Toast Pick #26: Welcome to the kennel Kieran Collins

[Pugz89]

I was disappointed to not get Collins but because Im also a Doggies member Im over the moon for you guys.
The only query was pace but if you think Ben Rutton he's not quick but has done really well. He did really well in the clean hands test before the draft
Good luck

Tested in the 14s for beep test. Adams tested at 2.88 for the 20m, so if anyone gets off the chain and Adams is on the field, can switch things around. For the life of me, i can't find what Collins tested at for the 20m at the combine. Curious to know, any ideas Wizard17?

 

[goodcop badcop]

Tested in the 14s for beep test. Adams tested at 2.88 for the 20m, so if anyone gets off the chain and Adams is on the field, can switch things around. For the life of me, i can't find what Collins tested at for the 20m at the combine. Curious to know, any ideas Wizard17?

5m 1.10,
10m 1.85
20m 3.09

Not too bad, it could do with some improvement though.

Other results

Agility 8.62
Repeat sprints 25.75
Beep test 14.2
Leap testing wasn't great apparently

 

[Pugz89]

5m 1.10,
10m 1.85
20m 3.09

Not too bad, it could do with some improvement though.

Legend! cheers. Would think most KPFs would be around the 3.00 mark, right? so shouldn't be too far off the pace.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Legend! cheers. Would think most KPFs would be around the 3.00 mark, right? so shouldn't be too far off the pace.

Yeah that's about right. Talia was just over 3 seconds, Roberts did a 3.04 for example. Collins is a much bigger build though.

 

[immortalmike]

5m 1.10,
10m 1.85
20m 3.09

Not too bad, it could do with some improvement though.

Other results

Agility 8.62
Repeat sprints 25.75
Beep test 14.2
Leap testing wasn't great apparently

Once he slims down a little I don't think it'll be a big deal.

 

[Doggy Dan]

Peter Parker
Clarke Kent
Kieran Collins

By virtue of his alliterative name when this guy puts on the tri-colour, so he shall become DOGMAN!!!!

 

[dogwatch]

Peter Parker
Clarke Kent
Kieran Collins

By virtue of his alliterative name when this guy puts on the tri-colour, so he shall become DOGMAN!!!!

Cue Norm De Guerre graphic ...

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Cue Norm De Guerre graphic ...

It runs counter to my desire for him be known as The Lumberjack, but I'll see what I can do.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Coverage of Collins' first presser is now on-line, click on the link its the strangest thing you'll never see.

 

[Testekill]

At least the club is getting in on the joke that he's a 17yo in a grown ass mans body.

 

[Zgope1]

something i love about his highlights reel is there's plenty of him outmarking and running off higher draft picks like H Mckay, Sam Weideman and Charlie Curnow

 

[RedmanWasHere]

BUMP!

Well done Kieran Collins on making his debut on Sunday.

Good luck Dad.

 

[dergert]

I'd give my left nut to put on our guernsey and play under Bevo, Bob, easton, Monty, Joel Corey and co. Go hurt some bodies kieran.

 

[cosmicr]

Who's presenting his jumper? I think it's 32? Surely not Talia, maybe Craig Ellis?

 

[VitalDread]

Who's presenting his jumper? I think it's 32? Surely not Talia, maybe Craig Ellis?

Brain lake?

 

[Pugz89]

Brain lake?

Surely not. Still get the impression there is animosity between he and the club. John Schultz wore 32 i believe, he is around the club a fair bit. Would love to see him do it actually.

Back pocket in the team of the century as well.

 

[Deadly Darcy]

Who's presenting his jumper? I think it's 32? Surely not Talia, maybe Craig Ellis?

Loved Craig Ellis. Not the longest or most prestigious career but he was a good player for us in his day.

Little remembered fact but in Craig's draft year (pick 47), Essendon used pick 12 to redraft Tim Watson - a 31 year old mid who had taken the previous year off to mentally refresh.....

O how things have changed.....

 

[TiAn_]

Peter Foster!

 

[Hoges64]

Do we actually know that he's getting a game? Wouldn't be surprised to see Minson come in to ruck and Roughead fill in in defence against some taller Giants timber. Stephens can easily play the Moyd role.

 

[Mofra]

Do we actually know that he's getting a game? Wouldn't be surprised to see Minson come in to ruck and Roughead fill in in defence against some taller Giants timber. Stephens can easily play the Moyd role.

He's named on the field, not the extended bench. He's playing

 

[Hoges64]

He's named on the field, not the extended bench. He's playing

Does that guarantee it at our club though? Plenty other sides have debutants named on field but don't make the final Friday cut...

 

[dogwatch]

Does that guarantee it at our club though? Plenty other sides have debutants named on field but don't make the final Friday cut...

Bulldogs web site has a little piece about Collins making his debut. Highly unlikely they'll squib it - in his short time at the club Bev has shown a readiness to chuck first-gamers in the deep end, even against strong opponents. If you're ready, you're ready.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-05-20/collins-up-for-baptism-of-fire-against-giants

 

[Pugz89]

Does that guarantee it at our club though? Plenty other sides have debutants named on field but don't make the final Friday cut...

Bevo has NEVER named a debutant and not kept them in the 22. Won't change this time.

 

[Bont2Bruce]

Really looking forward to seeing Kieran out there this weekend. Go Dogs.

 

[dogwatch]

Really looking forward to seeing Kieran out there this weekend. Go Dogs.

Me too. Of all our 2015 draftees, KC was the one that excited me most. It's been so long since we recruited a quality genuine KPD. We've had to make do with jacks of all trades like Wood and Morris or makeshift KPDs like Roughead or recycled players like Hamling. But KC was touted as a likely top 20 selection as a true KPD. I was rapt that he dropped all the way to #26.

As it turned out Marcus Adams was a huge bonus, but regardless of what Adams does I reckon KC should be a 10 year multi-premiership KPD for us.

Congrats on earning your jumper, Dad. And welcome to the Golden Era of the Bulldogs.