Player Watch #9: Luke Davies-Uniacke - signs until end 2025! Runner up in the 2022 Syd Barker Medal Award

[Passmore]

Unfortunately what some produce or where they play in the U18’s doesn’t replicate in the AFL.
Some take time to adjust, Luke is in this category. Give him time and hopefully he gets a clear run from injuries and then let’s see what he is capable of.

A clear run from injury is the key. He's been hampered pretty much since early 2019.

The best we can hope for this year is to get some footy into him, he has a clear preseason and we see what he can do from there.

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[rickety]

Has every reason to be off the pace or whatever we like to call it.

 

[Horizons_00]

It highlights an ignorance of player development.

Hes played * all footy lately

I don’t think under Brad we had great development at all. He needs a good run at it and he will come good

 

[Twinkletoes]

Unfortunately what some produce or where they play in the U18’s doesn’t replicate in the AFL.
Some take time to adjust, Luke is in this category. Give him time and hopefully he gets a clear run from injuries and then let’s see what he is capable of.

Exactly. Lukosius was a ruckman at U18 level, dominating all over the ground like a tall mobile midfielder.

 

[Harris 10]

Getting to some great spots today and not always used, but you’ve just gotta get harder son.

 

[the big lebowski]

The defining thing for him imo will be if he can get stronger, fitter and more powerful. He has zero speed to his game in any aspect. If he doesn’t develop it he won’t make it. If he does he has the tools to be very good.

 

[LB2Snake]

The defining thing for him imo will be if he can get stronger, fitter and more powerful. He has zero speed to his game in any aspect. If he doesn’t develop it he won’t make it. If he does he has the tools to be very good.

I’m just not convinced he has any strength in his groins and core. Zero power.

 

[deano28]

Just needs to get fit and strong and will be a very good player . Does have burst speed and agility but will never be running blokes down .

 

[Themanbun]

Playing like he's still not confident in his shoulders. Once that comes he will be alright.

 

[Horizons_00]

Be patient. He will come good

 

[king rising]

Very unconvincing

 

[gokangas]

Needs time I know but can't we just see a glimpse? Nuffin again today.

 

[giantroo]

Beautiful goal!

 

[Benj7]

Ohhhh babyyy

 

[Themanbun]

Needs time I know but can't we just see a glimpse? Nuffin again today.

This aged well

 

[giantroo]

 

[Friday Night Lights]

If you can’t see the talent in this bloke I don’t know what to tell you. Fair dinkum some people have no idea.

Huge step up even from last week. All he needs is fitness and continuity.

 

[Bend_It_Like_Brown]

Showed a few glimpses too but I'd be happy for him to just play the rest of the season injury free and then attack season 2021!
The Kid has potential. Classy rove and finish in the last.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

The more he plays without fear of re-injury the better he'll get. He makes mistakes but he does some absolutely beautiful things too.

 

[cznsnowy91]

Thought he showed a decent amount. Few mistakes, caught a couple of times but would have definitely taken this game at the start of the day keep chucking him in the middle

 

[Snake_Baker]

Poise: a dignified, self-confident manner or bearing.

Just wait until he puts on weight and gets stronger.

 

[Mjs94]

Building. Some of you seriously need some perspective, he's missed 6 months with OP.

 

[Passmore]

If you can’t see the talent in this bloke I don’t know what to tell you. Fair dinkum some people have no idea.

Huge step up even from last week. All he needs is fitness and continuity.

Bizarre innit? Almost like there’s some prize to write him off first.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Bizarre innit? Almost like there’s some prize to write him off first.

They'll all recede and show up elsewhere.

You can set your watch to it.

 

[scottywiper]

Just needs core strength to start breaking a few tackles.
I see him as a slow burn, like Sydney's Josh Kennedy.