Johnny Coghlan

[VanDerHaar]

Thought that it may be worthwhile looking at some potential players into the future rather than a group that is predominantly treading water at the moment........Saw this kid play today for the Bendigo Bombers. Has come through the Bendigo Pioneers in the TAC and has stepped into the Seniors for Bendigo the last couple of weeks. Looked like a likely kid and would be worthwhile potentially putting on the rookie list next year...did anyone else at the game today rate him....?

 

[ant555]

He has come a fair way this year. Not exactly sure if he would be ahead of someone like Jarrod Atkinson as far as rookie list players go . He has strong hands and plays in front. He isnt overly quick and im not sure what position he would play as far as AFL as he has been pretty much a half forward flanker for Bendigo. Will be a very good VFL player.

 

[Bomaz_Magic]

If he is #63 for Bendigo than he looks like he is alright, wouldn't have him ahead of Chartres or Hocking (has to be off next year) on the rookie list though. The other Bendigo guy I like the looks of is Charlie Maher very quick and nice skills, and #42 Atkinson to a lesser extent.

 

[ant555]

If he is #63 for Bendigo than he looks like he is alright, wouldn't have him ahead of Chartres or Hocking (has to be off next year) on the rookie list though. The other Bendigo guy I like the looks of is Charlie Maher very quick and nice skills, and #42 Atkinson to a lesser extent.

Maher is too small. He gets knocked of the ball too easilly and his size limits him from ever being able to be a contested target. His pace and skills are good but thats it.He has been at the same level all year.
If Atkinson gets into an AFL program he has a pretty good upside. The improvment in him as the year has gone on has been great and i think it has had a lot to do with him getting fitter as the year has gone on. He started the year in the seconds but has just continued to improve all year.