Player Watch James Borlase and Tariek Newchurch

[Mr_Moogle]

Newchurch is the kind of player I like as rookies. A bit of X-factor. Could be the next Charlie Cameron

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Charlie Cameron

Age

29

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

or a complete bust. Hopefully it works out.

 

[spexau]

 

[radiojake]

Borlase is already a huge unit for his age - hopefully they don't bulk him up too much

Newchurch highlights, wowee - but no left foot judging by the highlight of him tackling the Sturt playing, picking the ball up and playing on but coming back into traffic to snap the goal

 

[spenze]

" Give the ball to Tariek".

Looks like he just has an extra gear in his running no matter what

 

[hey shorty]

Will the draft order be done via last year's finishing position, or on the ladder position at time of draft?

Finishing position I think, but wouldn't bet against the AFL changing that.

 

[ThaMuffinMan]

One more cat B spot available. Weren't we looking at somebody? Few months ago???

We had interest in a basketballer but Cats managed to sign him

Cats land in-demand 'Greek Freak', Tomahawk's deal inked

A gold medallist for Australia in basketball, Paul Tsapatolis will join Geelong as a Category B rookie

www.afl.com.au

 

[crows dude]

One more cat B spot available. Weren't we looking at somebody? Few months ago???

Our list is at 44 once we select Hateley in 40 minutes time. So we are full.

 

[kulak]

I like our last 3 picks (Rowe Borlase Newchurch) a lot.

 

[BunjiMac]

Hamish seemed really excited by Newchurch in his interview, not so much about Borlase

 

[Vhaluus]

I once again find myself more impressed with what we do with the least of our list spots than I am with how we use our top end draft picks.

Think that this was very shrewd on our parts to grab these two.

 

[Vhaluus]

Newchurch is the kind of player I like as rookies. A bit of X-factor. Could be the next Charlie Cameron

23

Charlie Cameron

Age

29

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

or a complete bust. Hopefully it works out.

Agreed, high risk high reward is where you should be looking with these spots.

No point getting a guy who looks like having a moderate ceiling, this is where you make your gambles.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Agreed, high risk high reward is where you should be looking with these spots.

No point getting a guy who looks like having a moderate ceiling, this is where you make your gambles.

Probably more low risk, high reward given it's a Cat B rookie pick.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Newchurch is the kind of player I like as rookies. A bit of X-factor. Could be the next Charlie Cameron

23

Charlie Cameron

Age

29

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

or a complete bust. Hopefully it works out.

Ironically busts are better for your club than someone who is thereabouts.

Eg a player like Poholke stays on the list for 4 years, plays 20 or so matches. Eventually you see that he's not quite up to it and he gets cut.

During those 4 years he's soaked up development resources, coaching time, playing opportunities and a list spot ahead of other players. Those investments ultimately come to nothing and could have been used elsewhere. You're not to know at the time of course.

You want either picks who become good players or blazing, immediately obvious failures that you spend no time on.

Not every draft pick will make it and you don't need them to. If players have a 10-12 year career then you only need 1-2 from each draft on average to become a first 22 quality player. And you only have space for that many anyway.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Newchurch moves a bit like Lewis Jetta, smooth runner but can go up another gear to leave his spooner in the dust. Similar looking kick too.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Ironically busts are better for your club than someone who is thereabouts.

Eg a player like Poholke stays on the list for 4 years, plays 20 or so matches. Eventually you see that he's not quite up to it and he gets cut.

During those 4 years he's soaked up development resources, coaching time, playing opportunities and a list spot ahead of other players. Those investments ultimately come to nothing and could have been used elsewhere. You're not to know at the time of course.

You want either picks who become good players or blazing, immediately obvious failures that you spend no time on.

Not every draft pick will make it and you don't need them to. If players have a 10-12 year career then you only need 1-2 from each draft on average to become a first 22 quality player. And you only have space for that many anyway.

Poholke was also proof that consistent SANFL performances don't necessarily indicate a player will take the next step. He's a pretty dominant SANFL mid but his qualities never translated to AFL. Then you look at McAdam's performances in the SANFL as a contrast. He showed a lot of raw talent and athleticism but never really dominated. It's not like he was kicking 6 a game in the SANFL before he got called up. Sometimes the cream just rises to the top.

(pretty sure Fog never kicked 5 goals in a SANFL game either)

 

[LoBu]

One more cat B spot available. Weren't we looking at somebody? Few months ago???

Come back Cathal McShane?

 

[Danger in Texas]

Come back Cathal McShane?

Where's Tim Klaosen when you need him

 

[Golumless]

Hamish seemed really excited by Newchurch in his interview, not so much about Borlase

Probably fair considering. Newchurch could be elite of he sorts his s**t out. Borlase probably won't be.

Borlase will certainly put some pressure on Doedee and McPherson to stay healthy and perform though.

 

[relapse]

Not only that but Tariek was told to take down the highlights video of him that was up on YouTube. And it was indeed taken down.

Similar thing happened with Taylor Walker

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Taylor Walker

Age

33

Ht

194cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

5.7

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

2.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

1.6

2star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.6

5star

We committed to Walker, but keep it very low key and apparently made sure that Walker's exposure through the national carnival was minimal so that he wouldn't attract too much attention. The club firmly believed at the time that he was the caliber of a top 10 pick and has easily gone on to prove that to be right.

Keep in mind this was not long after Rucci went to the AFL to stop us getting access to Gibbs so the club were understandably coy and didn't want Walker attracting too much attention.

 

[GROTTO]

" Give the ball to Tariek".

Looks like he just has an extra gear in his running no matter what

Anyone know his speed? Has it been tested? Seems very fast, especially given his size.

 

[StonesThrow]

I think he looks awkward when he runs. His arms are flailing and his head moves around a lot.

Think he is worth a punt. Serious x factor. Just needs to learn how to find it more often and work harder.

 

[kulak]

Agreed, high risk high reward is where you should be looking with these spots.

No point getting a guy who looks like having a moderate ceiling, this is where you make your gambles.

I would argue we should take that approach with every pick.

 

[spenze]

I think he looks awkward when he runs. His arms are flailing and his head moves around a lot.

Think he is worth a punt. Serious x factor. Just needs to learn how to find it more often and work harder.

Looks like we drafted 3 and picked one up in the PSD who can find it, what they need to do is feed him and let him do his stuff

 

[Vhaluus]

I would argue we should take that approach with every pick.

Frankly I think we did take that approach with our pick #1

a ruckman with injury history?

Could be great, could be a disaster.

 

[Ozzie]

I’ve got a feeling Borlase will be a very reliable player for us for a long time and will surprise a few. I think he’s got a great build for AFL.

I just had a thought at 192 cms could he play as a mid? He seemed to test ok.