Player Watch #5: Curtis Taylor - re-signed until the end of 2024

[king of the road]

Had the drive to take the kick. But backed it up with a great effort at the end of the game when fatigue sets in.

Hit the post. From that distance, it’s a top effort with an element of luck. Can’t fault him.

 

[RHLK]

Some of his aerial work reminds me of a bloke that wore number 15 for us many moons ago.
If he he turns into 1/2 the player he was I’d be very happy.

Called it in the live thread - that first dangle was Malcolm Blight all over, even the little twist.

 

[Pykie]

Wasn't fitness one of the other knocks? Covered a lot of ground last night too.

His 'attitude' and consistency in games was the other.

I think getting slighted at the draft was the best thing to rectify any attitude and commitment issues. Has probably done him wonders as from all reports he's one of the first ones to the club and an absolute sponge.

I don't think consistency is an issue. If anything I think he's finding the ball easier at AFL level than he did at NAB League level.

His endurance base has developed, he was 3rd on the ground for KM's covered on the weekend.

He has a good set of shoulders on him, I seriously think he's going to become one of the better forward/mids in the league in the next few years.


You can see him demanding the ball ALL THE TIME, even little 15m inside kicks etc. He just wants the ball. Not all players have this or want it funnily enough (Mason Wood as an example doesn't demand the ball alot). When you combine that thirst for the ball with his skill set, he's going to be a beast.

I can seriously see him becoming close to our best player in the next decade.

 

[Snake_Baker]

May that "chip" long reside on his shoulders.Let it burn in his guts for his entire career.

REMEMBER HOW THEY SHUNNED YOU CURTIS?

DO YOU REMEMBER HOW YOU WENT TO THE PROM AND COULDN'T PULL A DATE?

THEY RECKON YOU CAN'T PLAY!!!! THEY RECKON YOU'RE SH*T!!!

EVERY OTHER CLUB IN THIS COMPETITION OVERLOOKED YOU........TWICE!!!!!

 

[giantroo]

 

[shinboner magic]

This kid has it.
Wants to ball and attracts it - for a second year player to do that is pretty good. Is a footballer who knows how to use it and has good skills to boot.
And taking grabs in packs like he’s playing in the 80s

 

[DaveyBoy123]

 

[Dingster]

One of our best in a team that got slaughtered. Another massive tick.

 

[Billy Not Really]

Love his heart to show his talent and skills and fight to start SOMETHING.

One of the very few shining lights in such a ****ed season.

 

[Friday Night Lights]

This kid is a winner. Fantastic sign that he can stand up and make things happen even when everything around him turns to s**t.

He’ll drag us over the line more than a few times when he hits his prime.

 

[tazaa]

Will be a gun. One of the positives of 2020 for sure
Brilliant hands

 

[Devil Fish]

Love this kid so far. Has a bag full of tricks.

 

[Passmore]

Will keep me watching this year.

Who’s the last player we drafted with this much raw talent?

 

[Pykie]

Could possibly be our best player in 5 years.

Is doing this as a string bean.

 

[scottywiper]

Gem. Has that Fyfe aerial ability.

 

[Roosurgence]

The kid has some tricks, but most surprising is that for a young bloke that hasn’t filled out yet, he has some courage.

That mark back with the flight with the pack coming at him shows that not only does he have talent, but he also has a big set of balls on him.

 

[Harris 10]

Kicks straight as well.

 

[Kanga Glory]

Wants the footy, always wanting to get involved.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

The best contested mark in the side whilst also being roughly the width of a standard kitchen broom.

Exciting times.

 

[Kciza]

On form our best small forward at the moment. If this is his floor he's going to be a pretty exciting player

 

[wazza03]

He’s a absolute jet. Will end up being the steal of the draft.


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[The chorus]

Any chance of a rising star nomination this week?

 

[muttley45]

Starting to build a very nice highlights package, young gun on the rise.

 

[Flawed Genius]

What we hoped Garner would be?

 

[Pykie]

Fair chance he gets the Rising Star nom.

Highest ranked RS eligible player by CD for the round.

Probably he or Max King.

Given the contested marks he took, I think Curtis may get the nod.