Toast Welcome to St.Kilda - DARCY WILSON!

[Stan_Darsh72]

Plays similar to Caleb Windsor, he was obviously a top 10 pick and seems a bit more polished but Darcy has all the tools to suit the way the game is played today.

His work rate on the ground is impressive.

Always finds some space on the field.

 

[gringo2011]

A lot of us wanted a mid, and there were not too many good ones in that draft.
We soon realised that Sanders was a pipe dream, and the next ones were Windsor and Wilson.
ESPN had an early phantom with Wilson at 12, Windsor 13.
It was then a worry that clubs wanting a midfielder would grab them both early, and some of us were just happy if either of them were going to be available at our pick.

To me it felt a bit like the Clark/Coffield draft, where we were getting leftovers after all the big names were gone, and i'm just ecstatic at the surprise packet i've seen in Wilson.

I was really big on him early then lost interest as some of the others looked more like they were going to shoot up the order. He was pretty safe option where we took him. The question marks were disposal and probably being a bit of a not sure what he'd become type. He wasn't as pure outside as Windsor but he's not a true inside bull either. He's meant to have lots of party tricks which we haven't seen much of yet.

His athletic prowess should see him go a lot further than Clark and Coff IMO. Even if he doesn't become a star I think he gets to a GOP level quite easily and from there who knows. Looks a 200 game player type barring anything unforeseen. Could see him being Seb Ross like without even pushing himself too hard but hopefully with something extra.

 

[ScrappyDo]

I was really big on him early then lost interest as some of the others looked more like they were going to shoot up the order. He was pretty safe option where we took him. The question marks were disposal and probably being a bit of a not sure what he'd become type. He wasn't as pure outside as Windsor but he's not a true inside bull either. He's meant to have lots of party tricks which we haven't seen much of yet.

His athletic prowess should see him go a lot further than Clark and Coff IMO. Even if he doesn't become a star I think he gets to a GOP level quite easily and from there who knows. Looks a 200 game player type barring anything unforeseen. Could see him being Seb Ross like without even pushing himself too hard but hopefully with something extra.

The bad disposal was obvious when playing inside. Opposed to that it was very good on the outside and that's his go. We've got a genuine gazelle here so l don't want to see him in the bull ring.

 

[saintmike65]

I was really big on him early then lost interest as some of the others looked more like they were going to shoot up the order. He was pretty safe option where we took him. The question marks were disposal and probably being a bit of a not sure what he'd become type. He wasn't as pure outside as Windsor but he's not a true inside bull either. He's meant to have lots of party tricks which we haven't seen much of yet.

His athletic prowess should see him go a lot further than Clark and Coff IMO. Even if he doesn't become a star I think he gets to a GOP level quite easily and from there who knows. Looks a 200 game player type barring anything unforeseen. Could see him being Seb Ross like without even pushing himself too hard but hopefully with something extra.

Gee you’re setting the bar a bit low with a Seb Ross comparison..

 

[gringo2011]

Gee you’re setting the bar a bit low with a Seb Ross comparison..

Seb has had a career most would be happy with, 2 x Trevor Barkers and an Ian Stewart medal, vice captain etc. I reckon he could get that level without pushing too hard. I'd take that as a base line any day.

 

[yipper]

Gee you’re setting the bar a bit low with a Seb Ross comparison..

They training tomorrow ( wednesday) Mike?

 

[saintmike65]

They training tomorrow ( wednesday) Mike?

Thursday 10.45

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

I get isaac smith

7

Isaac Smith

Age

35

Ht

188cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

13.0

5star

HB

8.4

5star

M

5.5

5star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.7

4star

D

19.4

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.3

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.5

3star

CL

1.3

4star

D

19.2

5star

K

10.6

4star

HB

8.6

5star

M

7.6

5star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

vibes

 

[Ads734]

I’m actually surprised at how quick he actually is. Like we know how good his endurance his but his acceleration is elite. When he explodes it’s amazing.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Seb has had a career most would be happy with, 2 x Trevor Barkers and an Ian Stewart medal, vice captain etc. I reckon he could get that level without pushing too hard. I'd take that as a base line any day.

I already like Wilson better on the outside. He's far quicker than Ross.

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

Seb has had a career most would be happy with, 2 x Trevor Barkers and an Ian Stewart medal, vice captain etc. I reckon he could get that level without pushing too hard. I'd take that as a base line any day.

Yep and how many 'Seb Ross' Have we drafted since ...Seb Ross.

it's not many

 

[saintmike65]

I already like Wilson better on the outside. He's far quicker than Ross.

Seb’s had a solid career getting the most out of what he’s got…Wilson has the speed/ endurance mix plus vertical leap & good overhead

 

[CursingFijian]

He's meant to have lots of party tricks which we haven't seen much of yet.

We've already seen his over the head no look handball!

Darcy has a profile that means he is well placed to move with the shifting AFL landscape as well. There are plenty of players who lose some of their gloss when game plans shift, but I think Darcy has a base that means he will always be adaptable, and I think that is really important in list management terms.

 

[Joffaboy]

Darcy gives me Simon Black vibes with the tank of Roo or Harvs

On SM-S908E using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Premium]

Darcy gives me Simon Black vibes with the tank of Roo or Harvs

On SM-S908E using BigFooty.com mobile app

How this kid got to us at pick 18 is kind of unbelievable.

 

[austinnn]

How this kid got to us at pick 18 is kind of unbelievable.

Happens all the time. We were due at least one, that's for sure

 

[Ads734]

Think he’ll be out Lachie Whitfield

6

Lachie Whitfield

Age

30

Ht

185cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.7

5star

K

13.4

5star

HB

9.3

5star

M

6.3

5star

T

2.7

4star

MG

411.8

5star

D

21.4

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

8.9

4star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.8

3star

MG

350.6

5star

D

17.6

5star

K

8.2

4star

HB

9.4

5star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

.

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

im getting a harves like motor and shimmy, crossed with lenny's attack on the ball, a bit of the martin big game energy, fyfe like aerial abilities, slows time like dal... who am I missing?

 

[CursingFijian]

im getting a harves like motor and shimmy, crossed with lenny's attack on the ball, a bit of the martin big game energy, fyfe like aerial abilities, slows time like dal... who am I missing?

Former basketball player?

 

[tomjoad]

Former basketball player?

"Let's mention it every feckin' time" Pendles.

 

[saintmike65]

How this kid got to us at pick 18 is kind of unbelievable.

I think it was a case of Darcy being pigeonholed as a purely outside player by recruiters..

 

[gringo2011]

Think he’ll be out Lachie Whitfield.

He has the athletic credentials but Whitfield's kicking is elite. Not sure you can learn that on the fly. Maybe more Josh Kelly.

 

[gringo2011]

I think it was a case of Darcy being pigeonholed as a purely outside player by recruiters..

And not quite sure how he'd be used in the AFL. Windsor had a more eye catching outside game. Darcy looked like he'd probably be a high running HF or rebound back potentially. His speed isn't blistering but his tank is elite. I think he went around where he should have gone but no-one can foresee the intangibles like professionalism, drive, adaptability etc. You guess at it but plenty of high picks flop.

 

[saintmike65]

He has the athletic credentials but Whitfield's kicking is elite. Not sure you can learn that on the fly. Maybe more Josh Kelly.

Showing my age here but Darcy moves like Robbie Flower, effortlessly glides accross the ground

 

[saintmike65]

Happens all the time. We were due at least one, that's for sure

We’re still a long way off squaring the draft ledger after a decade of poor recruiting