BRING ■■■■ IN
Switkowski
related to ziggy?
Hind looks like the kind of player that would add something to our list.
Are you prepared to read continual posts about his skinny-ness and how he needs to eat when not sleeping?
whatever it takes
I do
BOYSE!
So, Essendon VFL have 4 guys nominated. Boyse, Hind, Ferry and Strachan.
For those who watch VFL more than I do, would Strachan be a better option than Smack as back up ruck / forward
Ants:So, Essendon VFL have 4 guys nominated. Boyse, Hind, Ferry and Strachan.
For those who watch VFL more than I do, would Strachan be a better option than Smack as back up ruck / forward
I’ve seen him like 3 games, so taking that into account my view is that the answer at this stage of his career is hell no. Maybe with an AFL preseason or two.
Find it funny that mature age SANFL blokes rarely get a mention yet there are plenty in the comp better than what’s running around in the VFL
It was the Herald Sun. You would expect them to have a Victorian bias. I assume plenty of guys from the SANFL would have gone to the SA state combine.
It’s not really funny, simply exposure. Feel free to mention them though.
I like Liam Ryan from Subiaco as late-round prospect this year. He’s a 19 year old quick small forward who has already got some interest from clubs.
WA Lion Liam Ryan a stand-out prospect for AFL selectors
Date: May 18 2016
Kim Hagdorn
WAFL powerhouse Subiaco might have unveiled an AFL draft smoky.Country recruit Liam Ryan was overlooked by East Fremantle in their traditionally rich country breeding zone of Geraldton and was swung into the reigning premiers’ forward line early this month.
He’s only made two senior Lions appearances but has already sent AFL talent scouts into a frenzy.
It is estimated that at least six AFL clubs have made inquiries to Lions staff on a new draft prospect in the west.
The silky smooth 19-year-old has been likened to Hawthorn superstar Cyril Rioli, with exhilarating and explosive talents as well as uncanny goal-kicking sense.
Ryan was not listed by East Fremantle when he turned 19 and automatically became a “free agent” to join a WAFL club of his choice.
He somewhat surprisingly joined the champions of the past two years after discussions with West Coast alignment outfit East Perth just before Christmas, and then joined the Lions’ summer training.
He has bagged six goals in his two senior outings, with a couple on debut in an 80-point thrashing from East Fremantle and then a classy four majors from nine disposals in a comfortable Lions 44-point win over Claremont last Saturday.
Ryan is now tipped to grow in appeal to AFL talent scouts who are scouring the nation for contenders for this year’s national draft in November.
West Australian footy great and commentator Peter Bell was impressed with his first sighting of the exciting small forward in a WAFL game last weekend.
The dual North Melbourne premiership star and Dockers’ legend predicts Ryan will attract substantial AFL interest across the remainder of the season heading into this year’s draft.
“Let me say that this is all from seeing him play in one game so far, but he seems to have all of the required attributes,” Bell said.
"He looked very clean with his ball handling and he didn’t fumble much, and he’s certainly got the physical ability for what you can expect in the AFL.
"He’s tall as well, at around 189cm, and he’s got a terrific vertical leap and not just with the really big mark he took.
"He has an uncanny ability to leap high in marking attempts from pretty much a standing start.
“He’s certainly worth watching as the season rolls on.”
So I’ve heard that he’s doing well again this year, and looking up his stats they are:
Season Grade Gms . Kks . Hbl. Disp . Mks . Gls . Pnts . Tackles
2017 League 18 … 204 … 41 … 245 … 90 … 60 … 28 … 30
2016 League 16 …136 … 42 … 178 … 67 … 40 … 24 … 27
2016 Reserves 4 … 38 … 11 … 49 … 17 … 11 … 6 … 7
So his stats seem pretty good. Over 3 goals a game this year, backing up his performance last year (I wanted him then to, but I love me my small forwards).
In the Matera thread I was pointing out that a small forward would be useful, as they would allow Walla and Raz to spend more time in the midfield, and as cover against injuries.
For anyone in WA, what is he like and should we be considering him from some point in the draft (e.g. say the third round, after taking some mids)?
Who was that Graham bloke running around for the VFL on Saturday?
Looked good, but couldn’t find much background info.
Not enough tackles for a small forward
I like Nick Hind as a player. Great kick, quick decisions, fleet of foot.
Ideal would be if he could play back pocket, but I am not sure he has been given that job often enough to know if he can do the defensive parts.
Who was that Graham bloke running around for the VFL on Saturday?
Looked good, but couldn’t find much background info.
???
Wasn’t he a 23rd man? In which case he’d be an U18.
I like Nick Hind as a player. Great kick, quick decisions, fleet of foot.
Ideal would be if he could play back pocket, but I am not sure he has been given that job often enough to know if he can do the defensive parts.
Terrific footballer and has played in defence every time I’ve seen him. He’s probably more of a half back than a back pocket though. However, he is very, very skinny, probably too lightly built for an AFL footballer, but I would be more than happy to see him get a rookie spot all the same.
Wasn’t he a 23rd man? In which case he’d be an U18.
If so, WSPHU.
Immediately.
Edit: I think 23rd man was Llewin Davis.