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Delisted Marco Paparone (2012-2018)
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Highlights pre-draft from Marco
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Looks like Hawksly...
Karnezis_13
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What a name. 
The commentators will love him.
The commentators will love him.
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Big Papa.
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I think I had him as one of Sydneys pick in our phantom draft to...
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Was about to suggest this, just has to be doesn't it.
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Did Blackie come from East Fremantle.?
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Cousin Jed
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He did, as did Elliot Yeo
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Marco Paparone 193/85 East Fremantle
STYLE LIKE: Keplar Bradley
*TRADEMARK: Lead and Lead again
*SUMMARY ASSESSMENT, RECOMMENDATION:
*DISPOSAL, DECISION-MAKING, SMARTS:
- Very accurate field kick, perhaps the by product of such a poor set shot routine. Has developed an excellent sense of where his teammates are in the forward 50 and has no trouble weighting the ball to advantage
- Kicks with penetration and solid technique on his right side when spot up his targets, has a tendency to swing and kick around corners rather than pushing back hard off the mark to get himself set. Left foot is acceptable if a little slow.
- Set shot is poor. Ball drop and momentum are the keys for Paparone, once the ball drop goes so too does the momentum. Seems to freeze up occasionally in front of goal, when he gets the yips he is gone for the day and prefers to look for targets in the forward 50. Will need to be pulled aside and given an approach technique to follow come what may.
- Is very solid by hand, has no doubt been the lead up target at training for many years and has a firm grasp of what is necessary for a teammate running past at full tilt, does not fire bullet handballs, nurses the ball onto a runners chest. Has good vision in congestion and likes to handball.
*HANDS: Clean, particularly below his knees. Does not break stride picking up the half volley and powering through with momentum.
*OVERHEAD MARKING: Paparone is excellent on the lead, his hands are always extended to which allows him to take alot of marks in front or receive and arm chop. Where he falls down is when the ball comes in from distance and he is forced to fight for the drop zone. Often lead under the ball and snatches at the ball directly above his head. Needs to read the ball better in flight and arrive at the contest with momentum.
*ATHLETICISM, INTENSITY, ETHIC, CONSISTENCY:
- Acceleration is very good, allows separation on the lead.
-Very good closing speed , capable of running down much smaller sized opponents, rarely does this though.
- Without doubt the fittest of all the boys over 192cm mark coming into this draft. Absolute destroys his opponents at Colts level. Runs one opponent into the ground, smiles as the next comes at him. Massive engine and perhaps capable of pushing into the middle somewhere down the line.
- Big leap, would like him to show it off more by reading the ball better in flight. Excellent cruising speed Paparone’s jog is most other players 80% sprint.
- Good work ethic, especially as a lead up target. May not get into the game early in the piece but is very hard to keep down simply due to the strength of his running game. Perhaps can do more from a defensive perspective, very capable of hunting down opposition runners, doesn’t do it enough.
Very consistent footballer effort wise, will run himself into the ground as a lead up option, will never have to ask him to give more as a leading forward. May need to refine his running patterns to cut down on unnecessary leads.
Improvement Scope
Large – Still believe MP is very raw as a footballer, set shot technique is simply not up to scratch. Also believe he has lost the ability to time his leads as he simply looks to burn his opponents into the ground. It’s a positive at underage football, will need to be more efficient once he progresses up the grades.
*AFL VERSATILITY: - High – I see Paparone being capable of playing multiple positions, his natural position presently is forward, he could be a very strong defender. Has excellent agility, long limbs and a tank to stick with the elite running forwards. A move back would mitigate his set shot kicking and potentially improve his reading of the ball in flight.
*QUERY: - Set shot kicking – ball in flight.
STYLE LIKE: Keplar Bradley
*TRADEMARK: Lead and Lead again
*SUMMARY ASSESSMENT, RECOMMENDATION:
*DISPOSAL, DECISION-MAKING, SMARTS:
- Very accurate field kick, perhaps the by product of such a poor set shot routine. Has developed an excellent sense of where his teammates are in the forward 50 and has no trouble weighting the ball to advantage
- Kicks with penetration and solid technique on his right side when spot up his targets, has a tendency to swing and kick around corners rather than pushing back hard off the mark to get himself set. Left foot is acceptable if a little slow.
