Thanks Thommo. Where do you see Gilder projecting as a potential AFL player position wise? 3rd tall defender? Or a taller flanker type? Also draft wise next year do you see him as someone likely to make it onto an AFL list?
Also how do you rate his pace, agility and vertical leap? I’ve read previously he is an absolute freak athletically and probably the most athletic player from a Lions perspective since a young Jared Brennan. Would you agree with that?
I am a bit bias, but I think Gilder will get drafted, but probably 3rd round type. He was ill during the L3 games this year, otherwise I felt he might be an Allies chance as a bottom ager. I'd say his future is as a 3rd tall defender, but you are right in that he has extreme physical gifts in terms of pace, agility and vertical. He did a good job on Walter in a practice game earlier in the year before he was crook, so thats a good sign!
His progression this year alone has been massive and I already had a high opinion of him before.
Put it this way, we usually get an inkling if someone is on the radar if we get player managers seeking permission to call certain kids. Had more calls on Gilder than anyone we've had in the last decade. Though I'm sure would have had more about Jaspa, but he committed to an agent pretty early on and obviously has an old man that knows the game.



