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Senior 4. Oliver Hollands
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Ripper pick who fills a long term need.
But…
Given Acres a lock for one wing, I’m thinking that with the following “other” wing options in 23, say:
Docherty
Carroll
Cotts
LOB
Philp?
Boyd?
Zac W?
Kemp?
…it’s a hell of a call to think Ollie will be in the reckoning to play much of a role in 23. Later in the year maybe once we’ve worked through the above and he gets more maturity and experience, but I doubt he’s a turn key solution for the early rounds.
Would be thrilled to be proven wrong.
But…
Given Acres a lock for one wing, I’m thinking that with the following “other” wing options in 23, say:
Docherty
Carroll
Cotts
LOB
Philp?
Boyd?
Zac W?
Kemp?
…it’s a hell of a call to think Ollie will be in the reckoning to play much of a role in 23. Later in the year maybe once we’ve worked through the above and he gets more maturity and experience, but I doubt he’s a turn key solution for the early rounds.
Would be thrilled to be proven wrong.
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Did see somewhere he has comparisons to andy brayshaw. In his workrate is equal running fwd and back. Hopefully developes his inside game as well then we may have the best midfield going around with so many different types
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I know nothing about Hollands but I was pleased that during the broadcast of his selection it identified that he was elite in marking. Marking is one of the most underrated skills that get talked about for recruits. If you are a reliable elite mark then it amplifies all your other skills as it means that you can win marking contests and therefore put your other skills on show. I think Simpson was a great example of that. Simpson took so many marks that he had no right to take and it made him a much, much more dangerous player.
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Good to have a hard worker who will do the team thing. Fills a need too, let's hope he can hit the ground running.
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I'm over the moon: Hollands on being drafted to childhood club
Oliver Hollands spoke to Carlton Media after he was selected with pick No.11 in the 2022 NAB AFL Draft.
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Simmo would fit inside him-- still remember his draft photo in paper hahaha
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Feel really good about this pick. Even though they have a bit of a different style I can see a Kade Simpson type career where he will show up week after week, year after year running his heart out for us.
As others have pointed out there is no urgent need to get him straight into the team, we can now give our young players adequate time to develop in the reserves.
As others have pointed out there is no urgent need to get him straight into the team, we can now give our young players adequate time to develop in the reserves.
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Happy with the selection. Hopefully he can add competition to the wing spot and between him, Acres, O'Brien and Cottrell we can lock in two best 22 wingers.
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Well, from his predraft bio he’s a high impact medium forward/midfielder who is very good defensively and highly skilled 2 way, dual sided runner….should be a good replacement for Jack Martin and could easily play the medium marking forward role
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Said on Farcebook that he needs 5-10kg in weight gains in the next 12 months. But, he’s definitely going to be a player.
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It’d be like stepping off a milkcrate for him
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A dream come true: Hollands officially a Blue
Ollie Hollands can't believe he will be a part of his childhood team in the Blues.
Welcome 'Bob'
Hollands is 2 way run and carry. You may argue Busslinger, Jefferson are long term better but we need 2 or 3 players like Hollands to rapidly improve because we are not a great transition side Hollands, Cowan, Binns can make us a top 4 side quickly. Busslinger, Jefferson less so. Pity we didn't have that extra pick between 10 and 15
Blues draftee Hollands looks to Walsh for guidance
Still buzzing after a night of excitement, prized Carlton draftee Oliver Hollands is looking forward to learning from one of the game’s most diligent trainers when he begins pre-season training.
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number? 14?
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Highlights remind me a lot of Bradley Hill (when he was good).
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The jumper he was wearing last night had 32 on it.
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Wouldn't have thought that would be final. They'll probably decide this week after all our draftees are finalised.
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