Player Watch #26 Riley Collier-Dawkins
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Really need this kid to build a tank fast. Our midfield won't improve until this guy is ready. Hope he is running laps this weekend.
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i didnt notice him playing yesterday in the 2s.
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the forgotten man. he has the tank already ay
Even though we've copped injuries at either end of the field it's the midfield we've been trounced in so far. Get good soon.
Don't think he's the sort of kid that is going to be impacting games early.
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Wish he was ready made. ******* hell.
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I wish Menadue was ready made after four years.
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It’s looking that way. His 2nd half’s so far have been pretty average, but I remember Cripps had real issues with running out games in his first season.
I don't think we should compare him to Cripps though. Cripps was never really seen as inconsistent like RCD. The big knock on RCD in his juniors was his inability to impact games for long stretches - Talent is clearly there but needs a lot of work imo.
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Definitely needs a lot of work to get fitness levels up to AFL level. That’s ok though he’ll get there and had he been an aerobic beast he’d have been a top 6 selection and at another club
Would we be better off playing Collier-Dawkins on the half back line in the VFL this year? I think his development will be enhanced by playing in a position that teaches him to read the play rather than in the bash and crash of the midfield at this stage.
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Im sure at stages he will.
He will probably play forward as well.
At this rate he will be playing AFL soon
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Riley Collier-Dawkins
18 disposals, 11 contested possessions, five clearances & six handball receives
“A strong body, he started the game really well. His 18 disposals, 11 contested, were a feature, as well as five clearances. It was really pleasing to see him play to his strengths.”
Nice little write up on RCD from last week's VFL game. Played purely as a midfielder and had a big impact. Those questioning his selection in the draft need to be patient as he'll take a little bit of time to fully develop.
18 disposals, 11 contested possessions, five clearances & six handball receives
“A strong body, he started the game really well. His 18 disposals, 11 contested, were a feature, as well as five clearances. It was really pleasing to see him play to his strengths.”
Nice little write up on RCD from last week's VFL game. Played purely as a midfielder and had a big impact. Those questioning his selection in the draft need to be patient as he'll take a little bit of time to fully develop.
Ok _RT_ sounds like from your post you know what RC-D needs to work on...those stats sound like he does'nt need to work on anything....
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That sounds like a decent performance, bit more of the ball and a high number of his possessions were contested which is his game. Good signs he’s developing
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Sometimes it takes a little longer for 18 year old kids who are used to playing against other kids.
I'd imagine it would be pretty daunting going straight into VFL with grown men.
I'd imagine it would be pretty daunting going straight into VFL with grown men.
No need to rush him. He is coming along nicely.
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Patrick Cripps only played three games in his first season (granted he had some injuries, and granted, probably unfair to compare RCD to him), so I'd say we'll be patient and allow him to develop and hone his craft in the VFL while he grows into his body.
In saying that, I'd be surprised if he didn't play the odd game or two in the back end of the season, games against the Saints, Suns, Blues might be a good opportunity?
In saying that, I'd be surprised if he didn't play the odd game or two in the back end of the season, games against the Saints, Suns, Blues might be a good opportunity?
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Watching him at the ground on Saturday his main issue was getting caught out of position at stoppages around the ground. He'd find himself in the wrong position and you could see him remembering where he was supposed to be and then get into that position. The other thing that he needs to work on IMO are the easy possessions that separates the good midfielders and the greats. In this game he got 18 disposals and 11 were contested, means very few possessions were in the open where he could really hurt the opposition with them. That will come with an improved tank and a better understanding of the positions he needs to get to, to be that dangerous option.
Decent enough considering that he hasn't really played much midfield. As mentioned above, give the kid the chance to develop physically(tank and strength) and mentally(understanding positioning and game plan) and we'll have a real good one on our hands. Like any player it's not going to simply happen, he'll need to work hard to reach the level required, and given all reports that is exactly what he is doing.
