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Another intelligent call from Bentleigh, Absolutely No Pre-Season and is still in rehab group. :rolleyes:
 

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I want Sylvia to be better than McLean that would pretty much guarantee a premiship
 
I have this funny feeling that if they really hold Col back and let him get right he could be that September specialist that could help win a flag, so pretty much what im saying is
Brock = Brownlow
Sylvia = Norm Smith
(please do not hold me to this)
 
If Sylvia was better than McLean then you could pen in a Brownlow for him and a few possible Colemans for the next 50 years. Excellent durability.
 
purple sneakers said:
CAC must have thought so considering we picked Colin at 3 and Brcok at 5. Time will tell I guess.
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Not necessarily. He may have preferred McLean but knew that Sylvia was rated higher by others so it would be a safer option to take him first, knowing he'd still get McLean at 5. McLean wasn't rated all that high. One team apparently had him at 1 but one didn't even have him in top 20. I remember that it was a bit of a surprise that we took him over Tenace.
 

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melbournemartin said:
Not necessarily. He may have preferred McLean but knew that Sylvia was rated higher by others so it would be a safer option to take him first, knowing he'd still get McLean at 5. McLean wasn't rated all that high. One team apparently had him at 1 but one didn't even have him in top 20. I remember that it was a bit of a surprise that we took him over Tenace.
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I remember there being a lot of Melbourne supporters who moaned and bitched that we didn't choose Tenace and that we got some kid who had no scope for improvement. I hope they aren't the same people who attacked CAC for selecting Frawley this year. :rolleyes:

Sylvia has more natural ability to do the freakish things, but McLean is a better leader, works harder, is more consistent, and doesn't love himself as much.
Having said that, if both these boys can get through a full season injury free, it would be a big step towards September success.

P.S.- nobody is better than McLean.
 
AllStar7 said:
To think Carlton took Andrew Walker at #2.... :eek: ;) :D

*Cue delusional Carlton supporters*
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Very True, there is this Carlton supporter on here called 'CattyBossDog' who thinks Walker is better pfftt lol .
 
AllStar7 said:
To think Carlton took Andrew Walker at #2.... :eek: ;) :D

*Cue delusional Carlton supporters*
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Brock has shown more than Andrew to this point no doubt.

But Andrew has shown a hell of alot more than Colin to this point.

Out of the 3 Sylvia is easily the most disappointing at this stage in their careers.

Brock the most impressive.
 
AndSmithMustScore said:
Brock has shown more than Andrew to this point no doubt.

But Andrew has shown a hell of alot more than Colin to this point.

Out of the 3 Sylvia is easily the most disappointing at this stage in their careers.

Brock the most impressive.
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Sylvia has been injured I wouldn't swap him for Walker.
 
AndSmithMustScore said:
Brock has shown more than Andrew to this point no doubt.

But Andrew has shown a hell of alot more than Colin to this point.

Out of the 3 Sylvia is easily the most disappointing at this stage in their careers.

Brock the most impressive.
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didn't sylvia play full forward in his under 18's side.if that is the case and him being not big enough for that possi, he might not be any good as a mid because he never played there before
 

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toommy said:
didn't sylvia play full forward in his under 18's side.if that is the case and him being not big enough for that possi, he might not be any good as a mid because he never played there before
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No he was the best midfielder in the comp.
 
Theseventhhamster said:
Sylvia has been injured I wouldn't swap him for Walker.
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And that's the point of the discussion.

He's not shown anything that special as yet regardless of reasons why.

He might be a superstar in the making, he might be a dud, we just don't know.
 
AndSmithMustScore said:
And that's the point of the discussion.

He's not shown anything that special as yet regardless of reasons why.

He might be a superstar in the making, he might be a dud, we just don't know.
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He's had a couple of great games if he gets his body right and wants it enough he will be a gun. The guy moved to CHF against the Lions last year after halftime and took over the game. It was spectacular to see a midfielder doing a mini John Brown impersonation.
 
Theseventhhamster said:
He's had a couple of great games if he gets his body right and wants it enough he will be a gun. The guy moved to CHF against the Lions last year after halftime and took over the game. It was spectacular to see a midfielder doing a mini John Brown impersonation.
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"If's" are a big part of football potential.

He's into his fourth year in the system and hasn't played a huge amount of football.

That's got to be a worry.
 
There is no point going on about Sylvia's potential anymore, he has been a disappointment. Injuries are part and parcel of football and hes been no Luke Molan in that regard, hes had the oppurtunities and hasnt delivered enough for a No. 3 pick.

We can only hope he will blossom late like TJ did.
 
AndSmithMustScore said:
"If's" are a big part of football potential.

He's into his fourth year in the system and hasn't played a huge amount of football.

That's got to be a worry.
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It's a massive worry but what can you do? I'm just hoping that like Travis Johnstone early in his career he can get healthy and knuckle down and realise his potential. I don't rate Walker but he does have the frame and athleticism to possibly become a great player. If he learns more about the game and improves his kicking I'll be more than happy to eat crow. Here's hoping things work out for both players. :thumbsu:
 

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