Player Watch Daniel Curtin

[Danger in Texas]

Reid clear number one.

Then throw a blanket over McKercher, Walter, Watson, Curtin and Caddy.

He’s clearly gone ahead of Duursma, Sanders and Windsor which is good.

In another big tick for our recruiting the trade to get up to pick 8 looks like a really smart one.

On output/potential mix, I’ve got Dan ahead of all of those guys (except Reid)

 

[spenze]

And if Murphy beats them both?

You've chased your losses with more money

Nothing more Australian than that mate

 

[BucketsNj]

I just look at his game style and how he has developed and think, that is a game style that could really stand up in finals. He has speed off the mark to get clear, has a vice like marking ability, moves through traffic as good as anyone and has brute strength. He also reads the game really well and hits targets and knows where the goals are. I can't wait to see him in the finals this year.

Add to that he runs and runs. I think he covered more ground than anyone last game?

 

[cleanhands]

We all know this guy is super impressive, another solid preseason to build his tank and a gold jacket is close

 

[Cleric]

I wonder if his versatility is why he wasn't taken earlier?

Clubs a bit unsure what his position would be long term so tricky to place him

It could have been in his Jrs he was moved from defence to attack and then to the midfield. He wasn't a stand out forward, or a stand out defender, or a stand out mid.
Same kinda thing we saw with Fog. He played all three positions and never really dominated in one of them long enough to be seen as a no brainer.

I think we also have a situation where clubs tend to shorten up on the Victorian talent closer to the draft.
It's common to see academy kids and interstate ones talked up the year before their draft, and then drift out as the year goes.

 

[Crow till I die]

Add to that he runs and runs. I think he covered more ground than anyone last game?

I can't recall a tackle he has laid that the player just got clean disposal away from either, he is like a bear. I think if we look at the big picture, he has an all round game which is why his potential is so exciting. Its not like he is 180 cms, he is 197 cms and does it all.

 

[Cleric]

A friend of mine has been over in Perth for tbe last couple of weeks for work, and apparently there's major discussions about why West Coast didn't take Curtin over Harley Reid.
Theres people ringing radio shows saying how it was a massive mistake, and Curtin is going to be a far superior player and they wouldn't have had to worry about him leaving to go home.

 

[Cleric]

I can't recall a tackle he has laid that the player just got clean disposal away from either, he is like a bear. I think if we look at the big picture, he has an all round game which is why his potential is so exciting. Its not like he is 180 cms, he is 197 cms and does it all.

Yet on the other hand, Dan has an excellent ability to get his arms free in a tackle and get the ball away.

 

[ams4crows]

Found it interesting with "On The Couch" last night, they had Old man Sheehan as a guest and he was pretty strong on West Coast effin' up by not taking Curtin and taking Reid. His thoughts were "local boy, never going to leave" which to be honest makes sense if Reid leaves this year or next as they will just get a bunch of picks again to re start.

Old man Matthews thought that Curtin shouldn't be in that conversation because he went at 8 but if the draft was redone right now, where would Curtin be going?

Oh, can they also get rid of Jack Riewoldt as host, he looks like Howdy Doody and his performance is just as wooden.

Sheehan also believes Sam Darcy is light years ahead of Thilthorpe. Where's Matthews was more you need to stop being amazed at what he does at ground level for a big guy and start holding him to standard of what he does in the air because he has such an advantage over everyone.

 

[Cleric]

 

[1990crow]

Sheehan also believes Sam Darcy is light years ahead of Thilthorpe. Where's Matthews was more you need to stop being amazed at what he does at ground level for a big guy and start holding him to standard of what he does in the air because he has such an advantage over everyone.

Both great players, but to suggest Darcy is light years ahead of Thilthorpe is just nonsense. Typical Sheehan rubbish really.

 

[spenze]

Sheehan also believes Sam Darcy is light years ahead of Thilthorpe. Where's Matthews was more you need to stop being amazed at what he does at ground level for a big guy and start holding him to standard of what he does in the air because he has such an advantage over everyone.

Yeah, he was adamant that Sammy D was the best thing which I just think he maybe hasn't watched enough of our games

 

[Velvet George]

Sheehan also believes Sam Darcy is light years ahead of Thilthorpe. Where's Matthews was more you need to stop being amazed at what he does at ground level for a big guy and start holding him to standard of what he does in the air because he has such an advantage over everyone.

