Past #36: Joel Crocker - delisted after being selected w/ #69 in 2018 ND - thanks Crock

[the big lebowski]

The thing that stood out to me in the highlights was he feels comfortable off either foot. A bit like wright.

 

[Billy Not Really]

The thing that stood out to me in the highlights was he feels comfortable off either foot. A bit like wright.

He's definitely a rare breed, efficient on both sides. I already rate the kid based on that alone, but he's also got courage to put his head over the ball and has some real awareness to his game and this is all fresh off a bad injury.

I think he'll impress and improve quickly like Bailey Scott did.

 

[muttley45]

We got (another) good one here, enormous potential, can't wait to be cheering regularly for Crock mark 2

 

[The chorus]

The bit I saw on the highlights reminded me of his dad; tall but light on his feet

 

[Snake_Baker]

The bit I saw on the highlights reminded me of his dad; tall but light on his feet

I just want him out of heavy traffic until he puts on another 12 kgs.

 

[Snake_Baker]

We have unearthed another one.

I know it's early but I am bullish that 2018 might turn out to be our best draft.

 

[Passmore]

First time I’ve seen him play live and came away impressed. I was surprised how physically developed he is. I was expecting a complete rake.

Missing so much footy as a junior would’ve sucked for him, but it’s probably going to end up being good for us.

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

First time I’ve seen him play live and came away impressed. I was surprised how physically developed he is. I was expecting a complete rake.

Missing so much footy as a junior would’ve sucked for him, but it’s probably going to end up being good for us.

What position(s) was he playing?

 

[GarnerSmash]

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What position(s) was he playing?

Back flank/pocket.

 

[Passmore]

What position(s) was he playing?

Btron answered it, but in the interests of being polite, back pocket/ hb.

 

[The Y Factor]

Btron answered it, but in the interests of being polite, back pocket/ hb.

He ran pretty hard too, getting possessions all the way up to the HF line.

I like his game, looks relaxed in possession.

 

[Rooboys Rool]

We have unearthed another one.

I know it's early but I am bullish that 2018 might turn out to be our best draft.

Hopefully combined with what turns out to be our best trading period and we are in for sustained success!!

 

[Billy Not Really]

Excited about this kid, he's flying under the radar with the steep hill he has to climb coming back from injury, but he'll be making claims for selection this year if he keeps up the effort.

 

[shinboner magic]

Sounds like a carbon copy of his father.

Will be a utility by the sounds of his skill set

 

[giantroo]

Coming off his first competitive outing in 10 months, Joel Crocker was another to show promise.
The father-son recruit made up for lost time, showing polish on the back of his minutes against Williamstown last weekend.
“Joel was another defender who worked really hard,” Brown said.
“Even though he was outnumbered at times and played on some bigger bodies, he competed really well.”

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[Heaps of fun]

Am I wrong or has he played all the VFL games so far this year? Good start to his career considering where he was at last year.

 

[Passmore]

Am I wrong or has he played all the VFL games so far this year? Good start to his career considering where he was at last year.

I think you are right. I saw him play against Port at Arden St.

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[giantroo]

 

[susurrar]

nice. looks so much like his old man in that clip. the hunch and the running gait.

 

[Billy Not Really]

Happy to see young Crocker playing consistent, composed footy. Knows theres quite the road ahead, but he's come a long way since his injury.

 

[gokangas]

Good stats in the twos today. Any track watchers have an opinion on whether the kid will make it? Loved his dad as a player (and genuinely nice bloke). Will Joel make it?

 

[giantroo]

Yes he will. No worries at all. Let's just say if he wasn't injured last year, we were going to pay more than we did to pick him up.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Yes he will. No worries at all. Let's just say if he wasn't injured last year, we were going to pay more than we did to pick him up.

A certainty. Another pre-season & 5kgs.

 

[Black2Blue]

Yep, I'm on board the Crocker Cruiser.