AFL Player # 4: Kyle Langford - AA squad, Leading Goalkicker, McKracken Medal, 2nd in Crichton 🥈

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Restricted Free Agent 2026
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 8, boncer34

 

[andleanback]

Saw something that suggested a crook back during training.

Wouldn’t be surprised if his back is playing up after his hammy. Those two usually go and hand in hand, apparently it’s been a slow build this summer for him trying to get his body right.

 

[eth-dog]

Wouldn’t be surprised if his back is playing up after his hammy. Those two usually go and hand in hand, apparently it’s been a slow build this summer for him trying to get his body right.

I have a bad back. I reckon I've done about 10-15 hammies in my life.

The beer and junk food don't help

 

[The Devils Advocate]

I am always stunned that I have never done a hamstring, my lower back is cooked from scrums.

 

[Nifft]

I have a bad back. I reckon I've done about 10-15 hammies in my life.

The beer and junk food don't help

I've got a bad back, and haven't had too much in the way of hammy troubles. I'm on the junk food and cider diet though... so maybe change the beer for cider?

 

[eth-dog]

I've got a bad back, and haven't had too much in the way of hammy troubles. I'm on the junk food and cider diet though... so maybe change the beer for cider?

Cider is the bastard child between juice and beer.

 

[Nifft]

Cider is the bastard child between juice and beer.

Indeed!

 

[jdstorm]

Apparently did well off halfback in the VFL practice game.

Interesting wrinkle if it works.

 

[Lore]

Small forward Matt Guelfi

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Matt Guelfi

Age

26

Ht

184cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

6.1

4star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.9

4star

G

0.2

2star

D

10.5

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.5

2star

G

0.0

1star

D

17.2

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

0.2

3star

and midfielder Kyle Langford

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Kyle Langford

Age

27

Ht

192cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.3

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.3

5star

G

0.7

4star

D

17.4

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.6

3star

G

0.7

4star

D

8.2

2star

K

3.2

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.6

3star

did their round one selection chances no harm following impressive performances in the VFL practice match against Frankston on Saturday.

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[Zach Package]

Apparently did well off halfback in the VFL practice game.

Interesting wrinkle if it works.

The list of roaming medium forwards that have gone to half back and excelled is about a mile long at this point so you can certainly understand it but given his marking and typically arrow straight set shot I’m not sure we can afford to not play him in that front half.

 

[Lore]

He played almost everywhere on the ground as a junior coz of some philosophy his old man had about being a team player (old man also did a fair bit of his coaching).

Not surprising if he’s rotating around a bit more, but the man himself said 60-40 mid/fwd where he can catch the third tall.

 

[Highly Evolved]

I was very surprised to see him down back as I don't really think it takes advantage of his strengths. Did he play there much during pre-season?

 

[andleanback]

Was very shaky but built into the game well. One of our best in the 2nd half.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Langford in the back half was a surprise.

Should keep him back there I reckon.

 

[Blind Turn]

Hit up some nice passes. Could be very valuable in that role.

 

[citizen-erased]

he adds to some quality disposal we have coming out of the back 50
Redman, Ridley, Mass and Langford are all excellent users.

 

[TheWeapon]

Not sold on his defending ability he gave away 3 free kicks inside D50 and lucky not to give away a 4th against wingard. Doesn’t have acceleration to chase/pressure the opposition. Is a nice kick though

 

[carloss]

Had a shocking 1st quarter, but worked he's way back into it.

 

[Keystone agony]

Half back very interesting

Heppell hidden forward it looked?

Was good but most are when they go down back, still think hes a winger because he can impact both ends

 

[Godzke]

Not a fan of him down back. He doesn't have a defensive mindset nor the agility.

He is a Caracella-type high half forward / utility.

 

[yodellinhank]

He is a Caracella-type high half forward / utility.

Wash your mouth out.

 

[bennyg12]

Used the ball well

 

[VelvetSledge]

Much like the rest of the team, started shaky but worked into it nicely

 

[Zach Package]

Seems that KL was starting on the wing and then sliding back to support the back 6 with Heppell, Setterfield or Archie rolling up from half forward into the midfield group.

He’s got a few things to learn about handover and keeping his head on a swivel but I don’t mind it, he’s a great user and a nice outlet with his overhead marking. An important player.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Not sold on his defending ability he gave away 3 free kicks inside D50 and lucky not to give away a 4th against wingard. Doesn’t have acceleration to chase/pressure the opposition. Is a nice kick though

It was a rough start, but his disposal and decision making by foot was a real asset back there. I definitely think he's worth giving some time to see if he adjusts and learns to defend better.

 

[Yoda_]

Seems that KL was starting on the wing and then sliding back to support the back 6 with Heppell, Setterfield or Archie rolling up from half forward into the midfield group.

He’s got a few things to learn about handover and keeping his head on a swivel but I don’t mind it, he’s a great user and a nice outlet with his overhead marking. An important player.

Im all for the offensive stuff but a defender generally needs to be able to, defend


work in progress and hopefully he can build on round 1 but the signs were certainly positive after quarter time