Originally posted by dogboy23
give me your assesment of Gilham and also the next best midfielder in your opinion besides Schammer.
I rate Gilham a big chance to go in the top 10. For me he would be the best key defender (CHB) in his age group in the land. Skinny as a rake (Saddington type build) but beats bigger bodied opponents because he has tremendous defensive nous. Knows when to go goal side on his opponent or when to stand left, right etc. Very good at outmanouvering his man. When he fills out he'll be a terrific player at senior level. Versatile as well. Can play as a marking forward. Also has leadership credentials.
Midfielders. Don't think it runs very deep this year. Some of the guys who should feature fairly early;
Blake Grima 179cm - very creative user of the ball and blessed with excellent vision and ball handling in tight. More Steve Wallis in style than Scott West, for example.
Jason Winderlich - 184 a dasher who can play half back or forward. Like him more as a flanker than a mid. Looks lazy at times but rarely makes a mistake in possession.
Ron Corrie - 186cm - explosive half back who loves to run forward and kick goals a la Rohan Smith. Comes from NT. Is pacy and elusive like most aboriginal footballers and gets a lot of the pill. Kicking needs a bit of work.
Callum Urch 183cm - I think you all know about him by now. As hard at it as they come (reminds me a bit of Chris Scott) and never stops contesting, tackling spoiling etc. Uses the footy very well and a strong mark. (love him)
David Kellett 178cm - from SA. Big raps on him from everyone in the trade it seems but I'm not as big a fan. Very busy player around the packs and racks up lots of stats. I question his use of the ball a bit and his ability to influence a game when it is hot!
Couple of taller utilities I liked were Daniel Bell 187cm, Luke Jericho 191cm (more a forward) both from SA, Josh Rudd 188cm, Luke Brennan 188cm.
Smokey!! I know how much you love em Dogboy. Try Joel Perry 191cm developing key position player. Not a genuine smokey. He went to AIS but is probably a player who would feature more strongly next year.
For our 2nd pick. If Michael Johnson is around we should think seriously about him. For my money every bit as good as Paul Johnson but with arguably more upside to come. Also played in a poor team so he didn't get fed well when playing forward but he made things happen. Terrific skills for a big fella!