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Flawed Genius said:
KM on the draft board again referring to our defense as "decimated"

We lost Williams, Pittard, Macmillan, Murphy and EVW - all average to limited footballers. We didn't lose our two key defenders (Tarrant and McKay), a tall intercepting defender/swingman (Walker), our premier shut down/rebound defender (McDonald) and added a general defender who can play on talls and smalls (Corr) and another rebounding defender (Young)

Is the bloke taking the piss or just a hopeless judge of footy?
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I stopped reading at KM
 
Flawed Genius said:
KM on the draft board again referring to our defense as "decimated"

We lost Williams, Pittard, Macmillan, Murphy and EVW - all average to limited footballers. We didn't lose our two key defenders (Tarrant and McKay), a tall intercepting defender/swingman (Walker), our premier shut down/rebound defender (McDonald) and added a general defender who can play on talls and smalls (Corr) and another rebounding defender (Young)

Is the bloke taking the piss or just a hopeless judge of footy?
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He said he'd rather have Majak Daw in 2021 than Aiden Corr and said that Mason Wood should have been kept and turned into a defender. The campaigner's got no idea.
 



Matthew Allison pleased with draft preparation after eye-catching performances
Calder Cannons forward Matthew Allison has raced up draft boards with impressive combine and training performances but isn’t getting ahead of himself.

Ben Higgins
December 4, 2020 - 9:00AM
Moonee Valley Leader



Calder Cannons tall forward Matt Allison has bolted up draft boards ahead of Wednesday’s big night.

At 195cm, Allison combines height and marking power with elite athleticism, and has clubs scrambling ahead of draft night.

The Strathmore junior produced an outstanding 6.17 2km time trial at last month’s Vic Metro Combine, good enough for seventh nationally, and broke three seconds in the 20m sprint for the first time.

He followed it up with a strong showing at this week’s pre-draft training session and has been projected to be taken as high as the second round by some draft watchers.

Allison, however, is keeping a lid on his nerves.

Matthew Allison put through his paces during the pre-draft training day.

Matthew Allison put through his paces during the pre-draft training day.


“I’ve excited, nervous, all of the above to be honest, it’s snuck up really quickly,” he said.

“I don’t want to put a lot of expectations and hopes on myself in case it doesn’t work out and with the uncertainty of this year you can’t get complacent or can’t expect too much.

“I set myself some target times (at the combine) and I exceeded my expectations, particularly in the 20m sprint I was stoked with that result.

“I’ve never broken three seconds before and obviously with running being a big part of my game I was eager to dominate the 2km time trial and was pleased with how I finished there.”

Allison is the son of Coburg Team of the Century forward, Brian, who played 174 games and won two premierships with the Lions.

The developing tall impressed in Calder’s pre-season matches but with the 2020 NAB League season cancelled will have to hope his 10 games and performances for St Bernard’s College last season are enough to get him noticed.

His athleticism allows him to get up the ground and provide a link between defence and attack.

There were plans to spend time in defence in 2020 to showcase his intercept marking skills and even on the wing with his running power.

Matthew Allison competes against Lachlan Carrigan.

Matthew Allison competes against Lachlan Carrigan.

“I feel most comfortable as a high half-forward, I think my running is one of my biggest assets,” Allison said.

“Working up the ground helps utilise my strengths as well, my kicking and marking are a couple of assets that I like to use.

“(Calder) have been great throughout this year, (coach) Ross Smith and particularly (talent manager) Tom Lonergan, he’s been immense for my development.”

A North Melbourne supporter growing up, Allison has modelled his game on Drew Petrie as well as St Kilda superstar Nick Riewoldt.

“I’ve always loved the way someone like Drew Petrie went about it.

“He’s got an elite work rate, played a similar role at half-forward, has great hands, is a great kick and is someone I’ve watched really closely.

“Nick Riewoldt is another one, particularly for his work rate.”

Allison finished his Year 12 studies last year in preparation for his draft season.

While that hasn’t gone to plan he has used the time to work on his business sports management degree.

“It’s been challenge for everyone but I’m very fortunate that my family and friends are all doing really well,” Allison said.

“I’ve tried to keep a positive attitude and I’ve been pleased with how I’ve handled it, keeping busy and active, which has helped me for sure.”
 
Skiddies said:
If you guys target Perkins with your 2nd first rounder. Surely that opens the door to either McDonald or Thilthorpe instead of Hollands at 2?
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No way perkins makes it to pick 11, its pick 2 or nothing.
TBH i'll be happy if we grab him, but I know brady and co have got it in the bag regardless of what happens.
 
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Matthew Allison pleased with draft preparation after eye-catching performances
Calder Cannons forward Matthew Allison has raced up draft boards with impressive combine and training performances but isn’t getting ahead of himself.

Ben Higgins
December 4, 2020 - 9:00AM
Moonee Valley Leader



Calder Cannons tall forward Matt Allison has bolted up draft boards ahead of Wednesday’s big night.

At 195cm, Allison combines height and marking power with elite athleticism, and has clubs scrambling ahead of draft night.

The Strathmore junior produced an outstanding 6.17 2km time trial at last month’s Vic Metro Combine, good enough for seventh nationally, and broke three seconds in the 20m sprint for the first time.

