 draftees (it probs wont though)

 

[Wargreymon90]

Butters compensation should hopefully cover all of cochrane bid and some of our 2027 draftees (it probs wont though)

Not saying you’re wrong. But I would be livid. Only getting players we’re entitled to for our best player would be a disaster. I want these players on the cheap like Brisbane.

I fear you will be right though. The AFL will screw us.

 

[Rash]

Not saying you’re wrong. But I would be livid. Only getting players we’re entitled to for our best player would be a disaster. I want these players on the cheap like Brisbane.

I fear you will be right though. The AFL will screw us.

If only we were the afl's golden children like the nsw/qld teams

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Sounds like just what the doctor ordered.

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

Not saying you’re wrong. But I would be livid. Only getting players we’re entitled to for our best player would be a disaster. I want these players on the cheap like Brisbane.

I fear you will be right though. The AFL will screw us.

I think that ship has well and truly sailed unfortunately

 

[tribey]

Not saying you’re wrong. But I would be livid. Only getting players we’re entitled to for our best player would be a disaster. I want these players on the cheap like Brisbane.

I fear you will be right though. The AFL will screw us.

It’s alright m8, the northern franchises and the Western Bulldogs are set for the next decade

 

[Wargreymon90]

I think that ship has well and truly sailed unfortunately

I think you’re right. My hope is the afl drag their feet enough that it gets pushed down the road at least until next year