Matt Little

[TerryTait]

Currently leading the VFL goalkicking at 70 for the season. Was in the team of the year last year and seems to have gone from strength to strength.
Ever since reading this article http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/just-in-time/story-fn53khop-1225873162699 ive had an interest in the guy. At 25 next year he could be an essential big bodied forward and one which could fit nicely into Damiens plan of having two or 3 guys kicking 50 a year rather than one winning the coleman.
What are everyones thoughts?

 

[Bazzar]

Good link, and just the type we will be targeting. Dimma on Footy Classified singled out the quality and importance of Blair Hartley, and his specific job is to scout these type of players from senior leagues. Which ever way it goes, we are in desperate need of a key forward to take the heat of Jack.

 

[santa claws]

yep theres a few about the place probably worth giving a go to.
theres one over here currently on wce rookie list. he stayed because he was promised he would be given a chance and it has not happened.
dunno why. not as if the lynchs browns and hansens are doing much. a south fremanle lad who looks a very good forward prospect to me. only 22 his name callum wilson. very good on the lead and has good hands at 192cm / 94kg hes a good size.

 

[Bronlow4Richo]

We should really go after this guy, played for the same club as this guy back in the juniors, he used to kick almost 15 goals a game. Dimma would know abit about him coming from Hawthorn also. Also believe he may be related to Jamea Hird.

 

[Tiger4Ever]

We should really go after this guy, played for the same club as this guy back in the juniors, he used to kick almost 15 goals a game. Dimma would know abit about him coming from Hawthorn also. Also believe he may be related to Jamea Hird.

From memory he is Hirdy's first cousin, seem to remember Hirdy talking him up year's ago on 'The Footy Show' not long after Matt was first drafted.
I would think Dimma and co., will be all over this one and after his VFL form so will every other club.

 

[Barnzy]

Yeah, why not. Thought he was older than that. Saw him the other week on the VFL TV game, seemed good on the lead, good kick, had some smarts. We do need some more-sized marking targets. I would certainly rather Little up forward over King, White, etc.

Hope we're looking at all these types.

 

[Mario Speedwagon]

Hmmm.....25...that's about the absolute oldest I would take a State League player at...

I'd still wouldn't mind giving Sibadaso another punt if Freo delist him.

 

[coke_zero]

We may aswell go after someone like him, let them warm up Griffs spot.

 

[eays]

you guys realise he is only 188cm tall right?

 

[heartbroken]

you guys realise he is only 188cm tall right?

Too much emphasis placed on height IMO. Harry Obrien goes alright and he is 188cm.

 

[TFLUA-Tiger]

Little isn't a KPF - I think he's found his niche at VFL level and I can't see much improvement if he's given another go at the AFL.

 

[eays]

Too much emphasis placed on height IMO. Harry Obrien goes alright and he is 188cm.

to an extent i do agree, however, if he is expected to play a KPF role, then he is simply too short.

 

[sante]

Wasn't he drafted by the Hawks? Isn't a KP.

 

[TerryTait]

Has only played one game for the hawks. But with him Griffiths and Jack I think it could be a really tough forwardline to match up against.
And for those concerned about his height I dont think in any way he would be a hit up KP but Jack and Griffiths occupying CHF FF and Little being the sharp shooting roaming 3rd forward. Now that would be a dangerous forward line.

 

[Barnzy]

We don't only need KPF's. We need mid-sized options too.

 

[Spluff]

Too old.

 

[Grockadoc]

C'mon spluff. Taken in the same draft as buddy, Roughy and Deledio, he can't be that old. Same age as lids. Could be a 3rd tall and offers us another (somewhat) experienced senior player and when we are challenging for finals in 3-4 years will still only be 27-28. Wouldn't hurt to have him as a player.

 

[Bazzar]

C'mon spluff. Taken in the same draft as buddy, Roughy and Deledio, he can't be that old. Same age as lids. Could be a 3rd tall and offers us another (somewhat) experienced senior player and when we are challenging for finals in 3-4 years will still only be 27-28. Wouldn't hurt to have him as a player.

Good call. Now Morton has been earmarked for more midfield duties, he could be a perfect option as a third tall.