- Set shot is poor. Ball drop and momentum are the keys for Paparone, once the ball drop goes so too does the momentum. Seems to freeze up occasionally in front of goal, when he gets the yips he is gone for the day and prefers to look for targets in the forward 50. Will need to be pulled aside and given an approach technique to follow come what may.
- Is very solid by hand, has no doubt been the lead up target at training for many years and has a firm grasp of what is necessary for a teammate running past at full tilt, does not fire bullet handballs, nurses the ball onto a runners chest. Has good vision in congestion and likes to handball.
*HANDS: Clean, particularly below his knees. Does not break stride picking up the half volley and powering through with momentum.
*OVERHEAD MARKING: Paparone is excellent on the lead, his hands are always extended to which allows him to take alot of marks in front or receive and arm chop. Where he falls down is when the ball comes in from distance and he is forced to fight for the drop zone. Often lead under the ball and snatches at the ball directly above his head. Needs to read the ball better in flight and arrive at the contest with momentum.
*ATHLETICISM, INTENSITY, ETHIC, CONSISTENCY:
- Acceleration is very good, allows separation on the lead.
-Very good closing speed , capable of running down much smaller sized opponents, rarely does this though.
- Without doubt the fittest of all the boys over 192cm mark coming into this draft. Absolute destroys his opponents at Colts level. Runs one opponent into the ground, smiles as the next comes at him. Massive engine and perhaps capable of pushing into the middle somewhere down the line.
- Big leap, would like him to show it off more by reading the ball better in flight. Excellent cruising speed Paparone’s jog is most other players 80% sprint.
- Good work ethic, especially as a lead up target. May not get into the game early in the piece but is very hard to keep down simply due to the strength of his running game. Perhaps can do more from a defensive perspective, very capable of hunting down opposition runners, doesn’t do it enough.
Very consistent footballer effort wise, will run himself into the ground as a lead up option, will never have to ask him to give more as a leading forward. May need to refine his running patterns to cut down on unnecessary leads.
Improvement Scope
Large – Still believe MP is very raw as a footballer, set shot technique is simply not up to scratch. Also believe he has lost the ability to time his leads as he simply looks to burn his opponents into the ground. It’s a positive at underage football, will need to be more efficient once he progresses up the grades.
*AFL VERSATILITY: - High – I see Paparone being capable of playing multiple positions, his natural position presently is forward, he could be a very strong defender. Has excellent agility, long limbs and a tank to stick with the elite running forwards. A move back would mitigate his set shot kicking and potentially improve his reading of the ball in flight.
*QUERY: - Set shot kicking – ball in flight.
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Very interesting highlights video. Comes across more like a tall midfielder than a marking forward. His strength seems to be his ability to take the ball cleanly below his knees. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something a bit strange about his kicking style.
I wonder what role we have in mind for him.
I wonder what role we have in mind for him.
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Drops the ball with two hands.
Grimreepah
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He is doing very well for himself in the facial hair department for an 18 year old.
With regards to style he sounds a lot like Wayde Mills, who was taken with pick 25 in 2005.
Our recent record with suspect goal kicking techniques has been excellent, and I'm keen to see how this develops with Marco. In fact I even wonder whether our drafting marks this down less, because of feedback from the coaches that they back themselves to remedy flaws, even if they are fairly significant.
He's an interesting prospect.
With regards to style he sounds a lot like Wayde Mills, who was taken with pick 25 in 2005.
Our recent record with suspect goal kicking techniques has been excellent, and I'm keen to see how this develops with Marco. In fact I even wonder whether our drafting marks this down less, because of feedback from the coaches that they back themselves to remedy flaws, even if they are fairly significant.
He's an interesting prospect.
chopperduck
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Hadley hand picked special by the sounds of things.
it would seem we may potentially have another bryce retzlaff on our hands, in that there will be no problems getting the ball the problem will be in being able to convert his opportunites.
let's hope the coaches can rectify this issue quite quickly
let's hope the coaches can rectify this issue quite quickly
