Rookie 45. Alex Mirkov

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While what you say of VB is true, there are 6 guys covering 100m2. The aerobic requirements are virtually nil.

Will be interesting to see what his around the ground game can develop into. Just remember it took Gawn 6 years to play decent footy (Alex has had 3years of filling out).

If he could transfer the best part of volleyball - the headshot, just once on Trent Cotchin, then the selection will be worthwhile. Examples below



Talk about putting it down the midfielders throat.
 

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I don't know much about volleyball, but I am surprised by your suggestion that the physical requirements of VB are so high. I would have thought that afl would be far more demanding, especially since VB is an amateur sport. I stand to be corrected though as I know very little about VB.

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Fair call too Nub. Volleyball is massive in Europe. Some say bigger than basketball. Truly professional sport. Here in Vic alone we have a big following. Bit like soccer/football in Oz - still evolving on a professional level. The aerobic capacity of an elite volleyballer is highly underrated. Anaerobic capacity is obvious. A 6’11 hitter like Mirkov will consistently have to out jump 7’0 opposition blockers. It’s not simply run, jump, kapow. It’s repeat efforts as the block is generally a wall of two or three blockers and the ball often comes back. Same as a middle blocker, must repeat jump to block 3-4 different hitters. Deft touch and vision (traits of a good tap ruckman) are essential. Repeat jumps are oft. Power through the shoulders and core a must.

Maybe we call him Ivan Miljkovic ‘The Beast’. Serbian superstar - Google him.
 
It was like watching a feather blow around in the big Harry Maddens early years for sure. We wondered why on earth we recruited him. There is a lesson in that about patience and trust in those that know better than us.
Patience & Trust? On the BigFooty Carlton board? Ok.
 
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Playing for Carlton was his wildest dream? Really?

Mine was where I was getting chased by some unnamed government assassins (Jason Bourne style), which somehow also featured an alien landing. The setting inexplicably changed suddenly to the high school I had graduated from 15 years earlier, where I was now getting chased by assassins AND little green aliens, while I ran past cows struggling to walk up the stair wells. That's a wild dream.

But whatever. Each to their own, I guess.
 

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Playing for Carlton was his wildest dream? Really?

Mine was where I was getting chased by some unnamed government assassins (Jason Bourne style), which somehow also featured an alien landing. The setting inexplicably changed suddenly to the high school I had graduated from 15 years earlier, where I was now getting chased by assassins AND little green aliens, while I ran past cows struggling to walk up the stair wells. That's a wild dream.

But whatever. Each to their own, I guess.
Pffft... That's an episode of Upstairs Downstairs compared to some of mine.
 
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I can’t wait for Alex Mirkov to make his debut when he comes of age in 16 and a half years.
 
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Welcome Alex :carlton:







Needs to look around for his teammates a bit more. Got some physical advantages. Not sure about 40% of his highlights being music and a still screen, but good luck to the lad. Hope your bagger dreams come true Alex.
 
How is Bruno Caboclo these days?

Mirkov is a Hail Mary draft pick. Obviously has the height and athleticism but has zero proven performance.

I’m happy to be wrong on this, but I doubt I will be.
Forum poster puts line through new recruit before first game. Receives call from MENSA committee.
 
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