Mitchell Clark

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I've heard a few people mention the name Mitchell Clark lately and I noticed that he kicked 3 goals against SA for the WA u18 side. Can anyone tell me anything about him? I know he's a forward, but is he a KPP or a crumber? How much more body development does he need? etc
 

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He's a big marking forward. Had an absolute shocker against Vic Metro in the first game but must have fought back today. He's played a bit for East Freo league team this season and is rated very highly.
 

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He's a big guy. 197cm. Likened to G Polak. Often mentioned as this years number 1 pick but possibly his ranking might fall given his less than flattering performances to date in the state champs. He kicked 3 today, but I think he only had about 5 poss. All came in the second half. Dont think he had a poss to half time. I think its his size and atheletic ability that gets everyone excited
 

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He's a big guy. 197cm. Likened to G Polak. Often mentioned as this years number 1 pick but possibly his ranking might fall given his less than flattering performances to date in the state champs. He kicked 3 today, but I think he only had about 5 poss. All came in the second half. Dont think he had a poss to half time. I think its his size and atheletic ability that gets everyone excited
D.Bandy anyone??
 

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Oakley-Nicholls is playing and is expected to get drafted. Mitchell Clark should go at number one. Andrew Swallow is another midfielder who looks good. Leroy Jetta's too young for this year but has heaps of talent. Mathew Seal and Josh Kennedy are others to look out for.
 

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I watched WA play Vic metro on the weekend and Mitch was very disappointing (along with most of his teammates). Good to read that he kicked some goals in their second game and if he is available when we get our first pick you would expect the club to draft him, due to his ability to play forward and ruck.
 

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He'll be much better than Polak.

Apart from the fact that you wouldn't know, he does have some worrying similarities to McDud.
Now run along sooky and tell the moderator that naughty Yak has mentioned the M word again.
 

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YAKUZA said:
Apart from the fact that you wouldn't know
Oh I know, don't worry about that! He will be much better than polak. Polak was a standout junior but will struggle to develop more. Mitch will be a better player in a better environment.

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he does have some worrying similarities to McDud.
Now run along sooky and tell the moderator that naughty Yak has mentioned the M word again.
Aww diddums. Haven't seen you around the Eagles board lately. Get yourself banned did you? :D
 

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ww diddums. Haven't seen you around the Eagles board lately. Get yourself banned did you? :D

Self imposed exile actually got tired of trying to convince fukwitted boneheads like you that McDud is the biggest embarrassment on your list and will get the arse. When it happens I hope you have big enough balls to acknowledge the fact that Yak man told you so but being the sook you are I very much doubt it!
 

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I just hope we go Draft some of our own WA talent this year, we have plenty of it, Mitchell Clark is good, but the better option for me would be Josh Kennedy. Very tall and athletic, good strong body, all round athlete. I've had enough of beanpoles who are knocked off at the slightest touch.
 

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I just hope we go Draft some of our own WA talent this year, we have plenty of it, Mitchell Clark is good, but the better option for me would be Josh Kennedy. Very tall and athletic, good strong body, all round athlete. I've had enough of beanpoles who are knocked off at the slightest touch.
Well said and I agree totally but unfortunately I think Josh might be gone by the time Freo get a pick unless they trade into an earlier one.
 

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I saw the WA games against SA and Vic country.
Mitch is very tall and still on the thin side but it looks as though he will fill out with age so he will end up with a playing weigth of 100kg.
He knows where to lead as a forward which is a good skill to have.
He does not seem to have the pace to get the easy kicks on the lead but does get himself in front which will give him a chance.
In the contested marking situation his hands are too soft at this point in time and that will have to be worked on. Most of his contested marks are two grabs.
At ground level he has good mobility for his size and his secondefforts are good.
A lot of potential there and if he is to go as high as they say it will be on his potential and not his current ability.
Against SA he looked out of touch and got his goals late in the game when WA were killing SA and any mug playing Full forward would have got some goals, he seemed to gain confidence from this game against country was a lot better.
The standout to me other than clark were swallow, ballentyne and bower.
Josh Kennedy is a great athlete but I was not sold on his football ability.
Mind you it is hard as well as harsh to judge players on two games of football.
 

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Hes already 93 kg, so you would think 100kg would be no problem. I think we have a shot at getting him. Id say Clarke and Dowler will go before him and at least 3 midfielders will go before him.
 
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