News Morton an Eagle for Pick 88

[Marlin01]

Melbourne supporters at that game have admitted that on video the Lade thing looked pretty bad but at the ground you could see he actually ran on as the ball had rebounded and Morton was running forward to creat a lead.

I realise that, but it doesn't make it any less funny.

 

[keviewiggle]

Yeah, I know. Those ****ter Melbourne supporters don't have a Honey_Badger or someone of the like to put together real highlight videos. Useless supporters obviously.

Even Brock McLean found form at Carlton after the Demons were exorcised from him.

 

[WCEprod]

Apologies if it's already been posted, but for anyone that missed these last week.

Morton interview with 6pr
http://media.mytalk.com.au/6pr/audio/Jamie261012.mp3
Cripps Interview with 6pr

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Have to say, Morton's attitude it spot on early.

Based on that interview he's doing a pre-season to be ready for our pre-season.

(EDIT: Okay, he's working with a personal trainer so he can put on muscle to make a good first impression).

 

[bodazoka]

Gee Morton sounded impressive and really excited to get started.

Very glad to hear that Woosha has faith in his ability as well.

 

[Auric Goldfinger]

Melbourne supporters at that game have admitted that on video the Lade thing looked pretty bad but at the ground you could see he actually ran on as the ball had rebounded and Morton was running forward to creat a lead.

i heard it was kiss chasey..

seriously though, the boy has skills, if he has any heart, he can make it... and i really want him too....

 

[keviewiggle]

At the end of the day, Morton and Cripps only have to be better than Stevens and Swift and we have improved our squad.
All looks good.

 

[larrikin]

Apologies if it's already been posted, but for anyone that missed these last week.

Morton interview with 6pr
Cripps Interview with 6pr

Liked both of their attitudes.

Karl Langdon is a terrible interviewer though

 

[Marlin01]

Talk is cheap. Everyone knows what Morton has to do to prove himself and he'll probably get 5 opportunities per quarter to act on it, starting in the NAB Cup, I imagine.

 

[swannies]

Talk is cheap. Everyone knows what Morton has to do to prove himself and he'll probably get 5 opportunities per quarter to act on it, starting in the NAB Cup, I imagine.

He won't get to the NAB Cup unless Worsfold is convinced he can do it. I hear he has a special training drill where he puts a harness on the player, attached by a 3m chain, to a metal stake in the turf. Then a high ball is kicked and Woosh himself, doesn't delegate this activity to anyone else, charges at the said player repeatedly until they stop trying to run from the impact.

 

[Marlin01]

He won't get to the NAB Cup unless Worsfold is convinced he can do it. I hear he has a special training drill where he puts a harness on the player, attached by a 3m chain, to a metal stake in the turf. Then a high ball is kicked and Woosh himself, doesn't delegate this activity to anyone else, charges at the said player repeatedly until they stop trying to run from the impact.

I'm not sure the Players' Association endorse that drill, I reckon Woosha enjoys it though. Do they call it the "Modra drill"?

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

He won't get to the NAB Cup unless Worsfold is convinced he can do it. I hear he has a special training drill where he puts a harness on the player, attached by a 3m chain, to a metal stake in the turf. Then a high ball is kicked and Woosh himself, doesn't delegate this activity to anyone else, charges at the said player repeatedly until they stop trying to run from the impact.

I reckon all players, apart from those on the injury list and maybe the new draftees, will get at least 1 NAB cup game

 

[The Falcon Strike]

I'm not sure the Players' Association endorse that drill, I reckon Woosha enjoys it though. Do they call it the "Modra drill"?

The 'Wince'ton Abraham

 

[swannies]

I'm not sure the Players' Association endorse that drill, I reckon Woosha enjoys it though. Do they call it the "Modra drill"?

That's why the man doesn't delegate!

The 'Wince'ton Abraham

I personally prefer the Chinkley - refer to a game between Swans and West Perth a few years ago when he literally ran from the contest.

