Player Watch Pick #15 (2024) - Joe Berry

[PeacefulWarrior]

Go look at Shai Bolton's first 2 years in the comp. He was flipping nowhere.

This guy has shown signs.

Ye of lil faith

Agree
I get it, he’s an early pick

But some players need time

He has talent.

 

[PortAdelFC1997]

I say this once again, Berry should mold his game on Zac Bailey

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Zac Bailey

Age

26

Ht

181cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.9

3star

D

12.9

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

5.6

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.4

3star

CL

0.7

3star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

0.6

3star

. Bailey isn't a crumbling small forward but gets himself in good spots and keeps himself busy.

 

[jac147]

Rising Star nomination?

 

[PJ Power]

Rising Star nomination?

Not quite yet IMO.

 

[Georgemehardies]

Another good goal, there is hope yet. If he got a second he might has been worth a rising star nomination. Still can't help feeling we got a bad deal watching Reid on the other team, we would have had an extra pick if we chose the obvious option too. If only Reid looked a little more like Robbie Grey.

 

[PJ Power]

Another good goal, there is hope yet. If he got a second he might has been worth a rising star nomination. Still can't help feeling we got a bad deal watching Reid on the other team, we would have had an extra pick if we chose the obvious option too. If only Reid looked a little more like Robbie Grey.

Reid will also move into the midfield longterm. Don’t know if Berry will end up doing that.

The point you make about the extra pick is important. When you look at the lack of talent we have in the bottom 6-8 players on our list, every reasonable draft pick in a strong draft counts.

 

[PeacefulWarrior]

Reid will also move into the midfield longterm. Don’t know if Berry will end up doing that.

The point you make about the extra pick is important. When you look at the lack of talent we have in the bottom 6-8 players on our list, every reasonable draft pick in a strong draft counts.

You don’t need 18 players in the midfield though.

He’s a high half forward and if he can nail that position he will be worth his weight in gold

You’ve been asking to see glimmers of hope with Berry and I think we’re starting to see that now.

Let’s not forget he’s playing a difficult position on the ground, not some chip scab hbf

 

[Kenny_Powers]

Development isn't always linear, he's shown signs, as have some of our other young guys.

Sometimes you just have to keep backing these guys in.

 

[Cosmicwinduptoy24]

The club has been crying out for a high quality small forward for a while now. This guy is it. Just need a little patience. Don't know why people are saying he can't crumb, he absolutely can.

 

[Nemisis]

Berry is very quick, and his kicking will improve as he gains confidence. He showed a lot of courage last night Not quite a breakout game, but he will definitely make it.
As for the Reid kid, he is an outstanding natural footballer and is only 181cm. To me he looks 190 the way he stands tall.

 

[Addy23]

Reid will also move into the midfield longterm. Don’t know if Berry will end up doing that.

The point you make about the extra pick is important. When you look at the lack of talent we have in the bottom 6-8 players on our list, every reasonable draft pick in a strong draft counts.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. In another world, we keep that pick 40 whatever we traded up from Berry, get Reid with our 1st pick and then Dodson with pick 40ish. Would've given us some much needed ruck depth.

Nothing that we didn't say earlier though

 

[Malibu#27]

Reid will also move into the midfield longterm. Don’t know if Berry will end up doing that.

The point you make about the extra pick is important. When you look at the lack of talent we have in the bottom 6-8 players on our list, every reasonable draft pick in a strong draft counts.

last night made me a fair bit more comfortable with Berry after a quiet first year. i saw a bit in him in the pre-season internal (i think it was) and last night was the first time i saw that come out again.

appears a very different player to Reid. i haven’t read a lot about Reid’s long term positioning but he’s looked very good this year. that being said, not every player shows all their tricks in the first season, some are less physically ready to go - it doesn’t mean they can’t play, or that they can’t end up the better player. hopefully last night was the confidence boost he needs at the level.

 

[Watto71]

He must play the last 2 games.
Have big pre season and cement his spot next year

 

[Scholz Supremacy]

He’s okay.

Had a very tough introduction and lots of pressure to perform but he’ll be right.

 

[PearLover5]

Hopefully he gets a good run with the Maggies if we make the state finals.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Berry must have given it a shake after all.

 

[RossFC]

 

[Chewy316]

He's going to be fine. Improved as the year went on.

 

[PJ Power]

He's going to be fine. Improved as the year went on.

Was much, much better the last six weeks. Contested work and tackling improved out of sight. The skill and finish will now come through.

 

[240volt]

Am not convinced he’ll make it, kicking is just meh.
Hopefully him like others improve with a good preseason.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

 

[FishingRick04]

He's going to be fine. Improved as the year went on.

Its very frustrating how the masses want to write him off after his first year.

Learning, body development etc isnt linear and comparing players after one season is folly

 

[malcheski]

Its very frustrating how the masses want to write him off after his first year.

Learning, body development etc isnt linear and comparing players after one season is folly

People put too much into the rising star award too. Yes, it can be an indication, but Lewis Taylor beat Bontempelli for the top gong, Sam Walsh beat out Zak and Connor, Jesse Hogan edged Patty Cripps etc..

Whilst Reid may well have a fine career, by no stretch does it make him the better pick already.

 

[Tibbs]

People put too much into the rising star award too. Yes, it can be an indication, but Lewis Taylor beat Bontempelli for the top gong, Sam Walsh beat out Zak and Connor, Jesse Hogan edged Patty Cripps etc..

Whilst Reid may well have a fine career, by no stretch does it make him the better pick already.

I will back the lad. He is our pick, & is now Port Adelaide! But .....

 

[malcheski]

I will back the lad. He is our pick, & is now Port Adelaide! But .....

But what?

I literally just gave 3 examples (there are plenty more) where the better player overall in their career did not win the rising star.

Again, not guaranteeing that will happen in this case, but one swallow doesn't make a summer.