Flying under the radar

[1981]

Which player is flying under the radar for you?

By that I mean you keep forgetting he is on the list but not necessarily because you don't rate him.

For me it is Dick. Showed some good signs late last year and yet when I think about the list and who could play down back etc I for some silly reason keep forgetting Dick.

So when I remember he exists it's a pleasant surprise as I realize there's more depth on the list than I initially thought

 

[ferrisb]

Jayden Foster.

We picked up three tall-ish forwards in the recent draft. Even then the forward line looks a little bare, esp considering McKay and SOSOS will take years to mature.

Meanwhile, foster is 20yo, a really good size and kicked a stack of goals at TAC (overage) level.

I'm realistic about his chances of making it - he was a pick in the 60s and hasn't played an AFL game yet.

But we kept him on the list last year despite a deep cull that included a rookie that won the magoos B&F as an 18yo. So we must see something in Foster.

IF he makes it as a KPP, I feel it will be a huge bonus as I don't think he's really factored into most fans' list management calculations.

 

[LordLucifer]

I'm not sure that anyone will be able to 'fly under the radar' this year like they may have been able to in previous years.

Bolton & Silvagni appear to be running a very tight ship with every player on the list (even the regular senior players) being put under extra scrutiny to get fitter, train harder and play better.

If there is anyone who might fall into that category, it would have to be some of the rookie listed players like Gowers & the two Irishmen.

 

[Azul]

Mr Viojo-Risin'

Dillon is a quiet achiever is a natural for the half forward flank with his exquisite footskills and will burst out of Menzel's shadow in the second half of the year.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

Sheehan.
All the talk these days seems to be about Byrne. Sheehan showed some great things in his run of 4 games in 2014. I remember saying at the time that I considered him to be the best kick at the club. He was doing some beautiful, long, over the top passes to running teammates that were just pin point accurate and the player didn't even have to break stride.

EDIT: Found this. Might not have happened precisely as I remember, but some beautiful kicks here.
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2014-09-18/jnm2014-best-first-year-player

 

[ParapMarkets]

Sam Docherty. I guess the fact that he has been elevated to the leadership group could persuade some to suggest he isn't flying under the radar, but he doesn't get mentioned all that much and I really love what he brings to the field. The fact he is now part of the leadership group confirms my own opinion about the guy.

Tough, reads the play well and he really stood out to me in our game against WC last year as one of only a few good players for us ( I don't get to see many live games). Really hoping for an even better year from doc.

 

[thylacine60]

Giles. But really Plowman.

 

[jj1978]

Dale Thomas... think he'll be back...

 

[mike ockerts]

Mark Wiley

 

[Soapy V]

Nick Graham. Will really surprise some people

 

[GordonBlue]

Mr Viojo-Risin'

Dillon is a quiet achiever is a natural for the half forward flank with his exquisite footskills and will burst out of Menzel's shadow in the second half of the year.

I naturally love this nickname

 

[Aphrodite]

I naturally love this nickname

Naturally

 

[Kramer1]

Lamb. Strategically important...hope he makes a go of it.

 

[thylacine60]

Was going to say Lamb but too big a gambol.

 

[Kramer1]

Was going to say Lamb but too big a gambol.

I wrote and deleted four different puns before posting that.

Lonely up here on the high road.

 

[1981]

Nobody has the balls to say Jones?

 

[1981]

Tutt is another I keep forgetting about.
He has his hurdles to overcome but he was racking em up last year. I for one haven;t put a red line through him yet.

 

[GordonBlue]

Nobody has the balls to say Jones?

Jones is the sacrificial Lamb (playing the game and making a point).

Every year we need a player to be the whipping boy... only him playing better than "useless" level would change that.

 

[Kramer1]

Nick Graham. Will really surprise some people

By losing his shirt in a wrestle to reveal a very prominent third nipple.

 

[RedFury]

Patrick Cripps - barely heard a thing about this kid since we drafted him.

 

[LordLucifer]

Patrick Cripps - barely heard a thing about this kid since we drafted him.

Who ??

 

[LordLucifer]

Mr Viojo-Risin'

Dillon is a quiet achiever is a natural for the half forward flank with his exquisite footskills and will burst out of Menzel's shadow in the second half of the year.

Old Jim Morrison better get a wriggle on this year then, he may have all the skills but he has struggled to fire a shot thus far.

 

[Chookaradley]

Boekhurst. Think he showed a lot last season. Mature aged and ready to step up.

 

[Soapy V]

By losing his shirt in a wrestle to reveal a very prominent third nipple.

you really will be surprised then

 

[TheCoach16]

Big Cas. I reckon he kicks 50+ This year...

Yes, goals !