Toast Welcome to West Coast pick 43 - Tom Barrass

[getgaff]

Welcome Barissta. I like that we've drafted Barrass and it's a look post Glassy but there's a bit of treperdation for me also.

Currently I'm concerned we could have another Swift situation on our hands if he realises he can get a lot more money in a profession instead of being a professional athlete like losing Swift to Medicine.

His a smart kid and i think was looking to start/ already started an engineering degree

 

[kane249]

Welcome Barissta. I like that we've drafted Barrass and it's a look post Glassy but there's a bit of treperdation for me also.

Currently I'm concerned we could have another Swift situation on our hands if he realises he can get a lot more money in a profession instead of being a professional athlete like losing Swift to Medicine.

His a smart kid and i think was looking to start/ already started an engineering degree

Swift also suffered from not living up to his pre-draft hype and being able to realize his potential due to his knee issues. He chose the smart option of pursuing medicine rather than continue to be roasted by Eagles fans.

Just because you are smart doesn't mean you can't have a career in AFL as well. Peter Bell (lawyer) and Matthew Liptak (doctor) are two that come to mind who had long careers.

 

[Spooky17]

Swift also suffered from not living up to his pre-draft hype and being able to realize his potential due to his knee issues. He chose the smart option of pursuing medicine rather than continue to be roasted by Eagles fans.

Just because you are smart doesn't mean you can't have a career in AFL as well. Peter Bell (lawyer) and Matthew Liptak (doctor) are two that come to mind who had long careers.

A shooting star

 

[lewigie]

EDIT: This was a photo of Batista which sounds like Barista which sounds like Barrass.

But I don't think it is loading.

 

[lewigie]

Swift had the best highlights package ever.. No highlights package will ever live up to Tom Swift.

 

[swannies]

Swift had the best highlights package ever.. No highlights package will ever live up to Tom Swift.

I thought it was more the rumour and urban legends of the halcyon U16 days? I never saw a package of Swift's that was the best highlights ever.

 

[RhEF JC]

I thought it was more the rumour and urban legends of the halcyon U16 days? I never saw a package of Swift's that was the best highlights ever.

I only ever saw one video, but it was extremely impressive given that it was filmed entirely in a single game.

 

[Clint Beastwood]

I was super impressed with his interview. He seemed to take the spotlight and the scrutiny well and spoke confidently. And he's up for a leadership role, could be a good replacement for Glass. He's clearly got some commitment if he wants to do a degree part time while playing footy. That and an ATAR of 98 can only be a good thing. Good luck to him

 

[eagles rule]

I was super impressed with his interview. He seemed to take the spotlight and the scrutiny well and spoke confidently. And he's up for a leadership role, could be a good replacement for Glass. He's clearly got some commitment if he wants to do a degree part time while playing footy. That and an ATAR of 98 can only be a good thing. Good luck to him

Barrass was the u/18 premiership captain for Claremont this year so no doubt has good leadership attributes and confidence by the bucket load ,a good pickup by wce

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Good interview, I'd say the best one out of the four recruits.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

He'll be pleased with Powell joining him.

 

[eagles rule]

He'll be pleased with Powell joining him.

And Waterman next year Bear is very happy now

 

[Eastern Rangers]

I'm inclined to believe O'Brien when he says he's 195cm. Even if he's wearing heals.

 

[Suma Magic]

He looks crazy tall in that picture.

 

[Masto]

I'm inclined to believe O'Brien when he says he's 195cm. Even if he's wearing heals.

If Powell is 193... then Barrass looks about 196/197.

 

[TOA.]

He measured 195cm at draft camp.

 

[Bacchus]

Powell doesn't look much taller than Main. If Main is189 then Powell is 191-192, not KPP size. Barass clearly taller which is good if he is to be groomed as a KPD.

 

[Marlin01]

It's hard to gauge their heights without McGovern in the pic.

 

[Chris_6678]

Powell doesn't look much taller than Main. If Main is189 then Powell is 191-192, not KPP size. Barass clearly taller which is good if he is to be groomed as a KPD.

Glass is 192

 

[Bacchus]

Glass is 192

True, but Glass is just about too short for a KPP in today 's game, like Darling is too short for a KPF. Have to be a very good player at those short heights now, or you're just a stop-gap. Couple this with Powell's slight build and he looks much more like a flanker or third tall than a KPP.

 

[dajesmac]

Powell doesn't look much taller than Main. If Main is189 then Powell is 191-192, not KPP size. Barass clearly taller which is good if he is to be groomed as a KPD.

Powell is leaning over though.

 

[TOA.]

Glass is 192

As was Scarlett and Silvanghi. If they are smart and have a strong body they can make up for 2-3 cm pretty easy. In any case, I dont think Powell was drafted to be a genuine KPP. Looks much more of Schofield type if anything.

 

[eagles rule]

Powell is leaning over though.

agree , Powell is slouching and also standing a little behind the BEAR.

 

[Spooky17]

I'm inclined to believe O'Brien when he says he's 195cm. Even if he's wearing heals.

I think it was a great idea holding off on the Club Champs to allow the draftees to attend. That and iit gave our winner enough time to make it there in the first place.

 

[BartBart]

Interesting article.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/28513242/barrass-shows-he-s-got-a-footy-brain/