Lynden Dunn and Matt Bate

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How are these 2 blokes going in the vfl and have they at any time come close to senior selection throughout the year. Would like to see 1 of them make their debut this year.
 

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I've been wondering the same thing, particualrly about Bate. I really liked him pre-draft and was hoping he'd end up at Hawthorn. Will be a very good player IMO.
 

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Bate has been injured a bit and ha spent time in the Sandy 1's and 2's. Looks a likely prospect, could play key defence or midfield.

Dunn has shown he has great hands and has kicked a few bags for the Sandy 2's, but hasn't done much in limited gametime in the 1sts (that I have seen). Could be a CHF in the future but is a fair way away.

Dunn, Bate and our other draft pick (Newton) were the 1st, 2nd and 4th youngest players drafted last year, and all are talls. I doubt any will get a game this year.
 

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yeh i think ND wanted to get young guys so they have maximum maturing time, knowing that they wouldnt be in contention for a game thi syear and they aint
 

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I'm very interested to know what type of players they are. Athetlic, versatile, forwards, defenders, midfielders, creative, in-and-under, etc...
 

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Bate is an absolute gun player, won best player in Tac cup as bottom age, is only 18 and will be a definite player of the future if he continues to work hard and beef up.
 

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So we've got the 2003 TAC Coaches' Award winner Coling Sylvia, the 2003 TAC Medallist Brock McLean and the 2004 Morrish Medallist Matthew Bate. Impressive recruiting.

I still want to know some qualities about these players. I heard Dunn has a terrific set of hands.
 

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