James Frawley

[melbournemartin]

Mitch. I knew that Nathan wouldn't be around.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

We needed a tall backman and that's exactly what Frawley is. He isn't an athlete that may pan out to be one he IS a defender. I admit I haven't seen a ton of him but from what I've seen he is a natural like Rivers. I'm really happy so far and think he'll be great once he puts some more muscle on.

 

[master bate]

Totally agree with T7H, our backline is our weakness and a high pick quality player is what we needed. And to say he isn't an athlete is selling him short, he has good pace for his size.

 

[stickman11]

Hard to blood anyone with Robbo and Neitz still there and in good form. Newton deserves a go before he dies and Dunn still has FF potential.

HNeitz is in ok form - Newton should be in the side regardless. We have the second worst attack and our defence is also near the bottom of the afl clubs. Neitz could break down at any time - we need to seriously change things.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Totally agree with T7H, our backline is our weakness and a high pick quality player is what we needed. And to say he isn't an athlete is selling him short, he has good pace for his size.

I didn't mean to say he isn't an athlete, the point I was making was that he is a footballer first and athlete second.

 

[The Great Gabsby]

I didn't mean to say he isn't an athlete, the point I was making was that he is a footballer first and athlete second.

I think this is the point a few people here are missing. There is far too much emphasis nowadays put on the physical attributes of a player, and not enough on their footy nous.

Its all well and good for a bloke to be 195cm and 95kg, but is that really relevant if they're a terrible kick or can barely read the play? Hell, if we're going to recruit soley on on body size we may as well recruit Andre the giant.

Take Ben Holland for example, he is one solid unit, but runs around out there like a chook without its head.

Give me a natural footballer anyday.