Harris Andrews v Darcy Moore.

[M Malice]

Who would you take?

Harris Andrews- 22 years of age, 201cm, 102kg, 81 games.
Darcy Moore- 23 years of age, 203cm, 102kg, 61 games.

Both these guys are exceptional young KPDs, Andrews has been established for a bit longer but Moore has been a standout for the Pies in defense this season. IMO they will both end up being AA level players and 2 of the best KPDs in the competition over the next decade.

 

[Nunez]

Harris by quite some length IMO. I think Moore is showing great form as a defender, but he is not in Harris' league yet.

 

[Milanista28]

Harris because of his marking.

 

[Shaneprice97]

Harris has more quality games down back under his belt and right now seems more reliable injury wise.

Imagine having Andrews at FB and Moore at CHB.

 

[OnceKicked50]

Harris has been down this year but i'd still take him over Moore.

 

[M Malice]

Harris Andrews is not down anymore, been exceptional the last 2 weeks.

 

[BlueJet]

Andrews

 

[juss]

I met a Collingwood supporter the other week who was calling Darcy Moore an enormous out as he said he was "The best defender in the league right now". It was quite one eyed but he was adamant.

I'd take Andrews here.

 

[Mitchell54]

Andrews every single day of the week. He's a complete defender.
If I were to bring in any player to Hawthorn for free then i'd seriously be considering Andrews. He may even be the best KPD going around atm and especially considering his age he is very impressive.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Moore's injury issues are becoming a real problem, just always seems to be playing catch up continuity wise, I think his ideal position is forward relieving in the ruck.

 

[iBeng]

If Andrews doesnt get the CHF in the All AA its a robbery.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

I wanna vote for Darcy but pretty hard to do it here.

 

[jiphoc]

After this year you would have to be a pretty 1 eyed Pies fan to even vote Moore. Andrews by a fair margin.

 

[Dom PC]

Darcy Moore is having a good year, but I think Andrews is having a better one still.

Andrews is the modern day Dustin Fletcher in terms of his ability to harass his opponent just enough to stop him gaining possession and still not give away a free kick. Then you have Harris's marking ability and his impressive ground ball skills (he rarely fumbles).

Decent chance to be a 2 time AA Full Back at the age of 23. Worth noting he would already have 2 selections if it wasn't for J.Cameron's cheap shot in 2018.

 

[juss]

Andrews is a fantastic player, probably the best KPD in the game now.
Moore is also great, wouldn't have any problems with him either.

If Moore doesn't earn one this year, I reckon he too will be an AA player one day.

Begs the question, is the new wave of top KPDs now 200cm+?

It used to be 190-195, but I'm not sure if that will now cut it playing on the future Max/Ben Kings of the world and forwards that have enormous reach. I'd rate Dylan Grimes one of the best defenders in the league, pound for pound probably the best, but at 193/90 those guys are just too undersized to play against the monsters.

 

[iBeng]

Andrews is a fantastic player, probably the best KPD in the game now.
Moore is also great, wouldn't have any problems with him either.

If Moore doesn't earn one this year, I reckon he too will be an AA player one day.

Begs the question, is the new wave of top KPDs now 200cm+?

It used to be 190-195, but I'm not sure if that will now cut it playing on the future Max/Ben Kings of the world and forwards that have enormous reach. I'd rate Dylan Grimes one of the best defenders in the league, pound for pound probably the best, but at 193/90 those guys are just too undersized to play against the monsters.

What time frame do you define a "wave" as though?

 

[juss]

What time frame do you define a "wave" as though?

Not sure, only that 200cm+ is often more associated with rucks and forwards, but as players get taller it makes sense KPDs will need to be too. Will probably become more common through the 2020s.

 

[Shaneprice97]

These two at FB and CHB would be epic. Harris now is one you could rely on to do a better shutdown role, though Moores confidence to run and carry from CHB reminds me abit of Alex Rance in his prime.

Moore also has Roughead at support at fullback, another 200cm guy whos lockdown ability down there has surprised me. Harris seems to run things down back solo.

 

[Ambrosia]

Andrews is a fantastic player, probably the best KPD in the game now.
Moore is also great, wouldn't have any problems with him either.

If Moore doesn't earn one this year, I reckon he too will be an AA player one day.

Begs the question, is the new wave of top KPDs now 200cm+?

It used to be 190-195, but I'm not sure if that will now cut it playing on the future Max/Ben Kings of the world and forwards that have enormous reach. I'd rate Dylan Grimes one of the best defenders in the league, pound for pound probably the best, but at 193/90 those guys are just too undersized to play against the monsters.

Feel like ruckman sized KPDs have been around for a while. Roughhead, Carlisle, Thompson, Keefe to name a few

 

[The Blue Baggers]

Moore B+ .. better than most but

Andrews A grader probably the best modern defender !!

 

[iBeng]

I feel Harris has probably been exposed a wee bit this season but hes still easily the most difficult key defender to play on. I think we were really banking on Marcus Adams to get significant games in though, Darcy G is a good defender but gets really exposed when we face dual key forwards.

 

[jabbers]

Both great. Harris is a better lock down player but Moore gives you more offensive run.

 

[iBeng]

But does Darcy carry an entire team on his shoulders, a team that can't win without him?

 

[RobbyRoy]

Both great. Harris is a better lock down player but Moore gives you more offensive run.

Went with Harris in the poll but agree with this. Both guns.

 

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