Toast Fremantle's 2nd 2016 National Draft Pick: Sean Darcy [Pick #38]

[Freomaniac]

We had to take a ruckman and English was a stretch at our first pick and didn't last to our second.

Whoever we took was going to be a project. The other projects were probably going to be too skinny to be much of a chance of having an impact in 2017. This bloke will definitely need to lose some weight and build his tank but strength won't be an issue. Don't expect to see him pushed out of ball ups like Zarke was.

He certainly knows how to feed the ball to his midfielders. He may turn out to be a dud, but he'll put some pressure on Zarke.

Is it just coincidence or have we deliberately leaned toward the bigger bodied players?

So Darcy is listed at 110 kgs. I still remember back a decade ago we got Warnock as a ruckman and he weighed 79kgs. He played 21 games for us in 2-3 years but he eventually bulked up to 90-95 kgs. I see Darcy playing at least 20-30 games for 3 years out of a possible 66 games. That's not a bad thing.

If I had it my way, for the next 2 seasons, for 2017 and 2018, Freo should play 2 rucks. One that's experienced like Sandi or Griffin the other ruck should be a young guy like Darcy or Apeness. Once Sandi and Griffin go, Apeness and Darcy have at least 20 games under the belt and both are able to lead our ruck division.

 

[MadDocker]

We just signed Clarke on for another year. The team are.probably planning on playing him also.

 

[freo84]

So Darcy is listed at 110 kgs. I still remember back a decade ago we got Warnock as a ruckman and he weighed 79kgs. He played 21 games for us in 2-3 years but he eventually bulked up to 90-95 kgs. I see Darcy playing at least 20-30 games for 3 years out of a possible 66 games. That's not a bad thing.

If I had it my way, for the next 2 seasons, for 2017 and 2018, Freo should play 2 rucks. One that's experienced like Sandi or Griffin the other ruck should be a young guy like Darcy or Apeness. Once Sandi and Griffin go, Apeness and Darcy have at least 20 games under the belt and both are able to lead our ruck division.

Yeah his body is already there in terms of sheer size just need to mould him.

Very exciting.

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[meima]

So Darcy is listed at 110 kgs. I still remember back a decade ago we got Warnock as a ruckman and he weighed 79kgs. He played 21 games for us in 2-3 years but he eventually bulked up to 90-95 kgs. I see Darcy playing at least 20-30 games for 3 years out of a possible 66 games. That's not a bad thing.

If I had it my way, for the next 2 seasons, for 2017 and 2018, Freo should play 2 rucks. One that's experienced like Sandi or Griffin the other ruck should be a young guy like Darcy or Apeness. Once Sandi and Griffin go, Apeness and Darcy have at least 20 games under the belt and both are able to lead our ruck division.

I still don't buy it , but your buddy strnadica looking pretty good in pre season and show lot of potential with some good mark.

 

[Dockernut]

I still don't buy it , but your buddy strnadica looking pretty good in pre season and show lot of potential with some good mark.

He's the next big thing.

 

[jerms]

He's the next big thing.

Big in the Jack Hannath context (sorry UFO Tatsu, probably still a bit raw) or big in the Fyfe/Dangerfield/Bont context?

 

[Dockernut]

Big in the Jack Hannath context (sorry UFO Tatsu, probably still a bit raw) or big in the Fyfe/Dangerfield/Bont context?

Yep.

 

[meima]

Yep.

Pre season not yet see your buddy turn.

 

[Reverse Torp]

Don't know what his turning circle is like but from what I saw at training his hands are every bit as sticky on the lead as the pre-draft reports stated. He's reputed to be a booming kick and decent pack mark.

Sounds like there's a bit to work with if he's prepared to work hard and can stay healthy.

 

[meima]

Don't know what his turning circle is like but from what I saw at training his hands are every bit as sticky on the lead as the pre-draft reports stated. He's reputed to be a booming kick and decent pack mark.

Sounds like there's a bit to work with if he's prepared to work hard and can stay healthy.

I agree maybe booming kick is an advantage as hannath don't have that .

 

[yakka man]

I agree maybe booming kick is an advantage as hannath don't have that .

Kicking was actually the one thing hannath did well.

 

[Tbonefreo]

Looks like the big unit might have to step up early if something happens to Sandilands. Ill back him in for a 20 and 3 debut

 

[meima]

Kicking was actually the one thing hannath did well.

Booming kick? His kicking quit accurate but booming he is not loh. Hannath seldom kick 50 m. If you got any footage like 4 or 5 showing hannath booming kick I will raise the white flag. Peel match will be good.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

Booming kick? He is kick quit accurate but booming he is not loh.

How big is a booming kick? Hannath did kick a few outside 50. If you are talking Clancee Pearce sort of booming, i think you have unrealistic expectations of big men

 

[meima]

How big is a booming kick? Hannath did kick a few outside 50. If you are talking Clancee Pearce sort of booming, i think you have unrealistic expectations of big men

That is my expectations , when coach mention strnadica got a booming kick.

Wow didn't know during that time hannath got a lot of fan based,
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/psd-pick-8-jack-hannath.983199/page-2

 

[estibador]

Strnadica (can we come up with a shortened nickname for this guy please?) does have a lovely long kick. In a colts game this year I saw him kick a nice goal from outside 50 almost on the boundary line.

 

[Tbonefreo]

Strnadica (can we come up with a shortened nickname for this guy please?) does have a lovely long kick. In a colts game this year I saw him kick a nice goal from outside 50 almost on the boundary line.

Nadz?

 

[freo_leo29]

1:08 for hannaths booming kick from outside 50

 

[meima]

1:08 for hannaths booming kick from outside 50

Good stuff so I can expect more from dica.

 

[jerms]

Strnadica (can we come up with a shortened nickname for this guy please?) does have a lovely long kick. In a colts game this year I saw him kick a nice goal from outside 50 almost on the boundary line.

Nads?

[Edit: pffffft Tbonefreo ]

 

[Taylor]

Ent

 

[UFO Tatsu]

1:08 for hannaths booming kick from outside 50

That is as booming you are going to get with most big guys. No pressure on Strnadica by meima

 

[estibador]

Nadz?

Nads?

I like that, I'm going with that from now on.

 

[meima]

No pressure on Strnadica by meima

Hehehe , Not a fan of Griff and Clarke , freo will miss hannath service now, as Clarke is untouchable in term of talent for peel.

 

[freo84]

I like that, I'm going with that from now on.

Lucky....I was going to suggest dicka....

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