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Few more rookie writeups from the prospectus:
Both ones to watch, Stocker would be more intriguing if he was getting inside midfield time. Has good CP numbers so is more suited to SC. Young seems to be a more pressure fwd, so I think has poor scoring potential. Lonie out probably gives him great JS so I'd still be happy to take him if needed.
- Robbie Young (Fwd 117k): 24 years old, has spent 5 seasons with the Port Magpies in the SANFL, averaging 62 Champion Data points (SC) from 62 games, kicking 60 goals and averaging 10 disposals. Last season, he rated above average for tackles, average for goals per game, below average for disposals and score assists. Only kicked multiple goals in 3 out of 19 games. Averaged 58 DT and 71 SC in the SANFL.
- Liam Stocker (mid 126k): Averaged 84 DT and 110 SC in the TAC cup last season, winning the Morrish medal. Had a slow start to the year, averaging 18 disposals, 10 CPs and 4 clearances in his first six games before getting injured. In his final 9 games, averaged 25 disposals, 14 CPs and 6 clearances. Ranked top 5 in both clearances and CPs for the season.
Both ones to watch, Stocker would be more intriguing if he was getting inside midfield time. Has good CP numbers so is more suited to SC. Young seems to be a more pressure fwd, so I think has poor scoring potential. Lonie out probably gives him great JS so I'd still be happy to take him if needed.
More write ups on those fwd targets for next round:
- Nick Larkey (123k fwd): 20 years old, 198 cm. Kicked 41 goals from 17 VFL games last year, ranking No.1 [for goals per game I think]. Rated elite for contested marks, forward 50 marks and goals. Grabbed the six most forward 50 contested marks of any player and also won 32% of his offensive one on ones (5th best win rate of the top 20 one on one targets).
- Josh Corbett (123k fwd): 23 years old, 190 cm. Followed an unconventional path to the AFL, never playing in the TAC cup as a junior. Played 2 games for Werribee in the VFL in 2016, 9 in 2017 and 9 in 2018 (before an eye injury ended his year). Last season, averaged the second most marks per game of anyone to play more than 5 games and second most goals per game of any key fwd to play 5 games (22 goals from 9 games). He was a poor target in one on one contests, winning 8 and losing 15 of his 36 contests.
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Kyron Hayden (102k M/F) could be an option down the track, albeit rather annoying should North start shutting down midfielders again.
https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2019-04-30/hayden-tagged-in
With influential tagger Ben Jacobs still on the sidelines, a North youngster is putting his name up in lights as a potential tagging option.
Kyron Hayden has adopted the role at VFL level, and is fast gaining a reputation for his efforts.
Leading the league for tackles, he’s putting the brakes on the competition’s best midfielders.
“I’ve taken on a bit of a tagging role which has been good, and it keeps it simple for me to execute my role,” Hayden told North Media.
The strongly-built on-baller has been able to work on his craft with one of the AFL’s best taggers.
“I have been doing some work with Benny (Jacobs), and looking at his game. It’s a pretty good learning base for me,” he said.
“I’ve been mainly studying his old games, but he has sat in on a couple of my reviews now as well, so it’s been really good to get that insight from him.”
The 19-year-old has been one of the Roos’ best performers so far in the VFL, his tackling in particular catching the eye.
“I think that the defensive side of my game is one of my strong points,” he said.
“Obviously, it helps being the tagger, as you’re always around someone.
“A strong pre-season has definitely helped, especially with building my running base and helping me get across the ground a bit better.”
Hayden was named as an AFL emergency earlier this year, a true sign of just how far he’s come in his development.
“Obviously to play in the AFL is something I want to do, and I want to get there,” he said.
“Being named as an emergency last week instills confidence in me for sure. It’s great the coaches are seeing the improvement in my game, so hopefully I can keep building.”
The number 37 has been excited by the young talent breaking into the senior team so far in 2019, and is hopeful his shot at the big time isn’t too far away.
“It’s great to see the young guys coming in and doing really well,” Hayden added.
“It shows that the opportunity is there, and that there is reward for your effort. I’m happy for those guys and hopefully I can join them.”
https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2019-04-30/hayden-tagged-in
With influential tagger Ben Jacobs still on the sidelines, a North youngster is putting his name up in lights as a potential tagging option.
Kyron Hayden has adopted the role at VFL level, and is fast gaining a reputation for his efforts.
