- Banned
- #526
I was looking through our squad and it occurred to me how little 'dead wood' we are now carrying, I think it is safe to say the list is now firmly 'on track' and we are starting to build a serious side. I know that young kids don't all make it etc etc.. but when you compare the situation to what we had 4-5 years ago, when we could all list 10-12 senior names that 'had to go' if we wanted to compete.. it is hard to find anyone, other than Jetta for me, that I would clearly put in the 'get rid of' category..
My take on our list (Rookies Excluded):
Ashby, Jason - 2014 - Showed enough to think he may be OK in the future, has tracked nicely in VFL
Aylett , Kurt - 2015 - Freebie from GWS who has shown some talent, a good prospect for the future.
Baguley, Mark - 2015 - Showed consistency through most of 2013 and looks set to hold his best 22 position
Bellchambers, Tom - 2015 - Improved again in 2013 and showed some form up forward, good big man
Browne, Alex - 2014 - Plenty of toe and big things predicted, yet to break into the senior side, but plenty of upside
Carlisle, Jake - 2015 - Potential AA player and future CHF for 10 years
Colyer, Travis - 2015 - Showed plenty of toe and glimpses of form, produced in VFL and could yet make AFL grade
Chapman, Paul - 2015 - Cheap pick up of champion, very little risk to see if he can reproduce his form in 2014
Dalgleish, Lauchlan- 2015 - Plenty to like, heaps of toe and good hands... will need to improve to make AFL
Daniher, Joe - 2014 - Potential champion and already shown enough at AFL level to get excited.
Dempsey, Courtenay - 2015 - If Dempsey can stay injury free, potential AA runner off HB
Edwards , Shaun - 2016 - Cheap from GWS who has plenty of upside, could surprise many in 2014
Fantasia, Orazio - 2015 -
Fletcher, Dustin - 2014 - May be the last year of the great man, but still produced at AFL level in 2013
Gleeson, Martin - 2014 - Another young that played some good footy in the VFL
Goddard, Brendon - 2016 - Star player, B+F and looks ready to produce again in 2014
Gregory, Sean - 2014 - At crossroads in 2014 and will need to produce in the VFL to get another contract
Hams, Will - 2014 - Lots to like about Hams and if injuries he could see AFL action
Hardingham, Kyle - 2014 - The forgotten 'big man' that can play forward and back, could get subs vest in 2014
Heppell, Dyson - 2015 - Star, Champion, Gun.
Hibberd, Michael - 2014 - Showed plenty in 2014 and unlucky not to score AA honours, will improve in 2014
Hocking, Heath - 2014 - Top 3 tagger in the league and produces consistently in the tagging role
Hooker, Cale - 2016 - Improved his decision making and skills in 2013 and looks set to cement himself as FB
Howlett, Ben - 2014 - Started on fire in 2013 and will need to keep that level of form to hold an AFL spot
Hurley, Michael - 2017 - Injuries have been harsh, but has shown enough to suggest he is around the corner from AA
Jetta, Leroy - 2014 - Probably one of the few players that is lucky to be on the list. Needs a big 2014.
Kommer, Nicholas - 2014 - Surprise packet that gave his all, played heaps of AFL footy and earnt his spot.
Kavanagh, Elliott - 2015 - Time for EKav to step up, has shown plenty of talent at VFL and looks ready to produce
Melksham, Jake - 2015 - Top 5 in the B+F and the Melk has arrived. Finally delivering on his promise.
Merrett, Jackson - 2015 - Showed toe, poise and great skills to earn some playing time in 2013, developing
Merrett, Zachary - 2015 -
Myers, David - 2016 - 2014 will see where he is at with competition for spots fierce. Booming kick should see playing time
O'Brien, Nicholas - 2015 - Rated as the 'next big thing' by some observers, will 2014 be the year for NOB?
Pears, Tayte - 2015 - Looked good after coming back from injury and looks poised to take Fletchers spot in 2014
Ryder, Patrick - 2016 - Announced himself at the 'go to' #1 ruck and could be AA if he gets his attitude right
Stanton, Brent - 2015 - Solid player who produces at a high level week in and week out, could be AA
Van Unen, Dylan - 2014 - Developing player that is a long term project
Watson, Jobe - 2017 - Star, champion, Caption and leader.
Winderlich, Jason - 2014 - Finally injury free and was damaging in parts in 2013. Will play big minutes in 2014
Zaharakis, David - 2014 - Patchy after bursting onto the scene with B+F win, is capable of top level performance
It is a good list with strength in every position, every age bracket and every experience level.. I would honestly think that our list is now up there with the top clubs in terms of depth. We also now have at least 10 guys that I believe 'could' become AA grade players.. that is to say 'top end' talent...