He followed it up with a strong showing at this week’s pre-draft training session and has been projected to be taken as high as the second round by some draft watchers.

Allison, however, is keeping a lid on his nerves.

Matthew Allison put through his paces during the pre-draft training day.

Matthew Allison put through his paces during the pre-draft training day.


“I’ve excited, nervous, all of the above to be honest, it’s snuck up really quickly,” he said.

“I don’t want to put a lot of expectations and hopes on myself in case it doesn’t work out and with the uncertainty of this year you can’t get complacent or can’t expect too much.

“I set myself some target times (at the combine) and I exceeded my expectations, particularly in the 20m sprint I was stoked with that result.

“I’ve never broken three seconds before and obviously with running being a big part of my game I was eager to dominate the 2km time trial and was pleased with how I finished there.”

Allison is the son of Coburg Team of the Century forward, Brian, who played 174 games and won two premierships with the Lions.

The developing tall impressed in Calder’s pre-season matches but with the 2020 NAB League season cancelled will have to hope his 10 games and performances for St Bernard’s College last season are enough to get him noticed.

His athleticism allows him to get up the ground and provide a link between defence and attack.

There were plans to spend time in defence in 2020 to showcase his intercept marking skills and even on the wing with his running power.

Matthew Allison competes against Lachlan Carrigan.

Matthew Allison competes against Lachlan Carrigan.

“I feel most comfortable as a high half-forward, I think my running is one of my biggest assets,” Allison said.

“Working up the ground helps utilise my strengths as well, my kicking and marking are a couple of assets that I like to use.

“(Calder) have been great throughout this year, (coach) Ross Smith and particularly (talent manager) Tom Lonergan, he’s been immense for my development.”

A North Melbourne supporter growing up, Allison has modelled his game on Drew Petrie as well as St Kilda superstar Nick Riewoldt.

“I’ve always loved the way someone like Drew Petrie went about it.

“He’s got an elite work rate, played a similar role at half-forward, has great hands, is a great kick and is someone I’ve watched really closely.

“Nick Riewoldt is another one, particularly for his work rate.”

Allison finished his Year 12 studies last year in preparation for his draft season.

While that hasn’t gone to plan he has used the time to work on his business sports management degree.

“It’s been challenge for everyone but I’m very fortunate that my family and friends are all doing really well,” Allison said.

“I’ve tried to keep a positive attitude and I’ve been pleased with how I’ve handled it, keeping busy and active, which has helped me for sure.”
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What’s his draft range?
 
giantroo said:
3rd- Rookie but he's obviously going to bolt up.
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Thanks. I would like to think we can pull off a ruck or kpp gem with our latter picks.
 
Matthew Allison = The Brett
 
King Corey said:
Must admit had the same chilling thought. Not commenting on Perkins specifically but he backed himself and reached for Jarrad Grant too.

Hopefully Luff, Finnigan, Rawlings round out any undue influence he has.
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Well it won't be luff to overrule him as Clayton is his boss! Rawlings being the GM I'd say would have the ultimate say


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With a lot of clubs not taking more than 1-2 draft picks it really allows North to grab what we really need, at the very least in the draft range of what we need.
Going to be a lot of known players not making teams until later picks or rookie listed.
 
Flawed Genius said:
KM on the draft board again referring to our defense as "decimated"

We lost Williams, Pittard, Macmillan, Murphy and EVW - all average to limited footballers. We didn't lose our two key defenders (Tarrant and McKay), a tall intercepting defender/swingman (Walker), our premier shut down/rebound defender (McDonald) and added a general defender who can play on talls and smalls (Corr) and another rebounding defender (Young)

Is the bloke taking the piss or just a hopeless judge of footy?
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I'd rather read the opinions posted on this board than those of KM who I consider to be a complete clown.
 

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Trying to count the bolters at the moment. It sounds like Perkins, Stone, Laurie, Kolar, Allison, Chapman, McInnes and Powell could all potentially move up the order. Who's coming down?
 
Heaps of fun said:
Trying to count the bolters at the moment. It sounds like Perkins, Stone, Laurie, Kolar, Allison, Chapman, McInnes and Powell could all potentially move up the order. Who's coming down?
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Bruhn, Henry, Phillips, Cox, Reid, Chapman, O'Driscoll
 

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KiwiRoo said:
maybe one was an exit interview GR...

he is a flight risk apparently....
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I've heard that multiple times and in every interview he has been asked, he said no, he isn't. He has family (Mum's side) in SA.
 
Balmer mentioned he thinks Eddie Ford is a "late" draft chance, possibly even rookie.

Would be a great get at our 4th pick.
 
Flawed Genius said:
Bruhn, Henry, Phillips, Cox, Reid, Chapman, O'Driscoll
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All of those will go in the top 15 other than O'Driscoll, he seems like he's been drifting into the 20's.


Ford, Heath and Callow were all taken in the top 25 of the BF Phantom Draft.

All 3 look to be 40+ picks or even rookies.


Davis and Baldwin look like potential rookies also.

Lachie Jones and Carroll are the other drifters.

Most people had Lachie Jones as a top 10 bid, where it looks like McInnes might replace him there, with Jones bid coming in the mid-late teens.


I think if anyone's going to move into the mid teens it's Macrae, I also think he's a chance for us if all of Perkins/Cox/Reid are gone.
 
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