Player Watch Wayne Milera

[mickfaxis]

Love this pick, after watching him play in the SANFL and really stand out you could tell this kid is going to be something special. To play so well at such a young age in the 2nd best comp in the country is very good signs indeed. Just has that special something about him, big game player and very classy.

You'd think he'd get a look in quite early. If his form stands up like it did late this year in the SANFL, it'd be impossible for the selectors not to give him a crack.

 

[crowsarethebest]

Seen him compared to Burgoyne a bit but don't see it personally. Burgoyne is much more of a powerful runner. I reckon in terms of style he's most similar to Alan Christensen. Seems to love to run and carry, nice evasive skills and good decision maker + disposal.

 

[Stiffy_18]

I think we got a ripper with this pick. Will be a very good player for us.

 

[BunjiMac]

Seen him compared to Burgoyne a bit but don't see it personally. Burgoyne is much more of a powerful runner. I reckon in terms of style he's most similar to Alan Christensen. Seems to love to run and carry, nice evasive skills and good decision maker + disposal.

His decision making is WAY better than Christensen.

The video below gives a better indication of his skillset. Watch his work under pressure in close and how he thinks himself through situations. Also watch the way he glides across the ground in particular plays. He has incredible composure for a young player and knows how to apply the right amount of pace for the given situation, which is very hard to do. Danger could never really master this and Cameron still struggles.

 

[Glenny83]

Glad to have you on the team, or on your own team as it were Waynos Mileros.

 

[Tyls83]

Finally proof that at least Someone in our recruiting team watches some SANFL

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Very nervous kid.

We're very lucky to have a kid like this come to us.

 

[GrommoT]

I can see him playing R1

Why not, he's already done a year in the Ressies

 

[Vantz]

I'm excited for Milera. I honestly think the homesickness possibility, pushed him lower in the draft. As I told him at the draft "WELCOME Bud!"

 

[headache1]

Seen him compared to Burgoyne a bit but don't see it personally. Burgoyne is much more of a powerful runner. I reckon in terms of style he's most similar to Alan Christensen. Seems to love to run and carry, nice evasive skills and good decision maker + disposal.

What Burgoyne was he being compared to? Shaun, no, not seeing it. Peter on the other hand...

 

[ams4crows]

Didn't he like coat hanger Snelling in the pre lim against West..... did he get reported?

Seriously though love this kid! Can't wait to see him running down the wing in a crows gurnsey.

 

[Draft Bored]

Oh my...

The thought of Menzel, Betts, Charlie and Milera...


Oh god...

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Why not, he's already done a year in the Ressies

Played 11 SANFL matches last year.

 

[crowsontv]

I'll go against the grain and say he probably was the best player available to us when our pick came. Having said that I can see why they picked him and hope he becomes a star.

 

[fatbarber]

Oh my...

The thought of Menzel, Betts, Charlie and Milera...


Oh god...

Think we are going to have to rename the Adelaide oval to Candyland!

 

[Lawrst]

Think we are going to have to rename the Adelaide oval to Candyland!

My section will be called wet n wild..

 

[Lawrst]

Played 11 SANFL matches last year.

And he was quality.

 

[Geoffa32]

Did we ask Roy Laird's permission before recruiting him?

 

[FR0GGY]

I'll go against the grain and say he probably was the best player available to us when our pick came. Having said that I can see why they picked him and hope he becomes a star.

What's wrong with picking the best player at your pick who is also a need?

 

[Gets!]

He's not just silky and smooth, he is bloody hard at it too. Will become a fan favourite instantly.

 

[grundog49]

His decision making is WAY better than Christensen.

The video below gives a better indication of his skillset. Watch his work under pressure in close and how he thinks himself through situations. Also watch the way he glides across the ground in particular plays. He has incredible composure for a young player and knows how to apply the right amount of pace for the given situation, which is very hard to do. Danger could never really master this and Cameron still struggles.

He looks like Bradley Hill/Stephen Hill

 

[grundog49]

He's not just silky and smooth, he is bloody hard at it too. Will become a fan favourite instantly.

Love his attitude.

 

[Archie87]

His decision making is WAY better than Christensen.

The video below gives a better indication of his skillset. Watch his work under pressure in close and how he thinks himself through situations. Also watch the way he glides across the ground in particular plays. He has incredible composure for a young player and knows how to apply the right amount of pace for the given situation, which is very hard to do. Danger could never really master this and Cameron still struggles.

On a lighter note, at 1:34 of that video Sando uses the term "go back and drain it" for kicking a goal... I'm even happier we fired him now. I would have sacked him JUST for using that stupid phrase alone if he used it when he was here.

 

[Mike Smyth]

We are going to have some serious pace in 2016. Exciting times.

 

[Hodgy]

Welcome Wayne Milera.
Absolutely stoked we got him to be honest. Would have been happy taking him if we had pick 3 in this draft. Anyone with the lateral movement and decision making that this kid has will be a star at senior level and I think he will play from week 1. Still can't believe that GC took Ah Chee and passed on him but absolutely stoked that they did. Can't wait for pre season games.