Take the big lump from the falcons.
Darcy the young Mumford type one yeah?
Darcy the young Mumford type one yeah?
A RUCKMAN in the Shane Mumford mould could be the latest Cobden export to grace the AFL stage.
Geelong Falconsā Sean Darcy will return to TAC Cup ranks on Saturday following school commitments with Xavier College, eager to boost his draft chances.
Falcons talent manager Michael Turner said the 200-centimetre powerhouse attracted interest from the top level after impressive performances for Vic Country at the AFL under 18 national championships.
Turner believes Darcy could join fellow Cobden talents Ben Cunnington (North Melbourne), Gary Rohan (Sydney) and Jackson and Zach Merrett (Essendon) at the top level come Novemberās draft.
āThe boy from Cobden is a chance,ā he said.
āThere is a lot of interest in him. Heās over 200cm and competes a bit like (Greater Western Sydney ruckman) Mumford.ā
Darcy, who has played four games for the Falcons in 2016, will use the next six weeks to push his case.
Turner said the strong-bodied Darcy was a long-term prospect who needed to shed weight and improve his mobility.
āIf we strip weight off him, itāll make him more mobile and heāll become a good ruckman,ā he said.
āHeās a good tap ruckman, his second and third efforts are good and heās a good kick.ā
Darcy made his Hampden league senior debut for Cobden in 2015.
He was named in the Bombersā best and kicked a goal in his sole appearance for his home club.
Darcy made his Hampden league senior debut for Cobden in 2015. He was named in the Bombersā best and kicked a goal in his sole appearance for his home club
WANT. Exactly the sort of bloke that should be on the list.
FOOTY FACTORY
Interesting if we went him after gach, fat vs skinny
Definitely need another ruck on the senior list.
Preferable one who can actually contribute should they be called upon. Perhaps the big bodied young player would be the way to go as beanpole cant get it done.
Off the top of my head when Freo had all of Sandi, Griffin & Clarke out they had to roll dice with an 18-19yr old, I think it was maybe Hannath and he did ok.
At what pick would Darcy be in the range to get looked at? Itās noted many clubs keen. pick 29?
(In relation to last sentence above)
As a general rule I am against using first or second round picks on ruckman unless theyāre on Natanui levels, or could be considered a forward first like JoeDan or Darcy Moore (who both were father sons somewhat ironically)
A couple of recycled guys who can hold their own at AFL level and a late pick/rookie is where itās at imo
Wouldnāt mind one of Meek or Filipovic depending on who we take at 1. Getting the ruckman that has worked with these gun midfielders could be an option for the rookie draft. Filipovic has a basketball background and has great touch just needs to fix his kicking but has the fitness. Meek is a good tap ruckman but very slow
Shouldnāt this thread be called āwecwuitment of a wuckmanā?
Definitely need another ruck on the senior list.Preferable one who can actually contribute should they be called upon. Perhaps the big bodied young player would be the way to go as beanpole cant get it done.
Off the top of my head when Freo had all of Sandi, Griffin & Clarke out they had to roll dice with an 18-19yr old, I think it was maybe Hannath and he did ok.
At what pick would Darcy be in the range to get looked at? Itās noted many clubs keen. pick 29?
Nah thatās way too early. Heāll be a later pick up if he goes in the main draft. Thereās a lot of midfield depth this year and clubs are preferring to take speculative talls far later than in the past.
Baulderstone
Baulderstone
Sean Darcy as pick 41
Boulderstone Rookie
Both sponsored by Johnsons sports nutrition meal service.
Throw in a McCluggage and an Antler personal sponsorship and we might be starting to repay our sponsors a bit.
Definitely need another ruck on the senior list.Preferable one who can actually contribute should they be called upon. Perhaps the big bodied young player would be the way to go as beanpole cant get it done.
Off the top of my head when Freo had all of Sandi, Griffin & Clarke out they had to roll dice with an 18-19yr old, I think it was maybe Hannath and he did ok.
At what pick would Darcy be in the range to get looked at? Itās noted many clubs keen. pick 29?
Nah thatās way too early. Heāll be a later pick up if he goes in the main draft. Thereās a lot of midfield depth this year and clubs are preferring to take speculative talls far later than in the past.
Okay so itās hope for English to slide to 20 or take Darcy at 41. One is skinny as hell but amazing athleticism for his height, one is a big lump of a lad. Both would need many years or development.
Itās time for the Baldy ! He may finish up as our no. 1 ruckman.
When recruiting a ruckman that should be the minimum standard we are looking for ā¦ !
People get so concerned by the list management situation of ruckman.
Thereās about a 95% chance that we selected a raw, under developed bean pole late or rookie list. They donāt play a single game and then get delisted after 1-2 seasons.
Itās a waste of time.
Even if Belly and Leuy get injured weād still go with Daniher, Hooker, Ambrose, Stewart as ruck choices ahead of a rookie ruckman.
It's time for the Baldy ! He may finish up as our no. 1 ruckman.When recruiting a ruckman that should be the minimum standard we are looking for ā¦ !
Baldy Barrels is a member of Bigfoot and 46 years old?
People get so concerned by the list management situation of ruckman. There's about a 95% chance that we selected a raw, under developed bean pole late or rookie list. They don't play a single game and then get delisted after 1-2 seasons. It's a waste of time.Even if Belly and Leuy get injured weād still go with Daniher, Hooker, Ambrose, Stewart as ruck choices ahead of a rookie ruckman.
So whereās the young up and coming Ruckman in 3 years time?
Heard a whisper that we are into Tom Goodwin from Coburg.
200cm Ruckman.