 

[jaxxon]

I personally prefer the Chinkley - refer to a game between Swans and West Perth a few years ago when he literally ran from the contest.

I thought they called it the MortonvLade...oh wait...

 

[swannies]

I thought they called it the MortonvLade...oh wait...

You reckon Morton's was bad, you should have seen this in the left FP, Basso end.

 

[Underdog]

I personally prefer the Chinkley - refer to a game between Swans and West Perth a few years ago when he literally ran from the contest.

I'm not sure you need to really narrow it down to just one game

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I personally prefer the Chinkley - refer to a game between Swans and West Perth a few years ago when he literally ran from the contest.

I just spent a full 10 minutes seaching for this Chinkley before I clicked.

 

[swannies]

I'm not sure you need to really narrow it down to just one game

True, but that one incident stood out like dogs balls never have before!

 

[worsfold]

3 – WEST COAST – CHRIS MASTEN
East Fremantle, WA, Small midfielder, May 2 1989, 179.6cm, 77.3kg
Masten looks set to be claimed at No.3. With Trent Cotchin out of the equation at No.2 – it may have been a fascinating choice otherwise – Masten will be taken ahead of fellow Western Australian Cale Morton, after Morton was earlier linked to this pick. West Coast has intimate knowledge of Masten – he is the godson of recruiting manager Trevor Woodhouse's wife – and the club rates him enormously. Western Australian duo David Myers and Rhys Palmer have also been mooted, the latter in particular recently.
Bio: Skilful midfielder renowned for his tireless work ethic and in-and-under style. He earned All-Australian selection at the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships after averaging 25 possessions per match and ranking third overall for clearances. Masten is a gifted athlete who has tremendous running ability, having recording a beep test of more than 15 with the AIS-AFL Academy.
4 – MELBOURNE – CALE MORTON
Claremont, WA, Tall midfielder/forward, January 18 1990, 191.5cm, 78.7kg
Melbourne won't believe its luck that a player some recruiting managers regard as the best in the draft will slip through to No.4. But that's the way the cards are falling, with Richmond certain to take Trent Cotchin and West Coast likely to pounce on Chris Masten ahead of Morton. Under this scenario, Melbourne will gladly snap up Morton, the youngest brother of Mitch (Richmond) and Jarryd (Hawthorn). The only other player who is a chance for Melbourne at No.4 is East Fremantle's Rhys Palmer.
Bio: A genuine utility, capable of playing onball, off a flank or as a key position forward. Noted for his ability to read the play and strong work rate. He was exceptional for Western Australia during the 2007 NAB AFL U18 Championships, averaging 25 possessions and nine marks per game, earning All-Australian honours and the Larke Medal. Recorded a 15.1 beep test result at the 2007 NAB AFL Draft Camp. From Hale FC.
http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/Ne...gArticle/tabid/8123/Default.aspx?newsId=53419

 

[mattyc75]

masten is starting to earn his high draft selection which is great,bloody glad we didnt take morton!!Hope he can turn it around

 

[Chris_6678]

Be awesome if Morton becomes a good player too!

 

[kane249]

masten is starting to earn his high draft selection which is great,bloody glad we didnt take morton!!Hope he can turn it around

The beauty of hindsight, after a year the purple brigade thought we screwed up royally by not taking Palmer, how times change

 

[greennick]

masten is starting to earn his high draft selection which is great,bloody glad we didnt take morton!!Hope he can turn it around

Hopefully Morton fulfills the expectations of those recruiting mangers and becomes the best player in that draft!

 

[greennick]

The beauty of hindsight, after a year the purple brigade thought we screwed up royally by not taking Palmer, how times change

Most Eagle supporters still defended the choice. Masten showed a bit that first year, his real problem was the drop off the following years. However, Palmer only went backwards from that first year on, so it was never really a clear cut choice, until he left them with a lot less than they originally got him for in compensation.