I disagree, from all reports his a jake lever clone. Real high draft pick in a very strong draft. Butts a third round rookie pick. Can compare the to on talent. His killing it in the preseason kept Riewoldt touch less in a match sim. Astbury retired Balta training as a full time fwd suggests to me that the spare spot in defence is his to lose.
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Not comparing them on ability,only age & body shape.
At 171k,he needs to play,he will but I'm sure he'll have his ups & downs.
Who's he replacing? Balta isn't an interceptor,he plays on the gorillas.
Taz has replaced Dave,is he seriously walking into Nick's role as an 18yo?
I hope he's that good.
At 171k,he needs to play,he will but I'm sure he'll have his ups & downs.
Who's he replacing? Balta isn't an interceptor,he plays on the gorillas.
Taz has replaced Dave,is he seriously walking into Nick's role as an 18yo?
I hope he's that good.
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I'm liking it too as it's another person who is not considering Ward as a starting pick. There seems to be quite a few. Can't wait for him to prove a lot of doubters wrong!
I could be completely wrong and I know I am definitely biased as a Hawks supporter, but everything I have seen of him from training reports and junior form suggests he will score well and that he is worth paying slightly more for than other rookies. He's got a good tank and never gives up unlike a lot of other rookies. I think he should be given a chance to earn a regular spot in the team early on and I would be very surprised if he doesn't secure it.
Friday week against the Pies and I guess we'll all hopefully see who's looking closer to the mark, but he's one player who is a near lock in my team right now. That said, I do respect the opinions of multiple people here that are much better at SC than me who are not really considering starting him, so I'm starting to wonder what exactly I'm missing...
I could be completely wrong and I know I am definitely biased as a Hawks supporter, but everything I have seen of him from training reports and junior form suggests he will score well and that he is worth paying slightly more for than other rookies. He's got a good tank and never gives up unlike a lot of other rookies. I think he should be given a chance to earn a regular spot in the team early on and I would be very surprised if he doesn't secure it.
Friday week against the Pies and I guess we'll all hopefully see who's looking closer to the mark, but he's one player who is a near lock in my team right now. That said, I do respect the opinions of multiple people here that are much better at SC than me who are not really considering starting him, so I'm starting to wonder what exactly I'm missing...
He reminds me so much of Sam Walsh in his playing style … so you know where I stand with him lol.
The news that Day is unlikely for round 1 (who knows how long, think the hawks will be conservative with him/ too important long term) further strengthens his claims for round 1 & on a wing.
At the moment I have JHF/Daicos/Ward/Stephens on the field (Clark on the bench) - Erasmus is another I am considering but can’t fit in.
The news that Day is unlikely for round 1 (who knows how long, think the hawks will be conservative with him/ too important long term) further strengthens his claims for round 1 & on a wing.
At the moment I have JHF/Daicos/Ward/Stephens on the field (Clark on the bench) - Erasmus is another I am considering but can’t fit in.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/705348/...r-r1-debut-nicks-flags-new-role-for-young-gun
PRIZED Adelaide draftee Josh Rachele is "a big chance" to debut in round one as the Crows map out how to help the dynamic forward make an immediate transition to AFL level.
Rachele has settled in well at West Lakes after being snared with pick No.6 in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, already adding noticeable strength and building his fitness since arriving amid comparisons to Greater Western Sydney star Toby Greene.
The 18-year-old has been guided by former skipper Taylor Walker, with coach Matthew Nicks emphatic when asked if the classy youngster could be unveiled against Fremantle in the Crows' season-opener.
"He's a big chance for round one," Nicks told AFL.com.au.
"He was already well built, and he'd done a lot of work leading in prior to being drafted to get himself physically ready to play an AFL game.
"It's really exciting what he's brought to the group. He's a competitive beast, he likes kicking goals, and those players are important.
"He's settled in really well and jumped straight in under Tex's wing. Tex has been incredible this pre-season integrating Josh into the group."
A small forward who can push into the midfield, Rachele's early challenge at AFL level will be harnessing his speed and power for long periods.
Nicks said it was an issue the Crows were working through, with the option of introducing the Victorian to the top level with restricted game time.
"He's a powerful footballer, so he's going to be one of those guys you see a fair bit of speed from," Nicks said.
