Delisted Josh Watts (2015-2016)

[JasRulz63]

Drafted in the 2014 National Draft with pick 65

Player bio
Former club: Glenorchy
Age: 18 (03/06/1996)
Height: 194cm
Weight: 75kg
Position: Defender

Link to AFL Draft prospect video

 

[JasRulz63]

Nerves set to kick in on Josh Watts’ AFL Draft D-day

It would be a dream come true for the 194cm big man, who has come on in leaps and bounds in 2014.

“There is some excitement but I’m not that nervous at the moment, I’m still not sure what will play out,” Watts said.

“I will be nervous on the day no doubt, but at the moment I’m feeling pretty good.

“I’ve had exams so that has blocked it out for me I guess.”

Watts impressed at the national under-18 carnival, and also showcased his skill set on grand final day when he played in the curtainraiser — the AFL Draft Combine’s best 24 draft hopes against the AIS Academy team.

 

[JasRulz63]

Playing for the Allies v AFL Academy on Grand Final Day (named on the interchange)

 

[iBeng]

That face though.

 

[Fatcat08]

That face though.
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A face like the captain from how I met your mother. The mouth is smiling but the eyes say die!

 

[jackess]

Looks a likely type.

 

[Ruse]

Jesus christ the kid is skinny. He's gonna need to put on 20kgs to play AFL.

 

[chopperduck]

You have it correct Ruse... "Kid". Lets not forget these kids are drafted straight from high school. Cant expect them to be filled out professionals.

 

[kingsley cochrane]

let's hope he's not a dud like the other watts in the afl.

 

[Robbo18!]

Good luck mate! Welcome to the Lions
Get stuck in and work hard.

 

[Ruse]

His video highlights are pretty impressive though, he's got some dash and decent footskills. Would be good to have him and mcstay playing on the wings in a couple of years.

 

[greendiesel]

Moves like a Brent Staker type.

 

[Sin City]

This has the potential to be a really good pick for you guys. I've watched a heap of him over the last two years and rated him as the second best Tasmanian prospect this year. I consider him more effective in defence than up forward at this stage although when he is catching them he can be a very dangerous CHF as evidenced by his game at Dandenong this year. Very skinny and does pick up a few niggles but hopefully it doesn't hold him back, so skinny though that I see him as a third tall but with more scope to become a tall wing than a KPP. Needs to lift his intensity a bit but no one expects him to be perfect this early. Very mobile, Kicking and running for someone that tall is at elite levels, he'll really surprise you next year when he sprints up the ground from HB and then receives a 1-2.

 

[xplo]

Appreciate the background, Sin City. Cheers.

 

[Ray Button]

That face though.
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JC-Almighty! Nige reincarnated . . .

 

[captainrich]

watching his videos geee he moves extremely well for a bloke his size

 

[Fatcat08]

Has been given Black's number 20 apparently.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-12-02/watts-seeks-ace-support?utm_medium=RSS

Watts has been given the honour of wearing the Lions' coveted No.20 guernsey next season, previously worn by Brownlow medallist Simon Black.

Following Black's retirement 12 months ago, the club elected not to offer the guernsey to any of the 2014 playing list, but it will be back in service next year.

Watts said he found out on Saturday, when coach Justin Leppitsch visited his Tasmanian home.

"They gave us a box with my jumper in it, so dad opened it up and said "you've got No.20".

"It's a shock, but an honour as well. I've got big shoes to fill."

 

[Nunez]

That is a huge call from the club. They must have a lot of faith in him to give him an amazing number such as the 20

 

[Crimso]

Even more reason to call him Charlie.

 

[Mayestro]

That is a huge call from the club. They must have a lot of faith in him to give him an amazing number such as the 20

Perhaps they thought it better to give it to a different style of player (KPD) to minimise comparisons and expectation, and even better to a bit of a roughy to further reduce pressure, both from the supporters and on the player himself.

At the end of the day it's just a number and its up to him to make it his number as well as Black's.

 

[John]

Even more reason to call him Charlie.

I like it but then I always remember that you can't always get what you want.

 

[carnthemlions]

Is it just me, or did some of those highlights look a bit like... Jack Watts?

 

[T Rick]

The most impressive thing from this story is that Leppa presented the number 20 to Josh and his family at the family home in Tasmania...now that is something special and really supports Leppa's rhetoric about building a family culture.

 

[Simbatheking21]

Congrats to Josh. Huge honor for him.


going to be exciting to see someone else wear #20.......... hopefully he turns into the next Blacky

 

[The Flying Belgian]

I like it but then I always remember that you can't always get what you want.

As long as the pressure of the number doesn't give him his 19th nervous breakdown.