Ryan Bathie

[krisholio14]

If he improves again this year at the same rate he has the last couple, I think we've got a very good player on our hands.

 

[meto]

In my short time here, I have found posts by footscore to be very enjoyable, and even illuminating; but I don't think I am yet ready to accept him as a conclusive authority.

I reckon he'd be in the "most passionate" supporter group among us, he knows more about the goings on at the club than I do, so yeah, I kinda like the guy!

 

[footscore]

lol
thanks guys

nah' in all seriousness, I only gave an opinion as to what I have seen over the past season which pretty much accounts for squat!
He's the athlete who's dedicated himself to this game and already shown how good of a player he potentially could be in such a short amount of time and I really hope he does make it for us because we need a player exactly like him who's 2-3 years younger than Lonergan and even bigger than he is with just as good agility so he'd be a superb player to come into our defensive back 6.

 

[footscore]

the only slight hesitation I have is the fact he spent more time playing basketball growing up as opposed to football and we have all seen how easy it is for 'pure athletes' to make the transition from one code to AFL but the simple nuisances of footy is what separates the one's trying to make it as opposed to the ones who jump straight into the seniors.

The good thing for Bathie is Scotty was an exceptionally talented defender so Bathie has a head start already as Scott would have invaluable knowledge so next season will be a terrific opportunity for him to dominate in the magoo's and then put his hand up for senior selection

 

[meto]

They would need a LTI to elevate him, and depends on where they think they are a little thin, suppose the need for a big defender is a real possibility.
He is big!