Yep, he made a lot of sense, as for Sheehan who gives a toss what he thinks. He even said he doesn’t watch much football

 

[cmndstab]

Sheehan clarified first whether they were asking now, or for the future. I think Riewoldt said in the next three years, and Sheehan said that he thinks Darcy will be the best player in the comp by then.

He didn't address who is better now.

 

[moses]

Both great players, but to suggest Darcy is light years ahead of Thilthorpe is just nonsense. Typical Sheehan rubbish really.

He's not watching enough football if he believes that.

 

[Cromulant]

He's not watching enough football if he believes that.

He openly said he doesn't watch as much.

 

[Pugsley]

Sheehan also believes Sam Darcy is light years ahead of Thilthorpe. Where's Matthews was more you need to stop being amazed at what he does at ground level for a big guy and start holding him to standard of what he does in the air because he has such an advantage over everyone.

Sheehan is a peanut that would not know the first thing about elite.

 

[adelaidecrows]

Sheehan also believes Sam Darcy is light years ahead of Thilthorpe. Where's Matthews was more you need to stop being amazed at what he does at ground level for a big guy and start holding him to standard of what he does in the air because he has such an advantage over everyone.

Victorian Bias. Thilthorpe is probably a bit more of a victim of the 3 headed monster sucking the attack away from him all the time. Where as that clearly doesnt happen at WB. Handsdown, if Thilthorpe was 1:1 in the square with any defender in the comp and the ball is on their heads, he wins the contest 99 out of 100.

 

[cleanhands]

Victorian Bias. Thilthorpe is probably a bit more of a victim of the 3 headed monster sucking the attack away from him all the time. Where as that clearly doesnt happen at WB. Handsdown, if Thilthorpe was 1:1 in the square with any defender in the comp and the ball is on their heads, he wins the contest 99 out of 100.

So does Darcy

 

[MarcusP2]

So does Darcy

Darcy does pretty much everything Thilthorpe does but is even taller and longer arms. Like if Mason Cox had ball skills. He did have a bad marking night (which we contributed to).

Thilthorpe might end up stronger and better in a wrestle but he's not going to get taller.

 

[Cleric]

Darcy does pretty much everything Thilthorpe does but is even taller and longer arms. Like if Mason Cox had ball skills. He did have a bad marking night (which we contributed to).

Thilthorpe might end up stronger and better in a wrestle but he's not going to get taller.

Darcy's advantage is his height. Theres no defender who can outmark him or even spoil when the ball is at its highest point.

As it stands, Thilthorpe is the stronger contested mark, meaning if he was the same height as Darcy he would outmark Darcy every time.
Thilthorpe is also much better at ground level. If you are judging them on leading out of the goal square, Mark, and kick at goal, then Darcy has the advantage. If you are talking about the entirety of their game, then Thilthorpe .

 

[MarcusP2]

Darcy's advantage is his height. Theres no defender who can outmark him or even spoil when the ball is at its highest point.

As it stands, Thilthorpe is the stronger contested mark, meaning if he was the same height as Darcy he would outmark Darcy every time.
Thilthorpe is also much better at ground level. If you are judging them on leading out of the goal square, Mark, and kick at goal, then Darcy has the advantage. If you are talking about the entirety of their game, then Thilthorpe .

I don't agree with that at all. They are both excellent for their size.

 

[Golumless]

Victorian Bias. Thilthorpe is probably a bit more of a victim of the 3 headed monster sucking the attack away from him all the time. Where as that clearly doesnt happen at WB. Handsdown, if Thilthorpe was 1:1 in the square with any defender in the comp and the ball is on their heads, he wins the contest 99 out of 100.

Yup, that is a problem Thilthorpe faces. As much as the counter-argument is you get easier looks as having more options stretches a defense, these things are primarily a numbers game. Even the worst defender in the league is a capable enough to stop a key forward if the ball is a 50-50.

 

[Cleric]

I don't agree with that at all. They are both excellent for their size.

Thilthorpe is better.

 

[Cleric]

Yeah, he was adamant that Sammy D was the best thing which I just think he maybe hasn't watched enough of our games

Its not crazy to think that, but sometimes these guys get wedded into their opinions and can't change. No different than Kane Cornes and his rant on Tex.