Leading the league for tackles, he’s putting the brakes on the competition’s best midfielders.
“I’ve taken on a bit of a tagging role which has been good, and it keeps it simple for me to execute my role,” Hayden told North Media.
The strongly-built on-baller has been able to work on his craft with one of the AFL’s best taggers.
“I have been doing some work with Benny (Jacobs), and looking at his game. It’s a pretty good learning base for me,” he said.
“I’ve been mainly studying his old games, but he has sat in on a couple of my reviews now as well, so it’s been really good to get that insight from him.”
The 19-year-old has been one of the Roos’ best performers so far in the VFL, his tackling in particular catching the eye.
“I think that the defensive side of my game is one of my strong points,” he said.
“Obviously, it helps being the tagger, as you’re always around someone.
“A strong pre-season has definitely helped, especially with building my running base and helping me get across the ground a bit better.”
Hayden was named as an AFL emergency earlier this year, a true sign of just how far he’s come in his development.
“Obviously to play in the AFL is something I want to do, and I want to get there,” he said.
“Being named as an emergency last week instills confidence in me for sure. It’s great the coaches are seeing the improvement in my game, so hopefully I can keep building.”
The number 37 has been excited by the young talent breaking into the senior team so far in 2019, and is hopeful his shot at the big time isn’t too far away.
“It’s great to see the young guys coming in and doing really well,” Hayden added.
“It shows that the opportunity is there, and that there is reward for your effort. I’m happy for those guys and hopefully I can join them.”
I think Rotham possibly goes to the very top of the list should there be an injury in the WCE backline, or if there's a strong indication that Cole is no longer in favour. Otherwise, he's a trap and doubt he gets selected in any case.
I have Hately, Answerth and Larkey as my favourites of that bunch. Kind of hoping Hately doesn't get named the following round so he's available for later (I think he'll come in for Whitfield this round). I'd like to take all three of that bunch if I can but if pushed, I'd take Hately and Answerth and make do with a different fwd rookie later (ie: Young). Otherwise, ideally hoping that I can take two of them next round and the other one gets dropped and becomes an option later.
So providing they are selected, I have them:
1. Answerth
2. Hately
3. Larkey
4. Hayes
5. Corbett
6. Young
7. Rotham
I have Hately, Answerth and Larkey as my favourites of that bunch. Kind of hoping Hately doesn't get named the following round so he's available for later (I think he'll come in for Whitfield this round). I'd like to take all three of that bunch if I can but if pushed, I'd take Hately and Answerth and make do with a different fwd rookie later (ie: Young). Otherwise, ideally hoping that I can take two of them next round and the other one gets dropped and becomes an option later.
So providing they are selected, I have them:
1. Answerth
2. Hately
3. Larkey
4. Hayes
5. Corbett
6. Young
7. Rotham
He probably looks like having decent JS and average scoring potential, I don't know enough about him unfortunately - can check his prospectus later. I think he came in for Ceglar when the Hawks opted for 1 ruck.
Structurally, he just doesn't fit for me and his slightly inflated price doesn't make him worth it over a Larkey or Corbett next round.
My only downgrade option would be Parker to Lewis, only makes about $75k. Parker to Larkey the following round makes about $120k (with Parker likely to increase to about $243k and Larkey at $123k). Not perfect but better than what Lewis gets me. It might worth it for others though. Bines stuck on my fwd bench makes taking a fwd rookie very difficult - need to pick carefully and also make sure they don't get dropped.
Structurally, he just doesn't fit for me and his slightly inflated price doesn't make him worth it over a Larkey or Corbett next round.
My only downgrade option would be Parker to Lewis, only makes about $75k. Parker to Larkey the following round makes about $120k (with Parker likely to increase to about $243k and Larkey at $123k). Not perfect but better than what Lewis gets me. It might worth it for others though. Bines stuck on my fwd bench makes taking a fwd rookie very difficult - need to pick carefully and also make sure they don't get dropped.
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Would you still rate Answerth at #1 given that Zac Bailey is set to return in the next couple of weeks?
I've mentioned this elsewhere, but I recall coaches were quite high on him for his run and carry out of the back half before he pinged a hammy in round 3, so there might be a chance he comes straight back in when fit and pushes Answerth out?
I've mentioned this elsewhere, but I recall coaches were quite high on him for his run and carry out of the back half before he pinged a hammy in round 3, so there might be a chance he comes straight back in when fit and pushes Answerth out?