Player Watch #15: Dylan Stephens

[CharlieMortdecai]

He played in a grand final so he must’ve been going alright. How old was he when he was playing for them? Not every player comes into the league like Harry Sheezel or George Wardlaw.

He was drafted by the Swans at pick 5, so he played for them from age 19-22 (January birthday). Averaged 14 possessions a game in that streak of games where he stayed in the firsts leading up to the grandfinal. The most outside of outside players, which is fine, but if that's your jam you need to find the ball and use it well.
I assume Sydney let him go for that reason. Personally I didn't rate him at Sydney and he hasn't changed my mind since coming to North.

 

[HugeJohnson1]

He was drafted by the Swans at pick 5, so he played for them from age 19-22 (January birthday). Averaged 14 possessions a game in that streak of games where he stayed in the firsts leading up to the grandfinal. The most outside of outside players, which is fine, but if that's your jam you need to find the ball and use it well.
I assume Sydney let him go for that reason. Personally I didn't rate him at Sydney and he hasn't changed my mind since coming to North.

Well mate out of all of the players on our list from that draft he is the only one who has played in any finals. Phillips and Powell are expected to explode this year, why can’t Stephens?

 

[Arthur Cloke]

Well mate out of all of the players on our list from that draft he is the only one who has played in any finals. Phillips and Powell are expected to explode this year, why can’t Stephens?

Because he's no good. And Phillips was fortunate to get a one year deal.

But imagine an explosion of Phillips, Powell AND Stephens!!!!! It'd be like standing on top of Mt Etna wrapped in foil on half a mongrel reading Fifty Shapes of Grey.

 

[shinboner magic]

That off season of getting fisher , Stephens , biggie and pink I’ll tell my grandchildren about.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Technically a good kick, but almost like he telegraph's where he's going to kick it or something. Turnover.

 

[HugeJohnson1]

Because he's no good. And Phillips was fortunate to get a one year deal.

But imagine an explosion of Phillips, Powell AND Stephens!!!!! It'd be like standing on top of Mt Etna wrapped in foil on half a mongrel reading Fifty Shapes of Grey.

Yea mate let’s delist and watch them become another Mason Wood at another club

 

[Devil Fish]

That off season of getting fisher , Stephens , biggie and pink I’ll tell my grandchildren about.

I already do.

I even read them posts on here when we signed these guys.
The blind optimism makes for great fantasy bedtime stories.

The Grandkids often say “Pops, read the ones that say “I don’t mind him””. They’re their favourites. They laugh and laugh.

 

[Devil Fish]

Yea mate let’s delist and watch them become another Mason Wood at another club

Good God!!!

What about the other 45 guys we’ve delisted over the last 5 years who have done absolutely nothing at other clubs?

Mason Wood is the only player to leave NM over the last 5-7 years and play decent footy at another club.

Majak, Dumont, B Brown, Mahony, Tarrant, R Clarke, Higgins, B McKay…….just to name a few…..have all been underwhelming at their new clubs.

But hey, let’s keep them all because of Mason Woods decent form????

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

Well mate out of all of the players on our list from that draft he is the only one who has played in any finals. Phillips and Powell are expected to explode this year, why can’t Stephens?

I hope he does, it's just that it will be a pleasant surprise to me.
I don't know if having played that one final series makes much difference one way or another

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

Even though he is a cat, Id say he is one of our better users.

 

[shinboner magic]

Even though he is a cat, Id say he is one of our better users.

Yeah like bread McKenzie - can’t use it if you can’t find it.

 

[travelli]

Depth only. He's in nobody's best 22.

Good depth though. He'll play some games.

 

[shinboner magic]

This guy starts so many games on fire and then is unsighted for the remainder of the game

 

[Passmore]

This guy starts so many games on fire and then is unsighted for the remainder of the game

Sub him off at qtr time?

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[Horizons_00]

This guy starts so many games on fire and then is unsighted for the remainder of the game

He has zero endurance

 

[The Nostradamus]

strong game today
kicking is very good

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

He has zero endurance

Which is astounding because he’s one of the best runners at the club.

 

[ferball]

Which is astounding because he’s one of the best runners at the club.

It's upstairs with him. Struggles to stay mentally involved I reckon.

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[Northwards]

It's upstairs with him. Struggles to stay mentally involved I reckon.

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Agree 100%

Looks like he feels the underperformed top 5 pick tag a lot. Weighs on him after a mistake.
Plays like he’s worried how what he’s doing will look in the film room on a review.

Would be nice to see him take the weight off himself abit and play a bit more free, could seriously improve his footy.

Physically he has the tools. Not slightly built, great runner and a sound kick. As others mentioned it’s 100% mental

 

[King Corey]

Agree 100%

Looks like he feels the underperformed top 5 pick tag a lot. Weighs on him after a mistake.
Plays like he’s worried how what he’s doing will look in the film room on a review.

Would be nice to see him take the weight off himself abit and play a bit more free, could seriously improve his footy.

Physically he has the tools. Not slightly built, great runner and a sound kick. As others mentioned it’s 100% mental

He's harshly judged on here.

 

[Northwards]

He's harshly judged on here.

I think overall he is yes, although some of his moments in games last year were pretty poor from a commitment level multiple times. To his credit though he fixed the hardness and committing the body in his second stint in the side.

I think he could be a real solid contributor if he gets it right, even though competition in that wing role is heating up abit

 

[King Corey]

I think overall he is yes, although some of his moments in games last year were pretty poor from a commitment level multiple times. To his credit though he fixed the hardness and committing the body in his second stint in the side.

I think he could be a real solid contributor if he gets it right, even though competition in that wing role is heating up abit

I will judge an AFL on many varied but have never (to the best recollection) criticised them on courage because I'm yet to be sold anyone could reach AFL level being "soft".

Might be wrong but can't mentally hold the thought that an AFL player could stay in the system as a squib.

 

[Themanbun]

I will judge an AFL on many varied but have never (to the best recollection) criticised them on courage because I'm yet to be sold anyone could reach AFL level being "soft".

Might be wrong but can't mentally hold the thought that an AFL player could stay in the system as a squib.

It usually comes from indecision rather than cowardice

 

[shinboner magic]

Which is astounding because he’s one of the best runners at the club.

Players are coming from all different directions is the issue for Dyl

 

[The Nostradamus]

He's harshly judged on here.

100%
This kid can play
You don’t go top 5 for nothing

Elite endurance
Good skills
Good speed

Has serious upside