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For those that haven't seen Raak play
He's a very aggressive defender that has the ability to play as a midfielder in terms of disposals %
Can also play a lock down role on talls and smalls
huge upsize on the lad once he fills his body out
His brother is a speedy midfielder atm
What's Raak's background that made him NGA eligible?
South African FatherWhat's Raak's background that made him NGA eligible?
It won’t be for lack of trying that’s for sure. Great attitude.Yes! Raak, finally.
Feel as though he’ll develop into a dependable defender for us. Works extremely hard.
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He's still on the light side for a 194cm player. Bob Murphy though much shorter had a similar build and was able to fashion a very long and successful career but he had exceptional evasive skills, foot skills and decision making. I haven't read anything to suggest Raak has similar skill levels so he's just got to do the basics consistently well. There's no doubting his application and determination.I thought I’d read somewhere he’d grown a bit, 194 is goood news
He's still on the light side for a 194cm player. Bob Murphy though much shorter had a similar build and was able to fashion a very long and successful career but he had exceptional evasive skills, foot skills and decision making. I haven't read anything to suggest Raak has similar skill levels so he's just got to do the basics consistently well. There's no doubting his application and determination.
The danger is that he will be too easily brushed aside by big-bodied opponents.
Doesn’t really have the same body type as Bob IMO, bob never got much above 80kgs. His body looks like it’s more than capable of stacking on a few more kgs he’s only a kid after all. Should easily be able to get to the 194/95 mark in a few preseasons I’d imagine, from what I’ve seen he relies more on his reading of the game for his intercepting/racking up disposals rather than athleticism so it shouldn’t affect him too much to bulk up.He's still on the light side for a 194cm player. Bob Murphy though much shorter had a similar build and was able to fashion a very long and successful career but he had exceptional evasive skills, foot skills and decision making. I haven't read anything to suggest Raak has similar skill levels so he's just got to do the basics consistently well. There's no doubting his application and determination.
The danger is that he will be too easily brushed aside by big-bodied opponents.
Not a bad comparison.Hopefully he develops like Ridley from the bombers.