"We're looking at what that's going to equate to over 120 minutes. That's going to be the challenge.
"But we've got the ability to play guys like Josh or certain players for 60 or 70 per cent game time."
PRIZED Adelaide draftee Josh Rachele is "a big chance" to debut in round one as the Crows map out how to help the dynamic forward make an immediate transition to AFL level.
Rachele has settled in well at West Lakes after being snared with pick No.6 in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, already adding noticeable strength and building his fitness since arriving amid comparisons to Greater Western Sydney star Toby Greene.
The 18-year-old has been guided by former skipper Taylor Walker, with coach Matthew Nicks emphatic when asked if the classy youngster could be unveiled against Fremantle in the Crows' season-opener.
"He's a big chance for round one," Nicks told AFL.com.au.
"He was already well built, and he'd done a lot of work leading in prior to being drafted to get himself physically ready to play an AFL game.
"It's really exciting what he's brought to the group. He's a competitive beast, he likes kicking goals, and those players are important.
"He's settled in really well and jumped straight in under Tex's wing. Tex has been incredible this pre-season integrating Josh into the group."
A small forward who can push into the midfield, Rachele's early challenge at AFL level will be harnessing his speed and power for long periods.
Nicks said it was an issue the Crows were working through, with the option of introducing the Victorian to the top level with restricted game time.
"He's a powerful footballer, so he's going to be one of those guys you see a fair bit of speed from," Nicks said.
"We're looking at what that's going to equate to over 120 minutes. That's going to be the challenge.
"But we've got the ability to play guys like Josh or certain players for 60 or 70 per cent game time."
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I had Butts last year and they definitely targeted him and as bad as he was, he would get a few points out of each contest (maybe every 2nd one). Gibcus is meant to be an interceptor yet his NAB average is 55. Having said that, at this price I am happy if he looks solid in a role. I have no issue with these 150-180k players, it is the 275k one that cost you if they just make their b/evens as they suck an extra 100k in capital.
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And there it is, the pump up and the truth. limited game time due to Victorian limited game time in 2021. @pizza safety hold your head high son - you nailed it.
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Been harping on a bit about concerns with Vic Draftees, so trying to understand it a bit more. Worth noting that I'm reading these games had reduced quarter lengths like the AFL in 2020, someone correct me if I'm wrong as I only see one source.
Looking at the 2020 draft, this draft was quite terrible in teams of ready to go mids. Will Phillips had 22 disp a game (shorter games remember), Hollands 17 disp but mid/fwd, Fin Macrae 17 disp mid/fwd, had a 34 disp game in 17s.
So going by this, Will Phil is really all we're going by here. He looked off the pace for most of the year I thought, did he just struggle to adjust because bad, or was it because of all the missed footy? IDK. Fin Macrae struggled as well over 4 quarters, perhaps he wasn't good enough at the time to be a 30 disp mid in nab league, but played out of position there so who knows.
This year we have Daicos (36 disp), MacDonald (31 disp), Ward (30 disp), Hobbs (24 disp).
So in summary, we basically have a sample size of 1 basically for inside mids (Will Phil) in relation to how 30disp vic draftees go after a corona year into the AFL. Will Phil did look terrible in preseason from memory, so I think I'll reserve judgement for the Practice and AAMI game for Daicos, Ward, and MacDonald.
Looking at the 2020 draft, this draft was quite terrible in teams of ready to go mids. Will Phillips had 22 disp a game (shorter games remember), Hollands 17 disp but mid/fwd, Fin Macrae 17 disp mid/fwd, had a 34 disp game in 17s.
So going by this, Will Phil is really all we're going by here. He looked off the pace for most of the year I thought, did he just struggle to adjust because bad, or was it because of all the missed footy? IDK. Fin Macrae struggled as well over 4 quarters, perhaps he wasn't good enough at the time to be a 30 disp mid in nab league, but played out of position there so who knows.
This year we have Daicos (36 disp), MacDonald (31 disp), Ward (30 disp), Hobbs (24 disp).
So in summary, we basically have a sample size of 1 basically for inside mids (Will Phil) in relation to how 30disp vic draftees go after a corona year into the AFL. Will Phil did look terrible in preseason from memory, so I think I'll reserve judgement for the Practice and AAMI game for Daicos, Ward, and MacDonald.