Taylor V Yeo

[Clout Bombers]

I would absolutely take Yeo over Taylor. All bias aside.

Taylor showed a lot this year, but played in a very young rebuilding side and took a role where the only real competition was Josh Greene (Maybe Bewick) who ended up playing along side him.

Yeo started across half back in an older more competitive (just) team already boasting Shannon Hurn competing with established players such as Schofield, Bennell, Butler and Sheppard to an extent.

Not discounting the fact either may become very good players. But you may argue that Taylor has a lower ceiling due to height restrictions, Midfields are getting bigger at this point in time and he may be consigned to the forward pocket where he may well flourish for all we know. Ballentyne may be a fair comparison.

Yeo has the size and ball wining ability to play in the midfield, stats show he improves our clearance winning ability and we know that in the midfield is where the heavy lifting is done. That being said its all conjecture as he is yet to take that step but has shown glimpses of his potential this year.

Time is the only factor which will determine this argument however.

Wow. No use for speedy midfielders either I guess.

 

[Bardo State]

after one year lol, and just won the rising star.

Spud

Yes, after only one season, I don't yet think Taylor is a 'safe bet' to become a very good player.

 

[SizeMatters]

How is Yeo and his kicking? Was one of our worst when he was playing with us just giving it way to much air and kicking it down the boundary 75% of the time. If he fixed that up he could be a very damaging player.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Yes, after only one season, I don't yet think Taylor is a 'safe bet' to become a very good player.

Couldn't start off your career any better, not doubting Yeo he'll be good but so will Taylor.

 

[lmach]

How is Yeo and his kicking? Was one of our worst when he was playing with us just giving it way to much air and kicking it down the boundary 75% of the time. If he fixed that up he could be a very damaging player.

It's been very good so far. Usually takes the risky option too.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Both clubs would be very happy, think yeo is better long term, but when a player holds a club over the barrel trade wise if you can pick up a replacement of Taylor's level you'd be very happy.

 

[scott_the_man]

bump

This is a pretty tight poll!

 

[Upgrayedd]

Yeo still needs to develop a good fitness base. Expect big things from him next year

 

[Mitchell54]

I would rather Lewis Taylor, He looks to be a excellent player. he is also younger. Just haven't seen anything exciting from yeo

 

[Big Sauce 21]

I would rather Lewis Taylor, He looks to be a excellent player. he is also younger. Just haven't seen anything exciting from yeo

You love a lion player

 

[Mitchell54]

You love a lion player

Brisbane is my 4th favourite team. I have strong liking of Richmond and St Kilda because of Family. Family is also the reason I go for Hawthorn.
I love the lions

 

[ryan_seb]

I've got to say Taylor but I still really like Elliot Yeo.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Yeo has the potential to be a top 2 midfielder at the Eagles.
I wasn't as impressed as others with Taylor's first year but I loved his 2013 and his clearance work at the champs.
If he was utilized in that role he'd be excellent.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

his 2013 ?

 

[eaglespremiers]

U18s

 

[Shupe]

Yeo still needs to develop a good fitness base. Expect big things from him next year

Delivering.

 

[eaglespremiers]

I know it's only a short period of time but if Taylor continues to lead this poll into the second half of the year it will be very bizarre.
It's always been clear that Yeo had certain attributes that would make him the better rounded player. It was just a question as to whether he would put it all together. Now he has, and is arguably our most important mid. Not a bad turn around in about four games of playing in the midfield.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Just haven't seen anything exciting from yeo

Start watching.

 

[Shupe]

Yeo has all the traits to be a dominant mid in the mould of Fyfe, but with a better kick.

His marking is exceptional.

 

[Kenny_01]

Yeo has all the traits to be a dominant mid in the mould of Fyfe, but with a better kick.

His marking is exceptional.

Yeo looks the goods but needs to build his fitness base over the next couple of years.

Has a fair bit of work to get anywhere near Fyfe's level though, but one player that could be a top 20 player over the next few years.

Yeo > Taylor


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[Shupe]

Yeo looks the goods but needs to build his fitness base over the next couple of years.

Has a fair bit of work to get anywhere near Fyfe's level though, but one player that could be a top 20 player over the next few years.

Yeo > Taylor

I'm certainly not saying he is at Fyfe's level, however I'm saying the talent is there. I think his fitness base to consistently put it together over four quarters is what's holding him back. If/when he can consistently run out games, look out.

At the moment I'm pretty happy with him dominating first halves when the game is on the line.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Has a fair bit of work to get anywhere near Fyfe's level though, but one player that could be a top 20 player over the next few years.

I think these comments are simply based on the belief that Yeo mimics a lot of Fyfe's traits.
He is tenacious at the clearances, can create space and is an exceptional mark for his height.
If he gets even remotely to the output of Fyfe most West Coast supporters will be ecstatic.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Delivering.

Man i hate west coast and the fans, But Yeo is one to be excited about.

 

[SizeMatters]

Goes to show how under rated the Lions recruiting team is. The best in the business to get both of these in the late 20s/30s draft range. I don't particularly rate Taylor or Yeo but if I had to choose I'd take Yeo. From what I have seen his kicking has improved and that was the main knock on him while at the Lions.

 

[Blacky]

Yeo by lots