Toast Pick #48: Welcome to the kennel Bailey Williams

[Clay]

What I saw of Bailey Williams today got me excited. Very excited. He's going to be a star.

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Wasn't able to watch the game today. The reports on this kid's performance will probably be the only reason I torture myself with the replay.

 

[Mofra]

Really picked up the pace of the game now after just two games, a few of his kicks were sublime and he really does have that Pendlebury/Macrae/Bonti attribute of just holding the ball a fraction of a second longer to assess the right option. We've found one here.

 

[Clay]

Really picked up the pace of the game now after just two games, a few of his kicks were sublime and he really does have that Pendlebury/Macrae/Bonti attribute of just holding the ball a fraction of a second longer to assess the right option. We've found one here.

Exactly, he's got that extra split second with the ball in hand. He looks like he makes good decisions and I reckon he leaves bruises on the chests of the guys he kicks it to. Stunning flat kick.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Really picked up the pace of the game now after just two games, a few of his kicks were sublime and he really does have that Pendlebury/Macrae/Bonti attribute of just holding the ball a fraction of a second longer to assess the right option. We've found one here.

I didn't pay too much attention to him, on current form would he stay in the team with Boyd, Suckling and JJ coming back over the next 6-7 weeks?

 

[ossie_21]

I didn't pay too much attention to him, on current form would he stay in the team with Boyd, Suckling and JJ coming back over the next 6-7 weeks?

I believe he has already overtaken Adcock

 

[Clay]

Depends how fit he is and how he pulls up for a first year. No doubt Bev will want him back in the seconds after a few afl games to work on some things (unless he's caleb Daniel level good)

 

[stefoid]

I believe he has already overtaken Adcock

The only worry on Bailey would be his contested skills vs an experienced player, but Adcock is lacking there as well, and he aint getting any better. I didnt realize how outside Adcock was at brisbane until I looked at the stats, but he averages about 5 a game. Hes just not convincing in any kind of 1:1 contest that Ive seen, and doesnt seem to have the productivity or ball use to make up for that.

In terms of our small defenders, Id rate them JJ, Boyd, Biggs, Suckling , Williams, Adcock.

Must be really frustrating for poor Prudden to do his knee right at the time where he would have got a gig in the seniors.

 

[go you pups]

If we have enough rebounders available then JJ/Suckling would alternate off a wing together

But yeah, get the ball in this kids hands, he'll do something with it

 

[doggies ftw]

Not a whole lot of players across the league that can do what he did on a couple of occasions yesterday, would love some gifs of his side steps if anyone knows how or can be ****ed. Closest thing we'll get to a Bob replacement, just hope Bobs still got a couple of years in him to guide Williams.

 

[Some Idiot]

He's clean and composed, fits in well with the draft profile we've been after in recent times.

 

[TiAn_]

Moves a lot like Bob. One of our better kicks at the moment.

 

[JTCWBFC]

If anyone has time to do a video of his highlights from the weekends game would be much appreciated.

 

[LittleG]

He is certainly a surprise packet. The kicking action is really good. The low trajectory and power make his passes really hard to defend. I wish I saw more of our players kick like this.
He still has 1v1, positioning, endurance, acceleration and tackling/strength to work on. Looking forward to seeing him develop further, should hold his spot and IF he works hard, I see a valuable player.
Absolute late pick steal. Kudos to Dal.

 

[stefoid]

Williams and Collins are the two youngest players on our list.

Although Dad looks like the oldest, just shading Morris.

 

[Zgope1]

Bailey on the weekend v Werribee

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Hi Bailey, I have no idea who you are, but welcome to the club and I'm sure you'll be a gun.

Called it

 

[fronkalicious]

Bailey Williams will play more AFL games than Tom Boyd. Discuss.

 

[TempletonTheRat]

 

[TommyD13]

i was there that day when he got a thousand touches in u18 sanfl, my bro played for the other team

 

[TempletonTheRat]

oh - and nice work Zgope1, loving the weekly highlights

 

[fronkalicious]

i was there that day when he got a thousand touches in u18 sanfl, my bro played for the other team

Hope your bro's not a tagger.

 

[Reptilia]

Bailey Williams will play more AFL games than Tom Boyd. Discuss.

Bailey Williams will play more AFL games than Tom Boyd. Discuss.

320 games vs 300 games?

 

[Woofing]

Who wears short shorts

 

[immortalmike]

Bailey Williams will play more AFL games than Tom Boyd. Discuss.

So long as one plays 349 and the other 350 who gives a s**t.