Player Watch Flynn Appleby (Delisted 2020)

[DaVe86]

I would say a back pocket who can shut down small defenders is definitely a list need. So he is a solid selection.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Can't complain. Sure he is a bit raw and has some flaws but that is why he is a rookie, we will attempt to develop him.

We have been crying out for a lock down defender who can take the small forwards or the leading mid sized types and this kid fits the bill. A good pick now it is up to him to work on his flaws and become an AFL player. Good luck to him.

Good call Linda Lovelace

 

[Linda_Lovelace]

Good call Linda Lovelace

I don't know what has changed, but I like it so far. We lacked speed and x factor so we went and got Stephenson, needed run and carry, got Murphy.

Then in the rookie draft we get a tall defender out to prove himself, mature and ready to go and a guy who can lock down on forwards.

It sure beats some of the odd decisions over the last few years. Now we just need to land Lynch and Sloan, or is that being greedy???

 

[Obese Arachnid]

I don't know what has changed, but I like it so far. We lacked speed and x factor so we went and got Stephenson, needed run and carry, got Murphy.

Then in the rookie draft we get a tall defender out to prove himself, mature and ready to go and a guy who can lock down on forwards.

It sure beats some of the odd decisions over the last few years. Now we just need to land Lynch and Sloan, or is that being greedy???

Thanks for the reply but I was hoping for a response from Linda Lovelace .

 

[jadami1973]

Footage made me think that we are trying to make up for the error in not selecting Jake Kelly.

Add that one to the list of them

 

[Obese Arachnid]

I don't know what has changed, but I like it so far. We lacked speed and x factor so we went and got Stephenson, needed run and carry, got Murphy.

Then in the rookie draft we get a tall defender out to prove himself, mature and ready to go and a guy who can lock down on forwards.

It sure beats some of the odd decisions over the last few years. Now we just need to land Lynch and Sloan, or is that being greedy???

Actually very happy myself with this years kids. Yep there's always the caveat of a KPF but no point bitching about one if there wasn't one available.

 

[jadami1973]

Sounds like a Dean Rampe type pick up.

We could only hope. Its actually good to see we targeted a lock down defender. The entire defence cannot always attack they actually need to defend first in order to attack or allow others around them to attack. Every good team has a shutdown defender

 

[jadami1973]

I don't know what has changed, but I like it so far. We lacked speed and x factor so we went and got Stephenson, needed run and carry, got Murphy.

Then in the rookie draft we get a tall defender out to prove himself, mature and ready to go and a guy who can lock down on forwards.

It sure beats some of the odd decisions over the last few years. Now we just need to land Lynch and Sloan, or is that being greedy???

Our needs actually did outweigh our haves so it could only be and up and up tale

 

[Hardas]

Rama can play
Or could
Since the knee , no confidence , once he made a mistake , you could count on heaps more
Shame showed a bit early

Ramsay has talent - I would've persisted, but he does get beat a lot one-on-one in marking contests.

 

[jackcass]

Ramsay has talent - I would've persisted, but he does get beat a lot one-on-one in marking contests.

Hopefully Ramma goes away and plays in a state league, refinds some form and confidence and forces his way back onto an AFL list. Always thought he showed potential before the knee injury.

 

[jackcass]

Welcome aboard young Flynn, may you forge a name for yourself as a lock down defender opposition forwards fear.

 

[Horaceg]

I would say a back pocket who can shut down small defenders is definitely a list need. So he is a solid selection.

I like the selection, ceiling higher than Rammer and with no Sincs a good call, me thinks

 

[sr36]

Or maybe he just can't get the frickin ball, anyway he's not a need... speed, outside run, transition or a key position and he aint any of those

He's a solid AFL player - more of a need than a non-competitive kpp like Gault, who we chose to re-rookie over him. It was a mistake - I'd be very surprised if Hine didn't agree that it was a mistake.

 

[Good Degoe]

He's a solid AFL player - more of a need than a non-competitive kpp like Gault, who we chose to re-rookie over him. It was a mistake - I'd be very surprised if Hine didn't agree that it was a mistake.

Not fast, not tall, doesn't get enough of the ball... and considering our current KP stocks the only mistake made was picking a 'dud' key position, Jake was never going to solve that problem and we've got better of his type anyway

 

[sr36]

Not fast, not tall, doesn't get enough of the ball... and considering our current KP stocks the only mistake made was picking a 'dud' key position, Jake was never going to solve that problem and we got better of his type anyway

Not fast, not tall, doesn't get enough of the ball... and considering our current KP stocks the only mistake made was picking a 'dud' key position, Jake was never going to solve that problem and we've got better of his type anyway

Anyway. Applebys highlights remind me of Kelly. Write ups make him sound like Kelly. I hope he becomes a solid senior player - like Kelly.

 

[Good Degoe]

Anyway. Applebys highlights remind me of Kelly. Write ups make him sound like Kelly. I hope he becomes a solid senior player - like Kelly.

With speed and more possessions hopefully - unlike Kelly

I'm sorry but a one paced, mid sized, low possession defender changes squat when we've already got guys averaging more than his 14 disposals and 2 tackles a game

 

[cityslick1]

I like. Definitely a list need... not as prolific as ramsey, but sounds and looks like a solid selection

 

[Duggy31]

I prefer Sir Humphrey

I was thinking Huckleberry

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[partypie]

Is it just me or do all the write ups on this kid sound like a potential Dayne Rampe in the making?

 

[The Dawes]

Good move, I reckon. Ballarat don't deserve full credit for the Hampden players (Merret etc) or Horsham, etc.!

Surely then neither do Bendigo for players from Swan Hill or Mildura

 

[Anzacday]

I like the look of this kid.
Welcome aboard Stewie.

 

[Vicky Park]

If any of you linda lovelaces want to change your user name, you could contact BF Admin.

You have different posting styles, so it might save one - or both - of you from being hauled over the BF coals.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Ramsay has talent - I would've persisted, but he does get beat a lot one-on-one in marking contests.

Reminds me of Josh Fraser in that once the knee injury came he was never the same post it.

Up until the knee, he was seriously looking like our answer for the small defender problem.

 

[Unknown Identity]

Promote him to the senior list prior to the Port game so we actually have someone to put on Robbie Gray.

 

[Scodog10]

Collingwood love there High Characters Prospects

They really don’t. They love their good footballers and the positive character traits are a bonus!

Appleby has me feeling a lot more comfortable with our defensive depth chart. The prospect of having Crisp, Varcoe, Murray and Smith as first choice small defenders was a touch concerning. Even though I have no expectations on Appleby making a difference in 2018 he at least provides another option if Varcoe has further injuries, Crisp doesn’t back it up, Smith does back it up and Murray doesn’t match the hype!

#value