dylan roberton

[Kickett Punches Read]

mackie last year signed a 4 year contract with the best team of the last 3 or 4 years.... i think that pretty much sums out how high the regard is for him at geelong. its not often players are signed to long term deals like that, if roberton turns out as good as mackie, then we will have done awesomely well

 

[shiny_on_top]

Is he the tall kid that usually trains in a white cap? I have mistaken him for Dodd on a number of occasions even though I realise Dodd is restricted to just running atm.

If it is the same player I was looking at, then no it isn't Roberton. I took a photo of the bloke with the white hat as he was the only unrecgnisable player. Anyone know the player below?

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Back on topic. Roberton really impresses me. In fact, he is second behind only Mora for most exciting of the latest draftees for mine. Tall, athletic, elite endurance and very good skills on most aspects of the game. He has an accurate boot but he seems to throw the ball onto his foot from a high point. This can really come unstuck quite easily at the next level. His leg follows through nicely, he has good balance when kicking but the ball drop is a tad suspect for mine; especially on his left. Regarding his ability to be a KPP, not to sure I see 'IT' there TBH. Would prefer him developed in the Mackie mould. Like that comparison.

Roberton layed a great tackle on Pav forcing Pav of the ground and into the rehab group next session,obviously stronger than he looks.

If it was the tackle from a couple of weeks ago (a Friday or Monday) then I couldn't agree more. Worked hard to get to the contest and laid a beauty on Pav. Was actually lucky enough to get a couple of photos of that tackle as well, providing we are talking about the same one. Not often Pav gets up gingerly and doesn't train.

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Photos don't do the tackle any justice BTW.

 

[newlander77]

If it is the same player I was looking at, then no it isn't Roberton. I took a photo of the bloke with the white hat as he was the only unrecgnisable player. Anyone know the player below?

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Well that is Bucovaz. I was a fair distance away so it was hard for me to make him out.

Some nice photos there! Pity none got a shot of Fyfe taking that pack mark over the top of 3-4 others, that was J-Lo like. Very promising stuff!

 

[Bluto]

Photos don't do the tackle any justice BTW.

Wow, not many experienced AFL players get past a Pav don't-argue and still lay the tackle, let alone a rook. Impressive.

 

[Dr2Sheds]

Is that young Hill in the fore ground? he's bulked up considerably compared to last year if it is.
Good tackle too.

 

[theGav56]

Back on topic. Roberton really impresses me. In fact, he is second behind only Mora for most exciting of the latest draftees for mine.

I enjoyed reading your post shiny, and found the above bit very interesting. Re your comments about Mora, is that also based on training form, or fed by the hype of an early selection?

Oh, and would you be thinking he may debut this year given what you have seen of him?

 

[shiny_on_top]

I enjoyed reading your post shiny, and found the above bit very interesting. Re your comments about Mora, is that also based on training form, or fed by the hype of an early selection?

Oh, and would you be thinking he may debut this year given what you have seen of him?

Absolutely. I would definately have him in my round 1 team if fit. He would have been one of the top few most impressive in the couple of trainings I went to. That coupled with what he produced last season for Peel and in the U18's carnival (08, 09). People aren't fed with the hype of an early selection for no reason; he has elite ability. I've heard people say he is just an athlete; could not disagree more and I would really like to see those people attend a training someday.

 

[GeorgeGrljusich]

Agree shiny.
Mora is far, far, far from being just an athlete.
He has natural footy smarts, elite skills and a good engine.

Should definitely be in Round 1 in my opinion. Quality kid.




But then again. What would I know?

I'm just a troll

 

[ballanFYNE]

mackie's game , saints v cats rnd 14 clash, 2009.unbeilevable.would be soooo! stoked if roberton were to be able to play like that. in years to come.

Won't Be saying them 2 words in the same sentence again.

 

[free at last]

Won't Be saying them 2 words in the same sentence again.

very observant.