I think we probably only have 9 young players that are a real chance of getting a game this year; Selwood, Hawkins, Gamble, Taylor, Prismall, Djerkurra, Lonergan, Varcoe, Davenport.
Joel Selwood- Expected games: 25 Role: Midfeild Rotation
Already a regular and future leader of the club. The hardest guy at the footy I remember seeing. Should play every game and regularly start in the middle. I think he could very well pole double figure in the Brownlow.
Tom Hawkins- Expected games: 20 Role: CHF/FF
On his way to becoming a regular he is big, strong and should be a key player for us in the future. I'd be hoping for a 40 goal return from him given how dominate we look but will rate him more on his ability to create a contest and work into position.
Ryan Gamble - Expected games:15 Role: Medium marking forward
A clever player who looks like he has the potential to be a Russel Robinson type. Early signs are good with 4 goals to his name. If he can get 4 marks 3 tackles and a goal or 2 a game I would be very happy with his output.
Brent Prismall - Expected games:11 Role Midfeild Rotation
Good disposal on both sides of the body a creative inside midfeilder that is a class above the VFL footy he is playing. I actually expect him to slot straight in when an injury occurs and play like he's been in the side for years.
Harry Taylor - Expected games 9 Role:CHB/Utility
I think this guy will be a reliable player for us. He actually seems a lot like Harley in that he is humble, intelligent and very mature. How much he plays depends on injuries but it looks like he can hold his own at CHB and can also move the ball with purpose.
Trent West: Expected games: 6 Role Ruckmen
Mobile ruckmen with good skills and very good athleticism who has shown a bit in his first two games. If Blake experiences a form slump or one of Ottens and Blake are injured he is a walk up start.
Tom Lonergan- Expected games: 4 Role FF/CHF
Has had a fresh start since his horrific injuries and is tracking quite well. I'm not sold on his future at the cat but a great attitude and good work ethic has got him in the mix. I think he will fall short of a regular filling in when Hawkins or Mooney are injured. It will only get harder in 09 with Hawkins improving.
Nathan Djerkurra - Expected games 3 Role: Small forward/Wing
Having injury problems at the moment but I am hoping he can get a little seniors action. Not dominating the VFL yet like Prismall is but he has been handy and is a brutal tackler. Probably a year away from making a meaningful impact.
Jason Davenport- Expected games: 2 Role: Wing/HFF
Great running player who finds space. Kicking is improving quickly but probably still below AFL standard. Look good in the NAB cup and was a supertar at times lasy year in the VFL. I would expect him to play a couple of games a do alright at some stage this year.
Travis Varcoe- Expected games: ? Role Small forward
Seems like he is struggling at the minute and looks well off the pace. Has the talent if he works hard and was a revelation early last year before fading. I really have no idea what we will see from the kid. Needs to find more of the ball in the VFL.
What are your expectations?
Joel Selwood- Expected games: 25 Role: Midfeild Rotation
Already a regular and future leader of the club. The hardest guy at the footy I remember seeing. Should play every game and regularly start in the middle. I think he could very well pole double figure in the Brownlow.
Tom Hawkins- Expected games: 20 Role: CHF/FF
On his way to becoming a regular he is big, strong and should be a key player for us in the future. I'd be hoping for a 40 goal return from him given how dominate we look but will rate him more on his ability to create a contest and work into position.
Ryan Gamble - Expected games:15 Role: Medium marking forward
A clever player who looks like he has the potential to be a Russel Robinson type. Early signs are good with 4 goals to his name. If he can get 4 marks 3 tackles and a goal or 2 a game I would be very happy with his output.
Brent Prismall - Expected games:11 Role Midfeild Rotation
Good disposal on both sides of the body a creative inside midfeilder that is a class above the VFL footy he is playing. I actually expect him to slot straight in when an injury occurs and play like he's been in the side for years.
Harry Taylor - Expected games 9 Role:CHB/Utility
I think this guy will be a reliable player for us. He actually seems a lot like Harley in that he is humble, intelligent and very mature. How much he plays depends on injuries but it looks like he can hold his own at CHB and can also move the ball with purpose.
Trent West: Expected games: 6 Role Ruckmen
Mobile ruckmen with good skills and very good athleticism who has shown a bit in his first two games. If Blake experiences a form slump or one of Ottens and Blake are injured he is a walk up start.
Tom Lonergan- Expected games: 4 Role FF/CHF
Has had a fresh start since his horrific injuries and is tracking quite well. I'm not sold on his future at the cat but a great attitude and good work ethic has got him in the mix. I think he will fall short of a regular filling in when Hawkins or Mooney are injured. It will only get harder in 09 with Hawkins improving.
Nathan Djerkurra - Expected games 3 Role: Small forward/Wing
Having injury problems at the moment but I am hoping he can get a little seniors action. Not dominating the VFL yet like Prismall is but he has been handy and is a brutal tackler. Probably a year away from making a meaningful impact.
Jason Davenport- Expected games: 2 Role: Wing/HFF
Great running player who finds space. Kicking is improving quickly but probably still below AFL standard. Look good in the NAB cup and was a supertar at times lasy year in the VFL. I would expect him to play a couple of games a do alright at some stage this year.
Travis Varcoe- Expected games: ? Role Small forward
Seems like he is struggling at the minute and looks well off the pace. Has the talent if he works hard and was a revelation early last year before fading. I really have no idea what we will see from the kid. Needs to find more of the ball in the VFL.
What are your expectations?
