Ah right, yes. Tassie will have a good idea who the best kids are no doubt.
My point earlier was that whether it be through miss-identifying talent or players opting to not join as a 17 year old, the bottom few clubs (aside from Tassie) will likely still have some very good options available.
I suspect we will be in that bottom few again next year, and thus have access to some strong talent (Bewick at a minimum).
He’s a proper talent isn’t he!
What are your thoughts of the way Calder are using him (as the offensively geared half back)? I know he’s a bottom ager and therefore more likely to fill ancillary roles, but I can’t help but think half forward/wing would be a better use of his attributes (and a better way to develop him overall).
I did note he spent some time on the wing (and even at some centre bounces late) last weekend.
Love your work and efforts keeping the fans abrest of all things Essendon.
Koby has a high IQ, think the ball coming at him suits him better than making the play in space. That HFF role could be a grave yard for a player of his skill set. By putting him in the firing line (HBF) we play through his strengths and keep him involved.
Maybe, just maybe when we improve, then that hybrid HF/midfield role could be his one day.
thought we recognised the face on @noobermensch video of Koby from the weekend, think we can spot @CJohns too in there on the boundary at one point also
Playing the Bailey Dale sort of role will suit him for now I think that’s his entry to AFL before a midfield move. He will play plenty of midfield time next year I think this is his best role for right now.
This role might also give him games playing for VIC Metro as an under ager this year.
Thanks Tommy.
Yeah he was matched against Walker for one maybe two ball ups.
I get the feeling Calder, Koby and everyone else want him to play midfield but they are being patient with him.
He will play more mid time the longer the year goes.
I don’t mind wing, and I do like half back just because he is just so impactful when he is kicking i50.
As for half forward he could play there. He’s so talented but reckon he could get missed. Lots of kick it long play in the Talent League.
I guess there’s a difference between what’s best for his development and what’s best for Calder as a team. Midfield might be best for his development, but I think his lack of defensive instincts and his lack of physicality makes playing through there a bit difficult right now. You’d need to have others to cover for him.
Half back allows him to use his game intelligence to read the play and guarantees an amount of space for him to attack and use the ball… but I think one of his best assets is his clean skills and quick decision making in traffic which is being a bit wasted down back. I’d like to see him on a wing or a forward flank.
I was the one that looked like Clooney
HB suits him for now. But, I hope he pushes more into a defensive side sweeper/outlet role around stoppages in general play through this year though. It would make the most of his talents whilst putting him in a position where he will have to work on the defensive aspects too. Obviously having some exposure to CBA would aid his development, but starting off the HBL and pushing up aggressively is a good role for him.
Where did you play? I played against him when i played at douttas. Deadset thought he was going to be a gun at afl level but poor lad copped that.
Remember Reimers kicking goals on him.
This was when he was playing AGS footy for PEGS.
I still don’t think Tassie will get much more right than GWS and GC. I will say again look at the COVID draft.
Glad to hear the club is pushing this.
Calder isn’t as strong this year as last so Koby will be seeing a lot of ball down back
general consensus is this draft class lacks depth and as such, a lot of the Talent League clubs are playing under agers
Wait till Nino finds out…
It’s a weak draft so we should trade out all our picks so that we don’t get stuck with the dregs of the draft 
