Player Watch Sam McLarty (Delisted 2018)

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Why?

Dunn is most Likely and I don't have much Faith in Keeffe
It's OK to have a 'feeling' but you might be better to wait for him to actually play some football before making your final decision on the FB position. Big guys don't usually play AFL in their first year so maybe you shouldn't expect too much. Don't forget his dodgy shoulder either.
 

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What's your point?
That his first language is spoken English. I don't think, from my brief research, that Auslan is classified as a first language. Supporters have also said that they have spoken to him. That's my point but I gather you are going to question my response. You usually do.

EDIT: Did not see 'his first language is sign' from Apex36.
 

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That his first language is spoken English. I don't think, from my brief research, that Auslan is classified as a first language. Supporters have also said that they have spoken to him. That's my point but I gather you are going to question my response. You usually do.
Auslan is its own language
Some people think that Auslan is not a real language. Auslan does have its own grammar, signs, vocabulary, syntax, etc like many other languages. This is what makes it a real language. For example, there are many foreign languages with different rules for communication. Auslan is the same, with its own set of rules. Naturally, Auslan is the language of the Australian deaf community.
http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/content.asp?id=106&cid=39

Sam didn't receive his implant until he was two. Before he got it he had started learning Auslan. He was a part of YVG's hearing unit for his entire school life. Pretty safe to say that Auslan is his first language and English is his second. I'm not questioning your response, I'm flat out telling you you're wrong to dismiss Auslan as being the first language of a person who was born profoundly deaf.
 

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http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/content.asp?id=106&cid=39

Sam didn't receive his implant until he was two. Before he got it he had started learning Auslan. He was a part of YVG's hearing unit for his entire school life. Pretty safe to say that Auslan is his first language and English is his second. I'm not questioning your response, I'm flat out telling you you're wrong to dismiss Auslan as being the first language of a person who was born profoundly deaf.
Yeah right got your point. Cheers.
 

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It's OK to have a 'feeling' but you might be better to wait for him to actually play some football before making your final decision on the FB position. Big guys don't usually play AFL in their first year so maybe you shouldn't expect too much. Don't forget his dodgy shoulder either.
I have made No Final Decision. That is why I said I had a Feeling. Not going off a Whole Lot. Though we are Light on for Depth at the FB Postion
 

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Because he is an 18 year old kid...

In front of him for a spot at full back (assuming Reid is at CHB):
- Keeffe
- Dunn
- White
- Schade
- Probably Goldsack
Scahde and Goldasack are not Proper FB's and I think Keeffe is Overrated and White is more a Forward/Ruck.

At the Moment it might be like that but could Change very Quickly
 

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http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/content.asp?id=106&cid=39

Sam didn't receive his implant until he was two. Before he got it he had started learning Auslan. He was a part of YVG's hearing unit for his entire school life. Pretty safe to say that Auslan is his first language and English is his second. I'm not questioning your response, I'm flat out telling you you're wrong to dismiss Auslan as being the first language of a person who was born profoundly deaf.
Considering that English courses are predominately about literacy, him studying EAL is a rort of the system.
 

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Sam McLarty
Oakleigh Chargers/Vic Metro
Key Defender
Height: 195 cm Weight: 91 kg D.O.B: 11/5/98

The feel good story of next year's draft. Sam McLarty is a intercepting key defender who has faced great adversity. At 9 months Sam was found to be deaf and has had to wear a helmet to protect his bionic ear. Although this deafness may of hampered him at a young age, he is now primed and ready to make a name for himself in 2016. This year Sam McLarty was playing for the Oakleigh Chargers at TAC level. He averaged 12 disposals, five marks, two tackles at 74% efficiency. He was one of the dominant key defenders in the TAC and got a call up to the Vic Metro team. He played two games at the u18 carnival and he didn’t have influence he would have hoped for. He averaged five disposals, one mark, one tackle at 90% efficiency. He didn’t do much at the carnival but he proved he can play on some forwards down back. Then coming back into club level he carried his team into a grand final. He was intercepting everything coming into defensive 50 during the final series and was used at times as a linkup man. Then on grand final day he was one of the contributing factors leading to the win. He had ten disposals, four marks and stopped multiple attacks inside 50. This performance was one of many dominant performances he had at this level. Sam best skill is his ability to read the play. He sees everything just that half second before everyone else and reacts accordingly. This is allows him to become a quarterback and start plays for his team. It also helps him float forward at times and take marks inside 50. Sam also has a way with marking. He just clunks everything that comes close to him. This is visible from his marking numbers which are excellent by position. His only problem is that he doesn’t have many runs on the board against strong teams. Against strong teams in the TAC cup he can struggle with bigger opponents who demand attention like a Schache or a Harry McKay. This can be improved with time and with accountability being more emphasized by coaches he will have to. Sam McLarty is your intercept marking Key Defender who has overcome adversity to be a top draft prospect.
Written before the Season Started

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/30-prospects-to-watch-for-2016.1120243/
 
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Really nice kid. Signing autographs and talking to fans after the training session this morning, even though he's unable to participate in full training at the moment.
I read in the herald sun story he stayed longer signing autographs than all the other players. Super impressive person from all reports I keep hearing
 
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