Player Watch Welcome Max Ramsden, Pick 6 2022 MSD - extends to 2026!

[TylerDurden]

Surprised not even an emergency. His form warrants it.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Surprised not even an emergency. His form warrants it.

Sam just doesn't think he is ready yet for AFL

 

[MrPremiership]

What’s the point in placing value in a flogging of a bad side? We should just play him already

Still need to show you can do it. Right leading patterns, right effort, right contests.

Imagine if he is kept goalless?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

He’s knocking on the door once again.

 

[cryptor]

He’s knocking on the door once again.

Someone bloody answer it then!

 

[CHUBBSS]

He’s knocking on the door once again.

The doors fallen over

 

[hawkman]

He’s knocking on the door once again.

Had a few good moments but I thought he also showed in a few contests why he still has a few things to work on in the VFL for a few more weeks

 

[tl92]

Had a few good moments but I thought he also showed in a few contests why he still has a few things to work on in the VFL for a few more weeks

The gap between afl and vfl feels a lot bigger than it once was, playing in a strong team vs a poor team will hurt as well. That said geez I’d love to see him play soon.

 

[hawkmang]

The doors fallen over

 

[Siri]

Had a few good moments but I thought he also showed in a few contests why he still has a few things to work on in the VFL for a few more weeks

Went to the game today. After last week, I followed him end to end, and kept a close eye on him. The effort was definitely there, but you could tell he was a work in progress as a forward. Although he didn't avoid physical contact, he seemed to be confused as to when to initiate it. Given his age, he also doesn't have the upper body strength often required to create space. His leading patterns were out of whack, but I think that extended to all of our talls, as there was no synergy between Jeka, Kosi and Max. They'd often compete against one another or get in each other's way. Physically he's definitely still growing into his body & the baby giraffe analogy is apparent. I'm stoked with his progress, but after today see him as the quintessential project player. Could be a fabulous find, but not sure if he's AFL ready yet. In the ruck, he seemed to be less influential than Meek, but I haven't seen the stats. Purely a punter's opinion.

 

[Colloquy]

I’ve never seen him play is he great below his knees and just like a big midfielder that’s a key forward with great hands and mark.

Someone posted sometimes Buddy like is this true or a bit of the mark?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I’ve never seen him play is he great below his knees and just like a big midfielder that’s a key forward with great hands and mark.

Someone posted sometimes Buddy like is this true or a bit of the mark?

Why didn’t you just ask this with your normal account?

 

[Colloquy]

Why didn’t you just ask this with your normal account?

My Computer logged me out and I don’t know my log in details, So made a new account.

 

[HawthornHawk]

He showed signs yesterday of what could really make him an outstanding player. Took a couple of marks over his head after leading up the wing, with his tank this could be a huge asset for us in the future.

 

[Sixpence]

My Computer logged me out and I don’t know my log in details, So made a new account.

There's a forgotten password feature you can use to reset your password.

 

[Colloquy]

There's a forgotten password feature you can use to reset your password.

Thanks I tried that but the email address I’m using keeps saying invalid.

 

[WWSD]

I’d be tempted to play him next week as the second ruck. Which would allow Lewis to play as a permanent forward without having to do any ruck work.

 

[number23]

I’d be tempted to play him next week as the second ruck. Which would allow Lewis to play as a permanent forward without having to do any ruck work.

Well with Max Lynch subbed out for failing a concussiom test out options are Meek and Ramma. That's it.

 

[MrPremiership]

He’s knocking on the door once again.

 

[WWSD]

Once Ramsden plays, he’s better off being the second ruck and playing the David Hale

David Hale

Age

40

Ht

201cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

4.9

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.8

3star

G

0.4

3star

role splitting his time playing up forward and in the ruck when needed. We are better off targeting a young key forward in the draft that can play alongside Lewis.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Once Ramsden plays, he’s better off being the second ruck and playing the David Hale role splitting his time playing up forward and in the ruck when needed. We are better off targeting a young key forward in the draft that can play alongside Lewis.

He's better off playing as a key forward. He's got massive upside in that role.

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Max Ramsden (2 goals, 12 hit-outs, 11 disposals)​

“Rama had another solid game – he kicked 2.2 and hit the post in one of them. In previous weeks he has probably kicked four straight, so it wasn’t probably the input he has had previously, but his involvement in the game was still strong. He’s looking dangerous as a forward. We’ve seen some nice things from Rama, he’s just got to keep developing that area of his game and keep being consistent in his contest work and ruck craft. His weapon is his ability to cover the ground, so he’s just got to keep being consistent and find ways to make that shine in games.”

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[hawkman]

It hasn't hurt Melbourne holding back van Rooyen when many supporters thought he was ready to go last year. No need to rush him in yet

 

[HedgeFund]

It hasn't hurt Melbourne holding back van Rooyen when many supporters thought he was ready to go last year. No need to rush him in yet

Yep - 5 Senior WAFL games at Claremont before he got drafted then a full VFL season at Casey.

Has put him in good stead to make an impact immediately and stay in the team.

 

[SSSSSS]

It hasn't hurt Melbourne holding back van Rooyen when many supporters thought he was ready to go last year. No need to rush him in yet

See merit in either option to be honest. Let him smash it at Box Hill all year in a winning team and go in to 2024 bigger and full of belief or fast track him in the seniors.