Oppo Camp Caleb Poulter (Bulldogs MSD 2023)

[SouthernPie]

Poults was my favourite amongst our draft crop for his year. Yep, I admit it was the glorious mullet and the chiselled face that did it for me (plus, hailing from Ardrossan where I lived many a year ago) .

Poulter was not their worse tonight, got up and down the field okay and gave the final hand pass for a couple of goals.

I really felt for him last night. Yep, he ran up and down his wing ALL game and was often in the clear, but was ignored. The Doggies insisted on going down the line on the opposite wing, which failed to achieve much on quite a few occasions. They simply refused to take chances and switch the direction of forward play.

The other players may not yet have confidence in him, but surely they know he's an extremely long kick, which could've achieved just as much as going down the opposite wing often did. At least, he was able to score a goal in the first quarter, which was great to see. Hopefully, he'll retain his spot and get used more often, as the season goes on. At least, he has shown he has the stamina to play on the wing.

 

[swoop42]

In comparison to young players like Quaynor, Hill, Naicos, McCreery or Ginnivan he lacks presence out on the field and it's players young or old with presence that fuel a side.

Whether that's due to his nature or lack of confidence I don't know but right now he's an inoffensive player, certainly not terrible but not very memorable for any great reason either.

 

[live fast pieyoung]

Is he really faster than Bianco though?

I really dont know
Bianco looks like he gets mowed down sometimes
If Poulters that slow he wont make it at afl

Either way, I can see why he got cut, and I can see why he was given another chance
No too fussed, just good that hes found a team that suits his style

 

[Finnishpie]

Poults was my favourite amongst our draft crop for his year. Yep, I admit it was the glorious mullet and the chiselled face that did it for me (plus, hailing from Ardrossan where I lived many a year ago) .



I really felt for him last night. Yep, he ran up and down his wing ALL game and was often in the clear, but was ignored. The Doggies insisted on going down the line on the opposite wing, which failed to achieve much on quite a few occasions. They simply refused to take chances and switch the direction of forward play.

The other players may not yet have confidence in him, but surely they know he's an extremely long kick, which could've achieved just as much as going down the opposite wing often did. At least, he was able to score a goal in the first quarter, which was great to see. Hopefully, he'll retain his spot and get used more often, as the season goes on. At least, he has shown he has the stamina to play on the wing.

I still thought he played okay.

 

[Mollythedolly]

Bit like Ryan Lonie?

Without the kicking skills

 

[Mollythedolly]

Poulter had some Good Games at VFL Level Espically his 1st Season.

Kelly done stuff all at VFL Level for a Few Years

Kelly’s been very solid and consistent this year playing wing. Works hard to get back to help out in defence then to provide an outlet on transition.

 

[Markfs]

Kelly’s been very solid and consistent this year playing wing. Works hard to get back to help out in defence then to provide an outlet on transition.

Still pulls out of front on contests. He's certainly better than last year when he seemed to keep away from contested marking situations and was simply awful. I dont know the kid but he strikes me that he's playing footy because his old man drove him to junior footy.

As for Poults, I thought he was surprisingly good. Not sure what is meant by lack of presence and whatever that meant.

I did notice that his team-mates didnt celebrate his contributions. He lacked a little love. Maybe they dont know him or maybe he's a loner. There was a noticeable lack of hugging.

 

[TradeDraft]

Still pulls out of front on contests. He's certainly better than last year when he seemed to keep away from contested marking situations and was simply awful. I dont know the kid but he strikes me that he's playing footy because his old man drove him to junior footy.

Fraser had a Go at Kelly for not putting his head over the ball vs Footscray at Werribee

 

[Mollythedolly]

Still pulls out of front on contests. He's certainly better than last year when he seemed to keep away from contested marking situations and was simply awful. I dont know the kid but he strikes me that he's playing footy because his old man drove him to junior footy.

As for Poults, I thought he was surprisingly good. Not sure what is meant by lack of presence and whatever that meant.

I did notice that his team-mates didnt celebrate his contributions. He lacked a little love. Maybe they dont know him or maybe he's a loner. There was a noticeable lack of hugging.

Yeah, I’m not advocating that Kelly should have been retained, or that he should be retained beyond this season. Just questioning some of the hyperbole directed at him. We know his limitations. Despite the limitations he’s been given 2x senior opportunities and played his role as a sub, just as he does at VFL level, can’t ask for more than that. Doubt Poulter would have got those senior opportunities if he was still with us with Kelly preferred because he’s a better mark and got better skills.

I thought Poulter struggled in his 2nd year with us. Was very poor defensively, struggled with his decision making, and his ball use was ordinary. I have no qualms with him being let go. The thing he has in his favor is that his deficiencies are elements that can improve. We’ve seen some improvement in his senior games at the Doggies so far but I think he’ll struggle to retain his senior spot as the year progresses on evidence to date. Good luck to him.

 

[Mollythedolly]

Fraser had a Go at Kelly for not putting his head over the ball vs Footscray at Werribee

And…… ???

That’s always been a limitation. Doesn’t define his season.

 

[TradeDraft]

Poulter might be a Slow Burn bit like Josh Daicos

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Josh Daicos

Age

25

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.6

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.3

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.6

5star

CL

1.3

3star

D

16.2

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.5

4star

CL

1.5

4star

D

13.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

was

 

[Mollythedolly]

Poulter might be a Slow Burn bit like Josh Daicos was

Josh Daicos was always extremely skillful and looked to have “it”.

 

[TradeDraft]

Josh Daicos was always extremely skillful and looked to have “it”.

Had Moments but did Disappeared in Game for fair while even at VFL Level

 

[Mollythedolly]

Had Moments but did Disappeared in Game for fair while even at VFL Level

He had health issues that played a part in that though Dave.

 

[Markfs]

Yeah, I’m not advocating that Kelly should have been retained, or that he should be retained beyond this season. Just questioning some of the hyperbole directed at him. We know his limitations. Despite the limitations he’s been given 2x senior opportunities and played his role as a sub, just as he does at VFL level, can’t ask for more than that. Doubt Poulter would have got those senior opportunities if he was still with us with Kelly preferred because he’s a better mark and got better skills.

I thought Poulter struggled in his 2nd year with us. Was very poor defensively, struggled with his decision making, and his ball use was ordinary. I have no qualms with him being let go. The thing he has in his favor is that his deficiencies are elements that can improve. We’ve seen some improvement in his senior games at the Doggies so far but I think he’ll struggle to retain his senior spot as the year progresses on evidence to date. Good luck to him.

kelly preferred because of dad

 

[Kirby]

He was dumped

Let him fly…..

 

[Cyclops]

I wish him well, wasn't Footscrays worst.

 

[OniAu]

Had a soft spot for Poulter.

Hope he continues to get games

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[rand corp]

BOG in the VFL Bulldog's finals romp over Casey.

 

[ipswichpies]

BOG in the VFL Bulldog's finals romp over Casey.

He is heading in the right direction is Poulter no doubt and that,s all the Dogs can ask,I do not think he has been their worse player over the last few weeks.

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[OniAu]

Fantastic , stoked for him

 

[ipswichpies]

Good to see he is taking his chance somewhere else and getting a 2 yr contract,from what I saw he was not their worse player. He may not have been to get games for us but it is good to see him doing okay elsewhere.

 

[76woodenspooners]

He looks very disinterested about being a Bulldog in that pic.

“Sigh, I wish I was still at Collingwood.”

 

[barrackers]

BOG in the VFL Bulldog's finals romp over Casey.

Played well, likewise his opponent who kicked 5 goals