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Mutineer said:
Tom Campbell..

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Fair enough. Wasn’t really thinking through his age - seems to be in front of Heath still though whenever they look to bring a ruck in

But from an age perspective doesn’t fit


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rabidcrow said:
Fair enough. Wasn’t really thinking through his age - seems to be in front of Heath still though whenever they look to bring a ruck in

But from an age perspective doesn’t fit


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So what one of Campbell and Heath has a future? Campbell has little or none, Heath may have so if I'm considering a player for the future Campbell isn't even in the discussion. Sam Gibson ring any bells? Remember we're talking a replacement for one of or both near on 29 year olds O'Brien and Strachan.

Remembering big guys take time...

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Max Heath

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Max Heath​

Height: 204cm
Weight: 94kg
D.O.B: 24-10-2002
Leagues: Coates Talent League Boys
Image Credit: Sandringham Dragons

POSITION: Ruckman/Key Forward
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A potential draft bolter, Heath is a strong ruckman/key forward who loves to throw his weight around, and competes well both around the ground and in the air.” – Ed Pascoe
Heath has seemingly come out of nowhere to become a genuine draft chance in 2020. Standing at an impressive 203cm, the Xavier College and Sandringham Dragons prospect wasn’t on the radar last year; playing only a single game for Sandringham and collecting a lowly four disposals, seven hit-outs, and one goal in Round 9 against Gippsland. It wasn’t much of a surprise to see him miss out on the original AFL Academy intake, but a standout performance in the pre-season against Oakleigh Chargers put him firmly in recruiters' sights. With that brilliant display, he earned selection for the AFL Draft Combine, but the Covid situation has certainly hampered his progress this year as he would have also gotten the opportunity to be Victoria Metro’s leading ruckman, competing against the likes of Kalin Lane, Shannon Neale, Riley Thilthorpe and Henry Walsh of the other regions.
STRENGTHS:
  • Competitiveness
  • Marking
  • Tackling
  • Skills
  • Forward Impact
  • Upside
IMPROVEMENTS:
  • Endurance
  • Production
The main thing that caught the eye with Heath at the start of the year was his competitiveness. Standing out like a beacon at 203cm and with the blonde hair, it was enough to catch the eye in and of itself, but his impact around the ground was really outstanding. Heath threw himself into every ruck stoppage and if he wasn’t winning the hit-out, he was following up with a crunching tackle or gathering the ball himself and throwing his weight around. He still has a lot of size to put on his frame but the way he played, you would have thought he was 100kg-plus given all the hardness and confidence he showed.
The tackling he provides is fantastic and can really help the midfield brigade. Even if he isn't tackling, he is smart enough to use his frame to block for his midfielders. Heath’s skills for a ruckman were also impressive considering most ‘rough and tumble’ ruckman usually lack that finesse, but Heath rarely missed by hand and foot with his only big blemish a poor shot on goal. You can trust Heath in general play and around the ground to hit his targets as he also makes smart and composed decisions with the ball.
Heath is also an aerial force around the ground as he attacks the ball hard and if he isn't taking the mark, he is at least giving a contest to get the ball to ground. He is more than capable of going forward and being a very good option, with good leading patterns when forward and a surprisingly nimble step on the lead. Given his size, he is undeniably a hard player to spoil, too. With this added confidence and size, and the fact he only just turned 18 in October, he has plenty of development and upside. He already plays stronger than his current weight and he could be a real force once he puts on another 10kg in an elite environment.
Heath’s endurance is certainly an area of improvement he will need to work on to match endurance beasts like Brodie Grundy at the next level. Modern rucks can ruck all day and although Heath can rest forward, it would be required he gets his endurance to a strong level to make him a more complete and potentially dominant ruckman. Heath didn’t set the world on fire last year with his production but he is a far improved player, despite not being able to show that improvement on a consistent basis due to the cancelled football in Victoria. It is unfortunate that he hasn’t been able to show his talent over the course of a full season, so clubs will be relying on very little game time to rate Heath against the rest of the draft crop.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Late-Second to Third Round
Even with little game time this year, Heath has caught the attention of recruiters. At 203cm and with the ability to go forward, he could have really climbed up draft boards this year. There is uncertainty on Heath having only the one standout game in 2020, but his selection for the AFL Draft Combine despite that shows how highly he is rated. Clubs may want to wait another year to see how he goes but it also wouldn’t surprise to see him taken early just to back in his talent and get him on a list as quickly as possible.
 
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Mutineer said:
So what one of Campbell and Heath has a future? Campbell has little or none, Heath may have so if I'm considering a player for the future Campbell isn't even in the discussion. Sam Gibson ring any bells? Remember we're talking a replacement for one of or both near on 29 year olds O'Brien and Strachan.

