Prediction Which of our youngsters will end up being the best?

[squashface]

Anyone see hawks game today? Worpel looking like a he will be a gun, i called it before the draft, he looked like destined to be a star of the game back then and he's starting to show it in the afl. We should have picked him over Petrucelle or Ainsworth.

I'm happy with the Petruccelle pick as there is a point of difference there.

Worpel absolutely should have been taken over Ainsworth. Seems like an upgrade on him in every way.

 

[bunkyboy]

Worpel was rated as an AFL-ready player. A strong build, contested ball winner and ferocious tackler, he captained U/18 Vic County side and made the All Australian side. Only knock on him was his inconsistent kicking and rushed decision making.

http://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/20760330/knightmare-draft-wrap-mid-worpel-already-afl-ready

 

[bunkyboy]

Stats comparisons for Worpel and Ainsworth from 2017 Under 18's national championships.

James Worpel (Vic Country): Acquitted himself brilliantly as a bottom-ager last year then backed it up in 2017 as Vic Country co-captain. As his side produced an inconsistent campaign, Worpel was the opposite, consistently racking up the numbers to finish with averages of 19.8 disposals, 9.5 contested possessions, 8.3 tackles and four clearances. While his inside game has always been on-point, Worpel has added muscle to his frame over the past 12 months while his outside game is significantly better. Ready to play AFL footy now.

Brayden Ainsworth (Western Australia): Another top-ager making the most of another chance. Ainsworth, who moved from Esperance to Subiaco at the start of the year to give footy one last crack, was WA’s most consistent midfielder during the championships, averaging 24 disposals, 12.8 contested possessions, 6.5 clearances and 4.3 tackles. Expect him to push for WAFL senior footy level as the year progresses.

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/cou...r/news-story/2da894dca6f884119b9ceb6e22f55195

 

[Candiru]

I'm getting massive feels for Tom Cole.

 

[Eaglespur]

I'm getting massive feels for Tom Cole.

I think Venners has a higher ceiling

 

[kranky al]

I think Venners has a higher ceiling

Tom cole is something else - ferocious at the ball - can read the play - takes the game on

Stick the boy in gaffs spot and give him a run ffs

 

[Godfather32]

I think Venners has a higher ceiling

 

[former lurker]

Tom cole is something else - ferocious at the ball - can read the play - takes the game on

Stick the boy in gaffs spot and give him a run ffs

Takes a good mark as well.

 

[boondy]

I remember people saying cousins would win a Brownlow and I argued Braun and Wirrapanda would take too many votes away only to be delighted a Chris Judd fella was drafted and a Kid named Kerr were the ones to steal votes . Good to have a few to argue about.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Cole and Duggan are the next superstars.

 

[The wily weagle]

Cole and Duggan are the next superstars.

I think you're half correct: i am sold on Cole but absolutely not on Duggan as it stands right now. He disposal is ordinary and his decision making has a lot to be desired.

He seems like a great kid Duggan, but he needs to work on a lot ot things. I do like that he keeps trying to take on tacklers despite never breaking one. He'll get there. One day.

 

[Eaglespur]

I dont rate Duggan

 

[Eaglespur]

Tom cole is something else - ferocious at the ball - can read the play - takes the game on

Stick the boy in gaffs spot and give him a run ffs

I rate him . I think he'll be Shep good . not Shuey good

 

[dajesmac]

Cole and Duggan are the next superstars.

The new Butler and Waters

 

[Monocle]

I think Mcgovern has the potential to become the best of our younger players

How tall is he ?

 

[Monocle]

Anyone reckon Cole can play in the midfield? He is a ******* tough nut.

That's where he wants to play.

 

[Monocle]

I think Venners has a higher ceiling

Well DV would want to start finding a lot more of the football before he comes close to being in the same conversation as King Cole.

Thus far I have seen rare ......and I do mean rare ........ flashed of sparkle but he seriously needs to up his production.

 

[FKASC]

Well DV would want to start finding a lot more of the football before he comes close to being in the same conversation as King Cole.

Thus far I have seen rare ......and I do mean rare ........ flashed of sparkle but he seriously needs to up his production.

Venables was extremely poor yesterday.

Needs to be dropped and played full time on ball in the WAFL

 

[Woobla Stainz]

Can Cole midfield? Serious swervability!!!

 

[Monocle]

Venables was extremely poor yesterday.

Needs to be dropped and played full time on ball in the WAFL

He has been extremely poor this last month.
He needs to work harder and gain some composure , agree back to the two's for him.

If the match committee are true to their word, then they cant say that they look at and reward WAFL form and then ignore the form of Partington, Ainsworth and of late Brayshaw and yet keep picking DV each week .

Always pisses me off when certain players seem to have a golden pass / favoured status attached to their name.

Kids got promise , don't get me wrong , but he is very much a work in progress thats going to take some more time to get to the standard required to be a regular AFL player.

 

[FKASC]

If the match committee are true to their word, then they cant say that they look at and reward WAFL form and then ignore the form of Partington, Ainsworth and of late Brayshaw and yet keep picking DV each week

Always pisses me off when certain players seem to have a golden pass / favoured status attached to their name.

Kids got promise , don't get me wrong , but he is very much a work in progress thats going to take some more time to get to the standard required to be a regular AFL player.

Agree 100%

 

[Godfather32]

Can Cole midfield? Serious swervability!!!

 

[Carbine Chaos]

He has been extremely poor this last month.
He needs to work harder and gain some composure , agree back to the two's for him.

If the match committee are true to their word, then they cant say that they look at and reward WAFL form and then ignore the form of Partington, Ainsworth and of late Brayshaw and yet keep picking DV each week .

Always pisses me off when certain players seem to have a golden pass / favoured status attached to their name.

Kids got promise , don't get me wrong , but he is very much a work in progress thats going to take some more time to get to the standard required to be a regular AFL player.

We're not exactly going to play Partington or Ainsworth in the role Venables is being asked to play, and Brayshaw has been inconsistent in the WAFL but nice to see him have a big game on the weekend.

I wouldn't say he's been great but I disagree that he's been 'extremely poor'. Even without getting huge numbers he's been contributing through defensive pressure and work rate. He's building. A step back on the weekend perhaps, but saying he's got a golden pass is false.

 

[numbat06]

I think we should persist with Venables, he isn't exactly playing a position where he's expected to get 20 touches a game. I've noticed a lot of times he gets overlooked by teammates.

 

[eaglesfan84]

How tall is he ?

He's gotta be 198, surely?