It’s Flea time - Cody Weightman appreciation thread

[weltschmerz]

We got the small forward we've been needing.

 

[Speedymeloni]

Couldn't be happier with that

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[TommyD13]

We’ve got ourselves a ripper! Welcome Cody!


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[JTCWBFC]

Seems a great fit - but why his tackle stats so poor?

 

[100action]

Haven't been following the draft hard this year, anyone can point to a good objective analysis on him?

 

[Ant_]

True small forward that can crumb? Or the leading/play tall type small?

 

[weltschmerz]

Haven't been following the draft hard this year, anyone can point to a good objective analysis on him?

Cody Weightman

DRAFT ANALYSIS: “An electric small forward who kicks goals in bags and can take high marks, Weightman’s outstanding National Championships propelled him up draft boards into first round contention.”

afl.draftcentral.com.au

 

[Boyd oh Boyd]

True small forward that can crumb? Or the leading/play tall type small?

He can play tall or crumb. A bit like Dickson in that way.

 

[Triple Baileys]

Seems like a safe use of a high draft pick. I like that.

There's very limited footage available of him but I noticed that one of his goals was a well executed snap on his left - he is a right footer - that's a positive in the skills department. He appears to go in hard, clean handler, has a bit of pace and agility and can take a contested mark above his head, which is a nice secret weapon for a player of his size.

 

[weltschmerz]

Seems like a safe use of a high draft pick. I like that.

There's very limited footage available of him but I noticed that one of his goals was a well executed snap on his left - he is a right footer - that's a positive in the skills department. He appears to go in hard, clean handler, has a bit of pace and agility and can take a contested mark above his head, which is a nice secret weapon for a player of his size.

He has a great leap.

 

[Whoyagot]

lot of great pressure acts in this package, exciting!

 

[mattwa]

looks like he has a lot of x factor about him. Seems pretty solid for a small forward too maybe he can make an impact next year we know Bevo doesnt fear playing 1st year players in key roles

 

[Triple Baileys]

looks like he has a lot of x factor about him. Seems pretty solid for a small forward too maybe he can make an impact next year we know Bevo doesnt fear playing 1st year players in key roles

Yep, does not look under developed at all. Could be quite powerfully built by the time he's 24 or thereabouts.

 

[Triple Baileys]

Leigh Matthews?

 

[dogwatch]

lot of great pressure acts in this package, exciting!

Not sure why the concern about tackles. Maybe his tackle stats didn't look good but if the highlights package is any guide (a big IF admittedly) then he certainly applies heaps of defensive pressure.

 

[Triple Baileys]

Not sure why the concern about tackles. Maybe his tackle stats didn't look good but if the highlights package is any guide (a big IF admittedly) then he certainly applies heaps of defensive pressure.

In the footage, he looks like he is enjoying himself when he's throwing himself around in the tackles and the like.

 

[Testekill]

lot of great pressure acts in this package, exciting!

Repeat efforts also, that's hard to teach.

 

[bresker]

Leigh Matthews?

Matty Robbins, bouncing ball

 

[Mojorisin]

Out of all the possible picks we could've made he is the one I think will have the biggest immediate impact especially given he plays an area we really lack. May not have as high of a ceiling as others but also nothing wrong with taking a safe pick

 

[LukasTheGreat]

Seems a pretty bouncy dude. Should be popular around the dressing room.

 

[Mofra]

He seems genuinely happy to get to the Bulldogs, seemed to indicate he expected to get to us yesterday in an interview.

 

[Triple Baileys]

The AFL profile on him stated his draft range as 8-20. We got him with 15. Looks like we got a bit of slider there.

 

[Doggies_13]

Really like this pick, exactly what we needed without reaching, reckon this guy will excite us fans a lot especially running around beneath naughton Bruce and schache (and in future Ugle-Hagan)

 

[Triple Baileys]

Seems a pretty bouncy dude. Should be popular around the dressing room.

Gabba Gabba,
We accept ya,
We accept ya,
One of us!!!!

 

[Triple Baileys]

Matty Robbins, bouncing ball

I should have thought of that, top player.