Carlton are privately Seething at this possible news
They are
Leverage to force them to hand over 5 to GWS?
Knightmare’s 2012 draft review of Stewart is hardly encouraging. Had him picked at #62, he went to GWS at #27
#62 Adelaide – James Stewart (VIC – KPF/KPD)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 04/03/1994
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Style: Jack Watts
Player comparison: Corey Gault
Range: 35-rookie
Profile: Potential Collingwood Father Son selection who Collingwood elected not to take. Stewart is a long term prospect who still physically has a long way to go. Has played most of his footy either as a key forward or on a wing to this stage but also looks very capable as a key defender and to be honest this is where I see him making a position his at AFL level. Stewart as a key forward often looks lost not knowing where to run, often standing around and just doesn’t influence games enough mostly playing as a tallish flanker, certainly doesn’t scream “focal point key forward” at this early stage and if he is to make it as a key forward it would be on the basis of superior work rate and his work at ground level. Down back on the other hand Stewart looks a lot more natural with his ability to read the ball down back, mark strongly and kick accurately to a target down the field. Intuitively he seems to know when he can leave his opponent and looks a class above down back which is interesting for someone who has played mostly as a key forward/wing as a junior. Skill level is excellent for a key position player and by foot is particularly good – duel sided, can find targets over a range of distances and his long kicking in particular is excellent, but at times the consistency has been lacking by foot despite his good kicking action. Stewart is very clean for a tall lad below the knees and can easily pick the ball up cleanly without any difficulty. When he has ball is hand shows great poise and can easily spin out of tackles, never really looking phased when pressured. Athleticism impressive and for someone at his height and is incredibly mobile for a tall. Willing tackler and will give those 2nd and 3rd efforts. What impresses me is his ability to read the play and read the ball in the air, it’s a real feature of his game. Strong mark overhead but I don’t see him ever developing into a dominant contested marking presence which makes me favour him as a defender even with the knowledge that the Collingwood key defence group is far superior to that of the key forward group.
Is deciding between us and Carlton is the mail.
And by ‘mail’ you mean the AFL website.
Stewart forward or back?
Can he play as 2nd ruck?
Can he play as 2nd ruck?
Yes. If we get him we must part ways with Smack imo.
Bet he wants to go to Carlton, Add his name to the list of players not interested in us
O’meara
Marchbank
Stevens
Hartlett
Stewart??
Really thought we would be a threat this trade week and be very active.
Boo hoo.
Bet he wants to go to Carlton, Add his name to the list of players not interested in usO’meara
Marchbank
Stevens
Hartlett
Stewart??Really thought we would be a threat this trade week and be very active.
And the call Geelong Sleepy Hollow!
Bet he wants to go to Carlton, Add his name to the list of players not interested in usO’meara
Marchbank
Stevens
Hartlett
Stewart??Really thought we would be a threat this trade week and be very active.
lol
Never change BB, never change.
Forgive me for asking - I don’t watch non-EFC games, especially this year - but what has he done since he was recruited? Is there any reason WSPHU? From the above Knightmare’s draft report, it sounds like not, especially if he is still better suited to the backline.
Forgive me for asking - I don't watch non-EFC games, especially this year - but what has he done since he was recruited? Is there any reason WSPHU? From the above Knightmare's draft report, it sounds like not.No
Knightmare's 2012 draft review of Stewart is hardly encouraging. Had him picked at #62, he went to GWS at #27#62 Adelaide – James Stewart (VIC – KPF/KPD)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 04/03/1994
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Style: Jack Watts
Player comparison: Corey Gault
Range: 35-rookie
Profile: Potential Collingwood Father Son selection who Collingwood elected not to take. Stewart is a long term prospect who still physically has a long way to go. Has played most of his footy either as a key forward or on a wing to this stage but also looks very capable as a key defender and to be honest this is where I see him making a position his at AFL level. Stewart as a key forward often looks lost not knowing where to run, often standing around and just doesn’t influence games enough mostly playing as a tallish flanker, certainly doesn’t scream “focal point key forward” at this early stage and if he is to make it as a key forward it would be on the basis of superior work rate and his work at ground level. Down back on the other hand Stewart looks a lot more natural with his ability to read the ball down back, mark strongly and kick accurately to a target down the field. Intuitively he seems to know when he can leave his opponent and looks a class above down back which is interesting for someone who has played mostly as a key forward/wing as a junior. Skill level is excellent for a key position player and by foot is particularly good – duel sided, can find targets over a range of distances and his long kicking in particular is excellent, but at times the consistency has been lacking by foot despite his good kicking action. Stewart is very clean for a tall lad below the knees and can easily pick the ball up cleanly without any difficulty. When he has ball is hand shows great poise and can easily spin out of tackles, never really looking phased when pressured. Athleticism impressive and for someone at his height and is incredibly mobile for a tall. Willing tackler and will give those 2nd and 3rd efforts. What impresses me is his ability to read the play and read the ball in the air, it’s a real feature of his game. Strong mark overhead but I don’t see him ever developing into a dominant contested marking presence which makes me favour him as a defender even with the knowledge that the Collingwood key defence group is far superior to that of the key forward group.
I had a quick look to see if he had grown since being drafted, to be more of a handy ruck height. Got shorter apparently, 196cm. We might as well persist with Smack
Thanks - thought so…
Knightmare's 2012 draft review of Stewart is hardly encouraging. Had him picked at #62, he went to GWS at #27#62 Adelaide – James Stewart (VIC – KPF/KPD)
Height: 197cm, Weight: 82kg, DOB: 04/03/1994
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Style: Jack Watts
Player comparison: Corey Gault
Range: 35-rookie
Profile: Potential Collingwood Father Son selection who Collingwood elected not to take. Stewart is a long term prospect who still physically has a long way to go. Has played most of his footy either as a key forward or on a wing to this stage but also looks very capable as a key defender and to be honest this is where I see him making a position his at AFL level. Stewart as a key forward often looks lost not knowing where to run, often standing around and just doesn’t influence games enough mostly playing as a tallish flanker, certainly doesn’t scream “focal point key forward” at this early stage and if he is to make it as a key forward it would be on the basis of superior work rate and his work at ground level. Down back on the other hand Stewart looks a lot more natural with his ability to read the ball down back, mark strongly and kick accurately to a target down the field. Intuitively he seems to know when he can leave his opponent and looks a class above down back which is interesting for someone who has played mostly as a key forward/wing as a junior. Skill level is excellent for a key position player and by foot is particularly good – duel sided, can find targets over a range of distances and his long kicking in particular is excellent, but at times the consistency has been lacking by foot despite his good kicking action. Stewart is very clean for a tall lad below the knees and can easily pick the ball up cleanly without any difficulty. When he has ball is hand shows great poise and can easily spin out of tackles, never really looking phased when pressured. Athleticism impressive and for someone at his height and is incredibly mobile for a tall. Willing tackler and will give those 2nd and 3rd efforts. What impresses me is his ability to read the play and read the ball in the air, it’s a real feature of his game. Strong mark overhead but I don’t see him ever developing into a dominant contested marking presence which makes me favour him as a defender even with the knowledge that the Collingwood key defence group is far superior to that of the key forward group.I had a quick look to see if he had grown since being drafted, to be more of a handy ruck height. Got shorter apparently, 196cm. We might as well persist with Smack
Can Smack do this to the best tap ruckman in the game?
moves a lot like grimley there.
And by 'mail' you mean the AFL website.
No he means his desk.