Potentially Elite: Watson, Goddard, Chapman, Heppell, Hurley, Ryder, Carlisle, Stanton, Dempsey, Daniher (plus Fletcher
)
My take on our list (Rookies Excluded):
Ashby, Jason - 2014 - Showed enough to think he may be OK in the future, has tracked nicely in VFL
Aylett , Kurt - 2015 - Freebie from GWS who has shown some talent, a good prospect for the future.
Baguley, Mark - 2015 - Showed consistency through most of 2013 and looks set to hold his best 22 position
Bellchambers, Tom - 2015 - Improved again in 2013 and showed some form up forward, good big man
Browne, Alex - 2014 - Plenty of toe and big things predicted, yet to break into the senior side, but plenty of upside
Carlisle, Jake - 2015 - Potential AA player and future CHF for 10 years
Colyer, Travis - 2015 - Showed plenty of toe and glimpses of form, produced in VFL and could yet make AFL grade
Chapman, Paul - 2015 - Cheap pick up of champion, very little risk to see if he can reproduce his form in 2014
Dalgleish, Lauchlan- 2015 - Plenty to like, heaps of toe and good hands... will need to improve to make AFL
Daniher, Joe - 2014 - Potential champion and already shown enough at AFL level to get excited.
Dempsey, Courtenay - 2015 - If Dempsey can stay injury free, potential AA runner off HB
Edwards , Shaun - 2016 - Cheap from GWS who has plenty of upside, could surprise many in 2014
Fantasia, Orazio - 2015 -
Fletcher, Dustin - 2014 - May be the last year of the great man, but still produced at AFL level in 2013
Gleeson, Martin - 2014 - Another young that played some good footy in the VFL
Goddard, Brendon - 2016 - Star player, B+F and looks ready to produce again in 2014
Gregory, Sean - 2014 - At crossroads in 2014 and will need to produce in the VFL to get another contract
Hams, Will - 2014 - Lots to like about Hams and if injuries he could see AFL action
Hardingham, Kyle - 2014 - The forgotten 'big man' that can play forward and back, could get subs vest in 2014
Heppell, Dyson - 2015 - Star, Champion, Gun.
Hibberd, Michael - 2014 - Showed plenty in 2014 and unlucky not to score AA honours, will improve in 2014
Hocking, Heath - 2014 - Top 3 tagger in the league and produces consistently in the tagging role
Hooker, Cale - 2016 - Improved his decision making and skills in 2013 and looks set to cement himself as FB
Howlett, Ben - 2014 - Started on fire in 2013 and will need to keep that level of form to hold an AFL spot
Hurley, Michael - 2017 - Injuries have been harsh, but has shown enough to suggest he is around the corner from AA
Jetta, Leroy - 2014 - Probably one of the few players that is lucky to be on the list. Needs a big 2014.
Kommer, Nicholas - 2014 - Surprise packet that gave his all, played heaps of AFL footy and earnt his spot.
Kavanagh, Elliott - 2015 - Time for EKav to step up, has shown plenty of talent at VFL and looks ready to produce
Melksham, Jake - 2015 - Top 5 in the B+F and the Melk has arrived. Finally delivering on his promise.
Merrett, Jackson - 2015 - Showed toe, poise and great skills to earn some playing time in 2013, developing
Merrett, Zachary - 2015 -
Myers, David - 2016 - 2014 will see where he is at with competition for spots fierce. Booming kick should see playing time
O'Brien, Nicholas - 2015 - Rated as the 'next big thing' by some observers, will 2014 be the year for NOB?
Pears, Tayte - 2015 - Looked good after coming back from injury and looks poised to take Fletchers spot in 2014
Ryder, Patrick - 2016 - Announced himself at the 'go to' #1 ruck and could be AA if he gets his attitude right
Stanton, Brent - 2015 - Solid player who produces at a high level week in and week out, could be AA
Van Unen, Dylan - 2014 - Developing player that is a long term project
Watson, Jobe - 2017 - Star, champion, Caption and leader.
Winderlich, Jason - 2014 - Finally injury free and was damaging in parts in 2013. Will play big minutes in 2014
Zaharakis, David - 2014 - Patchy after bursting onto the scene with B+F win, is capable of top level performance
It is a good list with strength in every position, every age bracket and every experience level.. I would honestly think that our list is now up there with the top clubs in terms of depth. We also now have at least 10 guys that I believe 'could' become AA grade players.. that is to say 'top end' talent...
Potentially Elite: Watson, Goddard, Chapman, Heppell, Hurley, Ryder, Carlisle, Stanton, Dempsey, Daniher (plus Fletcher
)
