Delisted 45. Alex Mirkov

[Aphrodite]

 

[iAsbestos]

Welcome Alex

 

[Mister Carlton]

Alex Mirkolenko?

 

[Bluezer]

While what you say of VB is true, there are 6 guys covering 100m2. The aerobic requirements are virtually nil.

Will be interesting to see what his around the ground game can develop into. Just remember it took Gawn 6 years to play decent footy (Alex has had 3years of filling out).

If he could transfer the best part of volleyball - the headshot, just once on Trent Cotchin, then the selection will be worthwhile. Examples below

Talk about putting it down the midfielders throat.

 

[BigFrizz36]

Comes from a good Carlton supporting daily apparently.

 

[majesticseacapt]

Gee, a lot of people thinking we would pick up Dusty Martin and win the flag this year from this midseason draft.

Love that we have given a young fella with a tonne of potential a chance, lets hope Mirkov is part of premiership #17.

All the best mate, look forward to seeing you running out on the MCG in the future!

 

[BlueGum]

Good luck. Work hard Alex. Look forward to seeing you in the ones.

 

[therubbernub]

Sandilands and Cox were both rookie picks. Rowan Marshall, Sam Draper and Reilly O'Brien rookies as well.

We can only hope gab [emoji120]

As was Jacobs. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Jacobs_(footballer)

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[Sheephead]

I don't know much about volleyball, but I am surprised by your suggestion that the physical requirements of VB are so high. I would have thought that afl would be far more demanding, especially since VB is an amateur sport. I stand to be corrected though as I know very little about VB.

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Fair call too Nub. Volleyball is massive in Europe. Some say bigger than basketball. Truly professional sport. Here in Vic alone we have a big following. Bit like soccer/football in Oz - still evolving on a professional level. The aerobic capacity of an elite volleyballer is highly underrated. Anaerobic capacity is obvious. A 6’11 hitter like Mirkov will consistently have to out jump 7’0 opposition blockers. It’s not simply run, jump, kapow. It’s repeat efforts as the block is generally a wall of two or three blockers and the ball often comes back. Same as a middle blocker, must repeat jump to block 3-4 different hitters. Deft touch and vision (traits of a good tap ruckman) are essential. Repeat jumps are oft. Power through the shoulders and core a must.

Maybe we call him Ivan Miljkovic ‘The Beast’. Serbian superstar - Google him.

 

[thylacine60]

It was like watching a feather blow around in the big Harry Maddens early years for sure. We wondered why on earth we recruited him. There is a lesson in that about patience and trust in those that know better than us.

Patience & Trust? On the BigFooty Carlton board? Ok.

 

[Aphrodite]

Mirkov's wildest dreams come true

It's been a crazy ride in the last few months for Alex Mirkov.

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[ferrisb]

Mirkov's wildest dreams come true

It's been a crazy ride in the last few months for Alex Mirkov.

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Playing for Carlton was his wildest dream? Really?

Mine was where I was getting chased by some unnamed government assassins (Jason Bourne style), which somehow also featured an alien landing. The setting inexplicably changed suddenly to the high school I had graduated from 15 years earlier, where I was now getting chased by assassins AND little green aliens, while I ran past cows struggling to walk up the stair wells. That's a wild dream.

But whatever. Each to their own, I guess.

 

[katmanblue]

Has he grown yet?

 

[Blue_Steel89]

Going to be a fantastic tap ruckman for us in future

 

[norway blue]

Going to be a fantastic tap ruckman for us in future [emoji108]

Good below also . Durable


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[The Return of the Paf]

Playing for Carlton was his wildest dream? Really?

Mine was where I was getting chased by some unnamed government assassins (Jason Bourne style), which somehow also featured an alien landing. The setting inexplicably changed suddenly to the high school I had graduated from 15 years earlier, where I was now getting chased by assassins AND little green aliens, while I ran past cows struggling to walk up the stair wells. That's a wild dream.

But whatever. Each to their own, I guess.

Pffft... That's an episode of Upstairs Downstairs compared to some of mine.

 

[RPCB]

Alex Mirkov AFL Fantasy Statistics

Alex Mirkov AFL Fantasy stats. Includes historical and current season data.

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I can’t wait for Alex Mirkov to make his debut when he comes of age in 16 and a half years.

 

[Lace_Out]

Playing for Carlton was his wildest dream? Really?

Mine was getting chased by Natalie Portman and finally giving in after 15 steps...or was that 1??

But whatever. Each to their own, I guess.

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[Monkey King]

Welcome Alex

Highlights | Alex Mirkov

Carlton welcomed Alex Mirkov in the NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft: a 210-centimetre ruckman from its Reserves side.

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Needs to look around for his teammates a bit more. Got some physical advantages. Not sure about 40% of his highlights being music and a still screen, but good luck to the lad. Hope your bagger dreams come true Alex.

 

[T2B_]

Carlton supporter growing up? Big tick.

Now if he can just show signs of being able to run through the midfield or play back pocket, we're winning.

 

[thylacine60]

How is Bruno Caboclo these days?

Mirkov is a Hail Mary draft pick. Obviously has the height and athleticism but has zero proven performance.

I’m happy to be wrong on this, but I doubt I will be.

Forum poster puts line through new recruit before first game. Receives call from MENSA committee.

 

[james Dean]

Forum poster puts line through new recruit before first game. Receives call from MENSA committee.

Forum poster uses forum to give opinion.

More news at 5

 

[Bokan]

Needs to look around for his teammates a bit more. Got some physical advantages. Not sure about 40% of his highlights being music and a still screen, but good luck to the lad. Hope your bagger dreams come true Alex.

To be fair, the highlights package is all from one game

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[T2B_]

It's encouraging some of the better rucks we've seen over the years have started as rookies.

These big guys do require patience. Unfortunately patience seems to be an ever dwindling resource around here...

 

[thylacine60]

Forum poster puts line through new recruit before first game. Receives call from MENSA committee.

Is rejected as excessively intelligent.

 

[ianh]

I had always thought it was Alec Duncan not Alex, but I stand corrected. 33 marks at CHB - no wonder they called it "Duncan's match"!