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sr36 said:
Nah. I love our group. I just wish I felt a bit more confidence that we had the distance covered when Stevo, Cox, Thomas, Brown and Elliott have the ball near the 50 metre arc.
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It’s weird, because Stephenson and JDG have proven they can well and truly make the distance from outside 50, but the last couple of weeks all our players seem allergic to wanting to take a short shot beyond 35m...
 
Apex36 said:
It’s weird, because Stephenson and JDG have proven they can well and truly make the distance from outside 50, but the last couple of weeks all our players seem allergic to wanting to take a short shot beyond 35m...
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Stephenson smashed that one through from a mile out in his first big game against Adelaide, so I pegged him as having a long distance covered, but I can't remember him kicking any from over 45 since. I honestly think the pass off to Pendles was because he wasn't confident about the distance.
 

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magpienato said:
He's probably the one player I go out of my way to check up on and yeah while he isn't elite, his talent can be optimised with our midfield. He has scored 7 goals this season which isn't anything incredible but that almost 2 goals a game and a player like that who is relatively cheap is invaluable on our side right now. I just hope the list managers at the Pies can see the same potential.
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Bruce has also spent a lot of minutes down back this season, providing reliable intercept and rebound for St Kilda. All over targeting him if he became available.
 
adammania9 said:
He really isn't. He's played about five good games at senior level, with one happening to be a final. His career trajectory is comparable to that of Ty Vickery. Definitely not somebody the club should target imo
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That is my general impression, but haven't seen enough to form an opinion.
 
This kid is a free pick for anyone that pulls the trigger in the mid season draft

Will Kennedy – Western Jets (TAC Cup)

Moving from Sandringham to Western Jets as an over-age player, could provide an option for a club looking for a future key-position prospect.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-04...ho-will-be-the-next-tim-kelly-or-kane-lambert

Height: 198cm
Weight: 88kg
Current Team: Western Jets
Birthday: June 18, 2000 (18yr 10mth)

DRAFT ANALYSIS: “Deployed in multiple roles, Kennedy is a strong overhead mark, competes well in contests, and his mobility is superb."

OVERVIEW
Splitting playing commitments with the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup and Caulfield Grammar in the APS competition, Will Kennedy has caught the eye of recruiters and draft experts alike, well-corroborated by selection in the Vic Metro squad and, more recently, invitation to the National Draft Combine. Throughout the season, Kennedy displayed his versatility as a swingman. For the Dragons, Kennedy was often deployed in the backline, but frequently drifted forward and also provided ample assistance in the ruck. The 198cm prospect was regularly seen to compete well in defence, with his spoiling and intercept marking ability well-documented throughout the season. What has Kennedy standout from fellow key-position prospects, though, is his mobility around the ground. His movement is proficient for his size, in addition to a remarkable endurance base. Not only is he a booming, long kick, but Kennedy’s field kicking also proved eye-opening throughout the 2018 season. A standout performance came in round 10 of the TAC Cup season, where Kennedy’s 19 disposals, five marks and three tackles in a key-defensive effort saw him earn the full-back position in AFL Draft Central’s Team of the Week. Kennedy was also impressive in the Dragons’ 43-point win over the Bushrangers in week two of the TAC Cup finals series, with 16 disposals, six marks and 15 hitouts.

STRENGTHS
  • Versatility
  • Mobility
  • Kicking
  • Endurance
Kennedy’s versatility is his clearest strength, playing his best TAC Cup football this season in defence, despite being widely regarded as a developing tall forward who can pinch-hit in the ruck. His mobility around the ground has become a well-known feature of his game, for an almost 200cm player, Kennedy is able to cover the ground better than most in that regard. If he did not have the likes of Ben King beside him he would look even more impressive in that Dragons’ outfit. He is not a super athlete in the way that his acceleration and agility is not that good, but his high-level endurance allows him to keep a consistent pace throughout the four quarters and often wear down his opponents over time.
Furthermore, his kicking is often penetrating and accurate and while he finished the TAC Cup season with a kicking efficiency of 58.7 per cent, he had just 10.7 per cent of his kicks end in direct turnovers, so he was able to use the ball well when given the opportunities. Vic Metro was a hard squad to break into so while Kennedy did not quite get a chance there – with injury playing a major part – he was able to impress through school and TAC Cup football. Kennedy can also find the football which is an impressive trait, averaging more than 14 touches per game, better than many similar positioned players.

IMPROVEMENTS
  • Size
  • Consistency
  • Speed
At 198cm but just 86kg, Kennedy is still very much a raw prospect, who will likely need time to put on weight in order to compete with men at AFL level. His strength in the contest at under-18 level is strong, but will look to add at least 10 kilograms to his frame over the next couple of years in the AFL system. Additionally, Kennedy will look to improve his consistency, after drifting in and out of games throughout the 2018 season. Had a stellar elimination final against the Bushrangers, but could not bring the same impact against the Stingrays in the preliminary final, with just three effective disposals. At 198cm, Kennedy will never be the quickest footballer, but may also look to improve his speed over pre-season.

DRAFT PROJECTION: 50+

SUMMARY
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Kennedy is likely to be a sought-after prospect due to his versatility; he has impressed as a key-defender, proved impactful up forward, and is more than capable in the ruck, where he has demonstrated ability not only pinch-hitting, but winning hit-outs himself. By extension, the Caulfield Grammarian is mobile across the ground, with his kicking also a prominent feature.
 
adammania9 said:
Bruce has also spent a lot of minutes down back this season, providing reliable intercept and rebound for St Kilda. All over targeting him if he became available.
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Yeah ive noticed that too and while our defence is already quite strong at the moment he could certainly take stints out of the Forward to rest in the backand still be effective. I just hope the Pies recruitment team can see what I see.
 
ash84 said:
Haven't you heard we're signing Buddy.
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And just who's paying for him? Can't see the swans handing cash over to Eddie.
 

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Sea fog said:
Cannot believe that Weidemann is asking for 650k.
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Seems a lot.

But I’ve long maintained, much of the contract speculation is just guessing.

The media love it as it’s easy fodder.
Then again the player agents do like playing games.
 

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Saintly Viewed said:
Seems a lot.

But I’ve long maintained, much of the contract speculation is just guessing.

The media love it as it’s easy fodder.
Then again the player agents do like playing games.
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Yep. If you do the sums on rumoured contracts, every club is way over salary cap.
 
JG13 said:
Is 650k even what it used to be? With the way the salary cap is increasing on the regular. Or am I misinformed?


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It's about 30% more than the average AFL wage. Too much for a player like Weideman.
 

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