Player Watch #6: Caleb Windsor

[schmuttt]

dan really must live a sad little life.

 

[Lord Nev]

This was in response to me saying 'I don't see star status in Windsor' after a few games.

Okay, so serious convo. Now that the dust has settled, are you still on the 'Windsor is going to be a star'. Because it's not only that, it's that you found it inconceivable and humorous that I didn't see star status in him. He is currently getting cba's galore and doing very little to justify being in such a good role. And I think star status to me would be AA calibre, at the least.

"CBAs galore". Had lots of CBAs today (we only used 4 mids all day though), but rest of the year has averaged 50%.

You've given Sparrow how many years and you're celebrating after 2 good games, yet you try to write off young players way too early in their development. This is why you get eye rolls when you post this stuff. It's ironic really given Windsor had just as good tackle and pressure act numbers as your boy today.

Trying to play a gotcha because you've pulled this 'has to be AA or I'm right!' rubbish is really boring.

 

[danster168]

Way to bump a post from two years ago and ignore the last two pages of me being critical, Dan. Never change

nah it's not that. but you found it hilarious that I didn't see star status in him. What did you see in his game that made you so confident he was a star?

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I think hes been fine this year

 

[danster168]

"CBAs galore". Had lots of CBAs today (we only used 4 mids all day though), but rest of the year has averaged 50%.

You've given Sparrow how many years and you're celebrating after 2 good games, yet you try to write off young players way too early in their development. This is why you get eye rolls when you post this stuff. It's ironic really given Windsor had just as good tackle and pressure act numbers as your boy today.

Trying to play a gotcha because you've pulled this 'has to be AA or I'm right!' rubbish is really boring.

nah Sparrow was good all of last year. this is reflected in his best and fairest results.

 

[Lord Nev]

nah Sparrow was good all of last year. this is reflected in his best and fairest results.

 

[Young Redleg]

nah Sparrow was good all of last year. this is reflected in his best and fairest results.

Yep, finishing outside the top 10 for a side that won 7 games really reflected how much of a great player he is

 

[Lord Nev]

nah Sparrow was good all of last year. this is reflected in his best and fairest results.

Langford finished higher than Sparrow last year btw.

 

[danster168]

Langford finished higher than Sparrow last year btw.

true. I didn't say Langford was poor though. I said that he'll never be a star.

 

[Young Redleg]

true. I didn't say Langford was poor though. I said that he'll never be a star.

Then what does that make Sparrow? Tonight alone you've called him a 'jet' and a 'gun.'

 

[stEdy]

We have our best win in years and you come in to do some weird bump trying to prove a point about a player who was actually decent in a fantastic team win?

Come on danster, this is shite even from you

 

[danster168]

Then what does that make Sparrow? Tonight alone you've called him a 'jet' and a 'gun.'

a very good role player. He's not a jet or gun but he's one of the first chosen each week because there's only about 2 or 3 players on our whole list that defend like him. That's just an undeniable fact at this point. He's gone up a few gears in his role now, I think we can all agree. Obviously he'd be miles ahead of Langford in the bnf this year.

 

[The Dr]

a very good role player. He's not a jet or gun but he's one of the first chosen each week because there's only about 2 or 3 players on our whole list that defend like him. That's just an undeniable fact at this point. He's gone up a few gears in his role now, I think we can all agree. Obviously he'd be miles ahead of Langford in the bnf this year.

Yet you’ve called him a jet and gun tonight.

 

[I Love Lamb]

Needs to play off the wing.

 

[jhong]

I'm happy with his progress , every one else can get stuffed . hasn't even played 50 games yet .

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Kid's a ****ing rake who's played 39 games in a shit side and a turbulent environment but still cracks in, if the club reckons there's an inside mid there let them give him a chance while we're in this phase. As has been said was perfectly decent in a great club win today, 5th most contested possessions, 3rd most I50s, 3rd most tackles/pressure acts and 2nd most intercepts on the ground. 8th for ground ball gets. Fairly solid performance, kid has range. Exciting trajectory if he keeps improving.

Also you can't just 'play him off the wing'. That's now how the wing works in modern footy.

 

[Demon Attack]

Love Windsor, don't love Danster. Enjoy the win ffs

 

[The Dr]

Definitely happy to have him inside mid, even though he’s only a moments guy at the moment. Theres something there - his speed is a difference maker - and he should improve with experience.

 

[danster168]

hey, I at least respect your research. At least your opinion is informed and research. respect that.

 

[danster168]

Love Windsor, don't love Danster. Enjoy the win ffs

That's fine. I don't dislike Windsor for what it's worth. He was recruited to be AA calibre. And I don't think he's show a high ceiling or taken his opportunities in his role. His speed is always important though. He laid some nice tackles yday which was good, but also required.