Remembering big guys take time...

central.rookieme.com

Max Heath

Max Heath is an imposing ruckman who dominates the engine room with his physicality and competitiveness. Check out his Draft Profile.
central.rookieme.com central.rookieme.com



Max-Heath-SD.jpeg


#61​

Max Heath​

Height: 204cm
Weight: 94kg
D.O.B: 24-10-2002
Leagues: Coates Talent League Boys
Image Credit: Sandringham Dragons

POSITION: Ruckman/Key Forward
DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A potential draft bolter, Heath is a strong ruckman/key forward who loves to throw his weight around, and competes well both around the ground and in the air.” – Ed Pascoe
Heath has seemingly come out of nowhere to become a genuine draft chance in 2020. Standing at an impressive 203cm, the Xavier College and Sandringham Dragons prospect wasn’t on the radar last year; playing only a single game for Sandringham and collecting a lowly four disposals, seven hit-outs, and one goal in Round 9 against Gippsland. It wasn’t much of a surprise to see him miss out on the original AFL Academy intake, but a standout performance in the pre-season against Oakleigh Chargers put him firmly in recruiters' sights. With that brilliant display, he earned selection for the AFL Draft Combine, but the Covid situation has certainly hampered his progress this year as he would have also gotten the opportunity to be Victoria Metro’s leading ruckman, competing against the likes of Kalin Lane, Shannon Neale, Riley Thilthorpe and Henry Walsh of the other regions.
STRENGTHS:
  • Competitiveness
  • Marking
  • Tackling
  • Skills
  • Forward Impact
  • Upside
IMPROVEMENTS:
  • Endurance
  • Production
The main thing that caught the eye with Heath at the start of the year was his competitiveness. Standing out like a beacon at 203cm and with the blonde hair, it was enough to catch the eye in and of itself, but his impact around the ground was really outstanding. Heath threw himself into every ruck stoppage and if he wasn’t winning the hit-out, he was following up with a crunching tackle or gathering the ball himself and throwing his weight around. He still has a lot of size to put on his frame but the way he played, you would have thought he was 100kg-plus given all the hardness and confidence he showed.
The tackling he provides is fantastic and can really help the midfield brigade. Even if he isn't tackling, he is smart enough to use his frame to block for his midfielders. Heath’s skills for a ruckman were also impressive considering most ‘rough and tumble’ ruckman usually lack that finesse, but Heath rarely missed by hand and foot with his only big blemish a poor shot on goal. You can trust Heath in general play and around the ground to hit his targets as he also makes smart and composed decisions with the ball.
Heath is also an aerial force around the ground as he attacks the ball hard and if he isn't taking the mark, he is at least giving a contest to get the ball to ground. He is more than capable of going forward and being a very good option, with good leading patterns when forward and a surprisingly nimble step on the lead. Given his size, he is undeniably a hard player to spoil, too. With this added confidence and size, and the fact he only just turned 18 in October, he has plenty of development and upside. He already plays stronger than his current weight and he could be a real force once he puts on another 10kg in an elite environment.
Heath’s endurance is certainly an area of improvement he will need to work on to match endurance beasts like Brodie Grundy at the next level. Modern rucks can ruck all day and although Heath can rest forward, it would be required he gets his endurance to a strong level to make him a more complete and potentially dominant ruckman. Heath didn’t set the world on fire last year with his production but he is a far improved player, despite not being able to show that improvement on a consistent basis due to the cancelled football in Victoria. It is unfortunate that he hasn’t been able to show his talent over the course of a full season, so clubs will be relying on very little game time to rate Heath against the rest of the draft crop.
DRAFT PROJECTION: Late-Second to Third Round
Even with little game time this year, Heath has caught the attention of recruiters. At 203cm and with the ability to go forward, he could have really climbed up draft boards this year. There is uncertainty on Heath having only the one standout game in 2020, but his selection for the AFL Draft Combine despite that shows how highly he is rated. Clubs may want to wait another year to see how he goes but it also wouldn’t surprise to see him taken early just to back in his talent and get him on a list as quickly as possible.
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Have kept an eye on Max’s development a little. Seems St Kilda did exactly what we should have done, picking up a future prospect for negiible cost. Looks a decent player who will come in and fill a role when the opportunity opens up. Fits the bill of skilled enough as a modern ruck, without being an elite Max Gawn / Brodie Grundy type.

We should do the same if possible at the MSD, not that I’m across who would be available.
 
Checksider said:
Have kept an eye on Max’s development a little. Seems St Kilda did exactly what we should have done, picking up a future prospect for negiible cost. Looks a decent player who will come in and fill a role when the opportunity opens up. Fits the bill of skilled enough as a modern ruck, without being an elite Max Gawn / Brodie Grundy type.

We should do the same if possible at the MSD, not that I’m across who would be available.
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Only ruck I would look at in this MSD is Geelong Falcons/Vic Country/Geelong VFL's 19 year old 203cm solidly built Joe Pike.

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Joe Pike likely gone before our pick anyhow given past MSD ruck prospects, I guess that rules out high marking medium forward Will McLachlan and 194cm wingman Liam Kershaw too. Liam Kershaw would suit us really well as that tall attacking wingman.
 
Mutineer said:
Joe Pike likely gone before our pick anyhow given past MSD ruck prospects, I guess that rules out high marking medium forward Will McLachlan and 194cm wingman Liam Kershaw too. Liam Kershaw would suit us really well as that tall attacking wingman.
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bicks do you have a likely draft order next to each teams selection. I would be interested to know who you think will go where even if it only up to our first pick.
 

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bigman said:
bicks do you have a likely draft order next to each teams selection. I would be interested to know who you think will go where even if it only up to our first pick.
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No idea, I would have thought North would be looking seriously at South Adelaide's KPF Noah Howes but Sam Edmund has them likely taking Geordie Payne who I had hoped we might be able to pick up.
 
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