Harry Taylor - CHB

[Belisarius]

Harry played so well for a first year player in the AFL last year. He was consistently good - and having a year under his belt I am sure he will learn to zone off a bit more. However if he plays CHB, as it seems likely, he will do well just sit on and stop some of the good CHFs going around at present.

He seems to read the play well, his kicking skills are very good (and just what the doctor ordered for an attacking HB) and with his extra bulk this year he could be an excellent replacement for Egan (I just wish we had both !), though not as tall or as physically strong.

Does anyone really believe Egan can make a recovery ? Has anyone recovered from what he has ? My heart sank when I heard the news it seems over for him. We had a really solid CHB for the next 5 + years - just pencil in the name Egan at CHB for the season, and most Geelong supporters (and staff) would have been happy I suspect. Taylor would then have the potential to be the new Harley down back for the next decade. What a backline that would be - two relatively tall young guns. 'Oh the pain, the pain of it all' - Dr. Smith (Lost in Space).

 

[RustNeverSleeps]

I have faith in Harry. Very focused unit and you can tell he has football running through his veins. We should rejoice in some sublime recruiting by Wells.

 

[noclashjumpers]

Was it just me or was Harry thinking more about marking than going the punch last week?

Possibly a case of temporary role filling in the skipper's absence?

 

[RustNeverSleeps]

Happy for him to go the grab and back himself. Beautifully balanced for a tall with a turn of speed and a penetrating left foot. Very happy to have the pill in Harry's hands.

 

[Turbocat]

Can he kick with the right foot at all. I just thought today he looked one sided a couple of times , not huge issue for KPP but he does tend to get upfield a bit.

 

[stevothedevo]

He does look a bit unco trying to kick wrong footed but oh well. Thought he played a pretty good game today. I always think of Scarlo as Mr Cool (as in under pressure) but Harry is starting to get some coolness of his own.

 

[couchy555]

I thought he played super well today, good skills mostly with clean hands.

 

[darren forssman]

Can he kick with the right foot at all. I just thought today he looked one sided a couple of times , not huge issue for KPP but he does tend to get upfield a bit.

he is more josh hunt than shan byrnes in being able to centre himself or get a kick off...and those 50-60m kicks on goal were impressive. if we werent hard up for defenders in the preseason cup maybe they should chuck him at chf and see how he goes.

 

[krisholio14]

Looking forward to super year from Harry in 2009.

The way he's backing himself, especially in the air, so far this NAB cup campaign has me salivating